In this episode, I connect with Doogie Roux, a micro-mobility consultant, brand ambassador, and bicycle advocate based in Houston, Texas for a discussion of a couple of truly innovative projects he's involved with that leverage electric assist bike technology to encourage more people to ride more often.
It's not an understatement to say that Houston is one of the most challenged cities in North America when it comes to it's sprawling size, at 670+ square miles (1,739.69 km2) in the city limits and 10,062 square miles (26,060 km2) at the metro level, car-centric infrastructure, and climate, with months on end of hot humid weather, but what the city does have in impressive numbers are passionate people like
Doogie Roux who are working hard to make this proud southern city more livable, beautiful, and fun.
You'll also soon learn from this episode, Doogie has a background in engineering and a deep love for cycling that turned into a new career direction, which included several years working
Houston's B-Cycle Bikeshare program. Recently he has transitioned into a role as a micro-mobility consultant, brand ambassador, and active advocate for getting more people on bikes more often.
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Bosch eBike SystemsThe
Houston by eBike Travel Guide was created in collaboration with Houston resident and Micromobility consultant,
Doogie Roux and highlights how to enjoy all the city has to offer by eBike, pointing to ride-sharing resources like
Houston BCycle which has over 120 eBike share stations in the area. In addition, the guide offers a local’s view of Houston including:
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Bike-friendly restaurants and coffee stops encouraging stops at local favorites like
El Tiempo for sizzling fajitas or visit
The Original Ninfa's, a legendary hot-spot for Mexican fare
· Iconic views and historical locations such as Emancipation Park
· Adventure trails and calorie-burning activities like the Columbia Tap trail
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Credits:
All video and audio production by John Simmerman
Music:
Various mixes also by John Simmerman
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Background:
Hi Everyone, my name is John Simmerman.
I’m a health promotion professional with over 30 years of experience and my area of concentration has evolved into a specialization of how the built environment influences human behavior related to active living and especially active mobility.
In 2012 I launched the non-profit Advocates for Healthy Communities as an effort to help promote and create healthy, active places.
Since that time, I've been exploring, documenting, and profiling established, emerging, and aspiring Active Towns wherever they might be, in order to produce high-quality multimedia content to help inspire the creation of more safe and inviting, environments that promote a "Culture of Activity" for "All Ages & Abilities."
My Active Towns suite of channels feature my original video and audio content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films profiling the positive and inspiring efforts happening around the world as I am able to experience and document them.
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