Active Towns
297 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsConversations about Creating a Culture of Activity: Profiling the people, places, programs, and policies that help to promote a culture of activity within our communities.
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Car-Free Megacities w/ Emilia Hanna (video avalable)
September 16, 2022 13:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBIn this first episode of Season 4, I'm honored to present this chat I had with Emilia Hanna, Manager of the Car-Free Megacities Campaign - a fun yet serious competition between New York, Paris, and London to reduce their levels of car-dependence and relieve themselves of the negative impacts that motor vehicles inflict on the city. Watch the video version of this episode to get the full effect Can you imagine London, Paris, and New York free from car dependency? The Car Free Mega...
The War On Car Dependency w/ Doug Gordon (video available)
August 20, 2022 14:03 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBIn this episode, the Season 3 Finale, I welcome back Doug Gordon, co-host of The War on Cars Podcast and founder of Brooklyn Spoke Media, for some reflections on the past eight months of safer streets for everyone developments and some of our favorite episodes. Watch the video version of this episode to get the full effect In addition to our conversation, we fielded questions and comments from our live audience via YouTube chat. Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate...
The Street of the Future w/ Professor Billy Fields (video available)
August 12, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBIn this episode, I am delighted to welcome back Billy Fields, Associate Professor, Texas State University, for a detailed discussion about his recent month-long trip to Europe to study and document the amazing street transformations taking place in many cities, including Barcelona, Paris, Utrecht, and Amsterdam, to name just a few. Watch the video version of this episode to get the full effect In this episode, we take a good look at the street of the future, and it may just surpri...
Shoal Creek Trail w/ Ivey Kaiser (video available)
August 10, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBIn this episode, I reconnect with Ivey Kaiser, Executive Director of Austin's Shoal Creek Conservancy, for a chat about some exciting updates addressing some crucial gaps in the trail. We also talk about how important it is to provide safe and inviting access to meaningful destinations served by the trail for All Ages & Abilities. Watch the video version of this episode to get the full effect Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel)...
Inspired by Travel Abroad w/ Robert Spillar (video available)
August 05, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBIn this episode, I reconnect with Robert "Rob" Spillar, Former DOT Director for Austin, TX, and current Senior Vice President, National Director of Smart Cities for STV. We discuss his nearly 14-year career launching and leading the transportation department and how two significant study trips abroad help to shape the trajectory of mobility in the Texas capital, the establishment of a comprehensive bicycle network master plan nearly a decade ago, and the quickly emerging Dutch-inspi...
Design Translation w/ Jace Davis (video available)
August 03, 2022 18:00 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MBIn this episode, I connect with Jace Davis with Bicycle Colorado and the Denver Streets Partnership for a conversation about his recent month-long vacation to Europe and how he plans to translate the people-oriented public space designs he experienced into his work in Denver. Watch the video version of this episode to get the full effect Jace is excited about translating what is possible into actual aspirational transformations that are inherently achievable in Denver and other ca...
Barriers to Riding with Kids w/ Daw Rahman (video available)
July 29, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBWatch the video version of this episode to get the full effect Dawn Rahman is a mom who wants more moms to ride with their kids, so she's doing a doctoral research study examining what factors make doing so more difficult, uncomfortable, or inconvenient. Some of the things she learned and heard from her study participants were not surprising, concerns for safety, time pressures, and literal barriers in the pathways, yet others were shocking, at least to me, continued verbal abuse, ...
Barriers to Riding with Kids w/ Dawn Rahman (video available)
July 29, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBIn this episode, I connect with Dawn Rahman, a riding mom and doctoral researcher at the University of Westminster in the U.K., studying the barriers that mothers face when attempting to ride a bike with their children. Watch the video version of this episode to get the full effect Dawn Rahman is a mom who wants more moms to ride with their kids, so she's doing a doctoral research study examining what factors make doing so more difficult, uncomfortable, or inconvenient. Some of th...
