Active Towns Podcast
1) A Framework for Combating Motonormativity w/ Dr. Catherine Elliot
In this episode, I connect with Dr. Catherine Elliot, an American living in Winterthur, Switzerland, just outside of ZΓΌrich, for a discussion about strategies for overcoming motonormativity, some rese...Show More
2) Why Are Dutch Employers Subsidizing Driving in 2025?
In this episode, I connect with Peter Nouwen from 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands for a discussion about the productivity benefits of having healthy, active employees and the curious, nonsensical ...Show More
3) Adapting Dutch Cycle Network Design Principles to the North American Context w/ Nick Falbo
In this episode, I finally connect with Nick Falbo to nerd out on the history of protected bike lanes and protected intersections in the United States, how we got so off-track, and how he is leveragin...Show More
4) Car Free Parks & Trails with Paul Steely White
In this episode, I finally connect with Paul Steely White, Executive Director of Parks & Trails New York, for a ride down memory lane, reminiscing about his time in Missoula, MT, his role as Executive...Show More
5) Exploring the Joy of Bicycle Travel with Jennifer Hamelman
In this episode, I connect with Jennifer Hamelman, the Former Director of Routes at the Adventure Cycling Association, for a conversation about the USBRS (United States Bicycle Route System), the joys...Show More
6) A Bold Mobility Vision Plan for a Dutch Village w/ Christian Ratering
In this episode, we'll head back to the Netherlands for a somewhat surprising conversation with Christian Ratering, a Senior Policy Maker with the village of Renkum, about some bold actions being take...Show More
7) Reflecting on the Dutch Cycling Embassy in China with Chris Bruntlett
In this episode, I welcome back Chris Bruntlett to the podcast for a chat about his reflections on his recent visit to China representing the Dutch Cycling Embassy. I think you'll be surprised at the ...Show More
8) Families for Safe Streets feat. Amy Cohen and Patty Avery
To kick off Season 10 of the Podcast, I have a conversation with Amy Cohen and Patty Avery, two dedicated volunteers with the Families for Safe Streets organization, about how this national initiative...Show More
9) Restoring Mobility Freedom for Children w/ Tim Gill
In this episode, I welcome back Tim Gill, the author of the book Urban Playground, for an encore conversation about the need for more family friendly places that reduce car dependency and return indep...Show More
10) Recovering Our Neighborhoods with Seth Kaplan
In this episode, I connect with Seth Kaplan, author of the recent book "Fragile Neighborhoods" and a recent article "The Real User Interface: Recovering Our Neighborhoods," for a conversation about th...Show More