Radio Free Urbanism

Alex Williams | Ethan Meyers | Nic Laporte
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Radio Free Urbanism

The voice of the urbanist! Join Alex, Nic, and Ethan as we discuss the optimistic future of urbanism, city planning, and transit in North America!

  1. 13 HR. AGO

    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: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.com 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/

    1h 5m

  2. NOV 7

    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: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.com 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

    38 min

  3. OCT 31

    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: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.com 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: 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

    1h 1m

  4. OCT 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: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.com 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

    1h 9m

  5. OCT 17

    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: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.com 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/

    1h 2m

  6. OCT 10

    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: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.com 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/

    59 min

  7. OCT 3

    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: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.com 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: 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

    1h 9m

  8. SEP 26

    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: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.com 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

    1h 9m
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The voice of the urbanist! Join Alex, Nic, and Ethan as we discuss the optimistic future of urbanism, city planning, and transit in North America!

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  • Creator
    Alex Williams | Ethan Meyers | Nic Laporte
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Alex Williams | Ethan Meyers | Nic Laporte
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    Radio Free Urbanism

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