For The Kids w/ Lanrick Bennett, Jr (video available)
July 27, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBIn this episode, I connect with the Bicycle Mayor of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Lanrick Bennett, Jr., who says he's doing this for kids, because they deserve to have a safe and inviting cycle network so that they may experience mobility freedom. Watch the video version of this episode to get the full effect Lanrick wants his children, and everyone for that matter, to be able to ride a bike safely to meaningful destinations across the city to meet their daily needs and so he stepped...
Strong Active Towns Livestream w/ Charles Marohn (video available)
July 23, 2022 23:12 - 1 hour - 112 MBIn this episode, I reconnect with my good friend, Charles "Chuck" Marohn, founder of the Strong Towns organization and worldwide movement, for a discussion about the inherent connections between Strong Towns and Active Towns, the need for reform in the traffic engineering and city planning fields, and he provides the latest update on his battle with the state licensing board. Watch the video version of this episode to get the full effect Strong Towns and Active Towns together agai...
Empathic Analytics w/ Mike Sewell (video available)
July 20, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBIn this episode, I reconnect with Mike Sewell, with Gresham Smith in Louisville, KY, for a conversation about a new innovative empathic analytics system he is working on to evaluate just how comfortable public spaces and All Age & Abilities facilities actually are. Watch the video version of this episode to get the full effect He also reflects upon some of the delightful people-places he and his family visited while on vacation, including Mackinac Island, MI, The Netherlands, and...
City Thread w/ Kyle, Sara and Zoe (video available)
July 15, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBIn this episode, I reconnect with Kyle Wagenschutz, Sara Studdard, and Zoe Kircos, who have recently launched the non-profit organization City Thread: Stitching together the fabric of our communities. Watch the video version of this episode to get the full effect City Thread is a firm dedicated to helping communities achieve big things by collaborating with diverse teams of elected officials, city staff, community leaders, funders, and residents to identify problems, brainstorm ...
Good Trouble w/ Cathy Tuttle (video available)
July 13, 2022 17:19 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this episode, I get into some "good trouble" with Cathy Tuttle a Portland, OR-based advocate and thought leader in the movement to create more people-oriented, sustainable places. We discuss her diverse background, her previous work in Seattle, the recent Car Master Plan she created for Portland, and the need for cities, states and nations to address the climate emergency with a sense of urgency. Watch the video version of this episode to get the full effect Cities frequently h...
Motivation to Move w/ Movetia Salter (video available)
July 08, 2022 18:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBIn this episode, I connect with Movetia Salter, a resident of the Mueller community in Austin, TX for a conversation about her transformative cycling story rooted in a cancer diagnosis, a new city across the country, and her rediscovery of the joy of riding a bike, especially with others. Watch the video version of this episode to get the full effect Austin's Movetia Salter caught my attention when she was recently featured in a PeopleForBikes video highlighting the progress the c...
Coach Balto's Bike Bus w/ Sam Balto (video available)
July 06, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBWatch the video version of this episode to get the full effect A few months ago I started noticing these amazing Tweets with videos and photos of swarms of kids riding their bikes in Portland, OR. Sam Balto aka @coachbalto on Twitter was the man behind these Tweets and the massive success that is the Bike Bus he coordinated for his school in an attempt to provide a safer, healthier way for his students to get to school. I hope you enjoy this ride with Coach Balto. Helpful Links (n...
Move Forward PGH w/ Scott Bricker (video available)
July 01, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBIn this episode, I am delighted to reconnect with Scott Bricker, co-founder and Executive Director of Bike Pittsburgh (aka BikePGH) for a discussion about the progress the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has been making in its quest to build out a network of high-comfort facilities appropriate for all ages and abilities. Watch the video version of this episode to get the full effect Biking in Pittsburgh is truly moving forward and I get the details directly from Scott Bricker, co...
There Are No Accidents w/ Jessie Singer (video available)
June 29, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBIn this episode, I'm delighted to share my conversation with Jessie Singer the author of the new book There Are No Accidents: The Deadly Rise of Injury and Disaster - Who Profits and Who Pays the Price. We examine how the word "accident" has morphed into meaning that nothing could have been done to prevent it, but when the events are examined, they are the inherently predictable and preventable results of a system and an environment. Tune in to learn more. Watch the video version o...
