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!
E369 - Up, up and away in my beautiful gondola
Could the same gondola that us 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 Podcast.
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...E368 - Is comprehending English critical when drving a truck?
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 comments that could be helpful as to why this issue is all about safety. I visit with Tom about his experience behind the wheel of a truck and how knowing...
E367 - Can't get a hydrogen cell car, try this kit instead
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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E366 - What is new and exciting at the NY International Auto Show
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.
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E365 - Taking rideshare safety to a whole new stream
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 even a private security service. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
E364 - The future of tariffs, sedans and electric cars with KIA America
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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E363 - Teledriving could be the next great leap in remote driving technology
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.
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E362 - Why buy your own RV when you can just share one?
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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E361 - Can solar energy really power a car every day?
One of the most unique vehicles shown at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show was a three wheeled vehicle that generates some of its power from solar panels and is selling for about $40,000. This episode I visit with Steve Fambro, Aptera motors Co-Founder and Co-CEO to talk about this vehicle and the future of solar powered cars. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E360 - How much does driving on rough, congest and unsafe roads really cost us every year?
The private nonprofit organization TRIP that researches, evaluates and distributes economic and technical data on surface transportation issues sent out a study saying Colorado drivers lose $11.4 billion per year driving on roads that are rough, congested & lack some desirable safety features. That on its face is a shockingly large number so I wanted to dig into this report to find out what’s going on so I invited Rocky Moretti, TRIP’s Director of Policy & Research to talk all about it. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E359 - The hyperloop is not only possible but on the way to becoming reality
Where is the hyperloop? Right now it is down in Pueblo, Colorado and it is being constructed and tested by the company SwissPod. This episode I speak with Denis Tudor, CEO & Co-founder of Swisspod Technologies as we talk about the hyperloop, where it stands right now and when you might be riding in one of their pods. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E358 - In just one day over 250-thousand drivers illegally passed a stopped school bus
Drivers passing school buses could be one of the most under reported serious issues in the driving world. One company is trying to bring an end to it with the help of automated technology. The company BusPatrol installs cameras and AI technology to record violators with the hopes of getting them to stop for the bus. This episode I speak with Justin Meyers, President and Chief Innovation Officer for BusPatrol said to be the world’s most trusted and deployed stop arm safety program. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E357 - I'll meet you at the intersection of AI and fleet insurance
Transportation is evolving very quickly to the point it is challenging for fleets and insurance companies and governments to keep up. This episode I have a conversation with Joel Black, a Vice President with the Lockton Companies said to be the world’s largest independent insurance brokerage to talk about cyber security, fleet insurance and autonomous vehicles. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E356 - The realities of cold weather charging of EV's
This is the first winter for new EV owners so they need to learn about cold weather charging and cold weather limitations of their batteries. This episode I speak with Michael Boehm, General Manager with Juice Americas as we talk about cold weather range, charging and where the charging infrastructure goes from here. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E355 - Do I really need specialty winter tires
Do you really need winter tires or special tires for your electric vehicle? Those are frequent questions by car owners so I invited TJ Campbell, information and testing manager with Tire Rack to answer those and all questions regarding tires. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E354 - The LA Auto show & the most common arguments in airports
This episode I get to visit with Jeff Glucker, Senior Editor at AutoTrader.com as he stands at the Los Angeles auto show. We talk about what are the new trends, the unique brands, the new safety technology and of course the overload of new car smell. Also, what causes the most arguments at the airport? All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E353 - Are there not enough parking spaces or can we just not find them
Finding parking in some cities can be a real pain. This episode I speak with Matt DiBari, Chief Product Officer at SpotHero about how they connect people who are looking for parking with an available space. Also, NYC passed their congestion pricing plan to drive into Manhattan. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E352 - I imagine Fast and the Furious isn't your favorite movie
There has been talk and even legislation moving towards mandatory installation and use of Intelligent Speed Assistance devices in all vehicles. They are already being used by some fleets and some courts to mandate how people drive. I wanted to know how do these devices work, who are they for, what do they prevent you from doing and is legislation for their use a possibility? I speak with Michael Travars, President and COO of LifeSafer Intelligent Speed Assistance about all of this. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E351 - 15 seconds later the car was engulfed in flames
What would you do if you woke up after a crash and you were trapped in a burning car with seconds left to get out? That is the story of Sam Orbovich who was faced with that exact situation. This episode I speak with Sam about his ordeal and about the people who stopped to help rescue him from that burning car. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E350 - Shouldn’t that last line read, whoever spots the most, we all lose?
