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Radio Free Urbanism

Radio Free Urbanism

By: Alex Williams | Ethan Meyers | Nic Laporte
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 The voice of the urbanist! Join Alex, Nic, and Ethan as we discuss the optimistic future of urbanism, city planning, and transit in North America!Copyright 2025 Alex Williams | Ethan Meyers | Nic Laporte Art Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • Ep.76 New York's Worst Drivers

    Ep.76 New York's Worst Drivers
    May 16 2025

    In this episode of Radio Free Urbanism, speeding enforcement in New York City and Paris’s transformation into a leading child-friendly cycling city. They discuss North America’s contrasting approach to school safety, the challenges of adapting European urban models, and the need for community engagement in planning. The episode also highlights Seattle’s light rail expansion, innovations in transportation, and strategies to improve child mobility. Other topics include the cultural role of street vending, urban transit developments, and listener feedback on events like Bike to Work Day. The episode closes with research on reducing car dependency and promoting sustainable transportation.

    Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.com

    Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism

    Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz

    Sully: https://www.youtube.com/@Sullyville

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

    Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ep.75 Automated Bike Lane Enforcement?

    Ep.75 Automated Bike Lane Enforcement?
    May 8 2025

    In this episode of Radio Free Urbanism, hosts Nic, Sully, and Ethan cover Sacramento’s automated bike lane enforcement and Vision Zero funding battles in Pierce County, to the challenges of designing roads for both emergency access and pedestrian safety. They discuss transit developments in Los Angeles, bike infrastructure standards, and housing regulations in California, while also reflecting on jaywalking’s cultural history and a tragic incident in Vancouver that underscores the urgent need for safer, more equitable urban design.

    Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.com


    Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism

    Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz

    Sully: https://www.youtube.com/@Sullyville

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

    Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Ep.74 Fighting Traffic (feat. Peter Norton)

    Ep.74 Fighting Traffic (feat. Peter Norton)
    May 3 2025

    In this episode Sully talks with Peter Norton, author of Fighting Traffic: The Dawn of the Motor Age in the American City.

    Peter Norton: https://bsky.app/profile/norton.bsky.social

    Fighting Traffic: https://amzn.to/431jI48

    Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.com


    Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism

    Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz

    Sully: https://www.youtube.com/@Sullyville

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

    Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
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    1 hr and 17 mins

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