Streets and People

Get Around Caboolture
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Streets & People explores how people in Queensland and around the world get around, especially those who don’t drive. * People & Projects episodes bring together experts, advocates, and community leaders to discuss trends in active and public transport. * Not Everyone Drives episodes share the personal stories of those navigating car-dependent towns without a car. * Road Rules 360 with John Burrill steps through Queensland’s road rules and legal cases, focusing on those walking, cycling, or using mobility aids. Discover more at (www.GetAroundCaboCarfree.com.au). Art by Chris Woodard.

  1. 3D AGO

    S3E5 PnP Peter Murray Reclaims Our Streets

    Learning to Walk Again – How Communities Can Make Streets Safer for Kids Join Wendy on this People and Projects episode from the Streets and People podcast as she chats with Peter Murray, an urban designer and advocate for walkable, kid-friendly streets. Inspired by his work with Lucy Saunders and his travels to the UK, Peter shares how simple changes—like school streets, slower speeds, and play streets—can transform neighbourhoods, making them safer and more enjoyable for everyone. Discover why fewer kids are walking to school, how car-centric streets create a cycle of danger, and what communities can do to break it. Peter’s research, Learning to Walk Again, reveals how grassroots advocacy, smart urban design, and community-led initiatives are helping kids reclaim their streets—one step at a time. Perfect for parents, educators, and anyone passionate about healthier, happier neighbourhoods, this episode is packed with practical ideas and inspiring stories from the UK and beyond. Listen now and find out how you can make a difference in your own community! Links: Reach out to Peter Murray on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/petemuz/ Check out Learning to Walk Again: http://learningtowalkagain.org/ you can download the research report from the home page Better Streets Australia: www.betterstreets.org.au Healthy Streets: www.healthystreets.com and to complete the survey: https://surveys.healthystreets.com/ Vic Health framing and messaging guide: www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/VBM-Framing-Walking-Bike-framing---message-guide.pdf Mums for Lungs: www.mumsforlungs.org Solve the School Run: www.solvetheschoolrun.org Playing Out: http://playingout.net Active Travel to School project for the NSW Heart Foundation. This research analyses the cost-effectiveness of targeted street safety upgrades on designated active routes to school, and it was an important stepping stone for that research project into this travelling scholarship.  It's published on the Heart Foundation's Healthy Active by Design website.  Here's the direct link to the report PDF: https://irp.cdn-website.com/541aa469/files/uploaded/Active_Travel_to_School.pdf You can listen to Lucy Saunder's episode here https://getaroundcaboolture.au/healthy-streets-app-lucy-saunders And Rod King's episode on safer street speeds here: https://getaroundcaboolture.au/s1e24-pp-rod-king-20s-plenty-in-the-uk-discusses-how-to-get-safe-street-speeds-from-30mph-50kph-to-20mph-30kph/ Get Around Caboolture.au Doctor Yes | Yari | Bensound

    25 min

  2. FEB 27

    S3E4 PnP Monte Anderson Parking Lot Housing

    Most parking lots sit empty most of the day. Acres of asphalt, silent and unused — while people struggle to find a home in the very same neighbourhood. In this People & Projects episode of the Streets and People podcast, Monte Anderson shares how communities are quietly turning underused parking into housing people can actually afford. Not through megaprojects or distant investors, but through local ownership, incremental change, and people who care enough about their town to reshape it. This conversation isn’t really about parking. It’s about what we value. It’s about whether our streets exist to store machines — or to support human life. And it’s about the moment when neighbours realise they have more power than they were led to believe. If you’ve ever walked past an empty carpark and wondered why it couldn’t be something more, this episode will stay with you. Here's the Parking Reform Network article that sparked theconversation: https://parkingreform.org/2025/06/25/redeveloping-excess-parking-an-incremental-approach-in-a-texas-suburb/ You can find Monte at any of the links below. Options Real Estate https://www.optionsre.com Neighborhood Evolution https://www.neighborhoodevolution.com/our-team/monte-anderson Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OptionsRealEstate/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/optionsrealestate_/ Check out our website for more details: https://getaroundcaboolture.au/monte-anderson-housing-on-underused-parking Podcast theme music: Doctor Yes | Yari | Bensound GetAroundCaboolture.au

