
โ Roads Less Travelled31 Jul ยท 42 min
E-Bikes, Rail Trails, and Community Revitalization with David
<p>Explore how Western Massachusetts is balancing modern transit shifts, trail safety, and community engagement with former eMarketer analyst David.</p><p>Joined by host Craig, David shares insights from his transition to Northampton, discussing everything from e-bike regulations on local trails to creative solutions for vacant downtown landmarks.</p><p><strong>๐ง Hosted by:</strong> Craig ย ย ย ย ย </p><p><strong>๐ค Featuring:</strong> David</p><p>David is a retired communications professional, former chief marketing officer, and community volunteer in Western Massachusetts with a background in digital media trends and local advocacy.</p><p>๐ก What Youโll Learn in This Episode:</p><ul><li><p>โ๏ธ The impact of class-three e-bikes on traditional walking and biking trails</p></li><li><p>โ๏ธ The history of regional rail corridors and future trail expansions</p></li><li><p>โ๏ธ Policy tools to revitalize vacant community spaces like the Calvin Theater</p></li><li><p>โ๏ธ The importance of screen-free environments for building local connection</p></li><li><p>โ๏ธ Unique grassroots sustainability projects like pedal-powered waste management</p></li></ul><p><strong>๐ Connect with David:</strong></p><p>๐ Davidโs journey โ https://sl1nk.com/olxzwuh</p><p>๐ LinkedIn โ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hallerman/</p><p><strong>๐ Connect with Craig:</strong></p><p>๐ Website โ https://www.greenwaysolutions.org/</p><p>๐ Website โ https://www.northamptonrealtor.com/</p><p>๐ Website โhttps://www.sugar-maple-inn.com/</p><p>๐ Facebook โ</p><p>๐ท Instagram โ https://www.instagram.com/craigdp413/</p><p>๐ LinkedIn โ https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdp/</p><p>โญ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/</p><p>๐ Donโt Forget to LIKE ๐, SUBSCRIBE ๐ & COMMENT ๐ฌ Below!</p>