Let’s Talk Transport

In this episode of Lean Local, host Jim Schmitt, former Mayor of Green Bay, discusses local community activities and initiatives. The episode features an interview with Brian Mittag, Vice President of the Bayshore Bicycle Club, which started in 1981 and now has about 125 members. The club promotes social biking, fitness, and other outdoor activities like kayaking, snowshoeing, and hiking. They organize weekly rides and aim to include everyone, regardless of skill level. The discussion includes the club’s history, evolution, and community involvement. The second half of the episode features Andrea Vlach, Mobility Coordinator at Green Bay Transit, discussing the transit system’s current services, technology updates, real-time tracking, and the potential for future expansions and electrification of the bus fleet. The episode emphasizes community engagement, health, and sustainable transport solutions. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday’s from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Dive into the heart of community issues with ‘Lean Local,’ hosted by former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt. This refreshing political and issues program bypasses traditional left-versus-right rhetoric. Instead, it ‘leans local’ with insightful discussions and grassroots solutions, focusing on what truly matters in our neighborhoods and communities.