Ruth Cumming shares her journey of living a car-light life with her family in Birmingham. We explore the financial, environmental, and social benefits of reducing car dependency, along with practical tips for managing daily tasks without a car.
Ruth Cumming shares her journey of living a car-light life with her family in Birmingham. We explore the financial, environmental, and social benefits of reducing car dependency, along with practical tips for managing daily tasks without a car.
Host Kevin Carmody interviews documentary maker Sarah Chaundler. She spent 18 months following Better Streets for Birmingham and captured the lives of many people who were impacted by loss on our roads.
This at times hearbreaking interview gives an upclose view of the tragedy that is happening in Birmingham every day, as well as the frustrations in seeing so little change actually happening.
Host Kevin Carmody talks with Kate from Bike Worcester and Hilary from Bike Birmingham about the most fun way to start the school day: Bike Buses.
We explore the concept, the experience and the impact it can have, both on the kids riding and on wider society.
Kevin Carmody is in conversation with Kisten de Vos of Mums for Lungs and Florence Cadge of Birmingham Healthy Air Coalition.
A conversation with Gareth Dennis of the Rail Natter podcast. We talk about capactiy, HS2, Midlands Hub and air quality in New Street.
Lucy Caldecott, Campaign Lead, talks about the ongoing road safety emergency in Birmingham, the challenges of implementing road harm reduction strategies, and the importance of community advocacy in holding local government accountable.
This week Kevin Carmody talks with James Ward of the SUV Alliance, a group that is dedicated to tackling the spread of oversized vehicles in our cities.
Martin Price, Better Streets for Birmingham Chair, talks about the future of transport and road safety in Birmingham leading up to 2026.
There is an ongoing problem of pavement parking in the UK. In this episode we hear the personal experiences of Aideen Blackborough, a wheelchair user. Aideen shares the daily dangers she faces due to cars parked on pavements.
Mike Ashworth explores the historical context of urban planning in Birmingham, focusing on the car-centric schemes that led to significant changes in inner city suburbs, the booming car ownership in the 1960s and the neglect of public transport in urban development.