Can Florida’s drivers and cyclists truly share the road? Top of Mind Florida hosts Michael Williams and Brian Crowley talk with Mark Hassell of Bill Bone Bike Law about the growing cycling culture, the rise of e-bikes, gaps in road education, and how more cyclists are part of our transportation future.

Hassell, a former Palm Beach lifeguard turned cycling investigator, shares real-world stories from Florida’s highways and what needs to change — from law enforcement and infrastructure to driver awareness and helmet use.

Key Takeaways:

• Why Florida’s cycling laws lag behind
• What motorists and cyclists misunderstand most
• The “right-hook” crash and other common causes
• The role of e-bikes and new road challenges
• Five fixes that could make Florida safer for all

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Keeping Florida on the Move means tackling Florida’s toughest transportation questions. Can Tri-Rail survive after state budget cuts and fading federal aid? Former Executive Director Steve Abrams joins hosts Michael Williams and Brian Crowley to break down what it will take to keep 15,000 daily riders moving — from South Florida commuters to students and seniors who rely on Tri-Rail every day.

From Brightline expansion to driverless cars, Abrams explains how Tri-Rail’s challenges mirror Florida’s broader mass-transit struggle. The hosts explore why it matters statewide, how counties and Tallahassee can share the load, and why the next generation’s future depends on keeping Florida on the move.

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Will Democrats matter again in Florida? That’s the question Rep. Anna Eskamani (D–Orlando) tackles in this edition of Top of Mind Florida. Veteran journalists Michael Williams and Brian Crowley talk with Eskamani about Florida’s economic struggles, the decline of the Democratic Party, and the culture-war battles shaping Tallahassee. She shares her perspective on rebuilding Democratic relevance, generational politics, and why she’s running for Mayor of Orlando in 2027. The conversation also explores the human impact of “Alligator Alcatraz”, the challenges of party messaging, and what it will take for Democrats to connect again with Florida voters.

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