    34 min

  3. FEB 13

    S3E3 PnP Lucy Saunders about Healthy Streets App

    What if the most powerful tool for changing your street fitsin your pocket? In this People and Projects episode of the Streets and People podcast, we speak with public health specialist Lucy Saunders about the Healthy Streets App, It’s a simple 5-minute survey that helps you rate how your street really feels. Is it safe to cross? Is there shade in summer?Can you walk side-by-side with a friend?Would you let your child ride to school?Lucy explains why streets that “look fine” often fail thepeople who rely on them most — children, older adults, people with disabilities, and those without access to a car. We explore how small, practical changes can transform everyday journeys — and how community voices are stronger when they speak together. If you’ve ever felt frustrated trying to explain what’swrong with a street — this episode gives you a clear, constructive way to show it. Because better streets don’t start with big budgets. They start with people paying attention. Explore the Healthy Streets tools:www.healthystreets.com and surveys.healthystreets.com YouTube Short introducing the tool: https://youtube.com/shorts/Kx4zpLefqEg?feature=share 3-minute explainer: https://youtu.be/srwpMkq3UEg Listen to Will Symons’ episode here: https://getaroundcaboolture.au/will-symons-bike-lane-planning/ Podcast theme music: Doctor Yes | Yari | BensoundGetAroundCaboolture.au

    31 min

  4. JAN 30

    S3E2 PnP Will Symons Bike Lane Planning

    Why do cities keep saying they support bike lanes — yet so few actually get built? In this People and Projects episode of the Streets and People podcast, transport planner Will Symons joins the podcast to unpack the real-world barriers that stop bike lanes from being delivered as everyday transport. Drawing on his master’s research and current work with local councils, Will explains how approval processes, car-centric design standards, and community resistance shape what ends up on our streets. We talk about the power imbalance between state and local government, why outer suburbs struggle most, and how councils can build effective local bike networks using quieterstreets and small design changes. Will also shares practical insights on community engagement, safety-focused advocacy, and what Australian cities can learn from international examples. If you’ve ever wondered why bike lanes are so hard to deliver — or how they can actually work as transport — this episode breaks it down. For a more detailed description, head to our website: More info on our website: https://getaroundcaboolture.au/will-symons-bike-lane-planning/About the hill of hysteria: https://thelabofthought.co/library/the-hill-of-hysteria and https://wbrassociation.org.uk/why-changing-our-environment-is-so-hard/Article about Renkum's Mobility Vision and Plan: https://urbancyclinginstitute.substack.com/p/renkums-bold-step-towards-peopleWill’s Masters thesis: https://minerva-access.unimelb.edu.au/items/9ee4887b-3d01-4149-aa88-112f2b6620f9Austroads Cycling and Micromobility guidance: https://austroads.gov.au/publications/active-travel/ap-r724-25Healthy Streets assessment tools: https://www.healthystreets.com/resources#on-street-assessmentVictorian State Government Department of Transport and Planning Speed Zoning Policy: https://content.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Speed-Zoning-Policy-Edition-3-August-2025.pdfOur podcast episode with James Laing: https://getaroundcaboolture.au/s2e2-pp-james-laing-making-cities-move-with-active-travel/Podcast theme music: Doctor Yes | Yari | BensoundGetAroundCaboolture.au

    30 min

  5. JAN 16

    S3E1 PnP Patrick Siegman on Rethinking Parking Policy

    Patrick Siegman joins Wendy to reveal how parking policy secretly shapes housing, community, and urban life. Learn why small reforms can make cities more liveableand equitable. Wendy talks with Patrick Siegman about the hidden impact of parking policy on housing, community, and urban life. From costly university garages to minimum parking rules that inflate rents, Patrick explains why rethinking parking matters for both cities and suburbs. He shares practical ways communities and planners can drive change, showing that even small shifts in policy can make neighbourhoods more liveable, equitable, and sustainable. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that goes far beyond cars, into the heart of how we design and live in our communities. Check out our chat with Tony Jordan from PRN: https://getaroundcaboolture.au/tony-jordan-parking-reform-journey/ Find Patrick on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-siegman-412b33209/ Patrick’s website: www.siegman.biz PRN’s website: www.parkingreform.org A good article: https://www.lincolninst.edu/publications/articles/2022-10-shifting-gears-eliminating-off-street-parking-requirements/ Podcast theme music: Doctor Yes | Yari | Bensound GetAroundCaboolture.au

