Car-Free Conversations: Expanding the Movement with Nicole Roberts
Season 2, Episode 1, Jul 25, 05:37 PM
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In this episode of Car-Free Conversations, hosts Dominico Pontoriero and Saumitra Chandratreya
welcome a familiar face to the other side of the mic: Nicole Roberts, the behind-the-scenes powerhouse of the podcast and a key advocate for car-free living in St. Petersburg, Florida. Nicole shares her journey from launching downtown mobility campaigns to helping create impactful events like Halloween on Central, which has grown to draw over 100,000 people annually to a pedestrian-only Central Avenue.
Nicole discusses her role as Vice President and Administrative Chair of the newly launched nonprofit, Connect Pinellas, an evolution of the Car-Free St. Pete initiative. The new organization is working to expand sustainable transportation options and advocacy countywide—from improved bike infrastructure and public transit access to educational tools like their upcoming Transit Advocates Guide.
Topics covered include:
welcome a familiar face to the other side of the mic: Nicole Roberts, the behind-the-scenes powerhouse of the podcast and a key advocate for car-free living in St. Petersburg, Florida. Nicole shares her journey from launching downtown mobility campaigns to helping create impactful events like Halloween on Central, which has grown to draw over 100,000 people annually to a pedestrian-only Central Avenue.
Nicole discusses her role as Vice President and Administrative Chair of the newly launched nonprofit, Connect Pinellas, an evolution of the Car-Free St. Pete initiative. The new organization is working to expand sustainable transportation options and advocacy countywide—from improved bike infrastructure and public transit access to educational tools like their upcoming Transit Advocates Guide.
Topics covered include:
- The origins of St. Pete’s car-free movement and its ties to public transit and micromobility
- How events like Halloween on Centralshowcase the potential of car-free streets
- The benefits of biking, bus riding, and casual community connections through transit
- The mission and future plans of Connect Pinellas, including advocacy, education, and infrastructure projects
Whether you're already car-free or just car-curious, this conversation offers inspiration and insight into creating more connected, people-centered communities.
🌐 Learn more and get involved at ConnectPinellas.org
#car-freestpete #car-freeconversations #domenicopontoriero #SaumitraChandratreya #rideabike #bicycles #scooters #connectpinellas
🌐 Learn more and get involved at ConnectPinellas.org
#car-freestpete #car-freeconversations #domenicopontoriero #SaumitraChandratreya #rideabike #bicycles #scooters #connectpinellas