WALK THIS WAY
In this episode:
We’ve wrapped up warm and headed outside for a good old stroll... because this week we’re diving into the wonders of walking!
We speak to neuroscientist and walking champion Shane O’Mara about why it’s so good for our body and mind. Then Joe Irvin from Living Streets and transport planner Susan Claris talk about how we can redesign our public spaces around people rather than cars.
And we chat to Grace Campbell about podcasting, feminism and why she’d never go into politics.
Guests
Shane O’Mara (@smomara1), professor of experimental brain research at Trinity College Dublin and author of ‘In Praise of Walking’
Susan Claris (@susanclaris), transport planner and associate director of Arup
Joe Irvin (@JoeIrvinLS), chief executive of Living Streets
Grace Campbell (@GraceCampbell), comedian and podcaster
More info
Benefits of walking
The Irish Times: Why walking works as a repair tool for body and soul (Aug 2019)
The Guardian: How walking makes us healthier, happier and brainier (Jul 2019)
Project Drawdown: Walkable Cities
Walking in the UK
Living Streets: Manifesto for Walking (Dec 2019)
HoC Transport Committee: Active travel report (Jul 2019)
Arup: Cities Alive: Towards a walking world (Jun 2016)