Oh The Urbanity! w/ Jasmine & Patrick (video available)
June 25, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBIn this episode, I go behind the scenes of the Oh The Urbanity! YouTube Channel with Jasmine Steffler and Patrick Murphy, Ottawa-based content creators, who have a passion for understanding all things urbanism, including access to affordable housing, active mobility, and transit. Video version of the episode The "dynamic duo" behind the amazing Oh The Urbanity! Channel is none other than Jasmine and Patrick and I am delighted and honored to feature them as guests on this episode, ...
Bicycle Colorado Updates w/ Piep and Aishwarya (video available)
June 22, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBIn this episode, I connect with Aishwarya Krishnamoorthy, Communications and Marketing Manager and Piep van Heuven, Director of Government Relations at Bicycle Colorado to discuss the challenges ahead and some of the encouraging progress being made at the state and local levels. Video version of this episode A series of pro-bicycle and safer streets legislation coupled with commitments to divert funding to bike and pedestrian infrastructure is solidifying the "Mile High" city of D...
Dutch Bikes in Winnipeg w/ Erin Riediger (video available)
June 17, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBIn this episode, I reconnect with Erin Riediger, a Winnipeg-based architect, active mobility advocate, and the producer of the Plain Bicycle podcast series. We discuss the status of the city's underground Dutch bike takeover effort also affectionately referred to as a Culture Bomb. Video version of this episode There has been a proliferation of old used Dutch bikes showing up on the streets of Winnipeg and it's a part of a master plan by the Plain Bicycle Project to drop a little ...
Designing the Cycling City w/ George Liu (video available)
June 15, 2022 18:00 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBIn this episode, I connect with George Liu with the Urban Cycling Institute and the Designing the Cycling City - Master Class Video version of this episode Wrapping up a Ph.D., starting a new bike company, helping lead a Dutch cycling summer school program, as well as the Designing the Cycling City - The Master Class, all while also churning out YouTube videos for the Urban Cycling Institute, yeah George Liu is one busy cycling expert and I am honored that he paused for a moment t...
Oulu's Suburban Cycle Path Success w/ Pekka Tahkola (video available)
June 10, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn this episode, I go for a virtual ride on the fabulous off-street All Ages & Abilities cycle path network in Oulu, Finland with local active transportation professional Pekka Tahkola Video version of this episode A comprehensive, cohesive, and connected off-street network of bike and pedestrian facilities appropriate for All Ages & Abilities makes this city of 200,000+ residents built in a sprawling suburban context the active mobility capital in the country of Finland. People o...
Bicycle Mayor Program w/ Maud de Vries (video available)
June 08, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBIn this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Maud de Vries, CEO, and co-founder of BYCS, the Amsterdam-based global NGO behind the Bicycle Mayor Program that is spreading around the globe. Video version of this episode In addition to chatting about the Bicycle Mayor Program, we also discuss their Bicycle Citizens Network, the Bicycle Heroes initiative to bring the voices of the youth, the COP26 Cycling Forum, and the launch of the Junior Bicycle Mayor program. One of the BYC...
Talking Kid-Friendly Communities w/ Darcy Kitching (video available)
June 03, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBIn this episode, I welcome back Darcy Kitching for a conversation about her research on creating more kid-friendly communities, safer, more inviting, and even joyous streets for people, and the upcoming Boulder Walk360 event she'll be leading once again this year. Video version of this episode So excited to welcome back Darcy Kitching for an update on her doctoral dissertation research on the topic of creating kid-friendly communities, her upcoming edition of the Boulder Walk360 e...
Your Invitation to Joyous Movement w/ Darcy Kitching (video available)
June 03, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBVideo version of this episode So excited to welcome back Darcy Kitching for an update on her doctoral dissertation research on the topic of creating kid-friendly communities, her upcoming edition of the Boulder Walk360 event, and her efforts to grow the Streets Are For People movement in Boulder, Colorado. Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel): - Tern HSD e-assist cargo bike - James Rojas - Place It - Growing Up Boulder - Tim Gil...
