Driving You Crazy

For the first time ever we have been denied for an interview request. The story is about how DOT’s around the country are selling your personal data for money. A practice that many think is wrong and should stop. The cannonball run has a new speed record. No, not by Burt Renyolds. And we open the listener mail bag. 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 Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria iTunes:https://apple.co/2fgLX8u iHeart: https://ihr.fm/2LVBvoc Podbean: https://bit.ly/2JbBiec

There is a new study that finds that the water on board most major airlines that is served to passengers is so unsafe that you shouldn’t even wash your hands with it. The shocking discovery was made by Hunter College’s Food Policy Center and Diet-Detective.com, who investigated the water quality of 23 different US airlines. I interviewed Dr Charles Platkin, the Executive Director of Hunter College’s NYC Food Policy Center to talk more about this. Tesla has a futuristic truck with a major demonstration fail. What are the best large and medium sized airports in the country? And we open the mail bag. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Water Study: https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/airline-water-study-2019/ Contact: 303-832-0217 or [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria iTunes:https://apple.co/2fgLX8u iHeart: https://ihr.fm/2LVBvoc Podbean: https://bit.ly/2JbBiec

Should we increase fines for distracted driving or install more red light cameras and take the revenue to improve intersection safety? That is the argument we discuss after reading an article suggesting more red light cameras makes cities safer. Some people should not start off a phone conversation with the “hey, it’s me”. Why were you speeding sir? I was trying to get home after spending time with my mistress. And the regular guy should be off on holidays. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Andy Bossleman Article: https://www.denverpost.com/2019/11/15/guest-commentary-to-save-lives-denver-must-commit-to-more-red-light-cameras/ Contact: 303-832-0217 or [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

What would it look like if every city had free transit? Would you ride it more often? What would it cost? Is it a worthwhile idea? One person who has looked into this idea is Rosalie Ray. Rosalie is a Ph.D. student in Urban Planning at Columbia University. She received her B.A. in Economics from Smith College and her Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from UCLA. Before going to UCLA, she worked as an economist at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Rosalie’s past research explored the prospects of fare-free transit in the United States and that includes a chapter in the book… Free Public Transit: And Why We Don't Pay to Ride Elevators. Is that a chicken on your shoulder or are you just driving drunk? And this has to be one of the most head scratching stories we have ever talked about. The tale of the cat switcheroo. 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 Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Rosalie Ray: https://twitter.com/rsquared906 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria iTunes:https://apple.co/2fgLX8u iHeart: https://ihr.fm/2LVBvoc Podbean: https://bit.ly/2JbBiec

We have a brief followup to the big CDOT story from last week. In breaking news… driving while eating can be distracting. If you want people to stop riding a scooter on the sidewalk then put them in jail for 2 months. In sailing news….. Don’t have loud sex on a cruise ship or risk getting kicked off. One gas station owner converted his store from gas to electric but it still isn’t an ideal situation. Do you have what it takes to be a parking lot attendant? 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 Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria iTunes:https://apple.co/2fgLX8u iHeart: https://ihr.fm/2LVBvoc Podbean: https://bit.ly/2JbBiec

Is the Colorado Department of Transportation is total disarray? That is what the Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle is asking. We speak with the publisher of the paper and author of the piece Chuck Bonniwell all about the story and meteoric rise to power by someone who seems unqualified to hold the position of executive director. Also, the world’s most expensive parking space, new pothole technology and a great April fools joke idea. 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 Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle: http://glendalecherrycreek.com/2019/10/cdotintotaldisarray/ Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria iTunes:https://apple.co/2fgLX8u iHeart: https://ihr.fm/2LVBvoc Podbean: https://bit.ly/2JbBiec

Jayson tells the tale of the trip, Spirit Airlines, drinking on planes, the Tampa airport. Alos, how space flights are affecting commercial aircraft and what is being done to make it better. How about a time out instead of a ticket? The transit authorities driver and operator shortage is going to be a growing problem if they don’t get ahead of it. 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 Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria iTunes:https://apple.co/2fgLX8u iHeart: https://ihr.fm/2LVBvoc Podbean: https://bit.ly/2JbBiec

