Streets and People

Get Around Caboolture
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May 21, 2024 • 32min

S1E24 P&P Rod King from 20s Plenty discusses how to get safe street speeds from 30mph (50kph) to 20mph (30kph)

Rod King, 20s Plenty in the UK, will inspire and encourage you to make your streets safer. He mentions the challenges, the possibilities and lots of ways to get your message across without getting people offside. 20s Plenty's website has hundreds of briefing papers and other great resources: www.20splenty.org We refer to the Not Just Bikes video on safe road speeds: https://youtu.be/JRbnBc-97Ps?si=dHh0a-WW6jA15blY This is one of the People & Projects series to look at what's happening around the world and closer to home. People & Projects (P&P) are for people who are curious to hear what’s happening globally and locally. These are interviews with academics, advocates and community group leaders. Road Rules 360 (RR360) cohosted with John Burrill, former TMR subject matter expert for Qld’s road rules. We discuss the road rules for people riding a bike, walking, in a wheelchair, on a scooter or other personal mobility device (PMD). Not Everyone Drives (NED) are conversations with people who don’t (or don’t like to) drive. They may have a disability, on medication, strapped for cash, too young, too old, unlicensed, they had a collision, or prefer to use their travel time not driving. This one’s for policymakers to understand the implications for their decisions. ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GetAroundCaboCarfree.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ Artwork by Chris Woodard
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May 17, 2024 • 32min

S1E23 NED Johanna talks about riding a bike in Germany, Caboolture and the social kudos of a bakfiets (bin bike)

Johanna rides around Caboolture on a bakfiets (bin bike) with her 3 children. She grew up in Germany and has lived in Cabo for a couple of years. This is part of our Not Everyone Drives series where Wendy chats with people who want transport options that don’t include a car. Not Everyone Drives (NED) are conversations with people who don’t (or don’t like to) drive. They may have a disability, on medication, strapped for cash, too young, too old, unlicensed, they had a collision, or prefer to use their travel time not driving. This one’s for policymakers to understand the implications for their decisions.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GetAroundCaboCarfree.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Artwork by Chris Woodard.
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May 10, 2024 • 32min

S1E22 P&P Phil Latz talks about micromobility, bikes in 80s Amsterdam, where to buy a bike, and so much more

Phil Latz has been in the bike world since 1972. We chat about micromobility, The Netherlands in the 80s and 2017 fights for good infrastructure, eBikes and so much more. The Latz Report (https://thelatzreport.com.au) This is one of the People & Projects series to look at what's happening around the world and closer to home. People & Projects (P&P) are for people who are curious to hear what’s happening globally and locally. These are interviews with academics, advocates and community group leaders.  Road Rules 360 (RR360) cohosted with John Burrill, former TMR subject matter expert for Qld’s road rules. We discuss the road rules for people riding a bike, walking, in a wheelchair, on a scooter or other personal mobility device (PMD).  Not Everyone Drives (NED) are conversations with people who don’t (or don’t like to) drive. They may have a disability, on medication, strapped for cash, too young, too old, unlicensed, they had a collision, or prefer to use their travel time not driving. This one’s for policymakers to understand the implications for their decisions.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GetAroundCaboCarfree.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ Artwork by Chris Woodard
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May 3, 2024 • 35min

S1E21 RR360 Bike Rules. Traffic lights and turn signals - s48-62 (part 1)

John Burrill, former Transport & Main Roads road rules subject matter expert and Wendy Nash, founder of Get Around Cabo Carfree discuss Qld's bike riding rules 1 by 1 as listed on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Qld government bike fines page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We hope you will learn about the road rules for bikes. You're welcome to send us your question about Qld road rules for bikes, pedestrians, wheelchairs and scooters. In this episode we include a broader discussion about the legislation for people outside cars and how daft many of the road rules are for bikes because the legislation is for cars and retrofitted to bikes. Today it's traffic lights and signs. We also discuss what is legislation, how bike riding connects people to the community, Ausroads guidelines, and communication issues within government departments and the impact on the community. Road Rules 360 (RR360) cohosted with John Burrill, former TMR subject matter expert for Qld’s road rules. We discuss the road rules for people riding a bike, walking, in a wheelchair or on a scooter or other personal mobility device (PMD). Not Everyone Drives (NED) are conversations with people who don’t drive for any reason. They may have a disability, be on medication, strapped for cash, too young, too old, unlicensed, they had a collision or want to do something else than drive everywhere. This one’s for policymakers to understand the implications for their decisions. People & Projects (P&P) are for transport advocates and people who are curious to hear what’s happening globally and locally. These are interviews with academics, advocates and community group leaders. Please bear with us as we get the hang of podcasting. ⁠⁠⁠www.GetAroundCaboCarfree.com.au⁠⁠⁠ Artwork by Chris Woodard
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Apr 26, 2024 • 28min

S1E20 P&P Jennifer Kent talks about car-dependence, pets, loneliness, ways to use your car less

