The No Spandex Required Podcast

Donna McAleer | Bicycle Collective Executive Director

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

Anthony Jenkins | Vineyard City Planning Commission Vice-Chair

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 Story https://www.ksl.com/article/46382142/vineyard-one-of-the-fastest-growing-cities-in-america [https://www.ksl.com/article/46382142/vineyard-one-of-the-fastest-growing-cities-in-america] Frontrunner Station - Vineyard https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/vineyard/vineyard-receives-federal-grant-to-clear-way-for-uta-frontrunner/article_e292033c-561d-5b1f-9839-b6b982547b86.html [https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/vineyard/vineyard-receives-federal-grant-to-clear-way-for-uta-frontrunner/article_e292033c-561d-5b1f-9839-b6b982547b86.html] League of American Bicyclists - Honorable Mention http://bikeleague.org/sites/default/files/bfareportcards/BFC_Fall_2018_ReportCard_HM_Vineyard_UT.pdf [http://bikeleague.org/sites/default/files/bfareportcards/BFC_Fall_2018_ReportCard_HM_Vineyard_UT.pdf] Vineyard Velos Bicycle Group https://www.strava.com/clubs/vineyard-velos-459336 [https://www.strava.com/clubs/vineyard-velos-459336] Vineyard City General Plan http://www.vineyardutah.org/163/General-Plan [http://www.vineyardutah.org/163/General-Plan] Vineyard City 30 Year Celebration https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/vineyard/vineyard-combines-celebrations-for-three-days-of-heritage-events/article_47adba25-a2d6-54d9-a599-b00b65fdbc2f.html [https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/vineyard/vineyard-combines-celebrations-for-three-days-of-heritage-events/article_47adba25-a2d6-54d9-a599-b00b65fdbc2f.html]

Jon Larsen | SLC Transportation Director

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 Survey https://www.slc.gov/transportation/2019/08/30/typologies/ [https://www.slc.gov/transportation/2019/08/30/typologies/] Funding our Future http://fundingourfutureslc.com/critical-needs-dashboard/ [http://fundingourfutureslc.com/critical-needs-dashboard/] Folsom Trail https://www.slc.gov/transportation/2018/03/19/folsom-trail-project/ [https://www.slc.gov/transportation/2018/03/19/folsom-trail-project/] 900 South https://www.slc.gov/mystreet/2019/05/02/900-south-900-east-to-900-west/ [https://www.slc.gov/mystreet/2019/05/02/900-south-900-east-to-900-west/] 300 North Bridge https://www.slc.gov/transportation/2018/11/21/300-north-bridge/ [https://www.slc.gov/transportation/2018/11/21/300-north-bridge/] Enhanced Transit Service https://www.slc.gov/transportation/transit/ [https://www.slc.gov/transportation/transit/] Follow Jon Larsen on Twitter https://twitter.com/stretchtraffic [https://twitter.com/stretchtraffic]

Dave Iltis | Cycling Utah Magazine Editor

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 Magazine http://www.cyclingutah.com [http://www.cyclingutah.com] Report shows Salt Lake has an overabundance of parking https://www.buildingsaltlake.com/report-shows-salt-lake-overabundance-parking/ [https://www.buildingsaltlake.com/report-shows-salt-lake-overabundance-parking/] Salt Lake City Parking Ordinance https://www.slc.gov/planning/2019/05/24/off-street-parking/ [https://www.slc.gov/planning/2019/05/24/off-street-parking/] Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee https://slco.org/bicycle/ [https://slco.org/bicycle/]