It is a short episode today with guest co-host Nicole Brady. Is there a secret meaning when someone flushes the toilet on an airplane twice? Kids are wrecking airplane bathroom rolls of toilet paper all in the name of a funny video. Would you like to know where the kids are on the plane before you buy your seat? Florida man doesn’t like these scooters. And where do you draw the line when it comes to changing the colors of the traditional crosswalk? 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 Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria iTunes:https://apple.co/2fgLX8u iHeart: https://ihr.fm/2LVBvoc Podbean: https://bit.ly/2JbBiec

Do you want a vanity license plate but the word is so popular someone already has it? There are 30 names being released by the state of Colorado that you can bid on and win that plate you’ve always wanted. How does it work and why are they doing it. Amtrak is doing away with the dining car because of millenials. As much as Tesla wants to convince you that their cars can drive by themselves, they really can’t. SuperShuttle is done in Denver. Are more cities next? And the worst excuse for speeding in the history of speeding. 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 Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 License Plate Auction: https://www.coloradoplates.org/ Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria iTunes:https://apple.co/2fgLX8u iHeart: https://ihr.fm/2LVBvoc Podbean: https://bit.ly/2JbBiec

What does the future look like with autonomous vehicles? We explore that and so much more with Dr Lance Eliot. Dr Eliot is an AI and AV expert and shared his expertise on all things autonomy. And I know just the place to get a free bridge. 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 Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Dr Lance Eliot: www.Twitter.com/LanceEliot or http://ai-selfdriving-cars.guru/ Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria iTunes:https://apple.co/2fgLX8u iHeart: https://ihr.fm/2LVBvoc Podbean: https://bit.ly/2JbBiec

One country is trying to crack down on rich citizens who use ambulance services as their own private taxi. Clue, not the USA. NYC Lyft and Uber drivers are protesting over low pay and working hour restrictions. A high tech bathroom is coming to an airport near you. Why can’t you have a semi caring waffles rollover right next to this rolled semi full of Nutella? A trio of why people should not drive after drinking. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria iTunes:https://apple.co/2fgLX8u iHeart: https://ihr.fm/2LVBvoc Podbean: https://bit.ly/2JbBiec

We all know that the roads and bridges and infrastructure around the country needs major improvement. The Reason Foundation is out with its 24th Annual Highway Report so we invited Baruch Feigenbaum, the lead author of the study and assistant director of transportation at Reason Foundation to talk all about the state of our roads. One man spent his son’s inheritance to fight a $100 speeding ticket. NYC transit is really gross and no one wants to clean it up anymore. What ever happened to a warning for minor driving infractions? And Joseph is one step away from becoming a pedestrian zealot. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Reason Foundation Report: https://reason.org/policy-study/24th-annual-highway-report/ Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria iTunes:https://apple.co/2fgLX8u iHeart: https://ihr.fm/2LVBvoc Podbean: https://bit.ly/2JbBiec

Do people who make more money over time automatically buy a car? That is the theory by one StreetsBlog author who thinks you are rich if you make $60,000 in NYC. UPS and USPS have secretly been testing out self driving trucks with much success. The new scourge on our streets, bike riders running over pedestrians. And being sweaty isn’t good for keeping your AirPods in your ears. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria iTunes:https://apple.co/2fgLX8u iHeart: https://ihr.fm/2LVBvoc

