activetowns

activetowns, 3 months ago to random

ICYMI: Yesterday, I released this bonus episode featuring Kelsey Huse and Gregory Bertrand with Rethink35, the community effort to put a stop to the expansion of I-35 through the heart of downtown Austin, TX.
A move that could have profound global implications.
Please watch and share within your networks, as this is important stuff.
Also, click through to the show notes for access links to two additional amazing Strong Towns Podcast episodes on this action.
https://youtu.be/z-B9T32rnPI

activetowns, 3 months ago to random

NEW VIDEO ALERT: I am super excited to share this special bonus episode featuring @kelseyhuse and Gregory Bertrand with Rethink35, the community effort to put a stop to the expansion of I-35 through the heart of downtown Austin, TX. A move that could have global implications
https://youtu.be/z-B9T32rnPI

activetowns, 3 months ago to random

ICYMI: Yesterday, I released Part Two of Seaside Explorations videos. Intuitively, I knew that the development would be inherently walkable, but I had no idea of the extent to which there was a fine-grained network of narrow natural surface footpaths and trails through strips of nature
https://youtu.be/vOXg0tCYbi8

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activetowns, 3 months ago to random

NEW VIDEO ALERT: Join me for Part Two of my explorations of Seaside, FL. This time, I examine the walkability of the community.
Again, a HT to Victor Dover and Joseph Kohl for including me in your Seaside Prize celebrations.
https://youtu.be/vOXg0tCYbi8

activetowns, 3 months ago to random

ICYMI: Ep 230 of the Active Towns Podcast: Conversations About Creating a Culture of Activity featuring Lucy Maloney dropped yesterday.
You can access both the audio-only and video versions via the episode landing page on the Active Towns website below.
Oh, and while your there, be sure to check out my Streets Are For People merch in the Active Towns store.
Thanks!
https://www.activetowns.org/2024/02/15/safe-streets-battle-frontline/

activetowns, 3 months ago to random

YAY! IT'S PREMIERE DAY: Pls tune in todayat 2 pm EST / 11 am PST for my chat with @Lucyincanada about the engagement strategies she employs in her Safe Streets advocacy efforts. We cover a wide range of frontline battles, including the ongoing disturbing trend of victim blaming instead of addressing the core challenge of street design issues and car-brain thinking, the protected bike lane removal in Stanley Park, a school street fight in her neighborhood, and much more
https://youtu.be/uFCeaoq6voM

activetowns, 3 months ago to random

REMINDER: Pls tune in tmw, Fri, Feb 16th, at 2 pm EST / 11 am PST for my chat with @Lucyincanada about the engagement strategies she employs in her Safe Streets advocacy efforts. We cover a wide range of frontline battles, including the ongoing disturbing trend of victim blaming instead of addressing the core challenge of street design issues and car-brain thinking, the bike lane controversy in Stanley Park, a school street fight in her neighborhood, and much much more
https://youtu.be/uFCeaoq6voM

activetowns, 3 months ago to random

PREMIERE ALERT: Pls tune in this Fri, Feb 16th, at 2 pm EST / 11 am PST for my chat w/ @Lucyincanada abt the engagement strategies she employs in her Safe Streets advocacy efforts. We cover a wide range of frontline battles, including the ongoing disturbing trend of victim blaming instead of addressing the core challenge of street design issues and car-brain thinking, the bike lane controversy in Stanley Park, a school street fight in her neighborhood, and much much more
https://youtu.be/uFCeaoq6voM

activetowns, 3 months ago to random

NEW VIDEO ALERT: For your Super Bowl Sunday pre/post-game entertainment, I invite you to ride with me into and around Seaside, Florida.
A huge debt of gratitude to Victor Dover and Joseph Kohl for including me in your Seaside Prize celebrations and a sincere HT to Christy Milliken and the Seaside Institute for the amazing hospitality over this past weekend.
I hope you enjoy the ride here in Part One of my Seaside Explorations.
https://youtu.be/yyA8NFleNo4

activetowns, 3 months ago to random

UPCOMING EPISODES

• Ep 230 Lucy Maloney, Fri, Feb 16th
• Ep 231Todd Litman, Fri, Feb 23rd
• Ep 232 Mike Pasternock w/ Strong Towns, Fri, Mar 1st
• Ep 233 Darcy Kitching, Fri, Mar 8th
  All will feature Premieres at 2 pm EST with the Live Chat window open
  Subscribe below 👇
  https://www.youtube.com/

activetowns, 3 months ago to random

ICYMI: Yesterday, I released this fascinating conversation with Robert "Bob" Searns, author of the new book Beyond Greenways: The Next Step for City Trails and Walking Routes, published by Island Press. It is now available in both audio-only and video formats via the link below👇
https://www.activetowns.org/2024/02/08/going-beyond-greenways/

activetowns, 3 months ago to random

YAY! IT'S PREMIERE DAY: Please join us today, Friday, February 9th, at 2 pm Eastern for my discussion with Robert Searns about his recent book Beyond Greenways: The Next Step for City Trails and Walking Routes, published by Island Press. We'll cover the concept of Grand Loops, Town Walks, and much much more. Be sure to log into your YouTube/Google account as we'll have the live chat open and we'll be addressing your questions and comments.👇

