https://simplecast.com Good Roads Podcast Good Roads publishes a quarterly magazine that looks at all things infrastructure and transportation that effects our municipal members across Ontario. In this podcast we will select a couple of interesting or pressing articles from the magazine and expand upon and discuss them. 2026 Good Roads Podcast en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:02:45 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:02:57 +0000 https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com Good Roads Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/542be87e-6c02-4f19-9448-cfb497dec98f/1557ea09-4655-494b-9282-c3eec02d858b/3000x3000/good-roads-podcast-cover-01.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com episodic Good Roads publishes a quarterly magazine that looks at all things infrastructure and transportation that effects our municipal members across Ontario. In this podcast we will select a couple of interesting or pressing articles from the magazine and expand upon and discuss them. Thomas Barakat false https://feeds.simplecast.com/TJ4MxTF_ government commentary, milestones, milestones magazine, municipal, municipal milestones, municipal news, municipal ontario, news, ogra, onpoli, ontario, ontario good roads, ontario good roads association, ontario government, good roads, onmuni Good Roads jared@goodroads.ca 6abab45c-7e5f-4cad-930e-9d996502eae4 The Bulletin Breakdown | High-Speed Rail Support, Road Safety Metrics & Oil Demand Shift This week’s episode explores three big-picture shifts shaping how we plan, measure, and use transportation systems:

🚄 Growing Support for High-Speed Rail

Public support is building for Canada’s proposed high-speed rail project connecting Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City. A recent survey shows a majority of Canadians back the idea, signaling growing openness to transformative infrastructure projects. While questions remain around cost and implementation, the broader trend suggests Canadians are ready to rethink how we move between major regions.

📊 Are We Measuring Road Safety Wrong?

New analysis is challenging how road safety data is traditionally measured. Metrics like fatalities per mile driven can mask the true scale of risk, while per-capita measurements reveal a clearer picture of how exposure to driving impacts safety outcomes. The discussion raises a critical question: should reducing how much we drive be part of the road safety solution?

⛽ A Behaviour Shift in Energy Use

As global energy markets face renewed pressure, the International Energy Agency is encouraging behavioural changes to reduce oil demand. From lowering speed limits to increasing remote work and carpooling, the focus is shifting from supply to demand. The approach highlights how small changes in daily behaviour can scale into meaningful impacts on energy consumption and transportation systems.

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:02:45 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Thomas Barakat, Andrew Blackburn) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bulletin-breakdown-high-speed-rail-support-road-safety-metrics-oil-demand-shift-VXP3u3Wc This week’s episode explores three big-picture shifts shaping how we plan, measure, and use transportation systems:

🚄 Growing Support for High-Speed Rail

Public support is building for Canada’s proposed high-speed rail project connecting Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City. A recent survey shows a majority of Canadians back the idea, signaling growing openness to transformative infrastructure projects. While questions remain around cost and implementation, the broader trend suggests Canadians are ready to rethink how we move between major regions.

📊 Are We Measuring Road Safety Wrong?

New analysis is challenging how road safety data is traditionally measured. Metrics like fatalities per mile driven can mask the true scale of risk, while per-capita measurements reveal a clearer picture of how exposure to driving impacts safety outcomes. The discussion raises a critical question: should reducing how much we drive be part of the road safety solution?

⛽ A Behaviour Shift in Energy Use

As global energy markets face renewed pressure, the International Energy Agency is encouraging behavioural changes to reduce oil demand. From lowering speed limits to increasing remote work and carpooling, the focus is shifting from supply to demand. The approach highlights how small changes in daily behaviour can scale into meaningful impacts on energy consumption and transportation systems.

]]> The Bulletin Breakdown | High-Speed Rail Support, Road Safety Metrics & Oil Demand Shift Thomas Barakat, Andrew Blackburn 00:30:33 Canadians are warming to high-speed rail. Are we measuring road safety the wrong way? And global energy pressures are driving calls for behavioural change. Welcome to the Good Roads Podcast, where we break down the most important municipal infrastructure, transportation, and road safety stories — fast, focused, and built for Ontario municipalities. Canadians are warming to high-speed rail. Are we measuring road safety the wrong way? And global energy pressures are driving calls for behavioural change. Welcome to the Good Roads Podcast, where we break down the most important municipal infrastructure, transportation, and road safety stories — fast, focused, and built for Ontario municipalities. transportation infrastructure canada, good roads podcast, ontario municipalities, good roads, civil engineering, road safety metrics, remote work transportation, energy demand reduction, driving exposure risk, high speed rail canada, oil demand behaviour, municipal infrastructure, alto high speed rail, carpooling policy, international energy agency, transportation policy, traffic fatalities per capita, infrastructure planning, municipal news false full 8 3ac8f660-f44a-4e14-9cac-fca4c374c546 The Bulletin Breakdown | Northern Highways Crisis, Dangerous Roads Data & Transit Funding This week’s episode explores three critical issues impacting national connectivity, road safety, and the future of public transit funding:

