Streets and People

Queensland’s proposed eBike laws could strip away the independence of thousands of disabled riders including children with cerebral palsy, elderly cyclists, and people with mobility challenges. In this urgent episode, Andrea Herklots, co-founder of EveryBody eBikes (formerly Blind Freddy eBikes), joins us to expose how these laws threaten eBikes for disabled riders and what you can do to help.Andrea shares powerful stories of how adaptive eBikes transform lives but new regulations, like a 10 km/h speed limit, licensing requirements, and European compliance standards, could ban these lifelines overnight.Learn why these laws are flawed, how they’ll hurt vulnerable communities, and how to submit your story before 10 April to fight back. This isn’t just about bikes. It’s about human rightsCommunity Advocacy: How to Fight for eBikes for Disabled RidersAndrea urges the community to take action before the April 10 deadline:Submit Your StoryThe government is accepting submissions until 10 AM on 10 April. Personal stories are the most powerful way to show the impact of these laws. Politicians need to hear how the legislation will hurt real people.Contact Your Local MPExplain how eBikes help you or your loved ones, and ask your MP if they will fight for eBikes for disabled riders.Share on Social MediaUse the hashtag #EBikesForDisabledRiders to raise awareness. Tag Queensland politicians and disability advocates to amplify your message.Support EveryBody eBikes: The Home of Inclusive CyclingAndrea is collecting case studies to include in her submission. You can share your story by contacting https://everybodyebikes.com.au/ or 0409 126 669What You Can Do: Submit, Share, and Speak UpWrite Your SubmissionKeep your submission short and personal. For example:“My son has cerebral palsy. His eBike lets him ride with his friends. The new laws will take that away. Please protect eBikes for disabled riders.”Include your name, suburb, and contact details, as these are required for official submissions.Write your submissionhttps://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=272&id=8575The current legislationhttps://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/wheeled-devices/bicycle https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/wheeled-devices/personal-mobility-devicesSpread the WordShare this article with your network and talk to your local bike shop, disability group, or community organization to rally support.Conclusion: Protecting the Right to RideQueensland’s proposed EBike laws are a direct threat to disabled riders. For thousands of people, eBikes and eTrikes are not just a form of transport. They represent freedom, therapy, and connection to the community.Andrea Herklots and EveryBody eBikes are leading the fight to protect these essential mobility tools, but they need your voice. Submit your story, contact your MP, and stand up for eBikes for disabled riders.As Andrea says, “This isn’t about bikes. It’s about human rights. Everyone deserves the chance to ride.”Podcast theme music: Doctor Yes | Yari | BensoundGetAroundCaboolture.au

What if the key to solving the housing crisis lies in parking lots? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Bryan Tony of the Dallas Housing Coalition to uncover how Dallas—a city built for cars—is leading the way in parking reform to make housing more affordable and communities more walkable.From outdated zoning laws to innovative transit-oriented development, Bryan shares how a diverse coalition of developers, faith groups, banks, and activists came together to challenge the status quo. Discover how removing parking minimums near transit hubs is lowering rents, reducing car dependency, and creating vibrant neighbourhoods—and how your city can do the same.Whether you’re a policymaker, urban planner, or just someone tired of traffic and high rents, this conversation will inspire you to rethink the role of parking in your community. Change starts with a single space—let’s pave the way for a more affordable, sustainable future.Hit play to learn:✅ How parking reform cuts housing costs by $100–$200/month✅ Why banks and developers are surprisingly on board✅ Actionable steps to bring this movement to your cityYou can connect with Bryan and the Dallas Housing Coalition here:https://www.dallashousingcoalition.com/faqs-parkinghttps://www.linkedin.com/company/dallashousingcoalitionhttps://www.facebook.com/dallashousingcoalitionhttps://www.instagram.com/dallashousingcoalitionhttps://twitter.com/dallashousingco?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfwdallashousingcoalition.comHere's where you can find out more about parking reform: Monte Anderson on parking lot housing https://getaroundcaboolture.au/monte-anderson-housing-on-underused-parking/Patrick Siegman on the impact of unpriced parking https://getaroundcaboolture.au/patrick-siegman-parking-policy-housing/Todd Litman on the mobility-productivity paradox (on the economics of why more lanes reduce productivity)Tony Jordan on the Parking Reform Network journey https://getaroundcaboolture.au/tony-jordan-parking-reform-journey/Steven Burgess on parking reform in Caboolture https://getaroundcaboolture.au/steven-burgess-rethinking-parking/Michael Garber on the public health consequences of parking  https://getaroundcaboolture.au/s2e16-pnp-michael-garber/The road rules for parking tiny homes in Qldhttps://getaroundcaboolture.au/s1e46-rr360-parking-for-trailers-caravans-tiny-homes-across-footpaths-and-on-the-kerb/Dorina Pojani about Robin Hood parking https://getaroundcaboolture.au/s1e25-pp-dorina-pojani-discusses-parking-a-la-robin-hood-density-carfree-living-albania-holland-and-more/Podcast theme music: Doctor Yes | Yari | Bensound GetAroundCaboolture.au

