Radio Free Urbanism

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.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: 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 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/ 

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/Lucyincanadahttps://lovethelane.ca/https://visionzerovancouver.ca/https://bikehub.caradiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor

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.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: 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 Links:Porto Kidical Mass: https://tinyurl.com/5ape565wRCG Calgary: https://tinyurl.com/mvm8sdhr Reverse Lanes: https://tinyurl.com/ms92xju8

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=enradiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: 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 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

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/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: 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 Links:Amtrak Borealis: Borealis Train | Amtrak Alberta Rail: https://globalnews.ca/news/10458312/alberta-passenger-rail-master-plan/

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.caLinkedInTwitterInstagramEmail US: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.com

Ethan and Nic are joined by Rachel of Studio Leonardo to discuss whether or not we should have empathy for drivers, redefining convenience away from cars, and the importance of community that seems to be missing in new developments. Studio Leonardo: https://www.youtube.com/@studio.leonardoSend us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: 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 Links:Empathy for Drivers: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-zf3sc-15bf541

In this episode Alex and Nic are joined by Uytae Lee of 'About Here' and 'Uytae Lee's Stories About Here'. They discuss NYC looking to drop the hammer on plate obscuring scofflaws, uncertain future for Banff pedestrian zone, E-scooters and e-bikes to be permitted on Vancouver's Stanley park seawall and E-bikes, baby.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comAbout Here: https://www.youtube.com/@AboutHere Uytae Lee's Stories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_ZhkZ4hDkI&list=PLd9pLwfvcsdT89vpvq4kAG8Lpn4WuKahU Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: 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/@niclaporteLinks:NYC Plate Scofflaw Fine: https://tinyurl.com/yc6fzeyeBanff Pedestrian Street Woes: https://tinyurl.com/5n8ujhwr Vancouver Seawall Scooter and Bike: https://tinyurl.com/5xjmuen2

In this episode the gang is joined by Alexandra, one half of Untitled Planning and host of the podcast, Urban Limitrophe, to discuss transportation misinformation, Calgary BIA baloney, Toronto's new food hall and the tragic acceptance of deaths on our streets.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comAlexandra: www.urbanlimitrophe.com www.youtube.com/@UntitledPlanningPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: 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/@niclaporteLinks:JBs High Speed Rail: https://tinyurl.com/4smtdhatCalgary BIA hubbub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBIW5_UEoAcToronto's New Food Hall: https://tinyurl.com/5c6a9zeuDriver Acquitted in Vancouver: https://tinyurl.com/2s36svsw

In this episode the fantastic three are back to talk about Seattle's Line 2 expansion, Canadian Federal housing fund and Mr. Beast giving away 600 e-bikes. Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: 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/@niclaporteLinks:Seattle Train: https://www.soundtransit.org/system-expansion/east-link-extension15 Billion for Housing in Canada: https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/federal-budget-to-include-15b-for-apartment-construction-loansMr. Beast's E-Bikes: https://youtu.be/VGvj6bj4Sog?si=EBCVGl5OjtvdpCNdCul-de-sac: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/ar-BB1kNqJt