Episodes
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In this episode of Radio Free Urbanism - we are joined by YouTuber and urbanism enthusiast Alexander Rotmensz. They explore Alex’s path into urbanism, the power of beautiful design, and the role of community in shaping cities. The conversation covers the impact of architectural styles on identity, debates between modern and traditional architecture, and the influence of NIMBYism. They also highlight the transformative potential of e-bikes, cultural attitudes toward mobility, and the importance of infrastructure in supporting biking and walking. The episode wraps with a look at Hampstead as a model for thoughtful urban planning.
Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@alexanderrotmensz
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Sully: https://www.youtube.com/@Sullyville
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
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In this episode of Radio Free Urbanism, speeding enforcement in New York City and Paris’s transformation into a leading child-friendly cycling city. They discuss North America’s contrasting approach to school safety, the challenges of adapting European urban models, and the need for community engagement in planning. The episode also highlights Seattle’s light rail expansion, innovations in transportation, and strategies to improve child mobility. Other topics include the cultural role of street vending, urban transit developments, and listener feedback on events like Bike to Work Day. The episode closes with research on reducing car dependency and promoting sustainable transportation.
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Sully: https://www.youtube.com/@Sullyville
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
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In this episode of Radio Free Urbanism, hosts Nic, Sully, and Ethan cover Sacramento’s automated bike lane enforcement and Vision Zero funding battles in Pierce County, to the challenges of designing roads for both emergency access and pedestrian safety. They discuss transit developments in Los Angeles, bike infrastructure standards, and housing regulations in California, while also reflecting on jaywalking’s cultural history and a tragic incident in Vancouver that underscores the urgent need for safer, more equitable urban design.
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Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism
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Sully: https://www.youtube.com/@Sullyville
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
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In this episode Sully talks with Peter Norton, author of Fighting Traffic: The Dawn of the Motor Age in the American City.
Peter Norton: https://bsky.app/profile/norton.bsky.social
Fighting Traffic: https://amzn.to/431jI48
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Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism
Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz
Sully: https://www.youtube.com/@Sullyville
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
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In this episode Ethan, Nic, and Sully discuss the closure of Pike Place Market to cars, LA Metro’s light rail expansion to LAX, and the idea of Freedom Cities. They explore housing challenges in cities like Baltimore and Philadelphia, the HLA lawsuit in Los Angeles, and the difficulty of making public transit profitable. The conversation highlights the importance of headways, accountability in urban planning, and balancing the roles of cars, transit, and AI in city governance.
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Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism
Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz
Sully: https://www.youtube.com/@Sullyville
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
Links
Best Side Cycling - Car Free Pike Place: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVCvnZnqyEI
Freedom Cities: https://tinyurl.com/2z8carjb
HLA Lawsuit: https://www.streetsforall.org/blog/first-hla-lawsuit
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Today Nic, Ethan and Sully are joined by Aaron of The Goose to discuss various pressing topics such as climate change, and the political landscape in Canada. Aaron runs a YouTube channel focused on climate issues from a Canadian perspective. The conversation explores the intersection of climate change and housing, the challenges posed by neoliberalism, and the complexities of development regulations. They also delve into the concept of carbon tax, its implications, and the externalities associated with environmental policies. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of carbon tax implementation, discussing its economic implications and the challenges of consumer acceptance. They also explore the contentious issue of parking fees, particularly in urban settings, and how these fees intersect with social equity and accessibility. The discussion shifts to transportation infrastructure in Texas, highlighting the stark contrast between funding for highways and public transit initiatives, ultimately questioning the priorities of government spending. In this episode, the hosts discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding bike lanes in Toronto, highlighting the political implications and community responses.
The Goose: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Goose_Media
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Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism
Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz
Sully: https://www.youtube.com/@Sullyville
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
Links:
Vancouver Paid Parking: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-beach-parking-free-paid
TxDOT HSR Grant: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2025/04/14/518800/houston-to-dallas-high-speed-rail-loses-64-million-amtrak-grant-in-cost-cutting-measure-by-feds/
Doug Ford Bike Lane Update: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-open-to-compromise-toronto-bike-lanes-1.7505724
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Today Ethan and Nic are joined by Sully of Sullyville who is now a regular host! The guys talk about Gaps in SEPTA funding, Translinks plans to build and own their own housing and commercial hubs and the worst urbanist article of the week.