https://youtu.be/SNWYhhjACNM

activetowns, 3 months ago to random

PREMIERE ALERT: Pls tune in tmw, Fri, Feb 9th at 2 pm Eastern, for my discussion with Robert Searns about his recent book Beyond Greenways: The Next Step for City Trails and Walking Routes published by Island Press. We'll cover the concept of Grand Loops, Towns Walks, & much more
https://youtu.be/SNWYhhjACNM

activetowns, 3 months ago to random

NEW VIDEO ALERT: Join me as I check out the newly redesigned Harrison Ave in Panama City, discover a few amazing murals, and get a quick tour of El Weirdos with Allan Branch. HT to Victor Dover for facilitating this visit and his firm Dover Kohl for the design plan. #Inspiring
https://youtu.be/nJN0uJ2PP_4

activetowns, 3 months ago to random

NEW VIDEO ALERT For a bit of a change of pace, this video highlights a new segment of the Barton Spring Road Safety Project, the new transition to the Zilker Park Multi-use Path, a new trail natural surface trail connector, and a healthy dose of nature bathing in the greenbelt
https://youtu.be/KQ9MR-LLw6I

activetowns, 3 months ago to random

ICYMI: Yesterday I released the continuation of my discussion w/ @peternorton12 about the long legacy of parents fighting for safer streets in the USA and how Motordom ultimately prevailed in many/most cases wherever they were challenged. Audio & video 👇

https://www.activetowns.org/2024/01/30/fight-for-safer-streets/

activetowns, 3 months ago to random

YAY! IT'S PREMIERE DAY: Please tune in today, Wednesday, January 31st, at 2 pm EST for a continuation of my discussion with Peter Norton about the long legacy of parents fighting for safer streets in the USA and how Motordom ultimately prevailed in many/most cases wherever they were challenged
https://youtu.be/-HJXuYM0sls

activetowns, 3 months ago to random

REMINDER: Please tune in tomorrow, Wednesday, January 31st, at 2pm EST for a continuation of my discussion with Peter Norton about the long legacy of parents fighting for safer streets in the USA and how Motordom ultimately prevailed in many/most cases wherever they were challenged.
https://youtu.be/-HJXuYM0sls

Want early and ad-free access now? Join my team of Active Towns Ambassadors on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/activetowns

activetowns, 3 months ago to random

PREMIERE ALERT: Pls tune in this Wed, Jan 31st, at 2pm EST for a continuation of my discussion w/ Professor Peter Norton of the Univ of Virginia about the long legacy of parents fighting for safer streets in the USA and how Motordom ultimately prevailed in many/most cases wherever they were challenged.
https://youtu.be/-HJXuYM0sls

Want early and ad-free access now? Join my team of Active Towns Ambassadors on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/activetowns

activetowns, 3 months ago to random

ICYMI: Yesterday, I posted my ride from the "car-free" Culdesac development in Tempe to the Phoenix Airport. Experience what it is like to ride from Culdesac to the Tempe Marketplace, onto the Rio Salado Pathway, visit Tempe Town Lake, and then travel all the way to the airport

https://youtu.be/ib-wtuWZ3Sk

activetowns, 3 months ago to random

ICYMI: My conversation with Joshua Funches about the National Youth Bike Council and the upcoming Youth Bike Summit is now available in both audio-only and video formats. He shares his story, and we talk about why movements such as the #bikebus and bike ed are so essential for youth development
https://www.activetowns.org/2024/01/25/youth-bike-movement/

activetowns, 4 months ago to random

NEW VIDEO ALERT: Join me as I ride on a new route from the "car-free" Culdesac development in Tempe to the Phoenix Airport. Experience what it would be like to ride as a resident to the Tempe Marketplace, onto the Rio Salado Pathway, visit Tempe Town Lake, and then travel to the airport.
https://youtu.be/ib-wtuWZ3Sk

activetowns, 4 months ago to random

YAY! IT'S PREMIERE DAY: Please tune in today at 2 pm EST, for my conversation with Joshua Funches about how to engage more youths and young adults in the bicycle movement, the National Youth Bike Council, and the upcoming Youth Bike Summit. He shares his story, and we talk about why movements such as the #bikebus and bike education in schools and in the community are so essential for youth development and freedom.

https://youtu.be/BH-bTbULgTA

activetowns, 4 months ago to random

PREMIERE ALERT: Pls tune in tmw, Fri, Jan 26th at 2 pm EST, for my conversation with Joshua Funches about the National Youth Bike Council and the upcoming Youth Bike Summit. He shares his story, and we talk about why movements such as the #bikebus and bike ed are so essential for our youth
https://youtu.be/BH-bTbULgTA

Want early and ad-free access now? Join my team of Active Towns Ambassadors on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/activetowns

activetowns, 4 months ago to random

ICYMI: My Dutch-inspired cycle infrastructure tour with Joshua Funches, a new Austin resident, continues.
We start out in the quiet new residential streets of Mueller, make our way to the MLK, Jr Transit Station, and then ride the amazing separated Boggy Creek Trail facility.
https://youtu.be/mDY9fEdBJ-0