How Do High-Speed Rail and E-Bikes Fit into Ontario's Future?

About this episode

The episode discusses the future of high-speed rail and e-bikes in Ontario, featuring insights from local politicians and transportation experts.

Politicians have been promising high-speed rail in Canada for decades, and with a new federal plan now on the table, questions remain about whether it will finally move forward and what it means for communities along the route. Jeff Leal, mayor of Peterborough, and Bonnie Clark, warden for Peterborough County, join us. Then, the rapid rise of e-bikes is transforming how people get around, embraced by commuters and delivery drivers but raising new safety concerns as well. With the province now considering updated rules of the road, Michael Longfield, executive director of Cycle Toronto, weighs in on how to balance accessibility, convenience, and public safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guests: Jeff Leal, Bonnie Clark, Michael Longfield

Topics covered

• high-speed rail
• e-bikes
• transportation
• public safety
• Ontario politics
• community impact

Keywords

• high-speed rail
• e-bikes
• Ontario
• public safety
• transportation policy
• community impact
• Cycle Toronto

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cycle Toronto

Places: Ontario, Canada, Peterborough, Peterborough County

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