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Anne Marie's bike trip to Universal Studios, Taylor's mountain trip, and Bikelash news. An unhinged speaker's threat to harass cyclists at a Glendale, Ca. City Council meeting could be used against him in court, say attorney Jim Pocrass and Kirsten Bladh, Streets For All's Associate Director of State Policy, who posted the tweet that named the hater. 16:02 A report by Circulate San Diego finds that the California Coastal Commission opposes bike lanes to the beach and affordable housing. It's their idea of “access,” says Colin Parent, Executive Director of Circulate San Diego. 29:06 “What the Heck Is Going on with the State E-bike Incentive Program?” asks California Streetsblog Editor Melanie Curry. 40:45 Stacey's Bike Thought 55:53
In this week's episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty speaks with La Mesa, CA Councilmember, and California State Assembly candidate Colin Parent. A prominent figure in housing, transportation, and environmental advocacy in Southern California, Parent shares insights from both his experience in local government and as Executive Director and General Counsel at Circulate San Diego, a nonprofit organization focused on improving urban mobility and creating vibrant neighborhoods. He also discusses his career journey, transitioning from state government to city government, and why he is pursuing state legislative office now. The conversation delves into the intricate relationship between housing and transportation, along with the policies and politics surrounding these issues. Join us to discover how Parent's passion for policy originated at a young age and how his drive to unite diverse perspectives for impactful change carries on to this day.
When a corporation donates to a non-profit that is run by a politician, then are they donating to a worthy cause or buying influence? That's the question facing La Mesa vice mayor Colin Parent in La Mesa. We also discuss the KUSI sale and term limits in Poway. It's Wednesday May 10, 2023. Here's what John Riley thinks: La Mesa Vice Mayor Colin Parent Facing Conflict of Interest Accusations Colin Parent runs an organization called Circulate San Diego that works to support sustainable neighborhoods and mass transit. He is actively soliciting contributions from corporate donors. What happens if he must vote on an issue before the La Mesa City Council? Is it a conflict of interest? Or is it just really bad optics? KUSI Sold. What is the State of San Diego Media? Long time independent TV station KUSI was just sold for $35 million to a large media company. KUSI has been a long-time pillar of the San Diego community doing a great job covering local news. How will their station change with new management? We also look at the consolidation of print media and the financial chaos in radio. Term Limits for Poway? In a recent Opinion article in the Poway Chieftain, Tony Blain is calling on the City of Poway to enact term limits on the mayor and city council. Most cities in San Diego County already have term limits. Why not Poway? San Diego Community Forum: Property Rights, Highway 56, Amazon Fresh, Poway Life Time Fitness In our Community Forum segment, we hear from livestream viewers and YouTube commenters. The people of San Diego have something to say about what is happening in their local community. #poway #PowayChieftain #circulatesandiego #colinparent #lamesa #kusi #termlimits #stevevaus #EVs #electricvehicles #TheFarm #LifetimeFitness #hwy56 #climatechange #sandiego #barryleonard #PPR JRP0319 Relevant Links: La Mesa vice mayor, now running for state Assembly, solicited $700,000 in donations to his own nonprofit. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/watchdog/story/2023-05-07/la-mesa-colin-parent-circulate-san-diego-behested-payments Guest column: Poway term limits would encourage transparency and innovative ideas. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/opinion/story/2023-05-10/guest-column KUSI, longtime independent San Diego TV station, to be sold to Nexstar for $35M. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-05-08/kusi-longtime-independent-san-diego-tv-station-bought-by-nexstar-for-35m Thank you to our livestream participants in the Community Forum. Thank you to all that listen and view. Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors: Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ PowayStore.com – your source for Poway T–shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag. https://powaystore.com/ I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton's podcast every Thursday at 3pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@LeeHacksawHamiltonSports/videos ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ SPONSOR ➡ https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ DONATE ➡ https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ MUSIC ➡ https://www.purple-planet.com
This week we're joined by Colin Parent, Executive Director of Circulate San Diego, to talk about their new report Fast Bus! How San Diego Can Make Progress by Speeding Up the Bus. We chat about some of the big things happening in San Diego and how the region can promote and support buses. OOO Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site! And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria talks about homelessness, and how the city's efforts to increase affordable housing play a role in that fight. Next, a federal court ruling on the legality of the DACA program has real life implications for thousands of San Diego residents. Then, the number of migrants hospitalized after falling from the border wall is at a record high. But who picks up the bill when they leave the hospital? Next, a new report from Circulate San Diego finds the region could save time and money, and help a lot more people, by investing in rapid bus services. Finally, best-selling writer Shilpi Somaya Gowda will be appearing at the San Diego Writers Festival this weekend to talk about her work and approach to writing.
