EP 281 JESSICA TILLYER: Learn from this successful bike bus program; multiple schools, 100s of kids

In this episode, I'm honored to connect with Jessica Tillyer, one of the volunteers who jumped in to start the Montclair bike bus efforts that provide multiple bike buses across this New Jersey township every Friday. We also discuss the potential of school street initiatives and how the Montclair bike bus is helping to change the narrative of what streets are for and helping to kickstart an emerging culture of activity that previously was latent.
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Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):
Montclair Bike Bus website: www.montclairb...
Sam Balto and Bike Bus World: bikebus.world/
Global Bike Summit 2025: www.bikeworces...
Megan Ramey, a bike bus and more in Hood River, OR: • EP 224 MEGAN RAMEY: Se...
Jordi on the Bike Bus movement in Barcelona: • BARCELONA: Jordi Honey...
Emily Stutts on a Bike Bus in NYC: • Summer school in Germa...
My Paris school streets short: • PARIS: See what happen...
My Paris school streets video w/ Prof Billy Fields: • PARIS: A delightful an...
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Hi Everyone! My name is John Simmerman, and I’m a health promotion and public health professional with over 35 years of experience. Over the years, my area of concentration has evolved into a specialization in how the built environment influences human behavior related to active living and especially active mobility.
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[@elsatilla]

Can’t wait 🎉

[@ActiveTowns]

It's gonna be fun! 🙌

[@colleenharrison2942]

Very inspiring podcast. Good work Jessica. Hope more cities/towns follow your example.

[@ActiveTowns]

Thanks so much for tuning in for the Premiere! So glad you enjoyed it. Cheers! John

[@elsatilla]

Happy to answer any questions people might have!

[@ActiveTowns]

Can you see the Live chat, Jessica?