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And a big mahalo to @grantennis.bsky.social for making the introduction 🙏

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YouTube video by Active Towns EPISODE 319 DR. TEPI MCLAUGHLIN: It's No Accident Why We're Inactive

PREMIERE ALERT Pls tune in tmw, Wed, Dec 3rd, at 2 pm EST for my conversation w/ Dr. Matthew "Tepi" Mclaughlin from Perth, Australia, for a conversation about the institutional subsidization of motonormativity that directly contributes to epidemic levels of physical inactivity
youtu.be/ZGIatCdRQVY

And yes, I naturally find a way to bring all ages and abilities active mobility infrastructure into the conversation... think safe 🚲 routes to surf 🏄🏽

We Think We Love Driving (But We Don’t):
"The research I present below suggests our attachment to driving has more to do with fear of change than real enjoyment."
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind...

REMINDER: You can also support Active Towns by ordering a Streets Are For People shirt for yourself, your loved ones and friends, and/or your local transportation engineer/streets designer(s) now.
Move fast, though, as the fundraiser ends in just 10 days, on December 12th. 👇
bit.ly/3XjOcMh

GIVING TUESDAY: 'Tis the season to make a difference... please consider making a contribution and help support the Active Towns Movement to create environments that promote active living and active mobility for all ages and abilities. Make a donation or join my Patreon 👇 www.activetowns.org/donate/

YouTube video by Active Towns KAILUA KONA: Chasing Waves ~ First Swell of the Winter Season 2025

YAY! IT’S PREMIERE DAY Pls tune in today, Dec 2nd, @ 2 pm EST for a tour of several Kona surf spots during our first sizable swell of the Winter Season. One of the most significant opportunities Kona can take advantage of is making its streets more conducive to safe bike riding
youtu.be/DSqGBmVqASQ

Everything you Need to Know About the Bike Bus and Why Kids are Loving it In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable transportation for children, the bike bus has emerged as a beacon of change, connecting communities and schools while promoting active and eco-friendly lifestyles. Originating in European cities like Barcelona, this trend has now become a global movement, reshaping the way kids commute to school. Let’s explore what bike buses […]

Learn about the bike bus movement!

YouTube video by Active Towns KAILUA KONA: Chasing Waves ~ First Swell of the Winter Season 2025

PREMIERE ALERT: Pls tune in tmw, Tues, Dec 2nd, at 2 pm EST for a tour of several Kona surf spots during our first sizable swell of this Winter 2025 Season. One of the biggest opportunities Kona can take advantage of is making its streets more conducive to safely riding bikes.
youtu.be/DSqGBmVqASQ

YouTube video by Active Towns BENTONVILLE: Exclusive Interviews with the Ride to Wednesday Crew at the Move Hub

ICYMI: Last Wednesday, I released my first formal Active Towns Tour profile video of Bentonville, where I tag along with Bentonville Moves' Jessica Pearson and City Thread’s Sara Studdard and friends for a Ride to Work Wednesday celebration and interview several change agents.
youtu.be/MzvB_rgwTws

REMINDER: Please consider supporting Active Towns & Advocates for Healthy Communities during my annual end-of-year fundraising campaign by ordering a Streets Are For People shirt.
Move fast, though, as the fundraiser ends in just 11 days, on December 12th.
Click here to order 👇
bit.ly/3XjOcMh

STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE: Pls consider supporting Active Towns during my annual end-of-year fundraising campaign by ordering a Streets Are For People shirt for yourself, your loved ones and friends, and/or your local transportation engineer/streets designer(s) now.
Click here to order👇
bit.ly/3XjOcMh

Okay, folks, it’s nearly time to roll. We'll be getting started at the top of the hour. Please tune in if you can. The Live Chat function will be open, so be sure to sign in to your YouTube account. We’re gathering now, so pop on in to say hi. 👋
Aloha! 🌺 🤙👇

Alright, alright, alright... We're in the final countdown, with just under 60 minutes to go until we start rolling. Please log in to your Google/YouTube account to join us for the Live Chat. It's always wonderful having you along for the ride. Aloha! 😀👇

BLACK FRIDAY FUNDRAISER: They’re back… STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE t-shirts have returned for a limited time only, Active Towns ~ Advocates for Healthy Communities fundraiser. Get one for yourself, a friend, and your local transportation engineer/streets designer now.
More details below 👇
bit.ly/3XjOcMh

YouTube video by Active Towns EPISODE 318 MICHEL DURAND WOOD: Dear Winnipeg Goes Global

