In this episode of Radio Free Urbanism, host Nic is joined by Roy Symons, a professional engineer specializing in bicycle infrastructure and sustainable transportation. They discuss Roy's journey from traffic modeling to urban planning, the influence of literature on his career, and the role of social media in shaping urbanism. Roy shares insights from his travels in the Netherlands, where he documented his experiences in his book, FietsPad, highlighting the importance of cycling infrastructure and the lessons learned from different cities. In this engaging conversation, Nic and Roy Symons explore the cycling culture and infrastructure in the Netherlands, comparing it to other cities and discussing personal experiences with biking. They delve into the importance of proper cycling infrastructure, the benefits of biking, and the challenges faced in North America.

Roy Symons: https://www.rollinginthecity.ca/

Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.com

Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism

Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz

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

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

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

Today on the show Ethan and Nic are joined again by Ben Durham to talk Doug Fords Bill 212, MKBHD speeding in a school zone and congestion pricing coming to NYC!

Ben Durham: https://www.youtube.com/@BenDurham

Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.com

Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism

Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz

X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20

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

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

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

Links:

Ben's Bill 212 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-1vT0TmQjs&

MKBHD: https://x.com/zekrotja/status/1856413518024868227

NYC congestion pricing: https://www.thecity.nyc/2024/11/13/hochul-to-resurrect-congestion-pricing/

Today on the show the guys celebrate the 50th episode by discussing rejected podcast titles. As for topics they cover the antics of a New York council member, E-bikes in the suburbs and SEPTAs fair increases and service cuts.

Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.com

Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism

Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rz

X(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20

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

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

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

Links:

SEPTA: https://wwww.septa.org/news/septa-announces-major-fare-increase-proposal-for-jan-1/

NYC Council Member: https://www.reddit.com/r/MicromobilityNYC/comments/1g9rx6i/where_are_you_from_nyc_council_member_vickie/