Have you heard of a super commuter? They are people who commute 90 minutes each way in a car or with transit. Chris Salviati, housing economist with ApartmentList joins us on the show to explain all about why these people commute so far. When you live a life of crime you should not be surprised when your getaway truck gets stolen. New 3-D scanners in airports should allow us to keep our shoes on and take more than a thimble of water past airport security. How would you like to get a ticket from a drone that saw you speeding or not using your signal? It is happening in Spain. Nicole talks about the stories she covered on the morning show about fewer people are using their turn signals and about a new Reason Foundation study showing the states with the worst road conditions and congestion. What if you could turn in other drivers for driving badly and in return you get a lower insurance bill? All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Chris Salviati: https://www.apartmentlist.com/rentonomics/author/salviati/ Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Imagine a world where there are no more cargo ships on the open sea. Where everything is moved by air ships. That is the idea by some European scientists as reported on by Ross Pomeroy in Real Clear Science. Ross explains the idea and complications with the plan. When you impersonating a cop don’t pull over real cops. Is it time to build a subway under Las Vegas? One man is so fed up with never being able to merge he reverted to the written word. Who still plays Pokemon go? And the truck driver who just wants a thank you. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Ross Pomeroy: https://twitter.com/SteRoPo Article: https://www.realclearscience.com/quick_and_clear_science/2019/08/08/could_giant_airships_replace_cargo_ships.html Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Is it becoming too dangerous now for kids to ride bikes even in your neighborhood? We speak with Forbes contributing author Bob Cook about his piece called Why Fewer Children Are Riding Bikes. Is it time for cities to completely redesign their road infrastructure in favor of people, bikes and scooters over cars? We debate that and other issues. Soon airports are going to be an entertainment destination not just a place to fly in and out of. And the latest member of the local news hall of fame. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Bob Cook: https://twitter.com/notgoingpro Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

What if you could use an app to either find an open parking space on someone’s property or use that same app to provide a space in your driveway when you aren’t using it? There is such an app called Drivewayz and I speak with the founder, Reese Barracks all about the app and how you can use it to find a space or how you can make a little bit of money. Canadians are just too nice and they are causing crashes. Why can’t people drive in roundabouts? Nothing good happens at the cruise buffet at 2 in the morning. And the most unexpected items and services available for purchase inside international airports. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Do you hate sitting in the middle seat on a flight? Hank Scott, the founder and CEO of Molon Labe Seating has come up with a revolutionary design that might make you request the middle seat. It is a fun interview and he breaks some news on the show as well. Where should you not ride an electric scooter? On the interstate. The world's steepest street has changed from New Zealand to Wales and there is one guy who wants to change it one more time and bring it home to the USA. And why going out to Nevada for the area 51 raid is a good and bad idea at the same time. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Molon Labe Seating: https://www.airlineseats.biz/ Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

There is trouble in drivers education. That from Volvo and the Harris Poll so we invited Jim Nichols, Senior Manager of Product, Technology and Brand Communications at Volvo to explain what is wrong with drivers ed as well as the future of cars and transportation. How do you get drivers to put down their phones? Make the fine super high like they just did in Queensland. Tossing a snake at the driver is one way to steal a car. We have a leading candidate for mom of the year. We play what would you do if an armored truck full of cash spilled it on the highway in front of you. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] 303-832-0217 Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Joseph is back from his cross country adventure and has the tales to prove it. What are the unspoken rules of public transportation around the world? The hearse in the HOV with the dearly departed in the back should not have been pulled over and I have the law behind me. There is a guy who tried to get his kids to fly free but was caught and he blames Spirit for not letting his kids on. And finally pump number 2 is getting its day in the sun. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

What is the future of autonomous cars? We explore that and all things cars new and old with Jason Torchinsky. Jason is the editor of Jalopnik, a producer of Jay Leno’s Garage, the star of his own YouTube show called Jason Drives and the author of a new book called Robot, Take The Wheel: The Road to Autonomous Cars and the Lost Art of Driving. Also the story of the most epic fail of Google Maps to date. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Jason Torchinsky: https://kinja.com/jasontorch Book: https://www.amazon.com/Robot-Take-Wheel-Autonomous-Driving/dp/1948062267 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria iTunes:https://apple.co/2fgLX8u Podbean: https://bit.ly/2JbBiec

If you weren’t sure, those electric scooters are vehicles and you can get a DUI for riding one while drunk. We have the moment the first woman in Albuquerque earned a scooter DUI. FinanceBuzz looked at why some airports are more expensive to fly from than others. We talk about the list as well as living the RV life with editor Becca Jenkins. Guest host Nicole Brady looked at the favorite new safety features in cars and the safest cities in the nation to drive around. Plus the story of Kevin Bacon, Saved By The Bell and traffic circles causing tornadoes. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Nicole:https://twitter.com/nicoledenver7 FinanceBuzz: https://financebuzz.com/us-airport-cost-rankings Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

