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The Mechanics of Transportation

The Mechanics of Transportation

By: Ian Stewart
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How can I get drivers to slow down in my neighborhood? What’s Vision Zero all about? Why does it take so long to get a sidewalk/bike lane or a reduced speed limit approved? Welcome to the Mechanics of Transportation – a podcast that will answer these questions as well as introduce you to people who you may want to share a bike ride, bus ride or walk with.

Plus, there's a new sub-podcast called RVA Bike Scene in which Sean Yeager and I talk about local events and happenings in the Richmond Va bike scene.


Support my efforts by buying me a cuppa: https://buymeacoffee.com/ian_stewart

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  • Update about this podcast for 2026
    Jan 12 2026

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    Hey, Happy New Year and thanks for streaming all the past episodes of the Mechanics of Transportation podcast, along with the RVA Bike Scene Podcast, over the past year.

    Here's an update on the future of the Mechanics of Transportation.

    In this coming year, I hope to continue posting interviews and conversations around transportation and biking here, as well as on my YouTube channel. But I’d love to hear who you’d like to hear from, what you’d like to know about it. Just let me know.

    If you want to support my efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.

    You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82 or buy me a coffee at BuyMeACoffee dot com / Ian_steawart. And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks.

    And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.

    So stay tuned for some upcoming podcasts.

    The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production.

    Support the show

    Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube IanStewartCycles

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    3 mins
  • RVA Bike Scene - Holiday Show
    Dec 20 2025

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    On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about his last Cyclocross race of the season; why the fame "Idaho Stop" or Safety Yield is important and how to ride when it's cold out.

    We mention these:

    Buy Me a Coffee

    IanStewartCycles

    If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this new podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.

    If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. You can also now buy me a cup of coffee.

    And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks.

    Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA.

    And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.

    Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad.

    The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production.

    Support the show

    Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube IanStewartCycles

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    30 mins
  • Cat's Last Cap
    Dec 2 2025

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    On this episode, I speak with outgoing Virginia Capital Trail Executive Director Cat Anthony as she takes on a new job at VPAP as their Executive Director. For eight years she helmed the foundation that keeps people moving on the multi-use trail and has fought hard to keep its mission going--which in part is to make sure everyone has access to this wonderful trail.

    *Also, if you like locally created and produced podcasts and videos like this, please think about buying me a cup of coffee or sending me some funds via Venmo, as it's just me. Links below.

    We mention these:

    The Virginia Capital Trail

    The Virginia Access Project (VPAP)

    Buy Me a Coffee

    IanStewartCycles

    If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and this new podcast and want to support our efforts then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in the show notes. You can also help support us by sharing this podcast on all your socials and rating it and leaving a comment in the show notes.

    If you do subscribe we’ll be sure to thank you at the end of each episode. You can also send me a tip via Venmo–at Ian-Stewart-82. You can also now buy me a cup of coffee.

    And if you’re a sponsor who’d like to sponsor this show, then let us know. Thanks.

    Be sure to check out my other podcast, called History Reinvented, this new season is about the history and future of Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA.

    And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station, where I also happened to report on transportation topics.

    Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad.

    The Mechanics of Transportation is a Big Soap Production.

    Support the show

    Follow my bike adventures and transportation stories on Instagram or Threads @just_ianstewart or Twitter @IanCycles or YouTube IanStewartCycles

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    19 mins
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