What if our streets could do more than move cars—what if they connected us? Max McCardel, an active transport specialist, joins us to explore how thoughtful design can transform the way we move, live, and belong in our communities. From pop-up bike lanes to school street closures, Max shares stories of how small changes can create safer, more inclusive spaces for everyone. Whether you’re a parent wanting safer routes for your kids, a commuter dreaming of a less stressful journey, or simply someone who believes our streets should work for people, this conversation will leave you inspired to reimagine the places we share every day.

You can find Max here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-mccardel

Check out our website for more info: https://getaroundcaboolture.au/beyond-bike-lanes-community/

Many thanks for Claire Tan for her excellent contribution for this episode.

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What if our streets could be designed so that no one has tofear for their safety while walking, riding, or driving? In this heartfelt People and Projects episode of The Streets and People podcast, Wendy from Get Around Caboolture sits down with Kenn Beer, a passionate advocate for Safe System Solutions, to explore how we can create roads that protect everyone—no matter where they live or how they travel.

Kenn shares his deeply personal journey, from designing roads to realising the human cost of flawed systems, and how a shift in mindset can save lives. Together, they discuss the challenges faced by under-resourced councils, the power of community advocacy, and simple, low-cost ways to makeour streets safer for all. This conversation is a reminder that change is possible when we work together, prioritise people over speed, and design with care for every member of our community.

Tune in to hear how small changes can make a big difference—and how you can be part of the movement for safer, more inclusive streets.

Check out our website for more info: https://getaroundcaboolture.au/safe-system-solutions-kenn-beer/

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That moment when you watch your child run ahead on the footpath, and you wonder—what exactly are they breathing in? Physicist and science writer Laurie Winkless joins Wendy Nash for a conversation that gets to the heart of our daily lives: the invisible cloud of tyre and brake dust we’re all moving through.

From Caboolture’s car-dependent streets to Wellington’s urban corners, we explore how the choices we make behind the wheel, the vehicles we choose, and the spaces we share can add up to cleaner air for the people we love. Because this isn’t just about cars—it’s about community. And the good news? We already have the power to make a difference.

Check out our website for more info: https://getaroundcaboolture.au/tyre-dust-brake-pad-pollution/

Podcast theme music: Doctor Yes | Yari | Bensound

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