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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Episodes
67 episodes
Bike Month is Here!
On this episode of the RVA Bike Scene, I speak with Natalie Rainer, Engagement Coordinator at BikeWalkRVA. We talk about the Fall Line Trail, about the Mayo Bridge and of course about BIKE MONTH, which starts on Saturday 4/25.Here's
RVA's Newest Street Cleaner
Coming up on this episode of the RVA Bike Scene, I take you to the streets! Well, to an actual press conference that happened the week of 4/18/26 that featured Richmond city officials, including Mayor Danny Avula, Department of Transportation A...
Slapdash Podcast
On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I dive into what's going on in Richmond, Virginia's bike events for the week of 4/18/26. From Sean's FREE Short Track mountain bike clinic at Dogwood Dell (Sat 4/17/26) to Bike Month, to a new mini-ba...
New Podcast coming from Big Soap Productions!
I'm about to launch a new (and yet another) podcast---the World Music Show - Interviews from the Archives.For almost two decades I hosted a World Music Show on a public radio station, where during that time, I interviewed dozens of music...
Filmmaker Ben Wolf
In this episode of the Mechanics of Transportation, I’m speaking with filmmaker Ben Wolf, whose film “Changing Lanes” tells the tale of one neighborhood’s fight to make their street safer after the death of a beloved teacher who was killed by a...
So Much Stuff!
Coming up on this episode of the RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I break down all the events happening in the region--from the local bike races and groups rides to charity rides. Plus, we talk about VCU Pedestrian Referees, Surveys you need to take an...
The Fate of Cycling Legislation in VA
Coming up on this episode of the Mechanics of Transportation, it’s all about some Virginia bike bills that fared well in the current session of the 2026 General Assembly session – and one bill that, after five years of trying to get pa...
RVA's New Bike Lane Sweeper
On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, I’m sharing my recent interviews with Richmond Virginia bike commuters and advocates John Murden (@RVA.Cargo.Bike on Instagram) and Dan Nelson (@dangelson on Instagram). Both John and Dan are the two people be...
Spring Sweeper
On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I are back to talk pro racing, upcoming RVA races, the perils or plusses of Daylight Saving and a new behind the bike bike sweeper (with a preview to another podcast strictly about that new sweeper al...
Meet Sam McKelvey
On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, I’m sharing my recent interview with Sam McKelvey, the new Executive Director of the Virignia Capital Trail Foundation. Sam took over from Cat Anth...
The Mechanics of Veloflip
On this episode of the Mechanics of Transportation, I chat with Veloflip creator Thomas Torbik, who created the app Veloflip, a way to sell and buy used bikes basically anywhere in the world. We talk about why he wanted to start the...
Best/Worst & Pet Peeves
On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I are back with part two of our Top 5s. So Best/Worst & Pet Peeves and more!You can also watch this on YouTube at: IanStewartCy...
Top 5 Pet Peeves - Part 1
On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I are back to talk about our Top 5s! Top 5 best and worst bike lanes in Richmond & Chesterfield County; our top best places to ride in these areas and some pet peeves. This is part 1 of a two-part...
New Year – Old Show Smell!
On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I are back with a new episode for 2026! We talk about an upcoming Monster-Cross race; the Mayo Bridge Bike Lane problem; E-scooter issues and tire pressure.You can also watch this on ...
Update about this podcast for 2026
Hey, Happy New Year and thanks for streaming all the past episodes of the Mechanics of Transportation podcast, along with the RVA Bike Scene Podcast, over the past year.Here's an update on the future of the Mechanics of Transportation.&n...
RVA Bike Scene - Holiday Show
On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about his last Cyclocross race of the season; why the fame "Idaho Stop" or Safety Yield is important and how to ride when it's cold out.We mention these:
Cat's Last Cap
On this episode, I speak with outgoing Virginia Capital Trail Executive Director Cat Anthony as she takes on a new job at VPAP as their Executive Director. For eight years she helmed the foundation that keeps people moving on the multi-us...
Two Turkeys Talk Bikes
On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about his big win at a weekend cyclocross event, the Chesterfield Bike Survey you need to take and do a call out to you –-- for information on what’s happening!We mention these...
Fall Tweeds
On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about Sunday’s Tweed Ride, hear reviews from Tour de Fall Line and upcoming events. Also, RABA could use some help with building Christmas bikes for kids this Friday. ...
Tweed Ride, Cyclocross Chat & More
On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about his trip up to NoVa to race and other past weekend races. And looking forward we talk the Richmond Marathon and Sunday’s Tweed Ride – with an interview with Andy Nishida, head of the A...
RVA Bike Scene: The one about Cyclocross & Bike Commuting
On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about his stellar finish at his weekend race, my Virginia Capital Trail ride on the Tour de Quy and bike commuting. Plus, we talk about the future events happening in the region (links below...
Strong Bikes Build Infrastructure
On this week's episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about an upcoming meeting with Strong Towns, who will talk bike infrastr...
Holiday Bike Build 2025!
For the second year in a row, I visit Andrew Mann from the Richmond Area Bicyclist Association as he and a team of volunteers start building about 100 kids bikes for the holidays---in all they'll build about 400 or so.They can use some h...
