Exploring the intersection of movement and community in the district through conversation. This includes running, biking/e-biking, walking... mostly running.
Episode 34 - Hannah on Running, Clean Energy, Bird Sightings, and Watts the Tea
"I was drawn to DC because I wanted to work in public policy and this is a great place to do that, but also because I really did not want to own a car." Welcome back to Micrombility DC with our 34th episode... or first episode of Season 2! It's been a while! A move to Colorado, more work in the clean transportation and broader clean energy space, and many outdoor adventures later... I found myself missing these conversations with people about how they move around day-to-day, whether that's ta...
2 Sept 2024
Episode 33 - Natalie Pertz on The Big Dance
"I call them my big dances."Natalie Pertz describes the running adventures - sometimes in the form of races, other times a bit broader than that definition - that she highlights each year on her calendar. The list is nothing short of epic, including the Chicago Marathon, the Javelina Jundred, setting a "Fastest Known Time" on the WO&D trail. (By the way, I did fact check. FastestKnownTime.com has been around longer than Strava.)Natalie is both earnest and funny talking about her running. ...
14 Apr 2024
Episode 32 - Kris with an Electrifying Conversation on Getting Around Town
Welcome back! This episode I spoke with Kris Sooklal. I lost a bet this Fall at the NYRR 5th Avenue Mile - you'll hear about it if you listen. The result was this roughly thirty-minute conversation that covered *a large range* of topics - a bit different than the last few episodes, an equally good listen.
We touch on how Kris began running in high school - track was a sport with low barrier to entry, so he went for it. We talk about how he works with the US Postal Service, and the organization's plans to electrify its fleet of delivery vehicles. We speak about Kris's venturing into the DC running community - he has become a staple in the DC running community.
We discuss public transit, cars, etc. Kris drives twice as much as the average American (according to his calculations) and lives in one of the most transit accessible and walkable regions of the US. I still haven't figured out how this makes any sense whatsoever. But you can listen to hear him talk about it... and the roots of April Fools!
A few links for additional reading:
Thailand's First Car Rebate Scheme 2011 (https://www.nationthailand.com/tech/30189903)
Mass Rapid Transit Master Plan in Bangkok Metropolitan Region (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_Rapid_Transit_Master_Plan_in_Bangkok_Metropolitan_Region)
Beijing Subway History (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_Subway)
NY Times on need for MTA Subway Upgrades (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/06/nyregion/mta-nyc-subway-service.html)
History of the Interstate Highway System (https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/interstate/history.cfm)
"How to End Americans' Obsession with Driving" (https://www.vox.com/22662963/end-driving-obsession-connectivity-zoning-parking)
Electrifying the US Postal Service Fleet (https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/12/20/biden-%e2%81%a0harris-administration-announces-historic-investment-to-electrify-u-s-postal-service-fleet/)
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