EPISODE 65, SEASON 2:
In this episode, John is joined by
Nick Oyler, Memphis’ Bikeway & Pedestrian Program Manager, to talk about the impressive improvements underway in the city.
Against all odds, Memphis has been gaining momentum in the development of its high-comfort cycle network, while motor vehicle speeding and pedestrian safety remains a major challenge they are striving to address
The Big Jump Project video we produced for PeopleForBikes – below
Memphis Infrastructure Improvements
Show Notes:
The city of Memphis, Tennessee is most certainly not on the top of mind for most of us when it comes to a safe and inviting environment for walking and biking, but it has been on our radar here at Active Towns as being one of the early adopters of innovative unsanctioned tactical urbanism installations which have helped pave the way to massive improvements on the ground and building momentum in establishing a “Culture of Activity”.
Nicholas “Nick” Oyler, Manager, Memphis Bikeway & Pedestrian Program and John talk about the exciting recent advances in the high-comfort cycle network and some of the challenges still facing the city. Nick also provides a bit of background as to how he got interested in this work. We cover a lot of ground in this interview and barely scratch the surface of the very encouraging developments currently underway in this fine city. Enjoy the episode and check out the links below.
Additional Helpful Links:
The Active Towns Landing Page for this episode
PeopleForBikes and the Memphis Big Jump Project our Big Jump Project video
South Memphis Glide Ride facilitated by The Works
Tactical Urbanism (the book) and (the guide) and our interview with Mike Lydon on the subject
Show Credits:
Audio Production by Active Towns
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping communities create a Culture of Activity.
Creative Commons License: Attributions Non-Commercial No Derivatives 2021
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