    32 min

  6. 12/12/2025

    S2E32 PnP Tom Flood transforming street conversations

    What happens when an advertising creative turns his skills toward safer streets? In this episode, Wendy sits down with Tom Flood to explore how bold visuals, humour, and human-centred storytelling can transform the way we talk about road safety and urban space. From a family bike ride that sparked unexpected advocacy to poster campaigns that challenge “what’s normal” on our streets, Tom shares how creativity can cut through politics, data, and jargon to connect with everyday people. Together, they unpack the power of reframing, fighting car-centric narratives with wit, and using art to humanise policy debates. A conversation about empathy, imagination, and how redefining the norm can help build streets that work for everyone. Follow Tom on Instagram @rovelocreative Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tomflood.bsky.social To connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-flood-7a91b411/ To share Tom's posters, follow his Facebook page  - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583795684294 Here's Tom's website: creativebyrovelo.com GetAroundCaboolture.au

    28 min

  7. 11/28/2025

    S2E31 PnP Megan Ramey Empowering Communities with Bikes

    What if the simple act of riding a bike could change an entirecommunity? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Megan Ramey — a bold voice reimagining how children, parents, and neighbourhoods move through their streets. From joyful bike trains" to quick-build street transformations, Megan shows how two wheels can unlock independence, calm traffic, and reconnect people to the places they live. This isn’t a conversation about cycling — it’s a conversation about freedom, confidence, and the kind of communities we want our kids to grow up in. You’ll hear: How mobility shapes childhood and mental wellbeingWhy safer streets can strengthen entire neighbourhoodsThe unexpected power of joy in driving social changePractical ideas any community can start tomorrowUplifting, thought-provoking, and full of real-world wins —this episode reminds us that big change can begin with something small, simple,and wonderfully human. One bike. One street. One spark. Press play — and imagine what could happen next. 🚲✨ During the conversation, we discuss the following: Marco te Brommelstroet. Here's his episode.https://getaroundcaboolture.au/s1e44-pp-marco-te-brommelstroet-on-how-to-talk-about-transport-without-talking-about-transport What is the Hill of Hysteria?https://thelabofthought.co/library/the-hill-of-hysteria Life After Cars by Sarah Goodyear, Doug Gordon and AaronNaparstek https://www.lifeaftercars.com Get AroundCaboolture.au

    31 min

  8. 11/14/2025

    S2E30 PnP Todd Litman Embracing Multimodal Transport

    Transport expert Todd Litman, founder of the Victoria Transport Policy Institute, joins us to talk about rethinking mobility, reducing car dependence, and his research on the Mobility Productivity Paradox—why more driving can actually lower productivity. We discuss how walkability, public transport, and cycling make communities healthier and fairer, and how better planning can help suburbs like Caboolture become more multimodal. After the recording, Todd shared that Caboolture’s Walk Score is 33, highlighting its car dependence—and its potential to changewith investment in footpaths, pedestrian crossings, bikeways, and public transport. We also touch on Jennifer Kent’s research about how many everyday trips, like walking the dog, show the hidden value of walkable communities. GetAroundCaboolture.au

    36 min
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Streets & People explores how people in Queensland and around the world get around, especially those who don’t drive. * People & Projects episodes bring together experts, advocates, and community leaders to discuss trends in active and public transport. * Not Everyone Drives episodes share the personal stories of those navigating car-dependent towns without a car. * Road Rules 360 with John Burrill steps through Queensland’s road rules and legal cases, focusing on those walking, cycling, or using mobility aids. Discover more at (www.GetAroundCaboCarfree.com.au). Art by Chris Woodard.

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  • Creator
    Get Around Caboolture
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    97
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    Clean
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