How the Bicycle Mayor of Toronto is Making Toronto's Streets Safer for All | Lanrick Bennett Jr., Joycelyn Guan & Erin

Join me, along with my co-hosts Joycelyn and Erin, as we dive into an insightful conversation with Lanrick Bennett Jr., Toronto's Bicycle Mayor, and the Executive Director of Charlie's FreeWheels. We explore his tenure as a bike mayor and the expansive network of BYCS-appointed mayors, stretching from India to Uganda and beyond.In this episode, we discuss crucial topics such as Vision Zero and efforts to reduce vehicular-related fatalities in Toronto. We delve into designing inclusive cycling infrastructure and offer advice for those looking to cycle in the city and who want to get involved in making their streets safer for all.Key insights from the episode include:Understanding the significance of inclusive cycling infrastructureExploring how Shaw St has evolved into Toronto's cycling havenThe importance of political will in creating safer streetsWays to actively contribute to advocating for safer streets in your communityInsights from international transit advocates on Toronto's cycling infrastructureWhat it takes to ensure safer streets for cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers alikeThe global network of Bicycle Mayors and their impact on urban developmentAnd much moreGuest: Lanrick Bennett Jr., Bicycle Mayor of Toronto & Executive Director of Charlie’s FreeWheelsCo-Hosts: Joycelyn Guan and ErinAcknowledgements:This episode is co-sponsored by the University of Toronto School of Cities and the Department of Geography and Planning. About Urban Limitrophe:Please visit www.urbanlimitrophe.com for all episode show notes and references and guest details. Instagram & Twitter: @urbanlimitrophe Subscribe to the newsletter: https://shorturl.at/dKQV9Please address any related communication to hello[at]urbanlimitrophe.com Credits: Music by Imany LambropoulosPodcast concept, development, and design by Alexandra Lambropoulos