Episodes
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...
Published 05/29/24
Published 05/29/24
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...
Published 05/22/24
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.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or...
Published 05/15/24
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.    Contact: 303-832-0217 or [email protected] https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or...
Published 05/08/24
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.    Contact: 303-832-0217 or [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or...
Published 04/24/24
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...
Published 04/17/24
It is time again for our talking traffic segment and this time we go to the city with the biggest traffic and transportation story, Baltimore. It has been a few weeks since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after it was hit by a cargo ship. Who better to talk about what the Key bridge means to Baltimore, how drivers are getting around it and her long time traffic career than Kristy Breslin, traffic anchor for WMAR-TV? All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact:...
Published 04/10/24
Air passengers in the United States have very few rights when it comes to flight delays or cancellations. If you are flying in Europe you have many more rights and could be paid for your inconvenience. There is a service that can help acquire that compensation and help you if you are stranded. This episode I speak with Eric Napoli, Vice President of Legal Strategy and Leader of the Tech & Innovation team at AirHelp.com to talk about your rights and how they can help. All that and more on...
Published 04/03/24
What a trip. Here are my collection of stories of our travel and transportation to Ireland and London so my daughters could march in the St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: 303-832-0217 or [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy...
Published 03/27/24
What if instead of you having to pay an Uber or Lyft the fare they post and you get to suggest your own fare for a rideshare? That is the concept of inDrive, a new rideshare service that lets you offer a price for a ride and lets drivers decide if they want to accept it or not. It is an interesting concept with other benefits for drivers. I speak with Adam Warner, Head of US Operations at inDrive to explain how it all works. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact:...
Published 03/13/24
We open the mail bag and hear from Nanette who shared her story of what happened when she cut in front of someone at the self serve car wash. That leads us into a conversation I had with Christian Seem, Chief Stores Officer of Spotless Brands representing a group of several car was companies including Cobblestone, Okie Express, Flagship and Ultimate Shine. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: 303-832-0217 or [email protected] Jayson:...
Published 03/06/24
There is a lot of talk about A.I. and what it can do but it is also being used to help in significant ways around traffic and transportation. I speak with David Desharnais, President and COO of Rekor Systems about how A.I. is changing the world of transportation for the better. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: 303-832-0217 or [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp:...
Published 02/21/24
What will happen with electric vehicles over the next year? That is what the editors for EV inFocus wrote about in their article titled, The 12 EV predictions for 2024. Joining me in this episode is Peter Ramsay, the co-founder and editor in chief for EV inFocus to talk about the list and much more. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: 303-832-0217 or [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or...
Published 02/14/24
I was invited onto the CityCast Denver podcast to talk worst intersections in Denver and this is how that went. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: 303-832-0217 or [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ckoexJHeuqpraAXNTHq6H?si=w4UYCBYAQvywv_hjxZrO4w CityCast...
Published 02/07/24
In winter, LED traffic lights can sometimes get coated with snow. Is there a way to prevent that so drivers can still see if the light is green or red? Yes, thanks to Coloradan and transportation signal electrician Chris Bichon and his invention called the Snow Proof Signal. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: 303-832-0217 or [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp:...
Published 01/24/24
Propane is much more than just a fuel for your backyard grill. Propane is an option for trucks and buses and other vehicles too. To speak more about that is Tucker Perkins, President and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council and host of the Path to Zero podcast. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: 303-832-0217 or [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp:...
Published 01/17/24
It seems that oil prices have been on a rollercoaster and those ups and downs affects many aspects of our daily lives. To give us some insights and predictions I’ve invited David Holt President of the Consumer Energy Alliance to break it down for us. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: 303-832-0217 or [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram:...
Published 01/10/24
Have you heard from a sovereign citizen and why they choose to drive with state issued license plates or drivers licenses? I wanted to learn more about this movement so I invited Trent Goodbaudy, founder of Freedom From Government to discuss the replacement plates he sells, how they work and the reasons behind them. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: 303-832-0217 or [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or...
Published 01/03/24
How safe are autonomous vehicles in terms of being hacked into and taken over by someone? According to the FBI, the risk is high. Automoblog’s Senior Automotive Journalist David Straughan wrote an article about this titled: Are self driving cars a national security risk and he’s here to talk more about the risks. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: 303-832-0217 or [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or...
Published 12/20/23
If you are ultra rich and want to have your car moved from New York to Florida, what are you to do? Cars like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls Royce and Bentley are delivered by special transports and there are many challenges facing that industry right now. I invited Steven Yariv, founder and CEO of Dealer’s Choice Auto Transport, based in south Florida to talk about the challenges and how the transport of these exotic cars works. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact:...
Published 12/13/23
According to Mozilla’s *Privacy Not Included buyer’s guide, Cars Are the Worst Product Category they Have Ever Reviewed for Privacy. I wanted to know what aspects of cars use our information and I wanted to know what auto makers are the worst offenders, so I invited one of the authors of the study to be here on the show. Jen Caltrider is the creator and lead for Mozilla's Privacy Not Included team. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: 303-832-0217 or...
Published 12/06/23
There is lots of talk about electric vehicles and whether they are good or bad for the environment, or the range isn’t far enough or it takes too long to charge, but are those concerns founded in truth or not? This episode I talk with Derek Sequeira, Director of GM Energy to talk more about these and many more myths and truths of electric vehicle ownership. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: 303-832-0217 or [email protected] Jayson:...
Published 11/29/23
Would you pay to make it easier for you to get not only through security at the airport but also to have someone help with bags and escort you through the airport? That is the idea behind SkySquad. I visit with Julie Melnick, CEO and Founder of Sky Squad about how it works and how they can help during your next trip. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: 303-832-0217 or [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or...
Published 11/21/23
Contact: 303-832-0217 or [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria
Published 11/08/23