I think we all know that distracted driving is dangerous and teens are very susceptible to the distractions of a cell phone. Today I try to make a fairly boring topic more interesting with two interesting guests, one from the Governors Highway Safety Association and the other from State Farm insurance company. Let me know what you think. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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...E349 - Trying to solve the last mile delivery logistics problem one algorithm at a time
The major problem many would like solved, especially in a delivery based world is how to get from here to there quickly and efficiently. There is one company, Senpex Technologies out of California, who believes they have a head start on everyone else. This episode I visit with Anar Mammadov, Co-Founder and Director of Senpex Technology to talk about how they optimize routes and attempt to provide the fastest, most efficient last mile delivery solution. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E348 - Is there any room left in the EV world for hydrogen fuel?
All we hear about in the EV market is battery powered electric cars. What happened to hydrogen fuel? Today I speak with Brian DeBruine, Director of the Colorado Hydrogen Network and co-founder of New Day Hydrogen to talk about where we are with hydrogen fueled vehicles, fueling stations and the future of hydrogen power. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E347 - What is the future of vehicle alcohol monitoring systems?
One of the pieces of the federal infrastructure law passed a few years ago gave the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the mandate to write rules about how automakers will create and operate alcohol detection monitoring systems in vehicles. To talk about that and about the alcohol monitoring equipment that is available is David Gandini, the Chairman and CEO of SOBRSafe based in Greenwood Village Colorado. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E346 - Why learn to fy in months when you can do it in days
One barrier in learning to fly is the time it can take to earn enough flight hours. But what if you could do the training in a few weeks rather than half a year? That is the idea behind accelerated flight training schools. This episode I speak with Jamie Clabaugh, chief pilot with Fly Accelerated based at Centennial Airport south of Denver about how people can get a pilot’s license in days, not months. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E345 - Answering traffic law questions with David Perecman
I get questions from listeners about legal situations involving driving that they might be curious about. So, I invited to answer a barrage of traffic law related questions, David H. Perecman, Founder and Lead Trial Attorney at New York City’s Perecman Law Firm. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E344 - I was fully expecting to see a slab of granite show up at my door
Story time. What are the top 10 used apps by distracted drivers? What NFL teams have the worst drivers and the story of helping a local celebrity from the side of the road. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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<...E343 - No, you can't really hotwire a car anymore
We all know the practical ways to deter thieves from stealing our cars but the criminals are getting more sophisticated and brazen. How are so many cars being stolen and what is being done with them and about the problem? This episode I speak with George Baker, General Motors Global Vehicle Security Lead who monitors global auto theft and cyber security trends as they affect GM products. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E342 - The math behind why our car insurance rates are so high
There are many factors as to why our car insurance is dramatically more expensive now than ever before. Did you know there is math behind the setting of the final prices? This episode I visit with Dr Rick Gorvett, Professor and former Chair of the Mathematics Department at Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Dr Gorvett is also a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and has previously served as the Director of the Actuarial Science Program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E341 - Should drivers have a special license before towing a trailer?