A new report from Circulate San Diego shows us what's possible with density bonus programs. Laura sits down with Colin Parent and Jesse O'Sullivan to talk about their Homerun for Homes report that outlines the outcomes from the program. Links:Check out the Homerun for Homes report: https://circulatesd.org/homerunforhomesLearn more about Colin Parent and Jesse O'Sullivan at Circulate SD: https://www.circulatesd.org/staff_and_internsMore from Colin Parent on his article "City-Wide: A Strategy for Sustainable Growth," which outlines how housing reform is more likely to be successful when it's made across a larger geography: https://www.circulatesd.org/citywideLearn more about YIMBY Action: https://yimbyaction.org/Follow YIMBY Action on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yimbyaction/Follow YIMBY Action on Instagram: https://instagram.com/yimbyaction/Follow YIMBY Action on Facebook: https://facebook.com/yimbyaction/
This is episode 1072 of the Arete Coach Podcast with host Severin Sorensen and guest coach Dr. Shahrzad Sherry Nooravi, who is an executive coach, organizational psychologist, speaker, author, CEO and Founder of Strategy Meets Performance, and an ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC). Today she works from San Diego, California, and helps business leaders through her organization Strategy Meets Performance. In our interview, Shahrzad talks about the importance of creating intentional culture, something she calls building the nest. We explore her coaching journey and talk about the nuances of executive coaching today. Shahrzad has been coaching through her organization and has served as adjunct faculty for the Center for Creative Leadership since 2010. In 2021 Shahrzad was the Vice-Chair for the Organization Development Network and President of the San Diego Chapter of the International Coaching Federation. Not only does Shahrzad have her MCC and doctorate in organizational development she has also received multiple awards such as 2019 Woman to Watch from the California Women's Leadership Association and 2015 Circulate San Diego's Citizen of the Year. Furthermore, she is also a highly successful author, speaker, group coach, and workshop leader covering topics such as culture, teamwork, and resilience. Her upcoming book, “A Powerful Culture Starts with You” breaks down culture and leadership in a unique and interesting manner with case studies and tips for leaders. Discover more on these topics are at AreteCoach.io. The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This episode was produced on January 20, 2022. Copyright © 2022 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.
On San Diego in Motion, we speak with San Diego based groups working hard to achieve a more sustainable transportation culture. This week we spoke with Danielle Berger, the Director of Planning at Circulate San Diego. She joined us to discuss the importance of active transportation and the future of active transit in San Diego!
Maya Rosas is director of policy at the advocacy organization Circulate San Diego. In this episode, Maya discusses how Circulate successfully made the case for converting transit station parking lots into new housing. Last year, the momentum continued, with the San Diego city government reducing parking requirements near frequent transit stops. Maya shares her advocacy tactics and describes how Circulate uses research to cultivate relationships with decision makers and change public policy.“When we’re advocating for something, we’re not doing it for the prestige of us being able to claim a win, but because we want to see that change happen...and embrace the decision-makers, whether it be MTS or City Council.” - Maya RosasFor more information on the "Real Opportunity" report, click here.To learn more about TransitCenter's event program, click here.You can read about latest developments on a downtown San Diego project here.Music: “Comma” - Blue Dot SessionsHosted by Kapish SinglaProduced by TransitCenter
This week we chat with Colin Parent, Executive Director of Circulate San Diego, an advocacy organization that promotes public and active transportation in tandem with sustainable growth. Colin is also a city council member for the City of La Mesa. As Colin notes, much of the renewed interest and support for transit and transit-oriented development is being driven by one thing: the housing crisis. We learn how the mayor of San Diego is pushing more housing and less parking, and the long term benefits of advocacy.
We finally hosted a parking expert on the show! Colin Parent, who runs mobility think tank Circulate San Diego while also serving as an elected member of the La Mesa City Council, gave us insights on parking in San Diego, how it affects restauranteurs as well as regular people dining out, as well as the overall effects on neighborhoods, the housing crisis and more. He also offers thoughts on the rise of La Mesa as a “hot ‘hood” and shares a unique experience he had with San Diego Mag’s food coverage years ago. His pick for two people, $50 was a Scottish pub on La Mesa Blvd called Four Penny House. In hot plates, we covered the upcoming Bartender Shakedown, new pasta spot Cesarina, an update on Small Bar’s refresh, and Blue Water Seafood’s second location in OB. We also discussed a new trend of young chefs igniting a passion for hunting as it relates directly to their cooking.