YAY! IT’S PREMIERE DAY: Pls tune in today, Fri, yes, Black Friday, Nov 28th, at 2 pm EST for a conversation with Michel Durand-Wood, the Elmwood Guy behind the popular Dear Winnipeg blog about municipal finance and other cool Strong Towns-esque stuff, like safer streets for all
youtu.be/x9UCIPRySfI

YouTube video by Active Towns EPISODE 318 MICHEL DURAND WOOD: Dear Winnipeg Goes Global

REMINDER: Please tune in tomorrow, Friday, yes, Black Friday, November 28th, at 2 pm EST for a conversation with Michel Durand-Wood, the Elmwood Guy behind the popular Dear Winnipeg blog about municipal finance and other cool Strong Towns-esque stuff. Happy Thanksgiving!
youtu.be/x9UCIPRySfI

Thanks! 🙏 It’s been a wild ride for sure over the past five plus years 😎

YouTube video by Active Towns EPISODE 318 MICHEL DURAND WOOD: Dear Winnipeg Goes Global

PREMIERE ALERT: Please tune in this Friday, yes, Black Friday, November 28th, at 2 pm EST for a conversation with Michel Durand-Wood, the Elmwood Guy behind the popular Dear Winnipeg blog about municipal finance and other cool Strong Towns-esque stuff.
youtu.be/x9UCIPRySfI

Sam Balto Has Made Portland’s Bike Buses Famous. Can They Last? The bike bus concept is gaining in popularity, and Portland is now home to about 25 bike buses. This is largely thanks to Sam Balto.

An excellent story on the Bike Bus phenomenon via @wweek.com featuring @coachbalto.bsky.social and including a cameo by two podcasters on book tour.

WEEKLY UPDATE: Thanksgiving 🦃 edition of the Active Towns weekly update… feat. Morey Boogie Boards, Bentonville, AR, CargoB, Kailua Kona, and Haarlem, NL - seems like a nice mix
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YouTube video by Active Towns BENTONVILLE: Exclusive Interviews with the Ride to Wednesday Crew at the Move Hub

YAY! IT’S PREMIERE DAY: Pls tune in today, Wed, Nov 26th at 2 pm EST for my first profile video in Bentonville. I join Ride to Work Wed, get a tour of the Move Hub, and interview some really cool folks encouraging people to choose active transportation instead of driving alone
youtu.be/MzvB_rgwTws

YouTube video by Active Towns BENTONVILLE: Bike to Work Wednesday Interviews at the Move Hub

PREMIERE ALERT: Pls tune in tmw, Wed, Nov 26th at 2 pm EST for my first formal profile video in Bentonville. I join Ride to Work Wednesday, get a tour of the Move Hub, & interview some really cool folks encouraging people to choose active transportation instead of driving alone
youtu.be/MzvB_rgwTws

This is so cool! And yes, we talked about this program in today's episode, which is now available here: youtu.be/w5jBTFPL96Q

YouTube video by Active Towns EPISODE 317 CARGOB: A Conversation with Co-Founders Dot and Zack

YAY! IT’S PREMIERE DAY: Please tune in later today, Friday, November 21st, at 2 pm EST for a discussion with @dot-fennell.bsky.social and @zackdeclerck.bsky.social about the innovative cargo bike sharing program, @ridecargob.bsky.social , currently operating in the Boston area.
youtu.be/w5jBTFPL96Q

EPISODE 317 CARGOB: A Conversation with Co-Founders Dot and Zack | Active Towns Get more from Active Towns on Patreon

btw If y’all would like early access to this conversation, it is currently open to Active Towns YouTube Members via the link above and to my Patrons via this Patreon link 👇
www.patreon.com/posts/episod...

YouTube video by Active Towns EPISODE 317 CARGOB: A Conversation with Co-Founders Dot and Zack

PREMIERE ALERT: Please tune in tomorrow, Friday, November 21st, at 2 pm EST for a discussion with @dot-fennell.bsky.social and @zackdeclerck.bsky.social about the innovative cargo bike sharing program, @ridecargob.bsky.social, currently operating in the Boston area.
youtu.be/w5jBTFPL96Q

YouTube video by Active Towns KAILUA KONA, HI: No Dutch Infrastructure Here, Yet - A Brief Ride Along Ali`i Drive

YAY! IT’S PREMIERE DAY! Here it is, my first Active Towns video from my “new” town - Please tune in today, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 2 pm EST, which is 9 am here in Hawaii, for a little cruise down Ali`i Drive into the Historic Village of Kailua Kona, Hawai`i.
youtu.be/3uthHGO_YS4

Aloha, we are settled into our new digs in the Historic Village of Kailua Kona, pictured in the featured image. This update features a flashback to a car enthusiast who is done with car-dependency, a cycling manifesto, and a ride thru Boulder County you don't want to miss
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