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Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz
Sully: https://www.youtube.com/@Sullyville
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
Links:
Translink TOD: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/translink-coquitlam-central-station-park-and-ride-transit-oriented-development-update
SEPTA: https://www.rideprt.org/siteassets/inside-the-pa/media-center/press-releases/2025/03202025release.pdf
We need sprawl: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/10/magazine/suburban-sprawl-texas.html
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In this episode Nic Laporte and Ethan Meyers welcome Clarence, the creator behind Street Films. They discuss Clarence's extensive work in urbanism and cycling, the importance of Creative Commons for sharing footage, and the evolution of cycling infrastructure in cities like New York and Portland. The conversation also touches on the influence of the Netherlands on urban planning and the challenges faced by engineers in North America. Throughout the episode, the hosts reflect on their experiences and insights into the future of urban cycling and transportation. In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss various urbanism topics, including the pedestrianization efforts in Vancouver, the usage of city bikes, and the implications of congestion pricing. They explore the importance of accessibility in transportation and address audience questions, emphasizing the need for fact-based policy and community engagement in urban planning.
https://www.streetfilms.org/
https://www.youtube.com/@StreetfilmsCommunity
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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
Links:
South Coast Rail: https://www.mbta.com/projects/south-coast-rail
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Today on the show, perhaps for the last time, Alex, Ethan and Nic talk about the future of RFU, Amtrak sidelining Horizon car fleet, Paris banning cars on 500 streets, and how we should beef up traffic calming on bike routes.
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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
Links:
Amtrak Issues: https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/amtrak-sidelines-horizon-car-fleet-leading-to-widespread-cancellations/
Paris Car-free streets: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/paris-residents-vote-favour-making-500-more-streets-pedestrian-2025-03-23/
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Today on the show Alex and Nic talk about protestors arrested in Toronto, Green line is a go and how to communicate complex ideas.
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Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism
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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
Links:
Sao Paulo Vs Calgary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiq0lqMlG4A
2 arrested in Toronto: https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/more-than-100-cyclists-protest-bike-lane-removal-in-toronto-2-arrested/
Green Line Update: https://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/province-federal-government-approves-green-line-funding-construction-proceed
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Today on the show the guys talk about the Myth of common sense, baggage on mass transit and Alberta Rail Master Plan.
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Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism
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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
Links:
The Myth of Common Sense: https://youtu.be/EF8tdXwa-AE?si=mAmLoyi-pW8NHeO2
Alberta Rail: https://www.alberta.ca/passenger-rail
Southwest Airlines baggage: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tips/at-southwest-airlines-checked-bags-will-no-longer-fly-for-free/ar-AA1AH6oF?ocid=BingNewsSerp
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Today on the show the guys are joined by Tom Babin of Shifter to talk about tactical urbanism, state wide California bike lane bill, Translinks funding gap and how to cycle in the winter.
Shifter: https://www.youtube.com/@Shifter_Cycling
Frostbike Book: https://rmbooks.com/products/frostbike
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Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism
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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
Links:
California quick build bike lanes: https://cal.streetsblog.org/2025/03/04/zbur-introduces-legislation-allowing-quick-build-on-state-highways
No Money for Translink: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/translink-operating-funding-fiscal-cliff-bc-budget-2025#google_vignette
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Today on the show Ethan and Nic are joined by Sully Isreal of Sullyville. They talk about fighting for car free streets, e-bike ordinace troubles in Santa Barbara and how to change minds of the uninitiated.
Sullyville: https://www.youtube.com/@Sullyville
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Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz
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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
Links:
Vancouver Backroom Meetings: https://vancouversun.com/news/vancouver-abc-not-stop-meeting-private-integrity-officers-findings \
Congestion Pricing is DEAD: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/trump-administration-calls-for-nyc-congestion-pricing-tolls-to-stop-by-march-21/ar-AA1zPG3k?ocid=BingNewsSerp
Santa Barbara "e-bike" ordinance: https://www.independent.com/2025/02/25/city-of-santa-barbara-cracks-down-on-e-bikes/
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Today on the show the guys are joined by Jared of the City Dweller podcast to talk about the recent announcement by the president to kill congestion pricing, the possibility of high speed rail in Ontario and Urbanism in small towns.
