28 episodes

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!

Radio Free Urbanism Alex Williams | Ethan Meyers | Nic Laporte

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

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!

    Ep.25 Scared on a Bike!

    Ep.25 Scared on a Bike!

    On this instalment of RFU, Nic talks about a terrifying experience while cycling, Ethan shares the good news of ADUs in Arizona and Alex talks up-zoning in Halifax.
    Email Us -> 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:
    Arizona Casita Bill ADUs: https://tinyurl.com/3urzfwcj 
    Halifax Up-zoning: https://tinyurl.com/yxtyby3t 
    https://thewaroncars.org/ 
    Toronto Police: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7Eebp3uDUC/ 

    • 1 hr 3 min
    BONUS: Rolling Forward for Change (w/ Lucy Maloney)

    BONUS: Rolling Forward for Change (w/ Lucy Maloney)

    In this bonus episode Nic is joined by Lucy Maloney, a cycling advocate known for appearances on TV and radio where she lays down the facts on the benefits of safe cycling infrastructure.
    Lucy shares knowledge on building safe and inviting cycling infrastructure for all, how to be a better advocate and the importance of staying steadfast in the face of opposition.
    https://twitter.com/Lucyincanada
    https://lovethelane.ca/
    https://visionzerovancouver.ca/
    https://bikehub.ca
    radiofreeurbanism@gmail.com
    Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism
    Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz
    X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20
    Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor

    • 1 hr 11 min
    Ep.24 Kidical Mass is CANCELLED!

    Ep.24 Kidical Mass is CANCELLED!

    In this episode the gang talks about cancelled "kidical mass" in Portugal, RCG zoning passing in Calgary and what are reverse lanes and why we should probably get rid of them.
    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:
    Porto Kidical Mass: https://tinyurl.com/5ape565w
    RCG Calgary: https://tinyurl.com/mvm8sdhr
    Reverse Lanes: https://tinyurl.com/ms92xju8

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Ep.23 E-bike Rebates Work (w/ Bike Talk)

    Ep.23 E-bike Rebates Work (w/ Bike Talk)

    This week Nic and Ethan are joined by a co-host of Bike Talk, Taylor Nichols. Induced demand in Vancouver, Firefighter Union opposing Healthy streets Los Angeles and E-bike rebates reduce car miles.
    https://biketalk.org/
    Taylor on X: https://twitter.com/taylor_nichols7?lang=en
    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:
    HLA Emergency Response: https://yesonhla.com/facts/emergency_response
    Portland Metro: https://tinyurl.com/4na8d3cc
    E-bikes reduce car miles: https://tinyurl.com/5b8znkd5

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Ep.22 GM's HQ Turned Urbanist Paradise? (w/ Walking Detroit)

    Ep.22 GM's HQ Turned Urbanist Paradise? (w/ Walking Detroit)

    The crew are joined by Kristin Fehrman of Walking Detroit to discuss the recently vacated Renaissance center and the possibility of an urbanist revival. Topics include Amtrak's Borealis Line, Alberta's plan to make a train plan and deadly fixed objects "DFO".
    Walking Detroit: https://walkingdetroit.blog/
    https://www.instagram.com/walkingdetroit/
    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:
    Amtrak Borealis: Borealis Train | Amtrak
    Alberta Rail: https://globalnews.ca/news/10458312/alberta-passenger-rail-master-plan/

    • 1 hr 21 min
    BONUS: The Humble Bus Can Save Us (w/ Denis Agar)

    BONUS: The Humble Bus Can Save Us (w/ Denis Agar)

    In this episode, Nic and Ethan are joined by Denis Agar from Movement, a nonprofit organization advocating for better transit in Metro Vancouver. They explore the importance of buses in a good transit system and the need for bus lanes and other measures to improve bus service.
    Find Movement Here:
    www.transitmovement.ca
    LinkedIn
    Twitter
    Instagram
    Email US: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.com

    • 57 min

Customer Reviews

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2 Ratings

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Excellent urbanism podcast

Entertaining and informative. Keep up the good work.

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