Dr Jennifer Kent spoke about our communities' dependence on driving a car, implications for health, shopping, walking the dog, loneliness, social connection and simple ways you can change how we use our roads. This is one of the People & Projects series to look at what's happening around the world and closer to home. People & Projects (P&P) are for people who are curious to hear what’s happening globally and locally. These are interviews with academics, advocates and community group leaders.  Road Rules 360 (RR360) cohosted with John Burrill, former TMR subject matter expert for Qld’s road rules. We discuss the road rules for people riding a bike, walking, in a wheelchair, on a scooter or other personal mobility device (PMD).  Not Everyone Drives (NED) are conversations with people who don’t (or don’t like to) drive. They may have a disability, on medication, strapped for cash, too young, too old, unlicensed, they had a collision, or prefer to use their travel time not driving. This one’s for policymakers to understand the implications for their decisions.  ⁠⁠⁠www.GetAroundCaboCarfree.com.au⁠⁠⁠ Artwork by Chris Woodard
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Apr 19, 2024 • 31min

S1E19 NED Rachel Aberdein chats about how the soundscape influences her classical music compositions walking around Caboolture

Rachel, a musician and composer, chats about how the soundscape influences her music. This is part of our Not Everyone Drives series where Wendy chats with people who want transport options that don’t include a car. Not Everyone Drives (NED) are conversations with people who don’t (or don’t like to) drive. They may have a disability, on medication, strapped for cash, too young, too old, unlicensed, they had a collision, or prefer to use their travel time not driving. This one’s for policymakers to understand the implications for their decisions.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GetAroundCaboCarfree.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Artwork by Chris Woodard
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Apr 11, 2024 • 36min

S1E18 RR360 Bike rules. Stopping and Giving Way s67-87

John Burrill, former Transport & Main Roads road rules subject matter expert and Wendy Nash, founder of Get Around Cabo Carfree discuss Qld's bike riding rules 1 by 1 as listed on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Qld government bike fines page⁠⁠⁠⁠. We hope you will learn about the road rules for bikes. In this episode we continue to discuss the how nonsensical many of the road rules are for bikes because the legislation is for cars and retrofitted to bikes. Today it's stop and giveway signs and fines. Road Rules 360 (RR360) cohosted with John Burrill, former TMR subject matter expert for Qld’s road rules. We discuss the road rules for people riding a bike, walking, in a wheelchair or on a scooter or other personal mobility device (PMD). Not Everyone Drives (NED) are conversations with people who don’t drive for any reason. They may have a disability, be on medication, strapped for cash, too young, too old, unlicensed, they had a collision or want to do something else than drive everywhere. This one’s for policymakers to understand the implications for their decisions. People & Projects (P&P) are for transport advocates and people who are curious to hear what’s happening globally and locally. These are interviews with academics, advocates and community group leaders. Please bear with us as we get the hang of podcasting. ⁠⁠www.GetAroundCaboCarfree.com.au⁠⁠ Artwork by Chris Woodard
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Apr 11, 2024 • 31min

S1E17 P&P Dr Jamie talks about what happens in Emergency Department after a car crash

Driver collision rates are rising. We discuss what happens in the emergency department post-collision, common mindsets which increase the chance of a crash occuring, how driving styles have changed in the past decades, the consequences of new car technologies, the physical and psychological impact of collisions and the rates of fatalities and injuries. This is one of the People & Projects series to look at what's happening around the world and closer to home in transportation. People & Projects (P&P) are for people who are curious to hear what’s happening globally and locally. These are interviews with academics, advocates, and community group leaders.  Road Rules 360 (RR360) cohosted with John Burrill, former TMR subject matter expert for Qld’s road rules. We discuss the road rules for people riding a bike, walking, in a wheelchair, on a scooter or other personal mobility device (PMD).  Not Everyone Drives (NED) are conversations with people who don’t (or don’t like to) drive. They may have a disability, on medication, strapped for cash, too young, too old, unlicensed, they had a collision, or prefer to use their travel time not driving. This one’s for policymakers to understand the implications for their decisions.  ⁠⁠⁠www.GetAroundCaboCarfree.com.au⁠⁠⁠ Artwork by Chris Woodard
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Apr 5, 2024 • 33min

S1E15 P&P Monica Lewin, SnapSendSolve chats about how you can use the app to make your streets and spaces better

Snap Send Solve (www.snapsendsolve.com) is a wonderful free app to make your local area better. Monica Lewin, Head of Product, speaks about the history, features and how it benefits the community. This is one of the People & Projects series to look at what's happening around the world and closer to home. People & Projects (P&P) are for people who are curious to hear what’s happening globally and locally. These are interviews with academics, advocates and community group leaders.  Road Rules 360 (RR360) cohosted with John Burrill, former TMR subject matter expert for Qld’s road rules. We discuss the road rules for people riding a bike, walking, in a wheelchair, on a scooter or other personal mobility device (PMD).  Not Everyone Drives (NED) are conversations with people who don’t (or don’t like to) drive. They may have a disability, on medication, strapped for cash, too young, too old, unlicensed, they had a collision, or prefer to use their travel time not driving. This one’s for policymakers to understand the implications for their decisions.  ⁠⁠www.GetAroundCaboCarfree.com.au⁠⁠ Artwork by Chris Woodard
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Apr 4, 2024 • 34min

S1E16 NED 3 Caboolture High Students discuss their transportation issues

How to high school students get to school if they don't drive? 3 articulate and thoughtful students discuss the issues they come across and give great suggestions for improvements. This is part of our Not Everyone Drives series where Wendy chats with people who want transport options that don’t include a car. Not Everyone Drives (NED) are conversations with people who don’t (or don’t like to) drive. They may have a disability, on medication, strapped for cash, too young, too old, unlicensed, they had a collision, or prefer to use their travel time not driving. This one’s for policymakers to understand the implications for their decisions.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GetAroundCaboCarfree.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ Artwork by Chris Woodard

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