In this episode Ethan, Nic, and Sully discuss the closure of Pike Place Market to cars, LA Metro’s light rail expansion to LAX, and the idea of Freedom Cities. They explore housing challenges in cities like Baltimore and Philadelphia, the HLA lawsuit in Los Angeles, and the difficulty of making public transit profitable. The conversation highlights the importance of headways, accountability in urban planning, and balancing the roles of cars, transit, and AI in city governance.

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

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

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

Links

Best Side Cycling - Car Free Pike Place: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVCvnZnqyEI

Freedom Cities: https://tinyurl.com/2z8carjb

HLA Lawsuit: https://www.streetsforall.org/blog/first-hla-lawsuit

Today Nic, Ethan and Sully are joined by Aaron of The Goose to discuss various pressing topics such as climate change, and the political landscape in Canada. Aaron runs a YouTube channel focused on climate issues from a Canadian perspective. The conversation explores the intersection of climate change and housing, the challenges posed by neoliberalism, and the complexities of development regulations. They also delve into the concept of carbon tax, its implications, and the externalities associated with environmental policies. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of carbon tax implementation, discussing its economic implications and the challenges of consumer acceptance. They also explore the contentious issue of parking fees, particularly in urban settings, and how these fees intersect with social equity and accessibility. The discussion shifts to transportation infrastructure in Texas, highlighting the stark contrast between funding for highways and public transit initiatives, ultimately questioning the priorities of government spending. In this episode, the hosts discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding bike lanes in Toronto, highlighting the political implications and community responses.

The Goose: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Goose_Media

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

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

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

Links:

Vancouver Paid Parking: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-beach-parking-free-paid

TxDOT HSR Grant: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2025/04/14/518800/houston-to-dallas-high-speed-rail-loses-64-million-amtrak-grant-in-cost-cutting-measure-by-feds/

Doug Ford Bike Lane Update: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-open-to-compromise-toronto-bike-lanes-1.7505724

Today Ethan and Nic are joined by Sully of Sullyville who is now a regular host! The guys talk about Gaps in SEPTA funding, Translinks plans to build and own their own housing and commercial hubs and the worst urbanist article of the week.

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

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

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

Links:

Translink TOD: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/translink-coquitlam-central-station-park-and-ride-transit-oriented-development-update

SEPTA: https://www.rideprt.org/siteassets/inside-the-pa/media-center/press-releases/2025/03202025release.pdf

We need sprawl: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/10/magazine/suburban-sprawl-texas.html

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/@StreetfilmsCommunity

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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities

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

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

Links:

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.

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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities

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

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

Links:

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.

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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities

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

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

Links:

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.

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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities

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

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

Links:

The Myth of Common Sense: https://youtu.be/EF8tdXwa-AE?si=mAmLoyi-pW8NHeO2

Alberta 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

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Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecities

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

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

Links:

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