It is time to talk hyperloop. I speak with Dave Clute with the Hyperloop Advanced Research Partnership about all things hyperloop. What is it, where it in development, when will we ride it and more as well as talk about their 2nd annual hyperloop conference in Golden, Colorado. Also, the story of the Amish man who went on a joyride and who knew singing finches were so coveted for their song battles. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Hyperloop conference info: https://www.hyperlooppartnership.org/ghc2019-about Dave Clute: 719-332-7809 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Another road trip and thoughts along the way. Kids don’t care who you are, keep your stinky bare feet off my seat. What kind of music makes you drive better? Taylor Swift was surprisingly helpful. The world’s largest cruise ship could be coming to an ocean near you. There is only a few reasons I can think of why you need to wash your car while in your neighborhood completely naked. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Welcome back to the show Joseph. He’s back after a couple weeks off to move and get his driver’s license. We speak with Dr Wes Marshall, assistant professor in the college of engineering, design and computing at the University of Colorado Denver and the co-author of a study that found cycling lanes, not cyclists, lower road fatalities. We also have the story of a wanted man found in the trunk of an auto auction. E scooters are ruining Hoboken, New Jersey. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Leave a message: 303-832-0217 Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Have you wanted to go camping but, like me, you don’t want to sleep on the ground? You will be interested in what Jon Moran, creator of NativeCamperVans has to say. Jon takes us through the camper van lifestyle and what they are all about. Distracted driving is a problem obviously, but who checks their phone while they are driving to see if they have a match on Tinder? Conor Day with Root insurance joins m,e to talk about their latest distracted driving survey and how distractions can be intensified while on a road trip. Also, my tale of driving an RV from Denver to Miami for Superbowl 33. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Native Camper Vans: https://www.nativecampervans.com/ Root Insurance: https://www.joinroot.com Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Should we change the way we grade crash tests? The Auto Professor, Dr Norma Hubele says yes. I talk to Dr Hubele all about her auto grades and what cars are the safest when it comes to being in a crash. There are things you aren’t supposed to do like you aren’t supposed to tug on Superman’s cape,you don’t spit into the wind, you don’t pull off the mask of the Lone Ranger and don’t joke around with a flight attendant. And I want to share a Bud with Lloyd Boyd. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy The Auto Professor: https://theautoprofessor.com/ or https://twitter.com/TAP_AutoProf Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Today I welcome guest co-host Nicole Brady to the show to talk transportation. There are some stiff fines for some common offenses in Wales, UK. The Tampa airport is now allowing you to visit their shops and restaurants behind the secure area but there may be a hidden bonus some may take advantage of. I speak with the connected vehicle company Geotab about their latest survey looking at the commute times between vehicle drivers and transit riders. The findings are quite surprising. And we open the Driving You Crazy mailbag. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Nicole: https://twitter.com/nicoledenver7 or https://www.facebook.com/nicolebradyDenver/ Geotab study: https://www.geotab.com/time-to-commute/ Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Buying a used car has changed dramatically over the past few years. One new company, Carvana, is changing the process even more. I speak with Jenni Stanford esq. All about Carvana and the changes in the business of used car sales. If you are too busy to pay attention to the in flight safety video then just get out now. How did that man survive stowing away in the wheel well of that plane? And are you excited to see me or is that a one-foot alligator in your yoga pants? All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Carvana: https://www.carvana.com/ Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Could you give up your car and only ride a scooter? Should you just rent one or lay down a few more bucks and buy one? We speak with Josh Frisby, the owner of the website Electric Scooter Insider (https://www.electricscooterinsider.com/) to talk all things scooter. Parking officers chalking your tire to see how long you’ve been parking is now a violation of the constitution. How could that be? I’ll explain. Morning meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo joins me to talk about her nickname for me that one viewer in particular doesn’t like. And how many miles is too many to drive on just three tires? All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

I spend the show today with the editor and executive director of Streetsblog Denver Andy Bosselman. We talk about transit vs single car commuting and all things around transportation options in and around cities. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Link to the Denver Post opinion piece by Andy: Denver Post Story Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Andy Bosselman: twitter.com/andybosselman or twitter.com/StreetsblogDen Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

