This is the season finale where we take a look back in cycling history and deep dive on one important topic. In this episode it is all about Mark Gorton. This document provides a comprehensive synthesis of the career, legal battles, business ventures, and civic and political activism of Mark Gorton. A technologist and entrepreneur, Gorton's influence spans the disruption of the digital media industry, the evolution of high-frequency financial markets, the promotion of urbanist policies in New York City, and controversial forays into national politics and public health advocacy.

The world is becoming increasingly urbanized. According to data shared by the United Nations (UN), “more than half of the global population now live in urban areas.”

This is up from “one-third in 1950 and is projected to increase to around two-thirds in 2050”.

Cities must adapt to accommodate change to sustain these developments and successfully manage urban growth. But where to start? Urbanization comes with challenges like congestion, pollution, and an increased demand for efficient transportation.

The UK government has just announced multi-year funding for active travel in England outside London, worth £626m. Active Travel England, the agency responsible for allocation of active travel funds in England, says this is enough for 500 miles of new cycling and walking routes.