The No Spandex Required Podcast

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 Directorhttps://bicyclecollective.org/about-us/staff/item/804-donna-mcaleer-executive-directorBecome a member of the Bicycle Collective!https://bicyclecollective.org/become-a-memberHelp Power the Bicycle Collectivehttps://bicyclecollective.org/donateYouth Programshttps://bicyclecollective.org/programs-salt-lake/youth-programs-salt-lakeRide UTA, then bike to get to your destination!https://www.rideuta.com/Rider-Info/How-To-Ride/Bikes-On-UTAGov. Gary Herbert wants more refugees to resettle in Utahhttps://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/11/01/utah-governor-asks-trump/Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson asks Trump to send refugees to Utahhttps://kutv.com/news/local/salt-lake-county-mayor-jenny-wilson-asks-trump-to-send-refugees-to-utahVolunteer ethos powers success of Ogden Bicycle Collectivehttps://www.standard.net/news/transportation/volunteer-ethos-powers-success-of-ogden-bicycle-collective/article_b301e7e8-8df1-5f3e-b599-c51d6c2be2e3.htmlSt. George Bicycle Collective plans to set up shop in new locationhttps://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2019/12/09/dld-st-george-bicycle-collective-plans-to-set-up-shop-in-new-location/#.XidknWhKjuoProvo Bicycle Collective goes beyond providing some new wheelshttps://www.heraldextra.com/news/provo-bicycle-collective-goes-beyond-providing-some-new-wheels/article_294e64de-3a99-578b-a7dd-0a248b154e17.html

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 Storyhttps://www.ksl.com/article/46382142/vineyard-one-of-the-fastest-growing-cities-in-americaFrontrunner Station - Vineyardhttps://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/vineyard/vineyard-receives-federal-grant-to-clear-way-for-uta-frontrunner/article_e292033c-561d-5b1f-9839-b6b982547b86.htmlLeague of American Bicyclists - Honorable Mentionhttp://bikeleague.org/sites/default/files/bfareportcards/BFC_Fall_2018_ReportCard_HM_Vineyard_UT.pdfVineyard Velos Bicycle Grouphttps://www.strava.com/clubs/vineyard-velos-459336Vineyard City General Planhttp://www.vineyardutah.org/163/General-PlanVineyard City 30 Year Celebrationhttps://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/vineyard/vineyard-combines-celebrations-for-three-days-of-heritage-events/article_47adba25-a2d6-54d9-a599-b00b65fdbc2f.html

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 Surveyhttps://www.slc.gov/transportation/2019/08/30/typologies/Funding our Futurehttp://fundingourfutureslc.com/critical-needs-dashboard/Folsom Trailhttps://www.slc.gov/transportation/2018/03/19/folsom-trail-project/900 Southhttps://www.slc.gov/mystreet/2019/05/02/900-south-900-east-to-900-west/300 North Bridgehttps://www.slc.gov/transportation/2018/11/21/300-north-bridge/Enhanced Transit Servicehttps://www.slc.gov/transportation/transit/Follow Jon Larsen on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/stretchtraffic

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 Magazinehttp://www.cyclingutah.comReport shows Salt Lake has an overabundance of parkinghttps://www.buildingsaltlake.com/report-shows-salt-lake-overabundance-parking/Salt Lake City Parking Ordinancehttps://www.slc.gov/planning/2019/05/24/off-street-parking/Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committeehttps://slco.org/bicycle/