Today we talked to Claire Williams! She's the Cycling and Walking Manager at Transport For West Midlands. We covered a lot in this one: what her job entails, some of the challenges she faces regularly, climate change deniers, the Birmingham Clean Air Zone and more!

Have a listen and enjoy!

Claire Williams, Transport for West Midlands

In this episode, we interviewed Jemima Hartshorn, the founder of Mums For Lungs. You can find their website below. We chatted about all sorts! From pollution and it's effects on people (particularly children) to stereotypes in those trying to help the environment and Greta Thunberg. Stephen's pronunciation of her name was horrendous. We hope you enjoy it!

www.mumsforlungs.org

Jemima Hartshorn, Founder of Mums For Lungs

We had the pleasure of talking to Manpreet Darroch, the Head of Communications and Focal Point for the Global Youth Network at YOURS - Youth for Road Safety. He was also heavily involved with the 2nd World Youth Assembly for Road Safety in February of this year.

We talked about what his job role entails, the World Youth Assembly, what's being done to reduce the number of road traffic injuries, the inspiring changes he's seen occur, as well as much more. You can find the websites he mentions below, as well as ours. Hope you enjoy!

https://www.wyaroadsafety.org
http://www.youthforroadsafety.org
www.room9media.co.uk

Manpreet Darroch, the Global Youth Network at YOURS - Youth for Road Safety.

We had a chat with Mark Beaumont. He's a broadcaster, ambassador and athlete. He's well known as being the person to set the world record for cycling round the world, completing his 18,000-mile route on 18 September 2017, having taken less than 79 days. 

We talked to him about how he's kept his sanity through lockdown, what advice he would give anyone thinking of picking up a bike and how his experiences have shaped him. All this and much more, we hope you enjoy the interview with Mark Beaumont!

Mark Beaumont, World Champion Endurance Cyclist

We're back again, this time chatting to Jacob Smith from Washington DC; an activist and speaker, who works with YOURS (Youth for Road Safety).

Jacob talks to us about a road traffic collision that happened to him in 2014. He talks about the injuries he suffered and how they still affect him today. Most importantly, he reflects on how he refuses to let this event define him in a negative way. He also describes the time he met Michelle Obama, and the insane amount of tweeting he does. All this and more, we hope you enjoy the interview!

Jacob Smith,Youth for Road Safety, North America

We're back with another interview! This time, we had a chat with Emily Cherry, the Executive Director forThe Bikeability Trust. 

Emily addresses a variety of topics; including starting her new role with The Trust. She talks about the resources Bikeability are offering to encourage family cycling. She reflects upon the effect of lockdown on children and the 'Peace One Day' campaign. She also takes the opportunity to answer some of your questions!

We hope you enjoy it!

Emily Cherry - Executive Director for The Bikeability Trust

We're back with another Room 9 Media podcast! And today's is a belter - we got the opportunity to sit down with Mary Creagh! 

Current CEO of Living Streets and former politician, we chatted to her about what attracted her to the new role, the obstacles in getting people to walk more often, the advantages of connecting with others and much more!

Give it a listen, we hope you enjoy it!

Mary Creagh CEO of Living Streets

Room 9 Media specialise in road safety and sustainable travel resources for schools and families. We produce everything from leaflets, activity books, banners, animations and even podcasts!

Manpreet Darroch, the Global Youth Network at YOURS - Youth for Road Safety.

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