Dignity Design for All Ages & Abilities w/ Steve Wright (video available)
June 01, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBIn this episode, I speak with Steve Wright about the applying the concepts of Universal Design to streets, sidewalks, and public spaces to promote dignity in mobility for All Ages & Abilities Video version of this episode Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel): - This stuff works, I'm living proof - Strong Towns article - Growing Stronger Together United Spinal article - Steve on Twitter - Steve's website for blog posts - Victor D...
Just The Boost We Need w/ Jocelyn Vande Velde (video available)
May 27, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBIn this episode, I catch up with Jocelyn Vande Velde, North America Marketing Director of Bosch eBike Systems for a discussion about how she got into the business, the empowering nature of electric-assist bikes, and the importance of high-quality components and battery-based systems. Video version of this episode The e-bike revolution is here! Having a little assistance to smooth out a steep hill, make a long ride less daunting, and provide the ability to keep up with a loved one ...
Decade of the Cargo Bike w/ Jos Sluisjmans (video available)
May 25, 2022 18:00 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBIn this episode, I connect with Jos Sluijsmans, who ten years ago, started what would evolve into the International Cargo Bike Festival in The Netherlands, and he provides the details on this year's event and why this coming decade will be the most important for cargo bikes. Video version of this episode Cargo bikes are not new, but with innovation, in lightweight, powerful electric assist motors they are now popping up in cities large and small for the delivery of packages and f...
Engaging with Data feat. David Wasserman & Samuel Zneimer (video available)
May 20, 2022 13:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBIn this episode, I connect and talk with two data, GIS, and planning experts, David Wasserman and Samuel Zneimer, with Alta Planning + Design, about the innovative steps they are taking leverage data for more effective project delivery. Video version of this episode Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel): - Alta Planning + Design website - Digital Twins for Sustainable Transportation - Trimet Improving Access to Transit - Mapil...
Be Courageous for Quick Results w/ Lior Steinberg (video available)
May 18, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBIn this episode, I reconnect with Rotterdam-based Lior Steinberg, co-founder of Humankind and author of the delightful children's book The Car That Wanted To Be A Bike. Lior shares how the idea for the book came to him and we talk about some encouragingly fast transformations he has been involved with. Video version of this episode It seems like every day Lior notices the improvements happening all around him and in the bold work that he and his firm Humankind is helping bring abo...
London: A City for All Ages & Abilities w/ Will Norman (video available)
May 13, 2022 13:09 - 1 hour - 108 MBIn this episode, I connect with Will Norman London's Walking & Cycling Commissioner under Mayor Sadik Kahn for a conversation about the advances the city has been able to make and where they are headed. Video version of this episode London, England is striving to become a city that promotes and supports walking, cycling, and transit use for the normal utilitarian trips that Londoners take on a daily basis. Will Norman joined Mayor Sadiq Khan's administration as the city's first Wa...
Delivered By Bike w/ Dave Edwards, COO of nrbi.co (video available)
May 11, 2022 18:00 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBIn this episode, I connect with Dave Edwards in Toronto, Canada for a discussion about his journey from an occasional recreational cyclist to a passionate advocate for everyday utilitarian riding and an executive with an electric cargo bike delivery company. Video version of this episode Cargo bikes are not new, but with advancements in electric-assist technologies, they are fast becoming a common feature for smartly dressed folks out on the town, for DIY types at the hardware sto...
Walkable City Updates w/ Jeff Speck (video available)
May 06, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBIn this episode, I connect with Jeff Speck author of Walkable City and Walkable City Rules for a conversation talk about some important reflections, learnings, and updates featured in a new 10th anniversary version of Walkable City which will be out soon Video version of this episode Walkable City which came out ten years ago was a breakout success as a book about the why and how of creating walkable vibrant downtowns and helped bring the concept of walkability into the mainstream...
Promoting Cycling Worldwide w/ Jill Warren, ECF, CEO (video available)
May 05, 2022 12:17 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBIn this episode, I chat with Jill Warren the CEO of the European Cyclists' Federation about two international events coming up in June, her personal journey to her role, and how the organization is promoting cycling of all kinds throughout Europe and beyond. Video version of this episode The European Cyclists' Federation (ECF) has these two very important cycling gatherings and events taking place in June. Jill Warren, the CEO of ECF was gracious enough to join me at a moment's no...
