Episodes

  • Ep.41 Transforming Cycling in Winnipeg (ft. Patty Wiens)
    Sep 12 2024

    Today on the show Nic an Ethan are joined by Patty Wiens, the Bicycle Mayor of Winnipeg.

    Topics include safe vehicle design, cycling as a minority and what it means to be a cycling advocate.

    www.pattybikes.com

    Patty Wiens YT: https://www.youtube.com/@pattyrollingfree

    Malicious Compliance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQRDSVn-Akw&t=653s

    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:

    Rio Grande Plan Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w135-Qd3bT8

    NHTSA Vehicle Design Safety: https://www.npr.org/2024/09/09/nx-s1-5106517/nhtsa-vehicle-design-pedestrian-protection

    Transit App Update: https://blog.transitapp.com/go-bike/

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Ep.40 The Green Line, the Texas Triangle, and Remembering Johnny Gaudreau
    Sep 5 2024

    Today on the show Nic is replaced by Alex from Untitled Planning to talk transit, cycling, and more.

    Untitled Planning: https://www.youtube.com/@UntitledPlanning

    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:

    Green Line: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/province-pulling-funding-for-calgary-s-green-line-lrt-project-letter-says-1.7312683

    Texas Triangle HSR: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/texas-high-speed-rail-gets-64-million-grant/ar-AA1pZZ39?ocid=msedgntp&pc=ASTS&cvid=750bb4a1a86b4a819027c2a913867ace&ei=13

    Calgary Memorial for Johnny Gaudreau: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVJbXLQAd6Q

    Critical Mass: https://www.threads.net/@peislandergirl/post/C_Vjwj8J1UQ/?xmt=AQGzC0cOdfVHvIdzZzB6hJx2-k1CsDQ98OrdUTIk4k2RGg

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Ep.39 The Keys to Active Mobility (ft. Active Towns)
    Aug 29 2024

    Today on the show the guys are joined by John Simmerman of Active Towns to talk about the key ingredients to active mobility.

    Other topics include the Idaho stop, Trimet expansions and free parking at hospitals.

    Active Towns: https://www.youtube.com/@ActiveTowns

    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:

    Idaho Stop: https://today.oregonstate.edu/news/bicycle-rolling-stop-laws-don%E2%80%99t-lead-unsafe-behavior-riders-or-motorists-research-shows

    Winnipeg Demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQRDSVn-Akw

    Hospital parking: https://tinyurl.com/ymbv4v5d

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Ep.38 Will the DNC Save Transit?
    Aug 22 2024

    Today in the show the guys talk about the transit situation in Chicago post DNC, the new Starbucks CEO super-commuting and the fact that e-bike batteries are safer than ICE cars.

    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:

    DNC Chicago Transit: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/08/21/dnc-chicago-cta-adds-service/

    Starbucks super commuter: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/20/starbucks-new-ceo-brian-niccol-will-supercommute-to-seattle-instead-of-relocating.html

    E-bike batteries are safe actually: https://www.cyclingelectric.com/news/electric-bikes-no-more-likely-to-catch-fire-than-cars-finds-specialist-insurer

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Ep.37 Electric Trains are Just Better...
    Aug 15 2024

    In this episode the guys talk about Caltrains electrification and the benefit of electric over diesel. Nic brings up the topic of lasting infrastructure from Olympic games and Alex brings Banffs pedestrian street failure to the table.

    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:

    Cal Trains: California Unveils New Fully Electric Trains (msn.com)

    L.A. Olympic Transportation: https://apnews.com/article/2028-los-angeles-olympics-nocar-traffic-homeless-3adafcada2c5964e5dc2da2077a2520d

    Banff Ped Street: https://globalnews.ca/news/10695985/banff-pedestrian-zone-dismantled/

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Ep.36 Just a minute!
    Aug 8 2024

    In this episode the guys talk about the Rio Grande Plan, Torontonians saying no to bike lane obstructions and LA's Sepulveda heavy rail line.

    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:

    Rio Grande Plan: https://tinyurl.com/3rc4m5rx

    Sepulveda Line: https://www.railway-technology.com/news/los-angeles-metro-siemens-stadler-proposal/

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Ep.35 Multi-transport Solutions
    Aug 1 2024

    Today on this sassy episode of Radio Free Urbanism the guys talk about a battery fire shutting down the I-15, Calgary Green Line updates, and traffic calming removed in Portland because drivers kept running into them.

    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:

    I-15 Battery Fire: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-27/hazmat-situation-closes-northbound-i-15-closed-between-los-angeles-and-las-vegas

    Calgary Green Line update: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/green-line-lrt-board-recommendations-1.7280360

    Concrete Planters removed: https://bikeportland.org/2024/07/30/concrete-planters-for-calming-traffic-removed-after-frequent-collisions-388923#comments

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Ep.34 Bus Lane Me to the Arena
    Jul 25 2024

    Today on the show the guys talk about Bus lanes in Vancouver, Arenas in Calgary and Chicago, and a race car driver biking to a race due to congestion.

    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:

    Racer bikes to Indy Toronto: https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/07/18/indycar-driver-stuck-traffic-rent-bike-toronto-congestion/

    Chicago Arena: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/bulls-blackhawks-owners-unveil-7b-plan-to-transform-area-around-united-center/

    Chicago Lakeshore: A new north DuSable Lake Shore Drive? Long running idea takes step forward with a concept that leaves out bus lanes, includes more park space (yahoo.com)



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    1 hr and 8 mins