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Study: Fire Departments Clash With Street Safety Advocates

"If fire departments are hearing from the city council and mayors that safe streets are a priority that we need to figure out how to make work—well, that can be really motivating."

August 20, 2025

S.F. Fire Apologies for Tweeting About Imaginary Bike Rule

There is no rule in California that says cyclists have to ride single file — but the San Francisco Fire Department tweeted about it anyway.

May 6, 2024

Do Bike Advocates and EMS Workers Have to Be Enemies?

Fast fire trucks might seem antithetical to slow, safe streets for vulnerable road users. But does it have to be that way?

April 9, 2024

Bridging Bicycle Promotion and Emergency Response

Some advice from the Dutch on dealing with fire department concerns about bike lanes.

March 12, 2024