Driving You Crazy
Let’s talk transportation, traffic, transit and what’s driving you crazy as you try to get from here to there, no matter how you do it. Longtime Denver traffic expert Jayson Luber looks at the big issues in transportation, traffic, transit and whatever is driving you crazy. Come join us on the road well traveled!
Episodes
Experiencing a crash, either as a driver or a passenger can have longer lasting effects on the mind than the body. For some, driving becomes a chore that can be very difficult to deal with. I was contacted by someone who thought it would be good for me to chat with Janelle Lawrence. Janelle wrote a book comparing crash recovery to similar effects of PTSD that many soldiers deal with after returning from a tour of duty. The book is ...
Getting kids to or from school can be a real challenge for some families especially if the bus service isn’t reliable. There is a service called HopSkipDrive that describes themselves as a leader in supplemental student transportation. I have a ton of questions about how it works for students, for drivers and for the school systems so I invited Campbell Millum, HopSkipDrive’s Senior Vice President of Communications and external aff...
There is no doubt that electrification of vehicles is the future but what happens to the old, classic cars we know and love? There is a company in the UK called Everrati that is electrifying some classic vehicles from the chassis on up. They say this is the intersection of electrification, luxury and legacy. Joining me in this episode to explain how they do it and who are buying these cars is CEO and Founder of Everrati Justin Lunn...
Aviation security has changed and morphed over the years. Some say in good ways and others in terrible ways. The next big evolution in aviation security is biometric screenings including facial recognition software. To talk more about that and where we have come is someone who was transformational with how TSA does its work, Dr Sheldon Jacobson, professor of computer science at University of Illinois. All that and more on the Drivi...
The traveling salesman problem is basically figuring out how to make the most amount of stops in the most efficient way. With the help of AI, Adiona Tech believes they are on the cusp of solving that problem, but there is still a ways to go. How does it all work and how will deliveries in the future get to you in the most efficient and cost effective way possible? In this episode I discuss that with Richard Savoie, CEO and a Co-Fou...
Artificial intelligence continues to take over the traffic world, especially in the world of traffic cameras used for enforcement of speeding, red light running and passing school buses. There is a company called Verra Mobility that is knee deep into all of these kinds of, what they call traffic solutions. In this episode I speak with Will Barnow and Melba Rivera-Irizarry about all of the enforcement technology they are into and ho...
There is another service for people with RV’s or campers that will connect them with unique places to park overnight. This service is called RV Overnights and in this episode I speak to Co-Founder Rob Case about the service, the unique places to stay and the popularity of RV travel. Also, a quick recap of my visit to two three corners in Colorado. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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The future of traffic information is all about data collection and then interpretation with artificial intelligence. There is a company based in Canada called Quarterhill that is working on driving advancement technology through tolling systems, enforcement and intelligent transportation infrastructure. This episode I visit with Dan Dobransky, Senior Director of Roadside Transformation for Quarterhill to talk about road data, AI an...
Let me start by saying I detest drunk driving. That said, the Colorado Department of Transportation sent out a press release saying more than half of all drivers who were contacted for suspected DUI refused to take a toxicology test. There are lawyers on social media who will persuade you to not take the test but is that the best strategy if you are pulled over? In this episode I speak with criminal defense and DUI attorney Kevin C...
I think every car should have a dash cam in it as does my guest. This episode I visit with Matthew Richie, Operations Manager for The Dashcam Store in Austin, Texas about how they work, privacy concerns, features, prices, operations and how fleets are using them to help their business. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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What is the true value of curb parking? That is the topic of a piece from long time parking expert John Conway who says curb parking is routinely undervalued, underpriced and misused. His piece, linked down below, is titled: Prime Real Estate, Rock-Bottom Price - The Politics of Parking. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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Should left turns be eliminated, especially in downtown, urban areas? That is the suggestion from Penn State University Professor Vikash Gayah who joins me to talk about all the reasons why in his studies eliminating lefts would make drivers safer and the commute more efficient. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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Could the same gondola that is used to haul skiers up a mountain be the solution to move people easily around a city? There is a new push in Denver by a local businessman to try and vet the idea but someone else says it was his idea first. Joining me today is local business owner and gondola fan Doug Masser who says he hoped the city would take his idea from 11 years ago and run with it. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy P...
Are you allowed to change lanes in an intersection? I have the answer and one listener's voicemail. Also, President Trump signed an executive order requiring all commercial truck drivers in the US to demonstrate proficiency in English saying it is a critical safety matter. After one of our Denver7 reporters covered the story for television, a retired CDL driver, trainer & instructor, Tom McIntosh, reached out saying he has some...
Drivers are always looking for ways to increase their gas mileage. One of the more unique ways to do that is with a hydrogen fuel assist kit that you install in the engine compartment of your car. This episode I speak with Richie Waddell, the founder of Hydro Club USA about his hydrogen fuel conversion kit that creates hydrogen from water as you drive. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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It is auto show season so this episode I visit with Brian Moody, executive editor at Autotrader as he reports from the floor of the New York International Auto Show. We talked about tariffs, the overall trend and styles of the vehicles, the new features including self driving and what he thinks is the coolest thing he’s seen. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
Until now the only way you might know if one of your friends was in trouble during their Uber or Lyft ride was a call or text. Now you can go along with your friends on that rideshare trip in real time and help keep them out of a possible dangerous situation. This episode I visit with Dillon Abend, the founder and CEO of the rideshare safety app called 3rd-i that allows you to share your video stream of your ride with friends and e...
This episode I visit with James Bell, head of corporate communications at KIA America about all things cars including how tariffs could realistically affect vehicle prices, the comeback of the sedan, the future of hybrid cars and will we see a time where cars go back to buttons and knobs. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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We’ve all heard of telecommuting but how about teledriving? It is brand new, revolutionary technology that is coming to a road near you thanks to the Estonian company called Elmo. This episode I speak with founder and CEO of Elmo Enn Laansoo Jr from the floor of the Mobile World Conference taking place in Barcelona, Spain. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
Have you ever wanted to try a trip in an RV but wanted something more personalized than showing up at RV America? This episode I visit with Maddi Bourgerie, the director of communications and travel expert spokesperson at RVShare to talk about sharing an RV, where people are going, the unique ways they are being used and we touch on the travel trends for this year. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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