Episodios
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In this episode of Radio Free Urbanism, host Nic is joined by Roy Symons, a professional engineer specializing in bicycle infrastructure and sustainable transportation. They discuss Roy's journey from traffic modeling to urban planning, the influence of literature on his career, and the role of social media in shaping urbanism. Roy shares insights from his travels in the Netherlands, where he documented his experiences in his book, FietsPad, highlighting the importance of cycling infrastructure and the lessons learned from different cities. In this engaging conversation, Nic and Roy Symons explore the cycling culture and infrastructure in the Netherlands, comparing it to other cities and discussing personal experiences with biking. They delve into the importance of proper cycling infrastructure, the benefits of biking, and the challenges faced in North America.
Roy Symons: https://www.rollinginthecity.ca/
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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
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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
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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:
Ben's Bill 212 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-1vT0TmQjs&
MKBHD: https://x.com/zekrotja/status/1856413518024868227
NYC congestion pricing: https://www.thecity.nyc/2024/11/13/hochul-to-resurrect-congestion-pricing/
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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.
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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:
SEPTA: https://wwww.septa.org/news/septa-announces-major-fare-increase-proposal-for-jan-1/
NYC Council Member: https://www.reddit.com/r/MicromobilityNYC/comments/1g9rx6i/where_are_you_from_nyc_council_member_vickie/
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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!
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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:
Quebec Ontario HSR: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/toronto-montreal-high-speed-rail-1.7367300
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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.
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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:
Gas Tax Cut: https://www.thestar.com/business/ontario-government-moves-to-extend-5-7-cent-gas-tax-cut-to-june-2025/article_f9ce5d10-b528-553b-be8c-0cc8b25ed168.html
HSR: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/high-speed-rail-canada-1.7365835
Accessibility Guidelines: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-publishes-new-accessibility-design-guide-but-minister-says-more-needs-to-be-done-1.7364390
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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
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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:
Canada's soft corruption problem: https://thehub.ca/2024/10/03/eric-lombardi-canada-can-no-longer-afford-to-ignore-its-soft-corruption-problem/
Ford Fiasco: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/bike-lanes-legislation-ontario-ford-sarkaria-1.7352228
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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.
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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:
E-bike Ban: https://obrag.org/2024/10/gov-newsom-signed-bill-allowing-cities-within-san-diego-county-to-ban-ebike-use-by-riders-under-12/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Calgary 40km streets: https://calgaryherald.com/news/more-calgary-roads-40-km-h-speed-limit-residents-requests
Tesla Robovan: https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-robovan-first-look-review/
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Today on the show they guys discuss shaming drivers, Calgary turning apartment buildings into homes and Transit and Resiliency to storms.
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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:
Calgary Conversion Program: https://livewirecalgary.com/2024/09/19/federal-cash-allows-the-restart-of-calgarys-downtown-office-conversion-program/
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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/
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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:
Google Suggests Train: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/27/24255817/google-search-flights-amtrak-train-suggestions-tickets
B.C. Noise Cameras: https://vancouversun.com/news/noise-cameras-bc-cities
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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
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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:
Bike Lane Ban: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-government-bike-lanes-1.7328878
Amtrak Floridian: https://tinyurl.com/4yd9n99b
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Today on the show the guys talk about the green line failure in Calgary, Costco living, excessive speeding and better community engagement.
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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:
Green Line: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/green-line-wind-down-calgary-cost-1.7325028
Costco Living: https://tinyurl.com/3tf2vk93
Excessive Speeding: https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/driver-caught-triple-speed-limit-vancouver-school-zone-vpd-9478919
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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
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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:
Rio Grande Plan Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w135-Qd3bT8
NHTSA Vehicle Design Safety: https://www.npr.org/2024/09/09/nx-s1-5106517/nhtsa-vehicle-design-pedestrian-protection
Transit App Update: https://blog.transitapp.com/go-bike/
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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
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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:
Green Line: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/province-pulling-funding-for-calgary-s-green-line-lrt-project-letter-says-1.7312683
Texas Triangle HSR: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/texas-high-speed-rail-gets-64-million-grant/ar-AA1pZZ39?ocid=msedgntp&pc=ASTS&cvid=750bb4a1a86b4a819027c2a913867ace&ei=13
Calgary Memorial for Johnny Gaudreau: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVJbXLQAd6Q
Critical Mass: https://www.threads.net/@peislandergirl/post/C_Vjwj8J1UQ/?xmt=AQGzC0cOdfVHvIdzZzB6hJx2-k1CsDQ98OrdUTIk4k2RGg
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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
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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:
Idaho Stop: https://today.oregonstate.edu/news/bicycle-rolling-stop-laws-don%E2%80%99t-lead-unsafe-behavior-riders-or-motorists-research-shows
Winnipeg Demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQRDSVn-Akw
Hospital parking: https://tinyurl.com/ymbv4v5d
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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.
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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:
DNC Chicago Transit: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/08/21/dnc-chicago-cta-adds-service/
Starbucks super commuter: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/20/starbucks-new-ceo-brian-niccol-will-supercommute-to-seattle-instead-of-relocating.html
E-bike batteries are safe actually: https://www.cyclingelectric.com/news/electric-bikes-no-more-likely-to-catch-fire-than-cars-finds-specialist-insurer
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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.
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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:
Cal Trains: California Unveils New Fully Electric Trains (msn.com)
L.A. Olympic Transportation: https://apnews.com/article/2028-los-angeles-olympics-nocar-traffic-homeless-3adafcada2c5964e5dc2da2077a2520d
Banff Ped Street: https://globalnews.ca/news/10695985/banff-pedestrian-zone-dismantled/
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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.
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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:
Rio Grande Plan: https://tinyurl.com/3rc4m5rx
Sepulveda Line: https://www.railway-technology.com/news/los-angeles-metro-siemens-stadler-proposal/
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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.
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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
Links:
I-15 Battery Fire: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-27/hazmat-situation-closes-northbound-i-15-closed-between-los-angeles-and-las-vegas
Calgary Green Line update: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/green-line-lrt-board-recommendations-1.7280360
Concrete Planters removed: https://bikeportland.org/2024/07/30/concrete-planters-for-calming-traffic-removed-after-frequent-collisions-388923#comments
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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.
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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:
Racer bikes to Indy Toronto: https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/07/18/indycar-driver-stuck-traffic-rent-bike-toronto-congestion/
Chicago Arena: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/bulls-blackhawks-owners-unveil-7b-plan-to-transform-area-around-united-center/
Chicago Lakeshore: A new north DuSable Lake Shore Drive? Long running idea takes step forward with a concept that leaves out bus lanes, includes more park space (yahoo.com)
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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
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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:
EU Truck ban: https://tinyurl.com/acuuyfrw
The Drive American Act: https://tinyurl.com/283men53
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