3: Sept 30 2024 – State of the City
We review both the good news and the challenges shared by Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade in his recent State of the City address.
4: Plug In With Jan Martin and Jill Gaebler
Are Jan Martin and Jill Gaebler as “plugged in” to what’s happening in the Pikes Peak region as they were when serving on city council? We try to find out.
17 Join the Bike to Work Day Breakfast & Celebration
What’s not to love with a day that starts out with biking and free breakfast?? Ditch the car and commute by bike on June 28th to get the benefits of this annual Colorado Springs event.
15 Twisted Spoke CBD for Cyclists
One Colorado Springs company combines their love of cycling with great CBD products for cyclists.
Councilman Bill Murray Does a Little Magic
Is the city of Colorado Springs’ Public Works trying to pull a fast one regarding Constitution Ave.?
Jill Gaebler and Jan Martin Ring in 2022
A roundup of noteworthy local happenings from two former Colorado Springs city councilors who return to the studio after a 4-year break.
84 Car-Free Transportation in the Pikes Peak Region
Learn about opportunities to lower your carbon footprint by getting around town without a car.
9 That eBike Smile!
Get the lowdown on electric bike offerings in the Springs from our local ebike share program to a full service ebike delivery and outfitting service.
8 School for Bike Mechanics
If you’re looking to break into or hone your craft as a bicycle mechanic, we’re talking with those in the know about what it’s like to go to the U of Q school for bike mechanics right here in Colorado Springs.
Human Trafficking in Colorado Springs
Today, we’re discussing human trafficking in Colorado Springs, and how you can spot it, get help and change the conversation.
The Importance of Parks and Open Space with Susan Davies
Susan Davies from The Trails and Open Space Coalition discusses parks and open spaces, and an upcoming ballot issue that will improve funding.
Is a Robust Transportation System in Colorado Springs Future?
Transportation: Real or a Fantasy?
The Renewal of Southeast Colorado Springs with Jacqueline Armendariz from RISE and Catherine Duarte from The City of Colorado Springs
Renewal in Southeast Colorado Springs, with Jacqueline Armendariz from RISE and Catherine Duarte from The City of Colorado Springs.
Talking BIG Money again
City for Champions Projects
Have you watched Colorado Springs city council lately? March 22 2021
Will the Covid-19 variance impact the local economy?
City Center Series: Equity in Transportation
How do we ensure the benefits of active multimodal transit are accessible to ALL citizens?
65 Does This Flight Make My Footprint Look Big?
Flying, driving, bus, train, bicycle, on foot, even staycations. What do we need to know to make responsible decisions about the way we move about? Dave Gardner, host of the GrowthBusters podcast about sustainable living, shares data and tools to guide us.
Hiking on Pikes Peak; Being prepared for hard hikes; e-bikes
Bob and Kevin’s recent hike on Pikes Peak required a lot of planning.
Council Matters 10: Is there any political will to establish Affordable Housing in Colorado Springs
Two experts on the Affordable Housing issue weigh in. Councilman Bill Murray has met his match this week with Kristy Milligan, of Westside Cares, and Erin McNab, of Silver Key, a senior citizens support organization. These two individuals work with at risk populations at the ground level and not the Ivory Tower level. Can there…
Council Matters 8: So many issues facing Colorado Springs Mar 02 2020
Can the Colorado Springs establishment handle it? Councilman Bill Murray is frustrated by the news of the day he starts this session off with the Desiderata Poem. Can Colorado Springs distance itself, or should it, from the United State Olympic Committee with all the legal issues surrounding the organization? Has money corrupted the organization? Are…
Aging with Altitude: 6 Independence and Driving Through Life
Driving is often the key to independence with many older adults and family members struggling to make the best decisions around this ability and resource. Terry Cassidy, Occupational Therapist, certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist for Fitness to Drive and owner of Health Promotion Partners shares this discussion with Maile Gray, Executive Director of Drive Smart as…
Pedal the Springs Special: Pikes Peak APEX Race
Join Torie Giffin, Colorado Springs’ #1 cycling devotee and owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort and friends, as they take you on a witty and informative ride around their treasured mountain cycling escapes in her brand new podcast “Pedal The Springs.”
Pedal the Springs: 3 Mountain Biking Mecca
Join Torie Giffin, Colorado Springs’ #1 cycling devotee and owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort and friends, as they take you on a witty and informative ride around their treasured mountain cycling escapes in her brand new podcast “Pedal The Springs.”
