{"podcast":{"title":"Saint Louis In Tune","slug":"saint-louis-in-tune-7056716","podcast_index_feed_id":7056716,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6025459/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/saint-louis-in-tune_1","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/159a66dbd1883c0d3d10e8a9c261d7b8.jpg","author":"Arnold Stricker","episode_count":424,"summary":"Welcome to St Louis In Tune! Thank you for joining us for fresh perspectives on issues and events with experts, community leaders, and everyday people who are driving change and making an impact that shapes our society and world. The show is co-hosted by Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-05T06:20:26.014239+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/saint-louis-in-tune-7056716"},"episode":{"title":"Great Rivers Greenway: Making Pathways & Building Communities","slug":"great-rivers-greenway-making-pathways-building-communities","published_at":"2026-02-25T16:10:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/saint-louis-in-tune-7056716/great-rivers-greenway-making-pathways-building-communities","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/saint-louis-in-tune-7056716","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/great-rivers-greenway-making-pathways-building-communities--70318427","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70318427/08938750_5755_45da_a9fb_d7ddb74732af.mp3","summary":"Emma Klues, joins us to talk about the Great Rivers Greenway (GRG), a regional public agency which helps connect St. Louis City, County, and St. Charles County with a network of scenic greenways. From lush trails perfect for biking, walking, and running to the history, partnerships, and community engagement, Emma explains the mission of the Great Rivers Greenway and how it came to life in 2000. Urban spaces have been transformed into 140 miles of pathways that not only enhance the beauty of the St. Louis area, but also encourage healthier lifestyles and community connections. These greenways serve as conduits for both recreation and transportation, providing safe routes for cyclists and pedestrians alike.Emma also shares exciting details about upcoming projects and how the community can get involved, from volunteer opportunities to participating in local meetings. It’s a lively discussion full of laughter and insightful perspectives on how green spaces can enrich our lives and bring people together. So, grab your gear and get ready to explore the great outdoors in St. Louis![00:00] Greenways Teaser[00:31] Show Intro Banter[02:23] Sponsor and Thought[03:47] Meet Great Rivers Greenway[05:29] Funding and Partners[06:02] Trailnet and River Ring[07:57] Planning and Land Access[10:00] Maplewood Connections[12:15] Brickline Costs and Timeline[16:12] Break and Sponsor Ad[17:26] Future Projects Preview[19:03] North Grand Safety Redesign[20:25] Hodiamont and Chain of Rocks[22:12] Volunteering and Cleanup[22:56] Volunteer Ways to Help[23:50] How to Sign Up[24:11] Why St Louis Is Unique[25:03] Greenway Challenge Game[25:28] Project Management and Hiring[26:04] Partners and Free Programs[27:22] Trail Amenities Fixit Stations[27:53] Foundation and Fundraising[29:04] Public Art on Gr…","meta_description":"Emma Klues, joins us to talk about the Great Rivers Greenway (GRG), a regional public agency which helps connect St. Louis City, County, and St. Charles C…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2879,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/saint-louis-in-tune-7056716/episodes/great-rivers-greenway-making-pathways-building-communities/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/saint-louis-in-tune-7056716/great-rivers-greenway-making-pathways-building-communities.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}