Car Free Conversations: Biking, Advocacy, and Building a Car-Free Future with Kristen Erhlich

Welcome back to Car Free Conversations, the podcast where we explore how to live, work, and play in St. Petersburg, Florida—without relying on a car.

In today’s episode, Kristen Erhlich joins Dominico and Samitra to talk about her journey from lawyer to bike advocate, and how her passion for community has led her to leadership roles in Car Free St. Pete and the newly launched Connect Pinellas.

We explore her favorite biking spots, from the scenic Bayway Trail to the off-the-map treasures around Honeymoon Island. Kristen also gives us a peek behind the scenes of local transit planning, shares tips on how to get involved, and paints a vision of a more walkable, equitable, and connected Pinellas County.

This one’s packed with inspiration, logistics, laughter, and some real talk about bikinis and bike seats. 🚴‍♀️🌴

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

Guest Bio – Kristen Erhlich:

Kristen is a St. Pete-based attorney and passionate advocate for car-free living. She’s the Communications Lead at League of Women Voters, a member of Car Free St. Pete, and now serves as President of Connect Pinellas, a new nonprofit focused on transit equity, safety, and community engagement across the county.

Links & Resources:

🌐 Connect Pinellas Website
 📍 Car Free St. Pete on Instagram
🚍 PSTA Transit Info
📊 Forward Pinellas
🛣️ Pinellas Trail Map
🎃 Halloween on Central Recap

Call to Action:

💡 Inspired by today’s episode?
 Want to make biking, walking, or transit better in your neighborhood?

➡️ Reach out to Connect Pinellas and let them know what you'd love to see.
 🎤 And if you’d like to be featured on a future episode, contact us!

🔊 Outro:

Thanks for tuning in to Car Free Conversations!
We’ll be back soon with more stories, tips, and voices shaping a better St. Pete—one ride at a time.

Hosted by: Dominico & Samitra
Music by: [Insert Artist Credit]
Produced by: Sunshine 96.7FM / RadioStPete.com