Eleanor McMahon

Eleanor McMahon, Chair of the Share the Road Cycling Coalition, shares her inspiring journey after a personal tragedy led her to advocate for cycling safety. During the Velo-city conference, she discusses how bicycles can create solidarity, connect communities, and promote democracy. The conversation highlights Gdansk’s cycling transformation and explores the historical significance of cycling in social movements. McMahon emphasizes the role of cycling in combating climate change and enhancing urban lifestyles, showcasing its power to build relationships and bridge divides.

Leona Medley, Executive Director of the Joe Louis Greenway Partnership, champions equitable transportation and urban revitalization. Lanrick Bennett Jr., Toronto's official cycling mayor, advocates for inclusive cycling spaces. Eleanor McMahon, founder of the Share the Road Coalition, fights for safer cycling infrastructure in Ontario. Anneke Smit focuses on urban issues and cycling advocacy at the University of Windsor. They discuss the transformative power of cycling, the necessity of collaboration for urban connectivity, and the intersection of race and urban mobility.