1 . Lanrick Jr. Bennett holds a unique title in Toronto: bicycle mayor. He led a Halloween Kidical Mass ride recently, which I attended with my daughter, son-in-law, their two dogs, and my granddaughter. He is working towards making cycling mainstream and safe for all residents in the city. I did not know that Toronto had a bicycle mayor; I surely would have voted for him in an election.
The bicycle mayor program is run by BYCS, an Amsterdam-based global NGO that believes “bicycles transform cities and cities transform the world”. Standing in the strange but wonderful Bentway, a park built under an elevated expressway, Bennett says, “BYCS has 150 bicycle mayors across the world. And through a few friends putting in some really nice letters of encouragement, BYCS offered me a two-year term as an advocate here in the city of Toronto, becoming the first bicycle mayor of the city.”
Bennett says he is boosting the work being done to make cycling more mainstream in Toronto. “I am giving a bit more exposure to the great work that has allowed me to be able to ride a bike throughout the city. It’s getting better, we’re seeing more infrastructure (基础设施), and we’re seeing more people not wanting to depend on cars as their primary piece. I’m happy that I have been part of a fantastic group thus far,” says Bennett.
Since there’s still a lot of work to do, Lanrick Jr. Bennett has been working hard to improve cycling conditions in Toronto, and his efforts have been recognized by the community. He has been advocating for more bike lanes (车道), better lighting, and other safety measures to make cycling a practical option for commuters (通勤者). It’s great to see people like Lanrick.
Jr. Bennett working towards making cycling safe and accessible for all residents.
1. What can we say about the author?| A．She is fond of varieties of outdoor activities. |
| B．She is supportive of efforts to promote cycling. |
| C．She is planning to participate in the election for mayor. |
| D．She is trying to make cycling the mainstream of the city. |
| A．The way Bennett got his position. | B．Transformation of Toronto city. |
| C．Bennett’s ambition to change the world. | D．Mayor’s deeds throughout the world. |
| A．Upset. | B．Challenged. | C．Curious. | D．Satisfied. |
| A．It is the best in the world due to the presence of BYCS. |
| B．It has already well-developed and does not require improvement. |
| C．It is improving, but further work and development are still needed. |
| D．It is virtually non-existent, making Bennett’s job extremely important. |
