Rails vs Trails: Re-imagining Vancouver Island's 289-km rail corridor
Is it all over for trains on the abandoned E&N Rail line stretching 289 kilometres along Vancouver Island? Alastair Craighead, Chair of Friends of Rails to Trails Vancouver Island, thinks so, and is...
2 Juli 202528min
Balance Bikes to Bike Buses: Turning kids on to cycling, for life!
How can we transform young children into lifelong cyclists? Maya Goldstein's innovative Kids on Wheels and School Bike Bus programs teach biking to children as young as age two, and bring out as many ...
17 Juni 202537min
Trials and Tribulations on the Trans-Canada Trail
Conflicts between motorized vehicles (ATVs, dirt bikes) and non-motorized users (cyclists, hikers) present ongoing challenges for multi-use trails – particularly when the trail spans almost 30,000km! ...
28 Maj 202535min
Electric Cargo Bikes, yours for free – from the local library!
Curious about cargo e-bikes but hesitant to invest thousands without trying one first? North Vancouver has created an elegant solution that's transforming how families approach transportation decision...
29 Apr 202528min
The End of Bike Theft Anxiety: New insurance solutions for cyclists
Nick van Egmond, CEO of Bicycle Broker, introduces 'Sundays' — a comprehensive insurance solution designed specifically for cyclists that covers theft and damage for all types of bikes across Canada. ...
3 Apr 202528min
Cycling Without Age: How trishaws are reconnecting seniors to community life
Find out how the simple act of feeling wind in your hair can transform a day of isolation into one filled with joy, connection, and even awakened memories. Jennifer Reid, Co-Founder and Director of Va...
20 Mars 202539min
Indigenous Communities moving ahead with Active Transportation
Active transportation in Indigenous communities isn't just a matter of movement — it's also about culture, identity, and safety. Aaron Pete, Chawathil First Nation Councillor (and Podcaster!), shares ...
27 Jan 202520min
Accessibility, Equity, Joy, and Fun: E-bike subsidies can take us there
UBC Prof and Transportation Engineer Dr. Alex Bigazzi explains how e-bike rebate programs are transforming the transportation landscape in BC. Bigazzi has all the data on who gets the subsidies, how t...
23 Dec 202432min
