Cycling, Safety & Systemic Change: Eleanor McMahon on Building a Bike-Friendly Ontario | Good Roads Podcast Ep. 38
In this powerful episode of the Good Roads Podcast, co-hosts Thomas Barakat and Andrew Blackburn sit down with Eleanor McMahon — founder of the Share the Road Cycling Coalition and a former Ontario Cabinet Minister — to talk about the tragic loss that inspired a movement, and the decades of advocacy that followed.Eleanor shares her personal story of loss, the creation of Share the Road, and the fight for safer, more inclusive streets across Ontario. From legislative victories like Greg’s Law and the 1m Safe Passing Rule, to the rise of cycling tourism and infrastructure in rural communities, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in road safety, active transportation, and community well-being.https://twitter.com/Goodroadshttps://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.cahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroads/https://www.GoodRoads.ca
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Episode 37 - Rethinking Road Safety with Dr. Wes Marshall
Dr. Wes Marshall, professor of civil engineering and urban planning at the University of Colorado, Denver, joins the Good Roads Podcast to discuss road safety and outdated traffic engineering practices. His book, Killed by a Traffic Engineer, challenges long-held assumptions about road design and its impact on safety. In this episode, he debunks common myths, explains how municipalities can push for better design, and highlights the role of data in making roads safer. As a keynote speaker at the upcoming Good Roads Conference, Dr. Marshall shares insights on changing the culture of traffic engineering to prioritize safety over convenience. Tune in to rethink what makes roads truly safe.Good Roads Conference - https://www.goodroads.ca/conferencehttps://twitter.com/Goodroadshttps://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.cahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroads/https://www.GoodRoads.ca
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Episode 36 - Exploring Transportation Trends with David Zipper
David Zipper, senior fellow at the MIT Mobility Initiative and transportation policy expert, recently joined Good Roads Podcast hosts Thomas Barakat and Andrew Blackburn. Zipper shared his insights on the future of urban mobility, from changes in U.S. transportation policy to Ontario’s bike lane battles. In this interview, we explore the big-picture shifts Zipper anticipates and the lessons Canadian cities might take from global trends.Good Roads Conference - https://www.goodroads.ca/conferencehttps://twitter.com/Goodroadshttps://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.cahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroads/https://www.GoodRoads.ca
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Episode 35 - Navigating Municipal Winter Maintenance: Strategies and Solutions
In this episode, we dive into the complexities of municipal winter maintenance with expert instructors from Good Roads Snow School.As winter approaches, learn essential strategies and solutions to keep your roads safe and communities secure. Scott Holmes and Darnell Bernardo share insights on planning, equipment, and best practices for navigating the challenges that come with snow and ice.Whether you're in a rural or urban setting, this discussion will equip you with the knowledge needed to tackle winter head-on. Don't miss this valuable conversation on mastering municipal winter maintenance. Good Roads 2024 Snow School - https://goodroads.ca/courses/snowschool/https://twitter.com/Goodroadshttps://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.cahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroads/https://www.GoodRoads.ca
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Episode 34 - Innovative Bridge Construction and Low Volume Road Solutions
In Episode 34 of the Good Roads Podcast, Jared and guest host Dr. James Smith interview Brian Keierleber, the County Engineer for Buchanan County, Iowa.Brian is a a keynote speaker for the upcoming Low Volume Roads workshop in October. Many municipalities responsible for low volume roads share the same pain points and Mr. Keierleber discusses bridge construction, maintenance of low volume roads, and cost-saving strategies to help you and your municipality effectively maintain this type of roadway.Discover the innovative techniques and sustainable solutions Brian has implemented to enhance infrastructure in rural areas. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the challenges and future of rural transportation networks, with a focus on cost efficiency. Railroad Flatcar Bridge Construction Live Feed: https://app.truelook.cloud/?code=a3x1duh3gfc2tkc621dmnivdtGood Roads Quarterly: Summer 2022 - https://goodroads.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GR003-Summer-v4.pdf Low Volume Roads Workshop - https://goodroads.ca/courses/navigating-low-volume-roads-workshop/ https://twitter.com/Goodroads https://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/ https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.ca https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroads/ https://www.GoodRoads.ca
Good Roads publishes a quarterly magazine that looks at all things infrastructure and transportation that effects our municipal members across Ontario. In this podcast we will select a couple of interesting or pressing articles from the magazine and expand upon and discuss them.
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