Radio Free Urbanism

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 Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzSully: https://www.youtube.com/@SullyvilleEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks: 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

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. Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzSully: https://www.youtube.com/@SullyvilleEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks: 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

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/@StreetfilmsCommunitySend us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks: South Coast Rail: https://www.mbta.com/projects/south-coast-rail

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.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks: 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/

Today on the show Alex and Nic talk about protestors arrested in Toronto, Green line is a go and how to communicate complex ideas. Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks: 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

Today on the show the guys talk about the Myth of common sense, baggage on mass transit and Alberta Rail Master Plan. Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks: The Myth of Common Sense: https://youtu.be/EF8tdXwa-AE?si=mAmLoyi-pW8NHeO2Alberta 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

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 Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks: 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

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/@SullyvilleSend us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks: 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/

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 Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks: 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-checkCanada Trains: https://altotrain.ca/en/ Books Mentioned: City Limits, Carmageddon, Walkable Cities, How Big things Get done, The Geography of Nowhere

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.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks: Donald Shoup: https://parkingreform.org/donald-shoup/ Level Crossing Crash: https://www.threads.net/@kslnews/post/DF-tdshuYMB?xmt=AQGz51Qc1mhwpw8vzZy7y2aBWiebOzFsoJZ_xx2AuXv9kXQSPETA 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/