Council Matters 5: Transportation con’t Regional 2045 Nevada Corridor Feb 3 2020
Is Colorado Springs going about their transportation issues the right way? What is the Regional 2045 plan? What is the Nevada Corridor plan and is it workable? Yes, there is a growing traffic problem, but………is Colorado Springs going about finding a solution the right way? Dedicated bus lanes? Dedicated bike lanes? All on the same…
Council Matters 4: What does Colorado Springs transit future look like? Jan 27 2020
Is the mayor willing to invest in Colorado Springs transit future? What is the overall community thought processes for transit in Colorado Springs? This question kicks off a discussion between Councilman Bill Murray and Peter Frantz of the Old North End transportation committee. What is traffic calming? Do you know what a High Level Study…
Council Matters 2: Aging-We all do it. What’s available in Colorado Springs? Jan 13 2020
Does Colorado Springs support its aging population? Melissa Marts of the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging and Councilman Bill Murray take on this simmering, below the surface, topic. What is the history on our senior population? Tackling the issues that face an aging population in Colorado Springs. Are there enough resources to support this…
Pedal the Springs: 1 Rocky Mountain Rides
Join Torie Giffin, Colorado Springs’ #1 cycling devotee and owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort and friends, as they take you on a witty and informative ride around their treasured mountain cycling escapes in her brand new podcast “Pedal The Springs.”
Council Matters 42: Things Facing Council-The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
A fatal shooting by the Colorado Springs police. What will the outcome be? There’s a call for Colorado Springs to become a Sanctuary City. Will it happen? Should it happen? What’s the fastest growing business in Colorado Springs? Should the city use Imminent Domain to secure land for a new bus terminal? The annual budget…
Peak Environment: 27 PikeRide’s Contributions to Sustainability
Everything you want to know about the PikeRide bikeshare program in Colorado Springs. How does bikesharing help us achieve the objectives of our sustainability plan (Looking to Our Future – Pikes Peak Region 2030)? What are the various ways it serves the needs of, and provides joy to, city residents and tourists?
Peak Environment: 25 – Bikesharing in Colorado Springs
Did you know there are over 200 bikes in a 12 square mile area of central Colorado Springs available for you to borrow? Over a million calories have been burned by riders on PikeRide bicycles since bikesharing began in Colorado Springs ten months ago. Jolie Nesmith, Executive Director of PikeRide Bike Share fills host Ellen Johnson-Fay in on how bikesharing works, the genesis of the bike share system in Colorado Springs, and the benefits of bikesharing.
Council Matters: Old North End – April 22 2019
Traffic, the ONEN, ADU (accessory dwelling units), political candidates, CORA (Colorado Open Records Act requests), communication flow, parking, and other subjects are on the table. We’re back, after a post-election pause. City Councilor Bill Murray hosts (Tom Strand is AWOL for another week) conducts this spirited conversation about neighborhoods with Vic Appugliese of the Old…
Town Square: #23 CC Ice Arena Mtg 3 Q&A – March 23 2019
City for Champions, building materials, neighborhood congruity and existing neighborhood parking challenges are among the topics brought up in the Q&A section of public meeting #3 about the proposed Robson ice arena at Colorado College. Public meeting schedule and additional information can be found here. (Episode 23, recorded 3/23/19)
Council Matters: No City for Old Men? – March 18 2019
Do we have a battle of the generations heating up? An off-hand remark about Colorado Springs wanting all the millennials we can get has sparked some conversation. Do we not value the oldsters? This episode has something for everyone to get excited about: bike lanes, taxes, traffic, red light cameras, and mentorship. (Episode 114, Recorded…
Council Matters: Strand & Murray Town Hall – Feb 14 2019
A dialogue with Colorado Springs citizens was held by City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand in this town hall on February 14 at City Hall. In this unedited and unfiltered special edition of Council Matters, Tom and Bill find out what’s on the citizens’ minds, and we get to hear the Councilors respond. (Episode…
Council Matters: Bike Lane Heartburn Continues – Jan 21 2019
Some motorists are still losing sleep over conversion of auto lanes to bike lanes. Co-hosts (and City Councilors) Bill Murray and Tom Strand continue to explore this issue in search of a solution. Are parties in full possession of the facts? Are there any opportunities for improvement in planning or implementation? (Episode 107, Recorded 1/4/19)
Town Square: CC Ice Arena Meeting Q&A – Jan 5 2019
Parking, traffic, funding and return on investment top the issues as neighbors ask challenging questions of the city and Colorado College. This is the Q&A portion of the January 5 public meeting on the proposed Robson Arena. Listen to part one of the meeting here. The arena is part of the Colorado Springs City for…
