Streets and People

Imagine if suburban buses became a go-to service, where seamless, frequent, and connected rides weren’t just an option but a game-changer. This week on The Streets and People podcast, Wendy sits down with Jonathan English, a transport expert from NYU’s Marin Institute of Urban Management, to talk about how suburban bus services can be built to stick - really stick - with riders, instead of falling...

How often do we talk about making spaces safe without truly asking what welcoming could look like? In this People & Projects episode of the Streets and People podcast, Marina Milosev challenges the status quo, sharing her insights into creating spaces where women and girls can feel seen, involved and empowered. As a landscape architect and urban planner in London, Marina’s work on the London L...

In this People and Projects episode of The Streets and People podcast, Wendy and Tim Gill look into the significant decline in children's freedom to roam outdoors over the past century. Imagine your childhood - a place where the world feels endless and the streets outside are calling. Now imagine today’s kids with their range cut to a fraction of what we knew. The space to roam is shrinking fast....

In this Not Everyone Drives episode of The Streets and People podcast, Wendy chats with Becky from Oxfordshire UK about the transition from 50kph to 30kph (30mph to 20mph) speed limits in villages and residential streets. They explore the effects on commuting, driving comfort and local congestion. The discussion also touches on the environmental benefits of slower speeds, challenges of rural drivi...

In this People and Projects episode of the Streets and People podcast, Wendy welcomes Prof Ian Walker, a psychology expert specialising in traffic, transport and sustainable behaviour. The discussion centres around the concept of 'motonormativity,' a term coined by Ian Walker to describe society's ingrained bias prioritising motoring over other forms of transport which leads to overlooking the har...

This People & Projects episode on the Streets and People podcast with Wendy Nash and Richard Buning focuses on the role of micromobility solutions particularly e-scooters and e-bikes in urban tourism. Richard, a senior lecturer at the University of Queensland and lead of the UQ Micromobility Research Cluster, discusses the benefits of these technologies in expanding tourist mobility, reducing...

In this People & Projects episode of the Streets and People podcast, Wendy interviews Pete Finn of Scootmasters. They discuss Pete's journey from being frustrated with high fuel costs to founding Scootmasters, a group dedicated to the legalisation and safety of electric scooters. Despite safety challenges, like fatalities due to misuse of scooters, Pete emphasises the importance of educati...

In this People & Projects episode of the Streets and People podcast, Professor Graham Currie, a leading expert in public transport, shares his insights on the transport challenges facing Australia. The discussion explores key issues such as transport poverty, the impact of suburban expansion, and car dependency, especially among low-income groups. Graham draws attention to the differences in t...

In this Not Everyone Drives episode of the Streets and People podcast, Wendy chats with Antoine Burdett about his experiences with e-scooters and his involvement in the Scootmasters community. Antoine discusses how he first discovered e-scooters in 2018, his transition from personal pleasure riding to community volunteering, and the growth of the Scootmasters group to nearly 5,000 members. The con...

This People & Projects episode of the Streets and People podcast builds on our conversation with Conrad Kickert about hybrid zones and fostering a sense of place https://getaroundcabocarfree.com.au/s1e45-pp-conrad-kickert-on-how-front-yards-make-or-break-community-cohesion-and-connectedness . Wendy chats with Chris Bingham from Friends of Lagoon Creek about how gardening can strengthen communi...

In this Road Rules 360 episode of the Streets and People podcast, host Wendy Nash and retired road rules expert John Burrill navigate the complexities of parking trailers, tiny homes, and mobility devices on public roads. They break down the intricacies of registering and parking box trailers in suburban Queensland, discuss the implications of using these trailers as mobile gardens or bike lockers...

In this People & Projects episode of the Streets and People podcast, A/Prof Conrad Kickert at the University of Buffalo, New York, shares insights into the social significance of front yards in urban environments. Drawing on his research in Buffalo and observations from cities around the world, Conrad explains how front yards act as a crucial 'hybrid zone' that fosters social interacti...

