The Mechanics of Transportation
How can I get drivers to slow down in my neighborhood? What’s Vision Zero all about? Why does it take so long to get a sidewalk/bike lane or a reduced speed limit approved? Welcome to the Mechanics of Transportation – a podcast that will answer these questions as well as introduce you to people who you may want to share a bike ride, bus ride or walk with.
Plus, there's a new sub-podcast called RVA Bike Scene in which Sean Yeager and I talk about local events and happenings in the Richmond Va bike scene.
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The Mechanics of Transportation
With guest John Murden
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On this episode of the RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I welcome special guest John Murden of Useful.bike, to talk about his new website that posts what’s happening with bike infrastructure around the city as well as his love for cargo bikes. John’s been biking forever and was part of the crew who got residents their own bike lane sweeper.
Plus we talk about more events and why it takes so long for infrastructure to get done.
Links:
Air Force Heritage Memorial to Memorial (M2M) Ride
Heart of Virginia Bike Festival
American Drivers Think Speeding is okay
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Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, which covers the history and future of places in the city, including the Mayo Bridge and Island and the area known as Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA.
And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station. Plus my other podcast just launched too–called The World Music Show — Interviews from the Archives which features all my archival interviews with musicians, including Angelique Kidjo, Jack Johnson and Los Lobos. Look for it wherever you are listening to this podcast.
Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad.
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