Town Square: CC Ice Arena Public Meeting – Jan 5 2019
This is the opening presentation by Colorado College on the concept of the proposed Robson Arena and the projected impact on the neighboring area. Robson Arena is a planned sporting event venue on the southern edge of the campus that will seat 3,000. Groundbreaking on construction of the arena is anticipated late in 2019. Robson…
Council Matters: Can Cars & Bikes Get Along? – Dec 10 2018
Bike lanes (340 miles of them) and other efforts to modernize city streets are making a few people cranky. In this episode, two volunteers from Bike Colorado Springs offer their take, and take some licks. Corey Sutela, advocacy chair, and Cully Radvillas, communication chair, sit down with co-hosts Bill Murray and Tom Strand (also Colorado…
Council Matters: Amy Sweet of Colorado Springs Business Journal – Nov 12 2018
From city growth and traffic congestion to bike lanes and sustainability, everything’s on the table as Amy Sweet, editor of the Colorado Springs Business Journal drops in for a chat. Colorado Springs City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand co-host, as always. (Episode 99, recorded 11/2/18)
Special: CONO Neighborhood Chat on Roads & Traffic – Oct 23 2018
Roads, traffic, development, parking, traffic signals and bike lanes all get mic time in this Northside CONO neighborhood chat. Tim Roberts (principal transportation planner/traffic engineer for City of Colorado Springs), Jim Reid (El Paso county public works), and Grant Smith (president of the Cragmor Neighborhood Association) share their perspectives and experiences. (Episode 37, recorded 10/23/18)…
Special: Changing Colorado Springs’ Climate – Jim Hightower
Columnist/Humorist/Activist/Author Jim Hightower highlights the all-star lineup that graced the stage at Stargazers Theatre on September 16 for this event hosted by Together for Colorado Springs. Big announcements are among the varied subjects addressed, all related to elections, politics, and positive progress for Colorado Springs. Speakers include John Weiss, Jill Gaebler, Lisa Villanueva, Yolanda Avila;…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Guest Jolie NeSmith, Pike Ride bike share
Bob talks with Jolie NeSmith, Executive Director of Pike Ride bike share program. Check it out at PikeRide.org
Town Square: Bike Share Now in Colorado Springs
Bike sharing launches today (June 26, 2018) in the Springs. Hop off the bus and pick up a bike to ride the last few blocks or miles to work or play. Or, leave your car in the office garage and hop on a PikeRide bike to run up the street for lunch. If you’re a…
Council Matters: Bicycles – Blessing or Nuisance? – June 25 2018
“Bicycle, Bicycle, Bicycle, I want to ride my Bicycle.” Some motorists don’t want to share the road with bicyclists. Some resent their presence, and both motorists and bicyclists have some legitimate gripes about etiquette and ignorance – or even outright flouting – of traffic laws. City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand discuss the controversies…
Peak Environment: #1 Power to the Pedals
Whether you bike to work or school; ride to save money or time; pump those pedals to preserve your health or the environment; or simply to explore your community, the June 20, 2018 Sustainability in Progress program celebrated the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride. In this episode of Peak Environment,…
Special: Hwy 24/ COG railway/traffic impact – May 29 2018
This CDOT-led community discussion for Woodland Park, Manitou, and Chipita Park citizens addressed congestion and traffic problems in their area.
Town Square: Bike Month is Here
June is a great month to get on your bike in Colorado Springs. This episode has the details on the many fun bicycling events in Colorado Springs during Colorado Bike Month in June, 2018. City Councilor and bicycling advocate Jill Gaebler guest hosts with Dave Gardner. They’re joined by Allen Beauchamp of Bike Colorado Springs…
Council Matters: Banning Lewis Ranch Post Mortem – May 7 2018
Amending the Banning Lewis Ranch annexation agreement was just the first step. According to Colorado Springs City Councilor Bill Murray, “The Heavy Lifting” is yet to be done. This includes road construction, fire and police stations. Bill Murray and Tom Strand also discuss Arbor Day and the teachers protests (locally and in Denver). (Episode 74,…
Town Square: Loving Garden of the Gods to Death
Automobiles banned from Garden of the Gods? Just for a few hours on Earth Day, but this is just one of the options discussed in this episode about loving Garden of the Gods to death. Jan Martin and Jill Gaebler get together with Dave Gardner to discuss plans for dealing with the 6 million visitors…
Council Matters: Traffic Issues – April 2 2018
Do you have Traffic Issues? Does Colorado Springs? City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand discuss traffic and pedestrian issues facing Colorado College and the Old North End. What will be the downstream impact of Colorado Springs road dieting and changes? Plus: Is there such a thing a affordable housing? Bill Murray has your answer.…
Town Square: Banning Lewis – Giving Up Too Much?
