New jersey E-Bike Laws, LA Metro's Tunnel Vision, and the Battle Over Housing in Los Angeles
From Radio Free Urbanism by Alex Williams | Ethan Meyers | Nic Laporte
February 27, 2026 · 1h 12m · Episode 92
About this episode
The episode discusses New Jersey's new E-bike laws, significant decisions at LA Metro regarding rail transit, and the contentious SB 79 housing law in California.
Join Alex Davis and Sully Israel as they explore New Jersey's ridiculous new E-bike laws, Two huge decision at LA Metro that will shape the future of rail transit in the county, and the battle over SB 79--California's most controversial housing law. Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Sully: https://www.youtube.com/@UCcBHKCWkckK5KqqEnvc61Rw Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@UCyeWE5ok9X5saI8nnC31Acw
People in this episode
Host: Alex Davis
Guest: Sully Israel
Topics covered
- E-bike laws
- rail transit
- housing laws
- California
- New Jersey
- Los Angeles
Keywords
- E-bike laws
- LA Metro
- housing law
- California
- New Jersey
- transit decisions
- SB 79
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: LA Metro
Books & works: SB 79
Places: New Jersey, California
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