We spend the show talking managed toll lanes, creating a transportation utility and the future of transportation with the co-founder and current Director of Transportation Policy for the Reason Foundation Bob Poole. Bob is also author of the book published last year called, Rethinking America’s Highways: A 21st-century vision for better infrastructure. (https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Americas-Highways-21st-Century-Infrastructure/dp/022655757X) All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Bob Poole: https://reason.org/ or [email protected] Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Guest host today is Skyler McKinley, Director of Public Relations and Government Affairs for AAA Colorado. Jayson and Skyler talk about the changes in the way AAA helps out stranded drivers, distracted driving, self driving car technology, the zipper merge, gas prices, car insurance and european headlights vs american headlights. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Skyler: [email protected] or https://www.colorado.aaa.com/ Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Guest host Nicole Brady joins the show today to talk about a story of an elderly couple who hasn’t driven their car for three years because they can’t get an airbag replacement. Jayson has some thoughts about the 2019 Denver Auto show. Potholes are horrible this time of year and one man in Texas was so fed up with his city not fixing them he did it himself. Congestion pricing is coming to New York City. Would you pay $230 a month to drive into the city? What town is next? Also from New York, the horse drawn carriages are now off 59th Street and in the park. That will solve that problem that didn’t need fixing. And we are going for a new world record after hearing what two guys in Boston did to earn one. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Nicole: twitter.com/NicoleDenver7 or /www.facebook.com/NicoleBradyDenver/ Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Would you let someone borrow your car while you are away on a trip? There is a new app called Drift that does just that, paying you to lend your car to other travelers. We speak with General Manager of Drift Alex David all about this new service. How did Colorado’s DOT handle all the avalanches that shut down Colorado’s mountains for a few weeks? Jayson says not good. Most passengers get on a plane with all their clothes on, most passengers. It is good luck to toss a coin in a fountain, not into the engine of a plane. We dig into the mail bag to answer an upset listeners question about a long construction traffic jam,. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

How close are we to a strike by flight attendants who work for Frontier Airlines? We talk with Sara Nelson, President of the Association of Flight Attendants - CWA about where negotiations stand right now, the potential for a worker rally in Denver next week and should tipping be allowed on airplanes. When you are the leading expert in impaired driving you probably don’t need to do any field study about it. Why fill the potholes when you can slow down and drive around them? And a little diddy bout Jack and Tara, two UK kids doing the best they can. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Should car companies have the right or obligation to tell its users how fast they can drive? Volvo will cap the top speed on all cars and is looking at using geofencing to make the car automatically slow down in certain parts of your town. The slippery slope this move will lead to. Life in the very, very fast lane in California. Don’t drive drunk if you are in a car with a sign warning of the dangers of drunk driving. No more cow tipping at the OKC airport. And why is there a flaming dead cow in my parking spot. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Music into first break: Music out of first break: Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

