Safe Systems Approach
EPISODE 102, SEASON 3: In this episode, John connects with Sarah Abel, a transportation planner with a passion for safe systems design They discuss how she first got inspired to do this [...]
December 2021
September 2021
Confessions of a Recovering Engineer
EPISODE 90, SEASON 2: In this episode, John reconnects with Charles Marohn, founder of Strong Towns and author of the new book Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town They discuss [...]
August 2021
Upzone the City
EPISODE 88, SEASON 2: In this episode, John has a chat with Abby Kinney, Senior Associate Urban Designer w/Gould Evans and Host of the Upzoned Podcast They discuss the unique structure and format [...]
July 2021
EVs and Fewer Cars
EPISODE 83, SEASON 2: In this episode, John chat with Benjamin Holland, Senior Associate with RMI They discuss the necessity for fewer total vehicles on the roads in addition to the electrification of [...]
Not Just Bikes
EPISODE 82, SEASON 2: In this episode, John catches up with Jason Slaughter the creative genius behind the phenomenal Not Just Bikes YouTube Channel Jason shares what led him to become interested in [...]
June 2021
Redefining Wide Streets
EPISODE 77, SEASON 2: In this episode, John connects with Jon Larsen, Salt Lake City's Transportation Divison Director They discuss the opportunity that SLC has to redefine how their wide streets are used. [...]
March 2021
Cycling in Paris
EPISODE 66, SEASON 2: In this special mid-week episode, John connects long-distance with Mark Cramer, who is an American living in the Paris, France area. Mark is also the author of the book [...]
Momentum in Memphis
EPISODE 65, SEASON 2: In this episode, John is joined by Nick Oyler, Memphis' Bikeway & Pedestrian Program Manager, to talk about the impressive improvements underway in the city. Against all odds, Memphis [...]
December 2020
Season One Wrap Up
Season 1 Episode 53: THE YEAR-END WRAP-UP W/ HOST, JOHN SIMMERMAN Today is December 31, 2020 - no better time to bring Season One of the Active Towns Podcast to a close [...]
America Walks
Season 1 Episode 50: CATCHING UP W/ MIKE MCGINN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF AMERICA WALKS Mike is a former mayor of Seattle, WA and the new Executive Director of America Walks. John and [...]