A Parent's Journey to Safer Streets Advocacy w/ Tom Flood (video available)
April 29, 2022 12:47 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBIn this episode, I connect with Tom Flood, as known as "tomflood1" on Twitter, who shares his story of transformation from advertising and marketing for the automobile industry to becoming a parent who is now keenly aware of just how hostile our streets are, especially for our youngest and oldest community members. Video version of this episode Tom first turned to Twitter to vent his frustrations but now he has an international following of nearly 16,000 and he is turning his adve...
Streets For People w/ Kathryn King, NZ Urban Mobility Mgr (video available)
April 22, 2022 13:40 - 55 minutes - 76 MBIn this episode, I connect with Kathryn King, Urban Mobility Manager of New Zealand's Transport Agency for a discussion about the progress the country is making and the plans ahead for creating more streets for people to address the significant challenges we are facing globally. Video version of this episode After living in The Netherlands, Japan, and London, England, Kathryn King returned home to Auckland, New Zealand to help transform the environment by creating more Streets For...
Propel Forward w/ Chris Nolte (video available)
April 15, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBIn this episode, I connect with Chris Nolte, an entrepreneur with a passion to help get more people riding more often by providing practical solutions and entertaining, educational videos. Video version of this episode Electric-assist bikes and e-cargo bikes have in many ways supercharged the bike industry and provided much-needed practical utilitarian solutions to many households worldwide. Ten years ago Chris Nolte had a vision that people would want a better, cleaner way to ge...
Master's of Cycling w/ Dr. Meredith Glaser (video available)
April 08, 2022 13:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBIn this episode, I am delighted to reconnect with Meredith Glaser, Director of the University of Amsterdam's Urban Cycling Institute, for a brief discussion about life as a parent and ex-pat in The Netherlands, freedom of mobility for children there, her recent dissertation defense/research, and we end with some exciting new education opportunities being developed at the University and Institute, including a Master's of Cycling joint program with two other universities Video versio...
Oslo: First Impressions w/ Professor Daniel Piatkowski (video available)
March 31, 2022 21:39 - 48 minutes - 66 MBIn this episode, I reconnect with Professor Piatkowski, who recently moved his family from Lincoln, Nebraska, to Oslo, Norway, to help launch a new graduate program in Smart Mobility and Urban Analysis at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), so I wanted to get his first impressions of his new home, how the family is adjusting, and better understand why they decided on Norway. Video of this episode Landing page for this episode Daniel Piatkowski, is an Associate Professor, in ...
A View of Vélo Québec w/ Jean-François Rheault (video available)
March 18, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBIn this episode, I reconnect with Jean-François Rheault, Président-directeur général at Vélo Québec, for a deep dive into all the amazing programs, events, initiatives, and services provided by this versatile organization. Video version of the episode Landing Page - for access to photos and videos We talk about the community favorite rides Tour de l’Île de Montréal and Tour la Nuit as well as the critical bicycle education efforts for the area's children. I absolutely loved my t...
Return of American Fietser aka Brandon Lust (video available)
March 11, 2022 12:56 - 1 hour - 110 MBIn this episode, I reconnect with Brandon for a chat about his new home, Carmel, Indiana, a location famously known as the roundabout city in North America. We discuss the amazing transformation of the Monon Trail into Monon Boulevard and the establishment of a new city center. Video version of the episode Additionally, we cover Dutch bikes, Dutch-inspired cycling infrastructure, cargo bikes, roundabout, #BikeTwitter influences, and so much more in the return of The American Fiet...
Oonee: The Future of Bike Parking w/ Shabazz Stuart (video available)
March 04, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBIn this episode, I am honored to have Shabazz Stuart on to tell us all about Oonee: A innovative secure, and equitable bike solution for cities. Brown in Brooklyn and about to go global. Video version of this episode Show Notes: Finding a safe and secure place to park your ride is increasingly a huge challenge and with the relative value of bikes rising with many more people riding electric-assist cycles and cargo-bikes theft rates are rising and becoming a major concern. The Oone...
