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I talk to the passionate individuals who pedal hard behind the scenes to improve our quality of life through active transportation.

The No Spandex Required Podcast Adán Carrillo

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I talk to the passionate individuals who pedal hard behind the scenes to improve our quality of life through active transportation.

    Donna McAleer | Bicycle Collective Executive Director

    Donna McAleer | Bicycle Collective Executive Director

    In this episode, I talk to Donna McAleer about her mission as the Executive Director of the Bicycle Collective, and the wonderful things its shops in Ogden, Salt Lake City, Provo, and St. George are working on to help people in need and improve transportation in our communities.

    EPISODE 4 LINKS:

    Donna McAleer - Executive Director
    https://bicyclecollective.org/about-us/staff/item/804-donna-mcaleer-executive-director

    Become a member of the Bicycle Collective!
    https://bicyclecollective.org/become-a-member

    Help Power the Bicycle Collective
    https://bicyclecollective.org/donate

    Youth Programs
    https://bicyclecollective.org/programs-salt-lake/youth-programs-salt-lake

    Ride UTA, then bike to get to your destination!
    https://www.rideuta.com/Rider-Info/How-To-Ride/Bikes-On-UTA

    Gov. Gary Herbert wants more refugees to resettle in Utah
    https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/11/01/utah-governor-asks-trump/

    Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson asks Trump to send refugees to Utah
    https://kutv.com/news/local/salt-lake-county-mayor-jenny-wilson-asks-trump-to-send-refugees-to-utah

    Volunteer ethos powers success of Ogden Bicycle Collective
    https://www.standard.net/news/transportation/volunteer-ethos-powers-success-of-ogden-bicycle-collective/article_b301e7e8-8df1-5f3e-b599-c51d6c2be2e3.html

    St. George Bicycle Collective plans to set up shop in new location
    https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2019/12/09/dld-st-george-bicycle-collective-plans-to-set-up-shop-in-new-location/#.XidknWhKjuo

    Provo Bicycle Collective goes beyond providing some new wheels
    https://www.heraldextra.com/news/provo-bicycle-collective-goes-beyond-providing-some-new-wheels/article_294e64de-3a99-578b-a7dd-0a248b154e17.html

    • 16 min
    Anthony Jenkins | Vineyard City Planning Commission Vice-Chair

    Anthony Jenkins | Vineyard City Planning Commission Vice-Chair

    In this episode, I talk to Anthony Jenkins, Vice-Chair of the Vineyard City Planning Commission about the city's rapid growth, silicon slopes, and his interest in a robust network of active transportation infrastructure. He also shares his vision for how the city can become a destination for people searching for interconnected trails, parks, and recreational experiences outdoors.

    EPISODE 3 LINKS:

    August 2018 KSL Story
    https://www.ksl.com/article/46382142/vineyard-one-of-the-fastest-growing-cities-in-america

    Frontrunner Station - Vineyard
    https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/vineyard/vineyard-receives-federal-grant-to-clear-way-for-uta-frontrunner/article_e292033c-561d-5b1f-9839-b6b982547b86.html

    League of American Bicyclists - Honorable Mention
    http://bikeleague.org/sites/default/files/bfareportcards/BFC_Fall_2018_ReportCard_HM_Vineyard_UT.pdf

    Vineyard Velos Bicycle Group
    https://www.strava.com/clubs/vineyard-velos-459336

    Vineyard City General Plan
    http://www.vineyardutah.org/163/General-Plan

    Vineyard City 30 Year Celebration
    https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/vineyard/vineyard-combines-celebrations-for-three-days-of-heritage-events/article_47adba25-a2d6-54d9-a599-b00b65fdbc2f.html

    • 13 min
    Jon Larsen | SLC Transportation Director

    Jon Larsen | SLC Transportation Director

    In this episode, I talk to Jon Larsen, Director of Transportation for Salt Lake City, about recent improvements to bus service, complete streets, and the upcoming projects his staff is working on as part of the 2018 voter-approved Funding Our Future initiative.

    EPISODE 2 LINKS:

    Typologies Design Guide and Survey
    https://www.slc.gov/transportation/2019/08/30/typologies/

    Funding our Future
    http://fundingourfutureslc.com/critical-needs-dashboard/

    Folsom Trail
    https://www.slc.gov/transportation/2018/03/19/folsom-trail-project/

    900 South
    https://www.slc.gov/mystreet/2019/05/02/900-south-900-east-to-900-west/

    300 North Bridge
    https://www.slc.gov/transportation/2018/11/21/300-north-bridge/

    Enhanced Transit Service
    https://www.slc.gov/transportation/transit/

    Follow Jon Larsen on Twitter
    https://twitter.com/stretchtraffic

    • 21 min
    Dave Iltis | Cycling Utah Magazine Editor

    Dave Iltis | Cycling Utah Magazine Editor

    In this episode, I talk to Dave Iltis, owner and editor of Cycling Utah Magazine and a bicycling advocate, about what drives his passion for advocacy and his vision for active transportation in Salt Lake City.

    EPISODE 1 LINKS:

    Cycling Utah Magazine
    http://www.cyclingutah.com

    Report shows Salt Lake has an overabundance of parking
    https://www.buildingsaltlake.com/report-shows-salt-lake-overabundance-parking/

    Salt Lake City Parking Ordinance
    https://www.slc.gov/planning/2019/05/24/off-street-parking/

    Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee
    https://slco.org/bicycle/

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