Ep 12 | Building a Bike-Friendly Austin with the Ghisallo Cycling Initiative

What does it actually take to make biking feel safe, accessible, and normal for people of all ages and abilities?In this season-finale episode of Cities in Motion, I’m joined by Darek Hanson, Austin Team Lead for the Ghisallo Cycling Initiative, to talk about how biking education, community programs, and people-first design are reshaping everyday mobility in Austin.We explore why Ghisallo was founded, how its mission has evolved as Austin has grown, and why initiatives like Bike Buses, school-based bike education, and adaptive cycling are about more than recreation — they’re about independence, safety, and belonging.The conversation also dives into the Wishbone Bridge, why it’s a critical connection for everyday travel, and what it takes to help people feel confident actually using new bike infrastructure once it opensWhether you’re new to biking, a daily commuter, or just curious about how cities can work better for people, this episode offers a grounded look at what it means to build a truly bike-friendly city.https://ghisallo.org/