Episode Description
The transformative power of bicycling and cargo bikes in urban mobility need to be talked about. Not only are they a superpower in urban settings, but also in suburban settings.Rob Attrell shares his personal journey of commuting by bike for his whole life and then fairly recently moving out into the “suburbs” of Ottawa. He now bikes 20 km to work but still sees massive benefits of active transportation, cargo bikes, and how reducing car dependency can lead to healthier communities, better urban planning, and a more sustainable future for everyone. Although, he's also realizing some of the downsides of living in a suburb, after having lived in a more “core” area before this.
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⌚ CHAPTERS ⌚
00:00 - Welcome to the podcast
01:28 - How Rob discovered the podcast
02:08 - Rob's commuting story and biking experience
06:04 - The benefits of cargo bikes
09:05 - Packing essentials for biking to work
12:19 - The impact of biking on family life
18:17 - Understanding urban mobility challenges
22:11 - The importance of community engagement
35:02 - Discussing zoning and urban planning
40:01 - The future of public transit in Ottawa
56:01 - Closing thoughts and call to action
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NERDY RECORDING DETAILS:
This recording took place on the morning of May 26th, 2025 via RiversideFM.
Edited and mixed in Davinci Resolve Studio. 1080p render.
Audio is optimized for an ITU-R BS, 1770-4 standard at -1dBTP and -16LKFS, specifically for Spotify standards.
Tags
urban mobility, cargo bikes, biking, less car living, sustainable transportation, community engagement, urban planning, cycling benefits, bike commuting, public transit, environmental awareness, healthy living, urbanism, local advocacy, city planning, bike culture, transportation alternatives