Learning to Walk Again – How Communities Can Make Streets Safer for KidsJoin Wendy on this People and Projects episode from the Streets and People podcast as she chats with Peter Murray, an urban designer and advocate for walkable, kid-friendly streets. Inspired by his work with Lucy Saunders and his travels to the UK, Peter shares how simple changes—like school streets, slower speeds, and play streets—can transform neighbourhoods, making them safer and more enjoyable for everyone.Discover why fewer kids are walking to school, how car-centric streets create a cycle of danger, and what communities can do to break it. Peter’s research, Learning to Walk Again, reveals how grassroots advocacy, smart urban design, and community-led initiatives are helping kids reclaim their streets—one step at a time.Perfect for parents, educators, and anyone passionate about healthier, happier neighbourhoods, this episode is packed with practical ideas and inspiring stories from the UK and beyond.Listen now and find out how you can make a difference in your own community!Links:Reach out to Peter Murray on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/petemuz/Check out Learning to Walk Again: http://learningtowalkagain.org/ you can download the research report from the home pageBetter Streets Australia: www.betterstreets.org.auHealthy Streets: www.healthystreets.com and to complete the survey: https://surveys.healthystreets.com/Vic Health framing and messaging guide: www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/VBM-Framing-Walking-Bike-framing---message-guide.pdfMums for Lungs: www.mumsforlungs.orgSolve the School Run: www.solvetheschoolrun.orgPlaying Out: http://playingout.netActive Travel to School project for the NSW Heart Foundation. This research analyses the cost-effectiveness of targeted street safety upgrades on designated active routes to school, and it was an important stepping stone for that research project into this travelling scholarship.  It's published on the Heart Foundation's Healthy Active by Design website.  Here's the direct link to the report PDF: https://irp.cdn-website.com/541aa469/files/uploaded/Active_Travel_to_School.pdfYou can listen to Lucy Saunder's episode here https://getaroundcaboolture.au/healthy-streets-app-lucy-saundersAnd Rod King's episode on safer street speeds here: https://getaroundcaboolture.au/s1e24-pp-rod-king-20s-plenty-in-the-uk-discusses-how-to-get-safe-street-speeds-from-30mph-50kph-to-20mph-30kph/Get Around Caboolture.auDoctor Yes | Yari | Bensound

