Uplift Community Podcast

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Leigh Vanderloo, Scientific Director of ParticiPACTION – a national non-profit organization that inspires and supports Canadians to make physical activity a vital part of their everyday life. Dr. Vanderloo talks about the current state of physical activity among Canadians, the health impacts and costs of inaction, and the opportunities for ACTION.

In this episode, we welcome Emerson Gallagher, CEO of Infinity Fuel Cell Technology – a company based out of Burnaby, BC, to talk about the hydrogen fuel cell industry; the impacts and opportunities as it relates to the transportation sector and communities throughout Canada and indeed the world.

Welcome to the 5th Episode of the Uplift Community podcast where we highlight the important behind-the scenes work of Planners, Architects, Engineers, and community non-profits who are working with heart every day to create amazing places for people to live and to love.

In this episode, we welcome Ryan Vanderputten, Director of Business and Engineering Services at the City of Calgary, and President of the Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers (CITE), to discuss the evolution of transportation planning, the vision and role of the Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers, and why it all matters to everyday Canadians.

Welcome to the 4th Episode of the Uplift Community podcast where we highlight the important behind-the scenes work of Planners, Architects, Engineers, and community non-profits who are working with heart every day to create amazing places for people to live and to love.

In this episode, we welcome Lainy Stevenson, Active Transportation Project Specialist with the City of Nanaimo, to talk about promoting and enabling active transportation – the work being done by the City of Nanaimo to shift more people's behaviour to choose active modes rather than hopping into their cars.

Welcome to the 3rd Episode of the Uplift Community podcast where we highlight the important behind-the scenes work of Planners, Architects, Engineers, and community non-profits who are working with heart every day to create amazing places for people to live and to love.

In this episode, we welcome Tyler Thomson, Associate and Senior Transportation Planner with Bunt and Associates, to talk about how he uses active transportation in his daily life in addition to working in the active transportation field.

Tyler walks the talk. He has commuted by cycling, walking, transit, or a combination of for many years. His personal choice for actively getting around augments his extensive sustainable transportation planning experience that includes working with private developers, public authorities, community organizations, and the public.

Welcome to the 2nd episode of the Uplift Community podcast where we highlight the important behind-the scenes work of Planners, Architects, Engineers, and community non-profits who are working with heart every day to create amazing places for people to live and to love.

In this episode, we welcome Mark Rowlands, P.Eng., MA, EP to talk about how the City of Fernie is Taking Active Transportation to New Heights.

Mark was hired by the City of Fernie as an Acting Manager, Operations on a one-year contract. He has over 30 years of experience making systems change happen as a Professional Engineer and a certified Environmental Professional with a master's degree in Global Leadership and a Graduate Certificate in Corporate Social Innovation.

Welcome to the 1st episode of the Uplift Community podcast where we highlight the important behind-the scenes work of Planners, Architects, Engineers, and community non-profits who are working with heart every day to create amazing places for people to live and to love.

In this episode, we welcome Brian Farquhar, Division Manager, Parks & Trails Operations Department of the Cowichan Valley Regional District to talk about the in-progress CVRD Regional Active Transportation Plan – A Plan that strives to integrate existing and in-progress transportation plans, policies, and initiatives throughout the region, while filling in gaps to create a cohesive and connected regional active transportation network.