Not properly attaching adequate safety chains to passenger trailers can lead to disastrous consequences. That is the mantra of my guest Ron Meloncon, the founder of DangerousTrailers.org. Ron is more than passionate about spreading the word that many innocent drivers have been killed by people who have towed trailers unsafely. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E340 - Chicago, Chicago that toddlin town
Southwest Airlines is changing the way they board their planes. Rental car fees and taxes are getting out of hand. A listener asks for help making her streets quieter and a recap of a trip to Chicago and South Bend. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E339 - The ups and downs of being a local trucker
What is like to be a local area truck driver? There are some similarities to long-haul drivers but there are many challenges only local drivers have to deal with. This episode I speak with JR Saenz, Safety Director at JFW Trucking in Commerce City, Colorado and co-host of the Channel 23 podcast. The Channel 23 podcast is a show by JFW Trucking that talks all things trucking and how to drive safely. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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...E338 - How to experience weightlessness without ever going to space
Most people would like to feel, even for a short time, what it is like to be weightless like an astronaut. There is one way to have that experience without leaving orbit.. This episode I speak to Kevin Sproge, the new CEO of Zero-G space Tourism who will take you up in their specialized airplane and let you experience weightlessness for 30 seconds at a time. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E337 - Dude, where is my flying car?
If you were a fan of the animated TV show the Jetsons you would know that we are all supposed to be zooming around in flying cars.Where are our flying cars? That is the theme of a new book by former head of the Colorado Auto Dealers Association TIm Jackson titled, “Dude, where is my flying car?” I chat with Tim about his book, the history of vehicles and so much more. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E336 - Why Americans stopped buying convertibles
Have you ever owned a convertible? They are an experience all to their own but have you seen any lately on the roads? I read an article on the website The Hustle titled, “Why Americans Stopped Buying Convertibles” written by journalist Mark Dent. Being a former owner of a convertible I invited Mark on the podcast to talk all about that as well as his experience riding in an autonomous semi truck that are operating right now on the interstates of Texas that he wrote about for Texas Monthly. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
E335 - How could the proposed changes to the Air Carrier Access Act help people with mobility issues
Have you ever thought about how difficult it would be to travel, especially on planes if you had a disability or were a plus sized person? The US Department of Transportation has proposed some rules that they want the airlines to follow that are centered around accessibility accommodations for disabled persons. Taylor Uster wrote an article explaining what these proposed rules are and how they would work. Taylor is the head of research and editor of the magazine called Access Spotlight that is found on the website Friendly Like Me. I also am joined by Elysia Everett who is...
E334 - The end of the low-level traffic stop
Denver Police are now following a new policy that states they will no longer pull drivers over for “low-level” traffic offenses. How will this work and will it make our roads more dangerous or safer? In this episode you will hear from Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas about the policy change in his own words. We also hear from Alayna Alvarez who wrote a story about this issue for Axios Denver. Alayna is the co-author of the daily Axios Denver newsletter and also covers local politics, business development and lifestyle. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podc...
E333 - Deliveries by drones is coming faster than you think
We keep hearing about deliveries coming by drone. Everything from Pizza to your Amazon package to life saving medical supplies. As the technology takes off, there are a web of legal questions surrounding drone deliveries and that is why I invited Zach Dougherty, attorney at Denver’s 3i Law Firm who specializes in uncrewed aerial systems to explain all the issues. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E332 - Can we not just sit at a light without our phone and simply look aimlessly into space?
It’s time to open up the DYC mailbag and read a few questions. Also, a brief visit with Teaching Professor Jeffrey Knutsen who works in the Mechanical Engineering College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado in Boulder about their drill powered vehicle contest. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E331 - Live event travel, who knew?
Have you heard of concert tourism? It is a trend where people are traveling, sometimes great distances to see a concert or other show. To talk about this and so much more including gas prices, summer travel and hands free driving is spokesperson extraordinaire Skyler McKinley, Regional Director of Public Affairs for AAA Colorado. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.
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E330 - What is the best way for Bambi to cross the road?
We all know that driving in areas where wildlife might cross the road can lead to conflicts. Over the past few years states have been constructing tunnels and bridges for wildlife to use, eliminating the conflict between them and us as we drive down the highways. Are those the best ways to reduce these conflict areas to keep people and animals safe or are there other techniques? Dr. Nicki Frey, Associate Extension Professor in the field of Wildlife Biology; stationed at Cedar City in southern Utah specializing in the field of Human-Wildlife Conflicts joins me to talk about how...
