Building Community-Centric Designs at Lyft: A Conversation with Embark Shoney

Embark Shoney, the City Bike Community and Equity Programs Manager at Lyft, discusses her work in improving access to the city bike system through community grants, adaptive programming, and reduced fare bike share programs. She shares her background as an urban planner and the importance of shaping the built environment. The podcast explores the need for interventions in cities and the impact of past transportation decisions. It highlights the process of building trust and engagement with communities, including the involvement of community-based organizations. The podcast also delves into the role of City Bike as a tool for urban living and the efforts to ensure inclusivity and accessibility in its use.