Founding Story & Leadership
We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant community that advocates for safer and more accessible biking and walking options in Westport, Connecticut. We collaborate with local and state governments to develop robust walking and bicycling infrastructure that connects neighborhoods to key destinations, including schools, transit hubs, commercial areas, cultural sites, and beaches. Through education and advocacy, we aim to promote safe biking practices and laws among riders and drivers alike.
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission is to create connected, shared streets that bring our community together. We want to move towards a Westport where people of all ages can safely walk and bike to school, work, and community destinations.
Our Team
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Markus Marty
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Filmmaker & Photographer
Westport resident & person on a bike -
Jenna Petok
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Placemaker & Community Organizer
Westport resident, parent, pedestrian and person on a bike -
James Delorey
ADVOCACY MANAGER
Communications strategist, Westport resident, dad to aspiring bike riders and scooterers, veteran year-round bike commuter
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Robert Fleischmann
DIRECTOR OF WEB & DIGIAL EXPERIENCE
Software Engineer, Westport resident, pedestrian, and person on a bike
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Imke Lohs
SAFE STREETS TO SCHOOLS
Westport resident, parent
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Noah Robison
SAFE STREETS RESEARCHER
Chemical Engineering at University of Rochester
Westport native & person on a bike -
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Board
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Adam Ganser
CO-FOUNDER & ADVISOR
Architect & Planner
Westport resident & person on a bike -
Peter Gold
DIRECTOR, WESTPORT TRANSIT DISTRICT
RTM District 5
Westport resident & person on a bike -
Bruce Becker
ARCHITECT & PLANNER
Westport resident & person on a bike
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Ken Podziba
PRESIDENT & CEO, BIKE NEW YORK
Westport resident & person on a bike