Drive less, retire earlier? How going car-lite played a role in Brian's journey.

In just a few weeks, Brian will retire and spend his time building MTB trails in his backyard and advocating for a more bike-friendly Raleigh. Not bad. Read on for an awesome interview with BPAC Committee Chair, Brian Thomas.
Cameron Zamot: Let's get to it. Where did you come from, and where are you now?
Brian Thomas: Sure! My wife and I have lived in Raleigh since 1994. We moved down from the Northern Virginia and DC suburbs, and Raleigh’s been home for the past 30 years. It was a fantastic decision. Honestly, we’ve lived here longer than anywhere else—longer than you’ve probably been alive, Cameron!
Cameron: Most likely. I remember you mentioning something about the University of Florida. What’s the story there?
Brian: I was born in Gainesville, Florida, and even started college there. We moved to Northern Virginia at some point, but I always wanted to go back to Gainesville. I began college there in the late ’80s but ended up finishing at George Mason University in Virginia, where I earned a bachelor’s degree in English. Later, I got my master’s in English at NC State.
Cameron: How was it growing up in Gainesville?