Episodes
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Today on the show the guys are joined by Miser, a Micromobility advocate in New York City, to talk about the recent bill aimed at ebikes and other electric micromobility devices. We also talk Calgary Green Line woes, Vancouver City Councillor tuning in from a car and sharing our favourite urbanist books.
Miser: https://www.youtube.com/@miser-micromobilitynyc3628
https://www.reddit.com/r/MicromobilityNYC/
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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
Links:
NYC Ebike registration: https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2024/12/12/nyc-proposing-licensing-and-registration-e-bikes-e-scooters-0
Green Line Calgary: https://globalnews.ca/news/10922905/city-of-calgary-provincial-green-line-alignment-cost/
Vancouver City Councillor: https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/s/wlbrqklKIM
HUB Cycling: https://bikehub.ca/
Bike Portland: https://bikeportland.org/
More Neighbors Calgary: https://www.moreneighbourscalgary.ca/
Fietspad Book: https://www.blurb.ca/b/11530689-fietspad-hardcover
Street Fight: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/318945/streetfight-by-janette-sadik-khan-and-seth-solomonow/9780143128977
Invisible Women: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41104077-invisible-women
Geography of Nowhere: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/125313.The_Geography_of_Nowhere
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This week on the show the guys talk about T-swift transit, the power of SEPTA key, vintage tickets, E-bike assassin and New FX line coming to Portland.
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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
Link: https://bikinginla.com/2024/12/05/ebikes-blamed-in-insurance-ceos-murder-and-riverside-county-deputy-charged-with-killing-palm-desert-bike-rider-last-year/
New FX Line: https://trimet.org/82nd/
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Today on the show Alex and Nic are joined by Arden (The Greater Discussions) To talk about bad headlines, opposition to transit oriented development and European trams.
https://www.youtube.com/@TheGreaterDiscussions
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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
Links:
Vancouver City Hall protest: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/hundreds-rally-at-vancouver-city-hall-calling-for-pause-to-broadway-plan-1.7121349
Bad new headlines: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8107z61pno
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In this episode of Radio Free Urbanism, Nic Laporte speaks with Tom Fucoloro, founder of Seattle Bike Blog. Tom shares his personal journey from car dependency to biking advocacy, debunks common myths about cycling in Seattle, and discusses the importance of integrating biking into family life. He delves into the complexities surrounding the 'missing link' in the Burke-Gilman Trail, detailing the legal battles and community responses that have shaped the current landscape.
Seattle Bike Blog: https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/
Biking Uphill in the Rain: https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/shop/biking-uphill-in-the-rain-the-story-of-seattle-from-behind-the-handlebars-signed/
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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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In this episode Nic is Joined by Patrick of Oh The Urbanity! To discuss the latest developments of the bike lane banning fiasco in Ontario as banning lawsuits related to the removal was introduced.
Oh The Urbanity! https://www.youtube.com/@OhTheUrbanity
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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities
Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit
Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
Links:
Lawsuit Ban: https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/11/21/ndp-bike-lane-bill-bans-lawsuits-against-government/
Biking in Toronto Game: https://bsky.app/profile/omarieclaire.bsky.social/post/3lbhxpml3ms2z
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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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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
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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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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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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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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:
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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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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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:
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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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
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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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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:
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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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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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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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
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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 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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