Patty Weins: Transportation, Safety, and the Right to the City

We sit down with Patty Weins—author of That'll Never Work Here, host of the That's Her Problem podcast, and Bicycle Mayor of Winnipeg. Patty's journey from winter cycling newcomer to city-wide advocate reveals how transportation choices connect to mental health, physical wellbeing, climate justice, and the fundamental right to move safely through our cities.We're talking:Why 30% of the population can't drive—and what that means for designing equitable citiesHow winter cycling transformed from a parking cost workaround into a movement for safer streetsThe hidden connection between snow removal priorities and gender equality in urban designWhy "trip chaining" matters: how women navigate cities differently than traditional planning assumesWhat happened when one collision on Wellington Crescent galvanized 54 advocates in four weeksHow Brazil's bike culture shaped Patty's view of car dependency in Winnipeg—and what needs to changePatty challenges us to see transportation not as a convenience issue but as a fundamental right. When we design cities exclusively for cars, we're making choices about who belongs, who stays safe, and who gets left behind. Whether you're a daily driver reconsidering that right turn at Sherbrooke and Broadway or someone curious about the freedom winter cycling can bring, this conversation offers practical insights into building cities where everyone can arrive alive.Connect with Patty:Website: PattyBikes.comBook: That'll Never Work HerePodcast: That's Her Problem Learn more:Bike Winnipeg: bikewinnipeg.caBycs (Bicycle Mayors Network): bycs.org