Four citizens discuss flaws in the proposed amendments to the Banning Lewis Ranch annexation agreement, and the shortcomings in the process that are giving us this result. Colorado Springs City Council is scheduled to vote in April on this proposal designed to jump-start development. The ranch represents about 20% of the total area of Colorado…
Town Square: Trains, Cars & Local Food – March 1 2018
How will we get around Colorado Springs and the Front Range in the future? City Councilor and Council President Pro-Tem Jill Gaebler shares details of her work on the Passenger Rail Commission, exploring the idea of getting passenger rail service along the front range. She also discusses the desired lane addition to I-25 between Monument…
Town Square: Bicycling in Colorado Springs – Feb 22 2017
Do motorists own the roads in Colorado Springs? How can bicycles and cars get along? How having more bicycles on the roads saves motorists money. Lane changes in the Old North End, and the coming bike share program, PikeRide. These are among the topics as City Councilor Jill Gaebler guest-hosts with Dave Gardner on the…
Council Matters: Infrastructure, with Bob Acker
Infrastructure is the hot topic, as consultant Bob Acker joins City Councilor Tom Strand (Bill Murray is globe-trotting). Roads, bridges, security, and infrastructure protections all get some attention. It’s all intertwined with our daily lives and must be supported and maintained. You’ll find out that the cost of prevention is a lot cheaper than repairing…
Special: Old/Near North End Transportation Study – Jan 18 2018
Bicycles, Pedestrians, and Cars: Will putting a square peg (bicycles) into a round hole (automobiles) work for Colorado Springs’ existing road infrastructure? Is there a workable solution for the pedestrian concerns at Colorado College? Are reduced crosswalks and signals the solution? The third in a series of public meetings to discuss how to address transportation…
Council Matters: New Year’s Resolutions – Dec 18 2017
Colorado Springs City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand share their list of New Year’s resolution. The discussion includes ballot issues, Gallagher amendment, TABOR, Banning-Lewis Ranch annexation, Martin-Drake power plant, Mark Waller, strong mayor concept, toll lanes, council staff, parks; public safety, housing and leadership. Click POST below and let us know your thoughts (Episode…
Council Matters: Election Results November 2017
Talk about getting down in the weeds on the ballot issues that just passed in Colorado Springs, Bill Murray and Tom Strand take you through the jungle exposing what was really voted on. Will the widened I-25 be a toll road? Yep! They talk about it. Additional costs over and above what has been touted?…
CityTalk: Bicycling in C Springs
Did you know Colorado Springs is one of the great bicycling locations in the world? Senior Bike Planner Kate Brady joins City Councilor Jill Gaebler for a lively discussion of bicycling issues. The city’s newly proposed Bike Plan is now out for public review and comment. See the plan and learn about public meetings at…
Council Matters: Nov City/County Election Oct 30 2017
Why do some people go to the polls while others don’t bother to exercise their right to vote? Ballot issues, stormwater, toll roads, money, and voter engagement are all teed up by Colorado Springs city councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand in this episode. Listen to Bill get on a rant about 2/3 of the…
Council Matters: Election Follow-up May 1 2017
Newly elected council members, EPA lawsuit, a transit center 20 years in the making and no structure in sight, infrastructure, stormwater and a related fee to come before the voters (when?). Students think the nightlife is boring in Colorado Springs. Could they be right? Will Richard Skorman be a change agent? Time will tell!
Council Matters: Leadership – April 24 2017
Wild Bill Murray and ever so polite Tom Strand are at it again discussing the Drake Power Plant. Will widening I-25 really benefit the driving public or just add more congestion to the problem? Bill takes the position Dynamic Leadership and Static Leadership positions are needed to make an organization run smoothly. As usual, no…
Council Matters: Uber, Short-Term Rentals – Feb 27 2017
Short Term Rentals-should they pay taxes? Vetting Uber, Lyft, Air B&B. Is speaking to city council a last resort? Lack of enforcement of existing ordinances and laws. Accountability of city government from the mayor’s office on down.
Council Matters – December 22 2016
Wants for 2017: Council election in 2017, Utilities governance, focus on Broadband build out, Separate Parks & Rec with own funding source, Shook’s Run project (25 years?) Public transport, low income housing, jobs. Your comments (below) are welcome! Let us know what you think, and what you’d like to hear about on future episodes.
Council Matters: December 1 2016
20 Years Into The Future: Fellow councilor Andy Pico joins host Tom Strand. Today’s discussion includes Colorado Springs in 20 years. Transportation, Cyber employment, housing, utilities.
CityTalk – October 21 2016
Advice for those considering a city council run. City council is a full-time job. Controversial bike lane demonstration project on Research Parkway. Who Jill and Jan like in the district 3 race for county commissioner. School District 11 ballot issues. Colorado Teacher of the Year.
Council Matters – October 20 2016
Local transportation is the topic as local anti-growth (sustainability) activist Dave Gardner guests with Tom Strand while Bill Murray is traveling. On tap: street maintenance and potholes, bus service, and the controversial bike lane demonstration project on Research Parkway.