Ep.84 Not Today Mr. Ford!
From Radio Free Urbanism by Alex Williams | Ethan Meyers | Nic Laporte
August 1, 2025 · 1h 5m · Episode 84
About this episode
The episode discusses recent urban planning rulings and policies, highlighting the integration of transit and housing, and critiques anecdotal evidence in urban debates.
In this episode of Radio Free Urbanism, the recent Ontario court ruling that deemed the removal of bike lanes unconstitutional, the progressive housing policy changes in Oregon, and California's SB 79 which mandates minimum zoning near transit stops. The conversation highlights the challenges of urban planning, the importance of integrating transit and housing policies, and critiques the reliance on anecdotal evidence in urban debates. In this episode of Radio Free Urbanism, the hosts delve into various urbanism topics, including the peculiarities of urban enclaves and exclaves, the importance of pedestrian infrastructure, and the implications of pedestrian crossing distances. They also discuss listener mail regarding helmet culture and safety, insights into the housing market in Los Angeles, and the potential for disability infrastructure to enhance community mobility. The conversation highlights the complexities of urban planning and the cultural attitudes that influence safety and accessibility in urban environments. Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Sully: https://www.youtube.com/@Sullyville Ethan…
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Hosts: Alex Williams, Ethan Meyers, Nic Laporte
Topics covered
- urban planning
- bike lanes
- housing policy
- transit
- pedestrian infrastructure
- community mobility
- safety and accessibility
Keywords
- urbanism
- bike lanes
- housing market
- California SB 79
- pedestrian safety
- disability infrastructure
- urban enclaves
- helmet culture
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Places: Ontario, Oregon, California
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