The Bicycle Dutch Journey w/ Mark Wagenbuur (video available)
February 25, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBIn this episode, I reconnect with Mark Wagenbuur the creative genius behind the BicycleDutch YouTube Channel and blog. Mark has a unique perspective on the transformation of The Netherlands into the most bicycle-friendly country in the world because he has lived through and documented these changes over time. Video version of this episode Show Notes: Driven by a passion to share the positive stories and learnings of the Dutch with regards to bicycle path network development is la...
E-Cargo Bike Empowerment w/ Tatiana Sales Lust (video available)
February 18, 2022 13:12 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBIn this episode, I connect with Tatiana Sales Lust for a discussion about what it was like to learn how to ride a bike as an adult, how e-assist has given her confidence to ride more, and how game-changing it is to have access to a network of safe facilities as well as an e-cargo bike to haul real stuff on a daily basis. Video version of this episode Tatiana Sales Lust has an exciting and inspiring story of empowerment and self-confidence facilitated by a little Dutch cycling magi...
Hiding in Plain Sight w/ Jason Slaughter of Not Just Bikes (video available)
February 11, 2022 15:11 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBIn this episode, I welcome back Jason Slaughter, the creative genius behind the fantastic Not Just Bikes YouTube Channel, for deep dive into understanding the "hidden secret" behind the success of the Dutch mobility networks. Video for this Episode - first released as a special Holiday bonus video in December Jason Slaughter with Not Just Bikes in Amsterdam chats with me about how the Dutch have created what he calls "bicycle roads" and have teased out and separated their cycle pr...
Reclaiming Public Space w/ Scott Epstein (video available)
February 11, 2022 14:00 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBIn this episode, I connect with Scott Epstein a candidate for Los Angeles City Council District 5 for a discussion about his vision for a more livable Los Angeles. Video for this episode The other day my good friend Josh Paget of the Better Cities Film Festival (formerly known as the New Urbanism Film Fest) reached out and said 'you have got to interview my buddy Scott, he's passionate about cities for people, and he's running for city council in LA.' I didn't hesitate for a mo...
Designing Healthy Communities w/ Dr. Dick Jackson (video available)
February 04, 2022 14:00 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBIn this episode, I'm honored to welcome Dr. Richard J (Dick) Jackson to the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about designing healthy communities, the urgency of addressing the climate emergency, especially in the medical industry, and what has him optimistic for the future. Video version of the episode We are faced with major challenges on multiple fronts, a climate emergency, an obesity epidemic, and preventable deaths from fossil fuel air pollution, yet this public healt...
All Aboard the Bike Train (video available)
January 28, 2022 14:00 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBIn this episode, I connect with Megan Ramey, a mom and safer street advocate in Hood River, OR for a conversation about what it takes to make a difference on the street at a community level. Access the video here I am asked all the time by listeners and viewers of this podcast, 'how can I make a difference and effect change in my community?' My answer is to engage with your neighbors, find a kindred spirit or two, speak up, and use these lessons from Megan Ramey to help guide you...
Returning the Streets to Kids w/ Tim Gill (video available)
January 20, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBIn this episode, I connect with Tim Gill, author of the book, Urban Playground: How Child-Friendly Planning and Design Can Save Cities for a discussion about this radical yet simple planning and design concept, and we discuss why this needs to happen and how to go about doing it. Link to the video of this episode and to the landing page for photos What if most of our public realm was a collection of child-friendly spaces such that the urban fabric was essentially a "playground", a...
Autonorama: Do We Really Want High-Tech Car Dependency? (video available)
January 14, 2022 14:25 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBIn this episode, I welcome Peter Norton back to the Pod for a conversation about his new book Autonorama: The Illusory Promise of High-Tech Driving and what we, as a society, really want our future to look like. In Autonorama: The Illusory Promise of High-Tech Driving, technology historian Peter Norton argues that driverless cars cannot be the safe, sustainable, and inclusive “mobility solutions” that tech companies and automakers are promising us. The salesmanship behind the driv...