Most parking lots sit empty most of the day. Acres of asphalt, silent and unused — while people struggle to find a home in the very same neighbourhood.In this People & Projects episode of the Streets and People podcast, Monte Anderson shares how communities are quietly turning underused parking into housing people can actually afford. Not through megaprojects or distant investors, but through local ownership, incremental change, and people who care enough about their town to reshape it.This conversation isn’t really about parking. It’s about what we value. It’s about whether our streets exist to store machines — or to support human life. And it’s about the moment when neighbours realise they have more power than they were led to believe.If you’ve ever walked past an empty carpark and wondered why it couldn’t be something more, this episode will stay with you. Here's the Parking Reform Network article that sparked theconversation: https://parkingreform.org/2025/06/25/redeveloping-excess-parking-an-incremental-approach-in-a-texas-suburb/You can find Monte at any of the links below. Options Real Estate https://www.optionsre.com Neighborhood Evolution https://www.neighborhoodevolution.com/our-team/monte-andersonFacebook https://www.facebook.com/OptionsRealEstate/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/optionsrealestate_/Check out our website for more details: https://getaroundcaboolture.au/monte-anderson-housing-on-underused-parkingPodcast theme music: Doctor Yes | Yari | BensoundGetAroundCaboolture.au

What if the most powerful tool for changing your street fitsin your pocket?In this People and Projects episode of the Streets and People podcast, we speak with public health specialist Lucy Saunders about the Healthy Streets App, It’s a simple 5-minute survey that helps you rate how your street really feels.Is it safe to cross? Is there shade in summer?Can you walk side-by-side with a friend?Would you let your child ride to school?Lucy explains why streets that “look fine” often fail thepeople who rely on them most — children, older adults, people with disabilities, and those without access to a car. We explore how small, practical changes can transform everyday journeys — and how community voices are stronger when they speak together.If you’ve ever felt frustrated trying to explain what’swrong with a street — this episode gives you a clear, constructive way to show it.Because better streets don’t start with big budgets.They start with people paying attention.Explore the Healthy Streets tools:www.healthystreets.com and surveys.healthystreets.comYouTube Short introducing the tool: https://youtube.com/shorts/Kx4zpLefqEg?feature=share3-minute explainer: https://youtu.be/srwpMkq3UEgListen to Will Symons’ episode here: https://getaroundcaboolture.au/will-symons-bike-lane-planning/Podcast theme music: Doctor Yes | Yari | BensoundGetAroundCaboolture.au

Why do cities keep saying they support bike lanes — yet so few actually get built?In this People and Projects episode of the Streets and People podcast, transport planner Will Symons joins the podcast to unpack the real-world barriers that stop bike lanes from being delivered as everyday transport. Drawing on his master’s research and current work with local councils, Will explains how approval processes, car-centric design standards, and community resistance shape what ends up on our streets.We talk about the power imbalance between state and local government, why outer suburbs struggle most, and how councils can build effective local bike networks using quieterstreets and small design changes. Will also shares practical insights on community engagement, safety-focused advocacy, and what Australian cities can learn from international examples.If you’ve ever wondered why bike lanes are so hard to deliver — or how they can actually work as transport — this episode breaks it down.For a more detailed description, head to our website: More info on our website: https://getaroundcaboolture.au/will-symons-bike-lane-planning/About the hill of hysteria: https://thelabofthought.co/library/the-hill-of-hysteria and https://wbrassociation.org.uk/why-changing-our-environment-is-so-hard/Article about Renkum's Mobility Vision and Plan: https://urbancyclinginstitute.substack.com/p/renkums-bold-step-towards-peopleWill’s Masters thesis: https://minerva-access.unimelb.edu.au/items/9ee4887b-3d01-4149-aa88-112f2b6620f9Austroads Cycling and Micromobility guidance: https://austroads.gov.au/publications/active-travel/ap-r724-25Healthy Streets assessment tools: https://www.healthystreets.com/resources#on-street-assessmentVictorian State Government Department of Transport and Planning Speed Zoning Policy: https://content.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Speed-Zoning-Policy-Edition-3-August-2025.pdfOur podcast episode with James Laing: https://getaroundcaboolture.au/s2e2-pp-james-laing-making-cities-move-with-active-travel/Podcast theme music: Doctor Yes | Yari | BensoundGetAroundCaboolture.au

