{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Active Towns","title":"Shifting Lanes to Support Activity w/ Ryan Hale","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3937,"description":"In this episode, I connect with Ryan Hale, founder of Laneshift, a consulting firm in Bentonville focused on helping other communities become more bicycle-friendly places. Northwest Arkansas has transformed itself into a Mountain Biking destination and, in the process, stimulated its economy and a culture of activity. The amazing culture of activity transformation that has been underway in the Northwest Arkansas region over the past couple of decades is an encouraging narrative that serves as a testament to what is possible and we believe it is truly an inspiring story for other cities across North America and around the world.Ryan has been in the middle of this \"community evolution\" over the past couple of decades and provides a fascinating view of the process and how the region continues to strive for additional active mobility improvements.Additional Helpful Links:The landing page for this episode on the Active Towns website for more photos and contentRyan's firm: LaneshiftThe Walton Family FoundationSoderquist Leadership Center which was rebranded as Milestone Leadership in 2018A story about the Denmark Study Tour  - Walton Family FoundationA story about the Denmark Study Tour - in the local newsAnother story about the Denmark Study Tour - in the local newsThe Lebron James Interview about BicyclesNWA Mtn Biking OZ Trails Bike NWA - Local Non-Profit NWA Best Trails in the Nation The Bike Snob goes to NWA PeopleForBikes summary of NWARogers’ Railyard Bike ParkBoulder Valmont Bike Park Walton Family Foundation/PeopleForBikes Economic Impact StudyNational Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA)Northwest Arkansas CouncilFour Easy Steps to Support My Efforts:1. Become an Active Towns Ambassador by \"Buying Me a Coffee\" or by pledging as little as $1 per month on Patreon2. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a \"thumbs up,\" leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with a friend.3. Subscribe to the podcast on your preferred listening platform and the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Tkybtmzf0KYuip-R8cMTYcCT6L7ETI0NTQv5EY_NCCI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzgwNjcvMTY0NTE5/MDIxMi1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}