Radio Free Urbanism

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/

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/