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. From the Golden Gate to the Mackinaw Bridge

    Jun 5

    From the Golden Gate to the Mackinaw Bridge

    Send us Fan Mail Coming on this special episode of the Mechanics of Transportation, I speak with fellow podcaster Taylor Nichols. You may know him from his Bike Talk podcast. His show is heard on numerous public radio stations across the country and online.  He’s on a monthslong trip from San Francisco to Michigan. The Los Angeles based podcaster and actor recently set off from where his daughters live in San Francisco to ride to his 101 year old dad in Michigan. I caught up with along the Oregon coast and we talked about his trip, his podcast and why some drivers are basically dicks. Be sure to click on all the links to get his show and track his progress. *Note, I found two references about the Mackinaw and Macinac Bridge. Links: BikeTalk  BikeTalk Facebook Group BlueSky Instagram  If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and the RVA Bike Scene podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it and sharing it on all  your social media platforms–it really does make a difference.  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.  A new season will drop in the fall. 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. Plus my other podcast just launched too–called The World Music Show — interviews from the archives which features all my archival interviews with musicians, including Angelique Kidjo, Jack Johnson and Los Lobos. Look for it wherever you are listening to this podcast.  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 and RVA Bike Scene is a Big Soap Production. Music by: tarnished-rose-el-depravo-main-version-39841-02-24 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

    22 min
  2. This Bike Week in RVA

    May 29

    This Bike Week in RVA

    Send us Fan Mail Coming up on this episode of the RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I wrap up Bike Month; give an update on the bike lane/parking ticket issue; give an update on the self-funded bike lane sweeper; talk local Crit races and pro racing. Links/Info: Sweeper sign up via Instagram: bikelanesweeper_richmond; rva.cargo.bike RVA Bike Month —--------------- If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and the RVA Bike Scene podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it and sharing it on all  your social media platforms–- it really does make a difference.  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. 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.  Also my new podcast is out feature all my archival interviews with musicians, including Angelique Kidjo, Jack Johnson and Los Lobos. Look for The World Music Show -- interviews from the archives wherever you listen to podcasts (or via MixCloud). 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 and RVA Bike Scene 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

    24 min
  3. Is this the Biggest Controversy in Cycling?

    May 19

    Is this the Biggest Controversy in Cycling?

    Send us Fan Mail Coming up on this episode of the Mechanics of Transportation and the RVA Bike Scene, it’s all about e-bikes–what are they, what’s the difference between them and e-moto-bikes and what’s going on in the Virginia General Assembly about how to regulate them and get people and politicians to understand the difference.  Plus, me and my guest John Hamilton of the Virginia Bicycling Federation talk about the big bike bill that almost was.  Links: Virginia Bicycling Federation  & Richmond Area Bicycling Association  If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and the RVA Bike Scene podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it and sharing it on all  your social media platforms–it really does make a difference.  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 and RVA Bike Scene is a Big Soap Production. Music by: when-we-get-there-all-good-folks-main-version-281-02-14 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

    23 min
  4. RVABS Fist Bumps Bike Month Again!

    May 6

    RVABS Fist Bumps Bike Month Again!

    Send us Fan Mail Coming up on this week's episode, Sean & I dive into some more Bike Month events; talk updated Fall Line segments & discuss the pushback for some bike infrastructure projects. Plus, we mention pro and local bike races. Links: RVA Bike Month Calendar Bike Reg Events Bryan Park Training Series BMX Racing in Richmond If you like  the RVA Bike Scene 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.  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.  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 RVA Bike Scene is part of the Mechanics of Transportation and is a Big Soap Production. Music by: groove-sauce-stan-town-main-version-40277-01-56 and was downloaded Royalty free at uppbeat.io/music  Support the show Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube @IanStewartCycles

    27 min
  5. Bike Month is Here!

    Apr 23

    Bike Month is Here!

    Send us Fan Mail 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 a link to their calendar. If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and the RVA Bike Scene and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it and by sharing this podcast on all your socials; 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 and the RVA Bike Scene  is a Big Soap Production. Music by: groove-sauce-stan-town-main-version-40277-01-56 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

    30 min
  6. RVA's Newest Street Cleaner

    Apr 21

    RVA's Newest Street Cleaner

    Send us Fan Mail 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 Andy Boenau and Vassar Sumpter of DPW. They were all there to unleash the city's newest bike lane sweeper, tentatively titled Baby Sweeper.  Together Baby Sweeper and MF Broom will work in tandem to clean the city's vast network of bike lanes. You can watch the presser on my YouTube Channel at IanStewartCyles too.  Be sure to like and subscribe and share the show–and tip your server if you can, on Venmo I’m 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. Also 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 and RVA Bike Scene 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

    14 min
  7. Slapdash Podcast

    Apr 17

    Slapdash Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail 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-baby bike lane sweeper, we tried to knock out a few of the events happening.  As always, let us know about your events and happenings.  Content Warning: My audio is horrible--as I recorded my end in my car after attending the new baby bike lane sweeper press event (full episode coming). Here are some links: Bike Reg Events Bryan Park Training Series BMX Racing in Richmond If you like the Mechanics of Transportation / RVA Bike Scene and 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 watch videos on my YouTube Channel IanStewartCycles. Many of these podcasts are also broadcast there. 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

    20 min
  8. New Podcast coming from Big Soap Productions!

    Season 3, Episode 12 Trailer

    New Podcast coming from Big Soap Productions!

    Send us Fan Mail 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 musicians, authors and filmmakers.  These include Angelique Kidjo, Jack Johnson, Los Lobos, Vieux Farka Toure and More. You can also listen to my music show on Mixcloud.  So keep an eye out for that. In the meantime, make sure you're listening to the Mechanics of Transportation/ RVA Bike Scene and watching my dorky videos on YouTube at IanStewartCycles.  If you want to support my efforts then feel free to Venmo me at: Ian-Stewart-82 or Buy Me a Coffee. Support the show Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube @IanStewartCycles

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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
    71
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Mechanics of Transportation
  • Show Website
    The Mechanics of Transportation

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