Radio Free Urbanism – Details, episodes & analysis

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

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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/

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

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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

In this episode, Ethan is joined by Nick aka The Rural Urbanist and Sami of Untitled Planning. Nick talks recent travels and experiences in Portugal, focusing on urbanism, city planning, and transit infrastructure. The hosts compare the approach to adaptive reuse in Europe and North America, noting the importance of preserving both the exterior and interior of buildings. They also touch on the sustainability benefits of adaptive reuse. They also delve into the topic of sustainability and the role of technology in improving cities. The conversation touches on the impact of online shopping on local businesses and the importance of making intentional choices in our consumption habits. The hosts share their favorite themed trains, including a 15-minute city-themed train, a Tolkien-themed train, and a camera-themed train.

Banff's Railway Lands ARP is passed, CTA needs to rename some stations, and the Netherlands is even better than Nic imagined!

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Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit

Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor

Links:

https://banff.ca/1219/Banff-Railway-Lands-Area-RedevelopmentPl

https://www.transitchicago.com/cta-announces-name-of-new-green-line-station-currently-under-construction/

https://www.reuters.com/legal/hawaii-agrees-settle-youth-climate-change-lawsuit-2024-06-21/?utm_source=reddit.com

https://www.threads.net/@alexwilliamsyyc/post/C8kCfkIJ7b-

Today we talk about Quebec City's Mayor being based, Gordon Ramsay bike crash, updates on the Rio Grande Plan, and MORE!

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Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit

Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor

Links:

https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/s/ZTi89TfWTF

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-17/gordon-ramsay-injured-after-bike-crash-in-united-states/103985592

https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/terrifying-video-shows-brazen-driver-ramming-into-cyclists-near-texas-airport/ar-BB1owAfk?ocid=BingNewsSerp

https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouvercycling/s/DsV0OMDejJ

https://aiautah.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1863166

Today we talk about congestion pricing in New York City, the Tempe streetcar extension in Arizona and Calgary's pipe burst brings up the conversation of just how expensive car dependency is.

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Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor

Links:

Vancouver Safe Streets Petition: https://tinyurl.com/2jts5bah

Hochul Halts NYC Congestion Pricing: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/06/nyc-congestion-pricing

Calgary Pipe Burst: https://tinyurl.com/4e465xjm

Tempe Streetcar Extension: https://tinyurl.com/9jdfk7y3

Alex and Nic are joined by Jen Hall to talk Critical Mass event, new road rules in British Columbia, the Lilac Festival in Calgary, and the pedestrianization of 17th Avenue. We discuss the experiences of cyclists and pedestrians, the need for safer streets, and the impact of street closures on urban mobility. Finally touching on the importance of empathy and awareness in urban planning and transportation.

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Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit

Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor

Jen: https://www.youtube.com/@HallsEmporium

Links:

BC Safe Passing: https://tinyurl.com/2rv7fsm6

Lilac Festival: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/lilac-festival-calgary-4th-street-1.7221518

Selling Backyards for Cash: https://www.businessinsider.com/california-housing-crisis-man-made-money-selling-backyard-with-buildcasa-2024-6?amp

Pedestrianizing 17th Avenue: https://globalnews.ca/news/10417262/calgary-beltline-pedestrianization-petition/

Survey: https://www.beltlineyyc.ca/17_ave_open_street

Today Nic and Alex are Joined by Arden English (The Greater Discussions). They discuss Arden's journey into urban planning, housing affordability, climate change, aging infrastructure, and the Burrard Inlet Rapid Transit Plan. They also cover converting old industrial spaces into public areas, the broader role of transit systems, rapid bus routes, transit priorities, and the influence of local politics on transportation projects. The conversation highlights community engagement and the impact of educational experiences on urban planning interests.

Follow Arden Here:

www.youtube.com/@TheGreaterDiscussions

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Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit

Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor

Links:

Housing while aging: https://globalnews.ca/news/10403335/university-of-waterloo-future-cities-institute/

Tokyo 'High Line': https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2016/aug/10/tokyo-new-high-line-log-road-daikanyama-shibuya

North Van BIRT Study: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/north-shore-skytrain-burrard-inlet-rapid-transit-brt-lrt-study 

UWaterloo FCI: https://globalnews.ca/news/10403335/university-of-waterloo-future-cities-institute/

Unlikely Gems: https://www.instagram.com/unlikelygems/

In this bonus episode Alex and Nic are joined by Chad from the Cycling Embassy of Japan. Chad shares the embassy's mission, the utilitarian nature of the bicycle in japan, why bikes are different there and how the bicycle is a tool for crisis.

Cycling Embassy of Japan: https://cycling-embassy.jp/

Freewheeling Japan (Tokyo bicycle tours): https://freewheeling.jp/

Chad Feyen: https://www.instagram.com/chadfeyen/

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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.

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Nic: 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/