Editor’s Profile
The content of My Wheels are Turning is generated and managed by the de facto editor-in-chief, myself, Gary L. Howe. Future plans include more contributors, but in the beginning it will be limited to the occasional guest entry or editorial.
I’m a photojournalist & writer whose work has appeared in local and national publications. I’m also an instructor in the social science department at Northwest Michigan College.
A construction worker's ride in the city of Nanchang in Jiangxi Province China. The author has spent over a decade living in, and traveling to, China. A place where, despite an astronomical increase in automobile use, there remains a robust acceptance of bicycles as viable modes of transportation.
I volunteer for groups that promote community building, public spaces and grasp the importance of the Take Back Your Time movement. I advocate for a shifting of priorities towards building playful communities based on social exchange.
For more information or to schedule a time to meet over coffee, contact me at: photog@glhowe.com
My Wheels are Turning was created to advocate for a future that involves creative solutions & livable communities. And, the future is now.
This will take time and effort and I hope the community will support it. You can help support the work of My Wheels are Turning as an underwriter or through a donation (currently, we are not working as a or under a non-profit).
Help Promote Pedestrian and Cyclist Culture and Infrastructure!
Gary, Do you own the book “The Pedestrian Revolution” which for long was out of print? If you don’t, I’ll send you a copy (to NMC?) Do let me know — and keep posting. Your blog is terrific — and I’ve pointed it out to my son Ethan who is running an “Open Roads Youth Bicycle Program” in Kalamazoo. He is teaching social skills & bicycle repair to “troubled” youths. He loved your blog.
Thanks for chiming in Henry…I just sent you an email with a small request.
I haven’t heard of the “Pedestrian Revolution” but it sounds captivating. I look forward to setting my eyes on it.
Let Ethan know that if he ever wants to share some stories about the “Open Roads Youth Bicycle Program” with all of us in NW Michigan, I’d be glad to host here.
I almost named this siteOurWheelsareTurning.com for that very reason….
Good info. Looking forward to following the site. Txs.
Hi Gary.
I’m the PIO at the Road Commission for Oakland County. Nice site! BTW, I note that you are not including 6 or 8 of our roundabouts here in Oakland County on your map. Also, we have a great video and lots of materials on roundabouts that you might be interested in. If you can send me your e-mail, I’ll provide a comprehensive list of roundabouts in Oakland County as well as our video and materials (Much of this is also available on our Web site).
Thanks!
Craig Bryson, APR
Public Information Officer
Road Commission for Oakland County
31001 Lahser Road
Beverly Hills, MI 48025
(248) 645-2000, ext. 2302
cbryson@rcoc.org
Great information and thank you for taking the initiative to contact me, Craig. I’ll be updating the map soon with the new information. The opposition to this simple traffic tool, although it fits the pattern, is still surprising considering the amount of information and success regarding the modern roundabout. The more the public can hear from communities that have them, like them, and continue to expand their use is beneficial. In particular, positive messages from road commissions and traffic engineers is appreciated; send more this way if you could!