TEDxPortland - Mia Birk - Pedaling Towards a Healthier Planet
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Uploaded by TEDxTalks on Jul 1, 2011
President — Alta Planning + Design
In her book Joyride: Pedaling Toward a Healthier Planet, Mia Birk tells the dramatic story of how a group of determined visionaries transformed Portland into a cycling mecca and inspired the nation. She has spent over 21 years creating active communities where bicycling and walking are safe and fun daily activities. Former bicycle program manager for the City of Portland, Mia is currently teaching urban studies at Portland State University and is the president of Alta Planning + Design.
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Wow, I love to bike, but I find this woman a bit annoying. You can't shove biking down the throat of America. Yes, Portland has lots of bike lanes and paths, but it is still a dangerous way to get around, especially on gray days (just 50% of the year). I've been cut off by cars many times and hit more than once.
BobLassiter 1 day ago
Saw Mia at her Joyride speech in Charleston, SC. Great stuff, and I really hope her ideas are going to carry over into our city.
SeanorBen 6 months ago
her points are valid but she still sounds like and is speaking to hippies. It turns the average person off immediately.
palthainon 6 months ago
Mia Birk rocks! This such an exciting time for cities!
plantedcity 8 months ago
This talk makes me so happy to be living in Portland!
brauhze 8 months ago