Bicycle City, A new book by Dan Piatkowski

Bicycle City, A new book by Dan Piatkowski

Author: John Simmerman May 22, 2024 Duration: 1:10:05
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In this episode, I reconnect with Dan Piatkowski, Associate Professor of Integrated Land-Use and Transportation Planning at OsloMet University, for a conversation about his brand-new book Bicycle City: Riding the Bike Boom to a Brighter Future, published by Island Press.

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Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):
- My first interview with Dan
- Island Press
- Bicycle City by Daniel Piatkowski in the Active Towns Store or on Amazon
- Bicycling for Transportation: An Evidence-Base for Communities (academic textbook) Bopp, Simms, and Piatkowski in the Active Towns Store and on Amazon 
- Walkable City Book or on Amazon
- David Zipper article
- My episode w/ Jill Warren
- My episode w/ Jos Sluijsmans
- Whee bikes
- Maddy Novich on Instagram

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Credits:
- Video and audio production by John Simmerman
- Music via Epidemic Sound

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- My recording platform is Ecamm Live
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Background:
Hi Everyone! My name is John Simmerman, and I’m a health promotion and public health professional with over 30 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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Hosted by John Simmerman, Active Towns digs into a simple but powerful idea: what if our daily environments made movement a natural and joyful part of life? This isn't a fitness show; it's a series of conversations exploring how our towns and cities are fundamentally shaped, and how that shaping influences our health and happiness. Each episode connects with planners, advocates, designers, and everyday citizens who are reimagining public spaces, transportation, and community programs. You’ll hear specific stories about transforming a street corner into a gathering place, the ripple effects of a new bike path, or how a local policy shift can encourage more kids to walk to school. The discussions go beyond theory, focusing on the tangible people, places, and policies making a difference right now. Tuning into this podcast offers a hopeful and practical look at the building blocks of vibrant, healthier communities, revealing how small changes in our shared surroundings can collectively foster a culture where activity is woven into the fabric of everyday life. It’s for anyone curious about the intersection of well-being, design, and civic life.
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