🎙️ Car Free Conversations – Episode: Building Car-Free Community with Christine McCann

Welcome back to Car Free Conversations, the podcast that explores how to thrive in St. Pete without a car. Hosted by Domenico and Saumitra, this episode features a vibrant conversation with Christine McCann, a passionate advocate for safer, car-free mobility in St. Petersburg.
🚲 Christine shares her journey from New York City to St. Pete, where she discovered the local car-free movement through Halloween on Central. As a non-driver raising a family here, she talks about her daily experiences, like biking 10 miles to drop off her daughter, and how being car-free has become a lifestyle full of health, community, and empowerment.
🌆 As Chair of the Policy Committee for Connect Pinellas, Christine discusses the organization's goals—like creating safe, reliable, and accessible alternatives to driving. We dive into the challenges of shifting policy, fundraising for overlooked infrastructure like crosswalks, and educating both the public and policymakers.
🏫 Plus, we hear about her hands-on work with local schools through monthly "Bike and Roll to School" events, her involvement in group rides across St. Pete, and her work with Activate St. Pete, a grassroots group focused on fast, actionable steps to improve walking, biking, and transit access.
💡 If you're interested in transportation equity, community advocacy, or just wondering if it's possible to live car-free in Florida, this episode is for you.
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🔗 Learn more:
Connect Pinellas | Activate St. Pete
Thanks for tuning in—and remember, every step or pedal stroke helps make St. Pete more connected and livable for everyone.
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