• Ep.23 E-bike Rebates Work (w/ Bike Talk)
    May 9 2024

    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

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    Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism

    Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz

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    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

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Ep.22 GM's HQ Turned Urbanist Paradise? (w/ Walking Detroit)
    May 2 2024

    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/

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • BONUS: The Humble Bus Can Save Us (w/ Denis Agar)
    Apr 28 2024

    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

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    Email US: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.com

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    58 mins
  • Ep.21 Redefining Convenience (w/Studio Leonardo)
    Apr 25 2024

    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.leonardo

    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:

    Empathy for Drivers: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-zf3sc-15bf541

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Ep.20 NYC's Plate Obscuring Scofflaws (w/ Uytae Lee of About Here)
    Apr 18 2024

    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.com

    About Here: https://www.youtube.com/@AboutHere

    Uytae Lee's Stories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_ZhkZ4hDkI&list=PLd9pLwfvcsdT89vpvq4kAG8Lpn4WuKahU

    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/@niclaporte

    Links:

    NYC Plate Scofflaw Fine: https://tinyurl.com/yc6fzeye

    Banff Pedestrian Street Woes: https://tinyurl.com/5n8ujhwr

    Vancouver Seawall Scooter and Bike: https://tinyurl.com/5xjmuen2

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Ep.19 Light rail =/= High Speed Rail (w/Untitled Planning)
    Apr 11 2024

    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.com

    Alexandra: www.urbanlimitrophe.com

    www.youtube.com/@UntitledPlanning

    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/@niclaporte

    Links:

    JBs High Speed Rail: https://tinyurl.com/4smtdhat

    Calgary BIA hubbub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBIW5_UEoAc

    Toronto's New Food Hall: https://tinyurl.com/5c6a9zeu

    Driver Acquitted in Vancouver: https://tinyurl.com/2s36svsw

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Ep.18 Seattle Train Extension, 15B for Housing, and Mr. Beast’s e-bikes.
    Apr 4 2024

    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.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/@niclaporte


    Links:

    Seattle Train:

    https://www.soundtransit.org/system-expansion/east-link-extension

    15 Billion for Housing in Canada:

    https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/federal-budget-to-include-15b-for-apartment-construction-loans

    Mr. Beast's E-Bikes: https://youtu.be/VGvj6bj4Sog?si=EBCVGl5OjtvdpCNd

    Cul-de-sac: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/ar-BB1kNqJt

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Rio Grande Plan: Salt Lake City's Idea for Better Rail Connections (w/ Christian Lenhart) (BONUS!)
    Apr 3 2024

    This bonus episode of Radio Free Urbanism features Christian Lenhart, the guy you came up with the Rio Grande Plan! If you haven't heard about this before... BUCKLE UP!! Alex Williams and Hailee Jeppsen helm the interview and learn a ton about the potential bright future of rail in Salt Lake City!

    The Rio Grande Plan: https://riograndeplansaltlakecity.org/

    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

    Christian: https://www.youtube.com/@CSLenhart

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    1 hr and 17 mins