What is hidden city ticketing? It is something that travelers love but airlines hate. We invited Tracy Stewart, content editor at the famous travel deal site, AirfareWatchdog.com to explain what it is, why the airlines hate it and if it is right for you. Stow your cutlery, the juice is loose in Colorado. Who steals a Pepsi truck to see their girlfriend? Ever heard of a layaway plan at the gas station? No? Neither did the gas station. Dead on Arrivo but that doesn’t stop the station down the street to report this as “new”. And there is dressing comfortably for your flight and then there is this guy. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Music into first break: Music out of first break: Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Dave Assman personalized license plates request was rejected but it seems he has the last laugh. The soundtrack of NYC sirens could be changing. How do gas prices affect your daily life? Patrick DeHann from GasBuddy talks all about how gasoline and how it even affects our mood. AAA wants car makers to stop naming the same technology 40 different ways. And staring down the driver as you cross the street for a good but probably useless reason. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Music into first break: Music out of first break: Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Do you live in a state that has a hard or easy drivers tests? We talk to an expert about what states have the easiest and hardest tests to pass. Should Google stop letting us report police checkpoints? Why are there so many people trying to bring guns through airport security? SFO has a new outdoor deck that you can enjoy during your layover to Hawaii. And why was did the octopus cross the road? All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. For more information about the driving test study, here is the link: https://www.siegfriedandjensen.com/passing-the-test/ Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Music into first break: Music out of first break: Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Would you like to see a traffic light change from red to yellow before turning green? That was a proposal from Representative Hugh McKean of Colorado. Rep McKean explains his bill and why it would help drivers and pedestrians, The residents of one German town refuses to name their streets. Another driving hazard in the UK, dragons. Luxembourg is making all of their transit free. Good or bad? The LA Times thinks it is time for congestion pricing in downtown Los Angeles. Not just to save the commute but to save all of humanity. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Music into first break: Music out of first break: Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Let me tell you a little tale of two airlines. What is it like on the world’s largest cruise ship? Teaching your kids in the worst way how to not drink and drive. The tequila coat. The first driverless shuttle in the country doesn’t impress us yet. Changing the traffic lights from red to yellow to green and let’s heat the roads!! All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Music into first break: Music out of first break: Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Guest co-host Nicole Brady sits in this week. Imagine getting on your plane and there isn’t a seat where you are supposed to sit down. How the airline explains this fiasco. It is a bad thing to drive past a police chief at 140 mph. How did a bird get on this plane? And why not drink wine from a Pringles can? All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Music into first break: Music out of first break: Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Joseph is back from a birthday trip in Las Vegas. Should flight attendants take tips? There are many complications with this new policy from Frontier. It is the season for new laws to be proposed including several here that could change the way Coloradans drive. We have one example of someone who was way too drunk to drive. And the highest minded interviews we have ever done. We speak with Dr Henry Mahncke with Posit Science about training your brain to be a better driver. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Music into first break: Music out of first break: Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Guest host Jason Gruenauer sits in with Jayson today as Joseph is on assignment. The guys talk about Utah lowering their DUI limit to 0.05 and if it hurt real drunk drivers or the social drinker. Tesla’s new emissions mode is right out of high school. Why are there random traffic lights on some one way streets in Denver? What exactly is the buddy buckle and why is it a bad idea. And the tale of the floating Ferrari. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Music into first break: Music out of first break: Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

The move over laws are not being obeyed so one way to get more compliance is to outfit emergency vehicles with a camera that will take pictures of offenders and send them a warning or citation. Rod Hillman with Brekford Traffic Safety joins the sow to talk about their new camera system. Is it time for women only flights? One woman thinks so an it all comes from sharing an armrest. Two fisherman were rescued from the sea and is whale bashing a thing? All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Yes the sound isn’t perfect this episode. We had to record on the phone as the computer was in an endless update spiral. It will be back to normal next week. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

What is the future of transportation from the perspective of an urban planning student? Emily Kleinfelter, masters student from CU Denver, joins us to talk about what they are learning and how we will get around in the next 25 years. Do we honk too much? One Denver7 viewer thinks so. Wiley Bryant joins us to tells us why we are honking all wrong. The dream of Brogran BamBrogran is dead. Who has an emotional support fish and who lets someone else take it on a plane? TSA has a new scanner that will save you a few seconds at security. And the man who can no longer drive because his pinky hurts. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

What is the most scenic road in your state? Outdoor photographer Tony Bynum ranked the top 10 most scenic highest roads around the country and he gives us a fantastic interview as he talks about getting to these spots and how you can get there too. What do you put in a pothole to get the city to pay attention to it? The second great maple syrup heist in Canada. Leave your puppy home if you are flying Delta. And the easy but ethically questionable way to skate through airport security. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Joseph is learning to drive and it is taking longer and is tougher than he expected. There should be a greater penalty for egregious DUI’s. The France gas tax is on hold for now. Jayson tells the story of his dealership behaving badly and is ready to march down there and make it right. Are you willing to pay for a robot that saves your parking space at the mall? And how drunk was Beers? All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

GM is closing plants and laying off thousands of workers. What is the impact and what are going to be collector cars in the future? Sell a prison, fix a road. Marianne from ColoradoPolitics.com joins us to talk about some creative financing by Colorado. Does a hash brown look like a phone? The courts will decide. Who throws poop after a crash? All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: [email protected] Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Joseph: twitter.com/josephdenver7 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria