In this episode, we sit down with two Bay Area bicycle advocates to discuss how to make cycling and walking part of our everyday lives. We learn how our guests have made that shift, in part, to curb their contributions to the climate crisis. And they share information about how a number of cities are creating infrastructure to make it easier to get around by biking and walking.

Guests and Titles: 

Great Guest Quote: “I switched out of high tech to dedicate myself to helping others get to the point of being able to bike more. “ – Tim Oey, owner, Bicycle Solutions and founder of ZeroW.org 

Keywords:  #bicycling, #cycling, #climateride,  #saferoutes, #calbikes, #sfbike, #climateaction,#climatecrisis, #paris

Host: Ellisa Feinstein

Transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cgiFA0BnZF-qfOlZEF7A_uwX_IlIhXoZQkT-z5gdlzU/edit?usp=sharing

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Related Action Resources:

Safe Routes to School: Bicycle program for schools: https://www.saferoutestoschools.org/ 

ZeroW.org: Helps people learn how to save Earth's life support system by pursuing zero waste: https://www.zerow.org/ 

Bicycle Solutions: Expert coaching for kids and adults wanting to learn how to bicycle: https://www.bicyclesolutions.com/

Wheel Kids: An adventure and exploration destination for kids: https://wheelkids.com/ 

Free cycle: Marketplace to find free items, including bicycles and parts: https://freecycle.org/ 

Minnesota Walk! Bike! Fun! Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Curriculum: A two-part curriculum designed specifically for Minnesota’s schools and youth education programs: https://mnsaferoutestoschool.org/resources/training/walk-bike-fun-and-bike-fleets/   

Climate Ride: Fundraiser for climate-focused organizations, via cycling and hiking: https://www.climateride.org/ 

California Bicycle Association: organization advocating for better bicycle laws: https://www.calbike.org/

Complete Streets Bill (SB 960): Recent California bill passed to make walking and bike riding safer for all: https://www.calbike.org/governor-newsom-signs-sb-960-the-complete-streets-bill/

California’s Active Transportation Program: This program was created to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation, such as walking and biking.

https://catc.ca.gov/programs/active-transportation-program

Fast Facts on Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions (US EPA):

https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/fast-facts-transportation-greenhouse-gas-emissions 

Article: “Cycling is now more popular than driving in the centre of Paris, study finds”: 

https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/04/12/cycling-is-now-more-popular-than-driving-in-the-centre-of-paris-study-finds

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