Killed By Traffic Engineer Again with Wes Marshall

Killed By Traffic Engineer Again with Wes Marshall

Author: John Simmerman February 13, 2026 Duration: 1:15:24

This is the Livestream recording of my Follow-Up Conversation with Prof. Wes Marshall, about his impactful book Killed By A Traffic Engineer: Shattering the Delusion that Science Underlies our Transportation System.

Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):
👉 Wes Marshall's website
👉 My Book Launch episode with Wes in 2024
👉 Buy Killed By A Traffic Engineer in my Bookshop or on Amazon or on Audible
👉 The Look Both Ways Podcast with David Zipper
👉 Jeff Wood's The Overhead Wire Talking Headways Podcast
👉 David Zipper's website
👉 David on Bluesky
👉 Wes on Bluesky
👉 Chris McCahill, Managing Director at the State Smart Transportation Initiative on LinkedIn
👉 Video clip from Adam Ruins Cars with Prof. Donald Shoup
👉 Adam Ruins Cars
👉 Part One of my Boulder Cycle Network City Staff tour feat. Lucy O'Sullivan
👉 Denverite's take on the Alameda St reconstruction debacle
👉 Safer Alameda website
👉 Central Park Neighborhood videos
👉 Mueller Neighborhood Dutch-inspired cycle network design videos
👉 Daybreak Neighborhood videos
👉 My Bentonville playlist of videos
👉 CNU Northwest Arkansas
👉 Strong Towns National Gathering 2026 in Northwest Arkansas

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

Resources used during the production of this video:
- My recording platform is Ecamm Live
- Editing software Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
- Equipment: Contact me for a complete list

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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.

Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.

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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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