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Ep.51 More Than a Bike Lane Ban... (feat. Ben Durham)

Today on the show Ethan and Nic are joined again by Ben Durham to talk Doug Fords Bill 212, MKBHD speeding in a school zone and congestion pricing coming to NYC! Ben Durham: https://www.youtube.com/@BenDurham Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit Nic:...

Published 11/21/24

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Published 11/21/24

Ep.50 This isn't Amsterdam!?!

Today on the show the guys celebrate the 50th episode by discussing rejected podcast titles. As for topics they cover the antics of a New York council member, E-bikes in the suburbs and SEPTAs fair increases and service cuts. Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit Nic:...

Published 11/14/24

Ep.49 Progress in the Face of Adversity

Today on the show the guys talk about how we can still make our cities better in spite of the recent US federal election and Ethan makes a return to talk trains! Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor Links: Quebec Ontario HSR:...

Published 11/07/24

Ep.48 Trunk or Treat?

This week Alex and Nic discuss trunk or treat, HSR in Canada, furthering subsidies for drivers in Ontario and Alberta's new accessibility design guide. Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor Links: Gas Tax Cut:...

Published 10/31/24

Ep.47 $71 Million per Kilometre Bike Lane!?(ft. Best Side Cycling)

Today on the show are joined by Hanoch of Best Side Cycling to talk about changing the name "bike lane", Ontario Bike lane fiasco continues and Canada's sot of building transit. Best Side Cycling: https://www.youtube.com/@BestSideCycling Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan:...

Published 10/24/24

Ep.46 Speed Was Not a Factor...

Today on the show the guys discuss the implications of changing local speeds limits, Tesla reinventing the bus and California's youth E-bike ban. Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor Links: E-bike Ban:...

Published 10/17/24

Ep.45 Should We Shame Drivers?

Today on the show they guys discuss shaming drivers, Calgary turning apartment buildings into homes and Transit and Resiliency to storms. Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor Links: Calgary Conversion Program:...

Published 10/10/24

Ep.44 Google Maps Gets TRAINS! (ft. Urban Avenues)

Today on the show Alex and Nic are joined by Jamie of Urban Avenues to discuss Google showing train prices, noise cameras in BC and regional rail in Arizona. Urban Avenues: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrBancxS_RqkTT4WRQ4x6Q https://urbanavenues.city/ Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan:...

Published 10/03/24

Ep.43 Banning Bike Lanes (ft. True Communities)

Today on the show the guys are joined by Patrick of True Communities to discuss Ontario Premiere Doug Fords plans to ban new construction of bike lanes, Amtrak's reviving the "Floridian" and reconnecting communities near highways. https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCommunities Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan:...

Published 09/26/24

Ep.42 Would you Live in a Costco?

Today on the show the guys talk about the green line failure in Calgary, Costco living, excessive speeding and better community engagement. Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor Links: Green Line:...

Published 09/19/24

Ep.41 Transforming Cycling in Winnipeg (ft. Patty Wiens)

Today on the show Nic an Ethan are joined by Patty Wiens, the Bicycle Mayor of Winnipeg. Topics include safe vehicle design, cycling as a minority and what it means to be a cycling advocate. www.pattybikes.com Patty Wiens YT: https://www.youtube.com/@pattyrollingfree Malicious Compliance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQRDSVn-Akw&t=653s Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter):...

Published 09/12/24

Ep.40 The Green Line, the Texas Triangle, and Remembering Johnny Gaudreau

Today on the show Nic is replaced by Alex from Untitled Planning to talk transit, cycling, and more. Untitled Planning: https://www.youtube.com/@UntitledPlanning Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor Links: Green Line:...

Published 09/05/24

Ep.39 The Keys to Active Mobility (ft. Active Towns)

Today on the show the guys are joined by John Simmerman of Active Towns to talk about the key ingredients to active mobility. Other topics include the Idaho stop, Trimet expansions and free parking at hospitals. Active Towns: https://www.youtube.com/@ActiveTowns Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan:...

Published 08/29/24

Ep.38 Will the DNC Save Transit?

Today in the show the guys talk about the transit situation in Chicago post DNC, the new Starbucks CEO super-commuting and the fact that e-bike batteries are safer than ICE cars. Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor Links: DNC Chicago...

Published 08/22/24

Ep.37 Electric Trains are Just Better...

In this episode the guys talk about Caltrains electrification and the benefit of electric over diesel. Nic brings up the topic of lasting infrastructure from Olympic games and Alex brings Banffs pedestrian street failure to the table. Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit Nic:...

Published 08/15/24

Ep.36 Just a minute!

In this episode the guys talk about the Rio Grande Plan, Torontonians saying no to bike lane obstructions and LA's Sepulveda heavy rail line. Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor Links: Rio Grande Plan:...

Published 08/08/24

Ep.35 Multi-transport Solutions

Today on this sassy episode of Radio Free Urbanism the guys talk about a battery fire shutting down the I-15, Calgary Green Line updates, and traffic calming removed in Portland because drivers kept running into them. Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit Nic:...

Published 08/01/24

Ep.34 Bus Lane Me to the Arena

Today on the show the guys talk about Bus lanes in Vancouver, Arenas in Calgary and Chicago, and a race car driver biking to a race due to congestion. Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor Links: Racer bikes to Indy Toronto:...

Published 07/25/24

Ep.33 Buses Are Cool Actually... (ft. Untitled Planning)

In this episode Nic is joined by Sami of Untitled Planning to talk why buses are actually good, EU looking at the dangers of importing American pickup trucks and Trumps running mate calling for a Gas guzzler rebate. Untitled Planning: https://www.youtube.com/@UntitledPlanning Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan:...

Published 07/18/24

Ep.32 Driving in the Netherlands

This week Nic shares the remainder of his trip to Europe, Ethan shares some Black Sheep in Atlanta's Transit System and Alex calls for better transit to the Calgary Stampede. Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor Links: VIA Lumi:...

Published 07/11/24

Ep.31 Adaptive Reuse (ft. Sami from Untitled Planning & Nick from The Rural Urbanist)

In this episode, Ethan is joined by Nick aka The Rural Urbanist and Sami of Untitled Planning. Nick talks recent travels and experiences in Portugal, focusing on urbanism, city planning, and transit infrastructure. The hosts compare the approach to adaptive reuse in Europe and North America, noting the importance of preserving both the exterior and interior of buildings. They also touch on the sustainability benefits of adaptive reuse. They also delve into the topic of sustainability and the...

Published 07/04/24

Ep.30 Climate Change is Serious and Cars are TOO BIG!

Banff's Railway Lands ARP is passed, CTA needs to rename some stations, and the Netherlands is even better than Nic imagined! Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor Links: https://banff.ca/1219/Banff-Railway-Lands-Area-RedevelopmentPl...

Published 06/27/24

Ep.29 Standing a Drive Thru

Today we talk about Quebec City's Mayor being based, Gordon Ramsay bike crash, updates on the Rio Grande Plan, and MORE! Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit Nic:...

Published 06/20/24

Ep.28 Saddle Bags Make You Sexy

Today we talk about congestion pricing in New York City, the Tempe streetcar extension in Arizona and Calgary's pipe burst brings up the conversation of just how expensive car dependency is. Send us a question: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20 Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit Nic:...

Published 06/13/24