Welcome to the Bike Walk Alliance of New Hampshire podcast, Pedal and Paces, where biking and walking safety meet for fun chats.
Our goal for this podcast is to enhance our mission of educating, advocating, and celebrating all things related to bike and pedestrian safety while doing it in an entertaining way.
Episode 1
Our first episode features Jen Dodge, a board member of the Bike Walk Alliance of New Hampshire and survivor of a 2014 cycling crash. Jen shares her story and insights from her blog, ‘Confessions of a Concussed Cyclist,’ where she champions brain injury awareness and cyclist safety. We also highlight the upcoming Ride of Silence on May 21st, which honors cyclists who have been injured or killed on the road and promotes safer road sharing. Tune in for an impactful and informative episode.
Resources:
https://confessionsofaconcussedcyclist.com/
https://rideofsilence.org/main.php
Episode 2
In this episode, we spotlight Emma Smith, who cycled the entire East Coast Greenway, and Paul Citak, a driving force behind the installation of “three-foot pass” signs in New Boston, NH. Both guests exemplify motivation and determination in their pursuit of goals. Through their inspiring stories, we hope to encourage listeners to take action on causes that matter to them.
Resources from Emma Smith’s Interview:
Emma’s Facebook
Resources from Paul Satak’s Interview:
Bicycles May Use Full Lane
Episode 3
In this podcast, we are diving into the world of New Hampshire transportation with Gerry Bedard, the active transportation Engineer for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation. Gerry shares his unique journey into this role from civil engineer to teaching and even being a stay-at-home dad, all while embracing active commutes. We’ll explore the ins and outs of the New Hampshire DOT, the exciting initiatives of the Complete Streets policy, the state’s pedestrian and bike plan, and how we all can contribute to more accessible communities. Get ready to rethink your commute and discover the future of active transportation in the Granite State.
Resources:
NH Department of Transportation
