Radio Free Urbanism

Today on the show Ethan and Nic are joined by Frederick Jenny of the Rio Grande Plan in Salt Lake City. We talk about the RGP and the importance of citizen led projects, safe bike detours, and Oregon rail agency.The Rio Grande Plan: https://riograndeplansaltlakecity.org/ Frederick Jenny: https://www.instagram.com/theemperorsartist/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: Vancouver seawall closure: https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/02/04/vancouver-seawall-path-section-near-science-world-closed/ Oregon Rail Funding: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/i-want-people-to-be-able-to-rely-on-rail-oregon-lawmakers-push-for-rail-funding-in-transportation-package/ar-AA1yqnGv?ocid=BingNewsVerp $70K in bikes recovered: https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/11-stolen-bikes-worth-70k-recovered-from-suspected-calgary-chop-shop-police/

Today on the show the guys are joined by Jason aka Kezl to discuss congestion pricing in Vancouver, Cleveland's Transit wins and Calgary Green line woes.Jason Z: https://www.youtube.com/@spd_bird 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: Lucy Maloney: https://www.onecityvancouver.ca/lucy_maloney https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnJ5jzn95Ow&t=2s Calgary Green Line: https://livewirecalgary.com/2025/01/28/calgary-approves-and-carries-all-the-risk-on-new-green-line-alignment/ Alberta Rail Survey: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/albertans-want-rail-network-built-as-soon-as-possible-government-survey-results Vancouver Congestion Pricing: https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/comments/1icxik2/new_york_city_just_introduced_congestion_pricing/

Today on the show Alex and Nic are joined by Kyler Smith of ERYNGO URBANISM to discuss tactical urbanism in Oklahoma City and progress in the face of the latest Trump administration.Eryngo Urbanism: https://www.youtube.com/@eryngo.urbanism 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:

Today on the show the guys are joined by Nicolas Lamoureux, Windsor and Detroit based architect and urbanist. Topics covered range from Doug Ford's plan to buy back toll road 407, to food Detroit's food deserts. Nicolas Lamoureux:https://www.instagram.com/atelierlamoureux/https://www.instagram.com/nicolas__lamoureux/https://ca.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-lamoureux-655a481aaOrganizations:https://bikewindsoressex.com/https://www.windsorjaneswalk.ca/https://activatetransitwindsoressex.ca/https://strongdetroit.org/https://www.bettercitiesfilmfestival.com/https://cyclingwithoutage.org/Architecture Firms Mentioned:https://www.stevenholl.com/https://opticosdesign.com/https://www.lacatonvassal.com/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: Green Line: https://livewirecalgary.com/2025/01/14/green-line-discussions-progressing-mayor-gondek-says/ 407 buy back: https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2025/01/10/ford-doubles-down-on-plans-to-buy-back-hwy-407-and-build-a-tunnel-under-the-401/amp/ NYC Congestion pricing update: https://new.mta.info/article/fewer-cars-faster-trips-congestion-relief-zone-tolling-data

Today on the show the guys are joined by Reece Martin aka RMTransit to talk about his recent departure from Youtube, transit joy and what it will take for him to move to Calgary.RMTransit YT: The Train of the Future is Already HereRMTransit Mastodon: RMTransit (Moved) (@RM_Transit@mstdn.social) - Mastodon 🐘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/@nicthedoorSource: California Wildfires: https://abc7.com/post/socal-wildfires-how-can-help/15779040/

On this show the guys talk about the impending implementation of congestion pricing in NYC, OC transpo extensions, Beg button controversy and the tragic plane crash in south Korea and how it relates to traffic deaths.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/@nicthedoorSource: Snob Protectionism in Vancouver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-7UrpXq-Ek&t=1s OC Transpo: https://www.octranspo.com/en/o-train-extension/ride/lines-2-4-transition/

Today on the show Alex and Nic talk Micromobility at CES, the power of determination and the internet isn't a real place. 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/@nicthedoor

Join a lively discussion with a micromobility advocate as they delve into the recent bill for e-bike registration in NYC. Explore the growing challenges of Calgary's Green Line project and uncover the social implications of urban transportation alternatives. Discover impactful urban literature that critiques city design and sprawl. The conversation also touches on distracted driving, community advocacy, and the importance of effective infrastructure for safer mobility. It's a rollercoaster of urban insights and engaging stories!

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. 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/@nicthedoorLink: 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/

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 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:Vancouver City Hall protest: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/hundreds-rally-at-vancouver-city-hall-calling-for-pause-to-broadway-plan-1.7121349Bad new headlines: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8107z61pno