Episode 13 - Vivian Ortiz - More Black & Latina Women on Bikes

In today's conversation, I speak with Vivian Ortiz, the bicycle mayor of Boston, about her biking journey, the importance of community, and empowering more Black and Latina women to ride. Vivian shares her experiences overcoming fear, building confidence, and advocating for safer biking spaces. The discussion highlights the role of education and representation in cycling, as well as the future of urban biking.Vivian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/that_bike_lady/For an earlier preview of this content, go to https://www.pattybikes.com/podcast and support me on my Patreon page. Patreon supporters get early access to all episodes one day early!LinksSupport my podcast at www.pattybikes.com/podcastPre-order my book in Canada from McNally Robinson: https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/9781773371399/patty-wiens/thatll-never-work-here?blnBKM=1and in the USA from Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/that-ll-never-work-here-challenging-the-myths-around-biking-in-a-winter-city-the-city-project-book-3/632bcbd73d3178fe?ean=9781773371399&next=tSign up for my newsletter at www.pattybikes.com Chapters00:00 Introduction to Vivian Ortiz and Her Journey04:37 The Bicycle Finds You: Vivian's Story07:55 Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence10:52 The Aggressive Driving Culture and Its Impact11:37 Teaching Safety and Awareness in Biking12:24 Becoming 'That Bike Lady' and Community Engagement14:13 Promoting Women's Biking and Community Rides17:40 The Role of Infrastructure in Biking20:11 The Importance of Education and Awareness23:02 Encouraging Alternative Transportation Choices26:26 Understanding Cyclist Perspectives27:57 Finding Your Seat at the Table30:05 Advocacy and Community Engagement32:54 Building Bridges in Transportation34:26 Overcoming Challenges and Personal GrowthZM98RY4IBPALUCVB