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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.





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Episodes
  • The One About Cargo Bikes
    Oct 21 2025

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    We talk about Byrd Park cyclocross races (that almost didn’t happen), new trails at Pine Camp and how the news media is noticing the uptick in Cargo Bike usage.

    Links mentioned:

    • Instagram: rva.cargo.bike.
    • GCN video on VOK
    • NPRs story on Cargo Bikes
    • Emily’s Tour de Fall Line.
    • Pine Camp Podcast

    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. 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 latest is an interview with actor Mike Henry of the Family Guy.

    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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    28 mins
  • Winter Cycling, Halloween & Tour de Midnight
    Oct 14 2025

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    On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about the latest upcoming cyclocross races at Byrd Park, the Tour de Midnight charity bike ride, how my Halloween bike tour in search of decorations was a bust and how to dress for winter riding and take care of your bike. Plus, we talk about Chesterfield’s Active Bike Transportation plan.

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

    Be sure to like and subscribe and share the show–and tip your server if you can, on Venmo I’m at Ian-Stewart-82.

    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 latest is an interview with actor Mike Henry of the Family Guy.

    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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    34 mins
  • RVA Bike Scene - Ep. 4 Bike Groups
    Oct 6 2025

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    On this episode of RVA Bike Scene, Sean and I talk about last week’s Sorry Honey I’ve Gotta Work Late, a new outpost for Outpost and how to join a bike group.

    In this episode we mention:

    Girls in Gear

    Black Girls Do Bike

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

    You’ve been nerding out about the RVA Bike Scene. Be sure to like and subscribe and share the show.

    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 latest is an interview with actor Mike Henry of the Family Guy.

    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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    26 mins
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