City Dweller Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/city-dweller/id1573381444
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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:
Car Free Water St: https://strongtownsvan.org/blog/20250215-keep-water-street-car-free-all-summer/
President to cancel congestion pricing: https://gothamist.com/news/trump-moves-to-stop-congestion-pricing-tolls-in-new-york-city
Small Town Urbanism: https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2020/2/17/walkable-check-urban-check-rural-also-check
Canada Trains: https://altotrain.ca/en/
Books Mentioned: City Limits, Carmageddon, Walkable Cities, How Big things Get done, The Geography of Nowhere
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Today on the show the guys remember legend in parking reform Donald Shoup, level crossing dangers, SEPTA cuts for Eagles celebration and Donald trump looking to eliminate NYC bike lanes.
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Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism
Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz
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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
Links:
Donald Shoup: https://parkingreform.org/donald-shoup/
Level Crossing Crash: https://www.threads.net/@kslnews/post/DF-tdshuYMB?xmt=AQGz51Qc1mhwpw8vzZy7y2aBWiebOzFsoJZ_xx2AuXv9kXQ
SPETA Super Bowl: https://wwww.septa.org/news/super-bowl-parade/
Trump to remove bike lanes: https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/president-trump-vows-to-remove-bike-lanes-in-nyc/
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Today on the show Ethan and Nic are joined by Frederick Jenny of the Rio Grande Plan in Salt Lake City. We talk about the RGP and the importance of citizen led projects, safe bike detours, and Oregon rail agency.
The Rio Grande Plan: https://riograndeplansaltlakecity.org/
Frederick Jenny: https://www.instagram.com/theemperorsartist/
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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
Links:
Vancouver seawall closure: https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/02/04/vancouver-seawall-path-section-near-science-world-closed/
Oregon Rail Funding: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/i-want-people-to-be-able-to-rely-on-rail-oregon-lawmakers-push-for-rail-funding-in-transportation-package/ar-AA1yqnGv?ocid=BingNewsVerp
$70K in bikes recovered: https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/11-stolen-bikes-worth-70k-recovered-from-suspected-calgary-chop-shop-police/
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Today on the show the guys are joined by Jason aka Kezl to discuss congestion pricing in Vancouver, Cleveland's Transit wins and Calgary Green line woes.
Jason Z: https://www.youtube.com/@spd_bird
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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:
Lucy Maloney: https://www.onecityvancouver.ca/lucy_maloney
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnJ5jzn95Ow&t=2s
Calgary Green Line: https://livewirecalgary.com/2025/01/28/calgary-approves-and-carries-all-the-risk-on-new-green-line-alignment/
Alberta Rail Survey: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/albertans-want-rail-network-built-as-soon-as-possible-government-survey-results
Vancouver Congestion Pricing: https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/comments/1icxik2/new_york_city_just_introduced_congestion_pricing/
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Today on the show Alex and Nic are joined by Kyler Smith of ERYNGO URBANISM to discuss tactical urbanism in Oklahoma City and progress in the face of the latest Trump administration.
Eryngo Urbanism: https://www.youtube.com/@eryngo.urbanism
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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
Links:
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Today on the show the guys are joined by Nicolas Lamoureux, Windsor and Detroit based architect and urbanist. Topics covered range from Doug Ford's plan to buy back toll road 407, to food Detroit's food deserts.
Nicolas Lamoureux:
https://www.instagram.com/atelierlamoureux/
https://www.instagram.com/nicolas__lamoureux/
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-lamoureux-655a481aa
Organizations:
https://bikewindsoressex.com/
https://www.windsorjaneswalk.ca/
https://activatetransitwindsoressex.ca/
https://strongdetroit.org/
https://www.bettercitiesfilmfestival.com/
https://cyclingwithoutage.org/
Architecture Firms Mentioned:
https://www.stevenholl.com/
https://opticosdesign.com/
https://www.lacatonvassal.com/
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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
Links:
Green Line: https://livewirecalgary.com/2025/01/14/green-line-discussions-progressing-mayor-gondek-says/
407 buy back: https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2025/01/10/ford-doubles-down-on-plans-to-buy-back-hwy-407-and-build-a-tunnel-under-the-401/amp/
NYC Congestion pricing update: https://new.mta.info/article/fewer-cars-faster-trips-congestion-relief-zone-tolling-data
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Today on the show the guys are joined by Reece Martin aka RMTransit to talk about his recent departure from Youtube, transit joy and what it will take for him to move to Calgary.
RMTransit YT: The Train of the Future is Already Here
RMTransit Mastodon: RMTransit (Moved) (@[email protected]) - Mastodon 🐘
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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
Source:
California Wildfires: https://abc7.com/post/socal-wildfires-how-can-help/15779040/
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