In this episode, I connect with Becca & Adam Denley to discuss how living abroad in Denmark inspired them to bring utilitarian cycling and cargo bikes to their hometown of Yellowknife in The Northwest Territories of Canada by launching the ShiftNWT Program. This is yet another case of regular people, parents, who accidentally became radicalized into becoming safer streets and everyday cycling advocates because they wanted to provide a better life for their children.
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Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):
- ShiftNWT Bike Share Program website: https://shiftnwt.org/
- Shift Program Testimonials: https://shiftnwt.org/pages/testimonials
- My episode with @PekkaTahkola in Oulu, Finland: https://youtu.be/EPmJswNRb7s
- Chris Bruntlett with the @cycling_embassy likes to say cycling is pedestrian-plus
- Tom Flood’s website: https://www.creativebyrovelo.com/
- My recent interview with Tom: https://youtu.be/N7ZNmwscuwE
- My first interview with Tom: https://youtu.be/g8-n2DZHvio
- My episode with Erin Riediger Winnipeg & Plain Bicycle Project: https://youtu.be/jnabdvx3S7c
- Plain Bicycle Podcast: https://pod.link/1510268605
- Patty Wiens, Winnipeg Bicycle Mayor episode: https://youtu.be/giZoEtFpNKY
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Background:
Hi Everyone! My name is John Simmerman, and I’m a health promotion and public health professional with over 35 years of experience. Over the years, my area of concentration has evolved into a specialization in how the built environment influences human behavior related to active living and especially active mobility.
Since 2010, I've been exploring, documenting, and profiling established, emerging, and aspiring Active Towns wherever they might be while striving to produce high-quality multimedia content to help inspire the creation of more safe and inviting, environments that promote a "Culture of Activity" for "All Ages & Abilities."
The Active Towns Channel features my original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films profiling the positive and inspiring efforts happening around the world as I am able to experience and document them.
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