Patrick Siegman joins Wendy to reveal how parking policy secretly shapes housing, community, and urban life. Learn why small reforms can make cities more liveableand equitable.Wendy talks with Patrick Siegman about the hidden impact of parking policy on housing, community, and urban life. From costly university garages to minimum parking rules that inflate rents, Patrick explains why rethinking parking matters for both cities and suburbs. He shares practical ways communities and planners can drive change, showing that even small shifts in policy can make neighbourhoods more liveable, equitable, and sustainable. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that goes far beyond cars, into the heart of how we design and live in our communities.Check out our chat with Tony Jordan from PRN: https://getaroundcaboolture.au/tony-jordan-parking-reform-journey/Find Patrick on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-siegman-412b33209/Patrick’s website: www.siegman.bizPRN’s website: www.parkingreform.orgA good article: https://www.lincolninst.edu/publications/articles/2022-10-shifting-gears-eliminating-off-street-parking-requirements/Podcast theme music: Doctor Yes | Yari | BensoundGetAroundCaboolture.au

What happens when an advertising creative turns his skills toward safer streets? In this episode, Wendy sits down with Tom Flood to explore how bold visuals, humour, and human-centred storytelling can transform the way we talk about road safety and urban space. From a family bike ride that sparked unexpected advocacy to poster campaigns that challenge “what’s normal” on our streets, Tom shares how creativity can cut through politics, data, and jargon to connect with everyday people. Together, they unpack the power of reframing, fighting car-centric narratives with wit, and using art to humanise policy debates. A conversation about empathy, imagination, and how redefining the norm can help build streets that work for everyone.Follow Tom on Instagram @rovelocreativeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tomflood.bsky.socialTo connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-flood-7a91b411/To share Tom's posters, follow his Facebook page  - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583795684294Here's Tom's website: creativebyrovelo.comGetAroundCaboolture.au

What if the simple act of riding a bike could change an entirecommunity?In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Megan Ramey — a bold voice reimagining how children, parents, and neighbourhoods move through their streets. From joyful bike trains" to quick-build street transformations, Megan shows how two wheels can unlock independence, calm traffic, and reconnect people to the places they live.This isn’t a conversation about cycling — it’s a conversation about freedom, confidence, and the kind of communities we want our kids to grow up in.You’ll hear:How mobility shapes childhood and mental wellbeingWhy safer streets can strengthen entire neighbourhoodsThe unexpected power of joy in driving social changePractical ideas any community can start tomorrowUplifting, thought-provoking, and full of real-world wins —this episode reminds us that big change can begin with something small, simple,and wonderfully human.One bike. One street. One spark.Press play — and imagine what could happen next. 🚲✨During the conversation, we discuss the following:Marco te Brommelstroet. Here's his episode.https://getaroundcaboolture.au/s1e44-pp-marco-te-brommelstroet-on-how-to-talk-about-transport-without-talking-about-transportWhat is the Hill of Hysteria?https://thelabofthought.co/library/the-hill-of-hysteriaLife After Cars by Sarah Goodyear, Doug Gordon and AaronNaparstek https://www.lifeaftercars.comGet AroundCaboolture.au

Transport expert Todd Litman, founder of the Victoria Transport Policy Institute, joins us to talk about rethinking mobility, reducing car dependence, and his research on the Mobility Productivity Paradox—why more driving can actually lower productivity. We discuss how walkability, public transport, and cycling make communities healthier and fairer, and how better planning can help suburbs like Caboolture become more multimodal. After the recording, Todd shared that Caboolture’s Walk Score is 33, highlighting its car dependence—and its potential to changewith investment in footpaths, pedestrian crossings, bikeways, and public transport. We also touch on Jennifer Kent’s research about how many everyday trips, like walking the dog, show the hidden value of walkable communities.GetAroundCaboolture.au