The Mechanics of Transportation

Ian Stewart
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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.  Support my efforts by buying me a cuppa: https://buymeacoffee.com/ian_stewart

  1. So Much Stuff!

    5D AGO

    So Much Stuff!

    Send us Fan Mail 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 and Bolivian Zebras.  Be sure to like and subscribe and share the show. All the links we talk about: AXIOS: Richmond's safety paradox PlanRVA Engage Surveys Virginia Capital Trail events MS Charity Ride Richmond Area Bicycling Association Kids Ride Kidical Mass + Cargo Bike (look for RVA.Cargo.bike on Instagram) Bike Reg Events Bryan Park Training Series BMX Racing in Richmond Traffic Zebras in Bolivia  If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.  If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. Or buy me a coffee. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks. 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. Look for a new podcast coming soon which will feature all my archival interviews with musicians, including Angelique Kidjo, Jack Johnson and Los Lobos. 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. The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production. Support the show Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube @IanStewartCycles

    30 min
  2. The Fate of Cycling Legislation in VA

    MAR 16

    The Fate of Cycling Legislation in VA

    Send a text 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 passed, failed in one particular committee.  My guest is John Hamilton, current President of the Virginia Bicycling Federation, which is part of the national group League of American Bicyclists. The VBF advocates to get bills passed to make cycling safe, among other things, like work to help create safe, multi-use trails like Virginia’s Capital Trail. John and I talk about the Bicyclist Safety Bill (HB661), which you can read about on VBF’s webpage.  But first, please be sure to share this podcast on all your social media apps and be sure to give it a thumbs up wherever you happen to listen to it. And, if you want to watch this discussion and others like it, check out IanStewartCycles on YouTube. If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.  You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. Or buy me a coffee. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks. 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. Look for a new podcast coming soon which will feature all my archival interviews with musicians, including Angelique Kidjo, Jack Johnson and Los Lobos. 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. The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production. Music by: bombay-bass-ashish-zachariah-main-version-40688-02-01 and was downloaded with permission at Upbeat Music Support the show Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube @IanStewartCycles

    32 min
  3. RVA's New Bike Lane Sweeper

    MAR 13

    RVA's New Bike Lane Sweeper

    Send us Fan Mail 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 behind getting RVA's newest Bike Sweeper crowd funded.  The Sweeper mounts behind a regular bike (Cargo or E-bike is better) and uses a battery powered sort of vacauum to sweep up debris or has brushes that push crap away. They started the campaign because the city's sweeper, MF Broom, has had issues and hasn't been seen for quite a while--it's now back in action, btw. If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.  If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. Or buy me a coffee. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks. 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. Look for a new podcast coming soon which will feature all my archival interviews with musicians, including Angelique Kidjo, Jack Johnson and Los Lobos. 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. Be sure to like and subscribe and share the show. The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production. *Photo from BikeLaneSweeper.com  Support the show Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube @IanStewartCycles

    31 min
  4. Spring Sweeper

    MAR 11

    Spring Sweeper

    Send us Fan Mail 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 along with the fate of MF Broom). You can watch this podcast on YouTube at IanStewartCycles. If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.  If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. Or buy me a coffee. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks. 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. Look for a new podcast coming soon which will feature all my archival interviews with musicians, including Angelique Kidjo, Jack Johnson and Los Lobos. 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. Be sure to like and subscribe and share the show. The Mechanics of Transportation and the RVA Bike Scene is a Big Soap Production.  Support the show Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube @IanStewartCycles

    31 min
  5. Meet Sam McKelvey

    MAR 10

    Meet Sam McKelvey

    Send us Fan Mail 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 Anthony, who held the post for about 8 years. Cat is now the ED at the Virginia Public Access Project, which is a non-profit resource about all things regarding elections in the state. Anyway, I talk to Sam about where he came from, what he hopes to do with the Capital Trail, including shepherding in a new extension into Williamsburg, and about if he’s biked the trail yet. If you’d like a shortened version of this, you can read my article about Sam in the Virginia Mercury .  Also, I’ve included my interview with Will Gillette, the new director of trail development–and we nerd about trail extensions.  If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.  If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. Or buy me a coffee. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks. Be sure to like and subscribe and share the show. 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. Look for a new podcast coming soon which will feature all my archival interviews with musicians, including Angelique Kidjo, Jack Johnson and Los Lobos. 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. The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/el-depravo/tarnished-rose License code: VJV0LW24KFDU2C54 Support the show Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube @IanStewartCycles

    23 min
  6. The Mechanics of Veloflip

    FEB 23

    The Mechanics of Veloflip

    Send us Fan Mail 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 app, what it takes to create a good post and how it's challenging to ride or trail run in Florida because of the iguanas, alligators and crocodiles.  In this episode, we talk about Veloflip.  If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.  If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. Or buy me a coffee. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks. Be sure to like and subscribe and share the show. And check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, 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, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.  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. The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production. Support the show Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube @IanStewartCycles

    23 min
  7. Best/Worst & Pet Peeves

    FEB 3

    Best/Worst & Pet Peeves

    Send us Fan Mail 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: IanStewartCycles if you want to see our ugly mugs. If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.  If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. Or buy me a coffee. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks. Be sure to like and subscribe and share the show. Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, 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, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.  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. The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production. Support the show Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube @IanStewartCycles

    29 min
  8. Top 5 Pet Peeves - Part 1

    JAN 28

    Top 5 Pet Peeves - Part 1

    Send us Fan Mail 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-parter! You can also watch this on YouTube at: IanStewartCycles In this episode we mention: A vigil for the pedestrians killed recently in Richmond, taking place at City Hall on Thursday, 1/29 at 5:30. A Nationwide Unity Ride for Alex Pretti at Monroe Park on Saturday 1/31 at 1:00 If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.  If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. Or buy me a coffee. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks. Be sure to like and subscribe and share the show. Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, 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, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.  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. The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production. Support the show Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube @IanStewartCycles

    29 min
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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.  Support my efforts by buying me a cuppa: https://buymeacoffee.com/ian_stewart

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  • Creator
    Ian Stewart
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Mechanics of Transportation
  • Show Website
    The Mechanics of Transportation

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