In this engaging People & Projects episode of the Streets and People podcast, join us as Marco te Brömmelstroet, a prominent voice in urban mobility and co-author of the book Movement , shares his journey and insights with Wendy Nash. Marco invites you to explore the vibrant world of urban development and mobility. Marco chats about the impact of car dependency on our cities, vividly illustrat...

In this People & Projects episode, Wendy interviews Stephen Hodge from We Ride Australia. The discussion highlights Stephen's background in riding bikes, from university competitions to promoting riding at a national policy level. They discuss the benefits of riding bikes for transport and health, the lack of infrastructure for safe bike paths, and innovative programs like 'RideScore A...

In this episode of the Streets and People podcast, tune in as you listen to Ruth Rosas from America Walks share her inspiring journey. Imagine growing up in a car-centric small town in Illinois, only to later embrace the vibrant, car-free life in Chicago. You'll feel the energy as Ruth discusses the sights, sounds, and sensations of moving through the city using alternative transportation mode...

In this Road Rules 360 episode of the Streets and People podcast, Wendy Nash and John Burrill discuss often overlooked road rules pertaining to pedestrians. John, a retired road rules expert, highlights the complexities and inconsistencies within these regulations. They explore rules for crossing roads, interacting with vehicles at roundabouts and using pedestrian crossings among other topics. The...

In this People & Projects episode of the Streets and People podcast, Wendy Nash chats with Irene McAleese, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of See. Sense about her journey riding bikes and her company's innovative bike light technology. Initially starting as a personal safety project, See. Sense has evolved into a data-driven solution aimed at improving rider safety via advanced senso...

In this Not Everyone Drives episode of the Streets and People podcast, hosted by Wendy Nash, Travis Bassett shares his experiences and insights as an avid bike rider from Brisbane's Sherwood area. Travis, a podcast listener, discusses his reasons for financially supporting the podcast, focusing on promoting local stories and combating challenges in the area with fewer bike-friendly resources c...

In this People and Projects episode, Wendy Nash interviews Dr. Anthony Kimpton, a lecturer at the University of Southern Queensland and an expert in urban planning and geographical information systems (GIS). Wendy and Anthony discuss his background in sociology and how it led to his work in planning and transport data. Anthony explains the importance of designing cities that prioritise walking and...

This People & Projects episode features a discussion between Wendy and Ishara Sahama, who met at the Asia Pacific Bike Riding Conference in Brisbane. Ishara talks about her role as a co-founder of the startup Echo Impact Group, working on the social impact of cycling infrastructure. The conversation delves into community engagement, the importance of grassroots movements, and how community vie...

In this People and Projects episode, Wendy Nash interviews Iden Petraj, the Bike Mayor of Tirana, Albania. They discuss the substantial changes in Tirana's bike infrastructure, the role of a Bike Mayor, and the initiatives to promote bike riding within the city. Iden highlights the increase in bicycle parking spots, efforts to improve safety for bike riders, especially women, and provides insi...

In this Road Rules 360 episode, Wendy Nash and John Burrill, former TMR Road Rules expert, discuss the complexities of road rules surrounding wheeled recreational devices (such as skateboards, foot scooters and rollerblades) and personal mobility devices. They explore definitions, legal requirements, safety guidelines, and the blurred distinctions between different types of devices. Despite John’s...

On this People & Projects episode, Wendy Nash and Peter Parker discuss the successful community-led 'Fix 800 Bus' campaign in southeast Melbourne. Peter Parker, a transport planner, shares the initiative's triumph in securing seven-day bus services for the City of Greater Dandenong. The conversation looks into the campaign's strategies, the importance of community engagement, t...

In this episode of 'Road Rules 360,' Wendy Nash and John Burrill discuss the specifics of electric bike regulations in Queensland. They share the importance of compliance, the different categories of electric bikes, and the legal definitions governing their use. The conversation covers how non-compliant electric bikes, such as those modified with petrol engines, become unregistered motorcy...

In today's episode, hosts Wendy and John dive into a listener's query about road rules, specifically focusing on the legality of riding e-scooters on 60 km/h roads without footpaths in Queensland. The conversation covers John's extensive experience at TMR and redesigning Queensland driving tests. They elaborate on the implications of road centre lines, speed limits, and parking regulat...