🛣️ Northern Highways Under Pressure

Organizations across Northern Ontario are calling on the federal government to designate Highways 11 and 17 as critical national infrastructure. These routes form a vital link in the Trans-Canada corridor, yet closures and safety concerns persist. With hundreds of hours of winter disruptions and significantly higher fatality risks compared to southern Ontario, the push is on to unlock federal funding and improve reliability and safety.

📊 Where Are Ontario’s Most Dangerous Roads?

New data is shedding light on where winter driving risks are highest. Telematics analysis has identified some surprising road segments, while insurance data highlights cities with the highest rates of driver collisions. Together, the findings paint a complex picture of road safety — one shaped by infrastructure, weather, and driver behaviour.

🚆 Rethinking Transit Funding

With mounting maintenance backlogs and delayed electrification plans, transit agencies are under pressure to find new funding solutions. One model gaining attention is Hong Kong’s approach, where transit systems generate revenue through integrated housing and development. Could similar strategies help fund transit infrastructure while addressing housing shortages in Ontario?

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Thomas Barakat, Andrew Blackburn) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bulletin-breakdown-northern-highways-crisis-dangerous-roads-data-transit-funding-RHCHv6__ This week’s episode explores three critical issues impacting national connectivity, road safety, and the future of public transit funding:

🛣️ Northern Highways Under Pressure

Organizations across Northern Ontario are calling on the federal government to designate Highways 11 and 17 as critical national infrastructure. These routes form a vital link in the Trans-Canada corridor, yet closures and safety concerns persist. With hundreds of hours of winter disruptions and significantly higher fatality risks compared to southern Ontario, the push is on to unlock federal funding and improve reliability and safety.

📊 Where Are Ontario’s Most Dangerous Roads?

New data is shedding light on where winter driving risks are highest. Telematics analysis has identified some surprising road segments, while insurance data highlights cities with the highest rates of driver collisions. Together, the findings paint a complex picture of road safety — one shaped by infrastructure, weather, and driver behaviour.

🚆 Rethinking Transit Funding

With mounting maintenance backlogs and delayed electrification plans, transit agencies are under pressure to find new funding solutions. One model gaining attention is Hong Kong’s approach, where transit systems generate revenue through integrated housing and development. Could similar strategies help fund transit infrastructure while addressing housing shortages in Ontario?

]]> The Bulletin Breakdown | Northern Highways Crisis, Dangerous Roads Data & Transit Funding Thomas Barakat, Andrew Blackburn 00:31:40 Northern Ontario highways are under renewed scrutiny. New data reveals the most dangerous roads in winter. And transit agencies are exploring new ways to fund infrastructure. Welcome to the Good Roads Podcast, where we break down the most important municipal infrastructure, transportation, and road safety stories — fast, focused, and built for Ontario municipalities. Northern Ontario highways are under renewed scrutiny. New data reveals the most dangerous roads in winter. And transit agencies are exploring new ways to fund infrastructure. Welcome to the Good Roads Podcast, where we break down the most important municipal infrastructure, transportation, and road safety stories — fast, focused, and built for Ontario municipalities. winter driving ontario, good roads podcast, ontario municipalities, good roads, civil engineering, northern ontario highways, highway 11 ontario, municipal infrastructure, infrastructure policy, crash data ontario, metrolinx funding, transportation safety, transit funding, road safety ontario, trans canada highway, public transit infrastructure, dangerous roads canada, housing and transit, highway 17 ontario, municipal news false full 7 e3d2a993-911e-463d-bcf9-67c0aa9a059d The Bulletin Breakdown | High-Speed Rail Pushback, Pothole Slayer & Streaming and Driving This week’s episode covers three stories shaping the future of transportation, infrastructure technology, and driver behaviour:

🚄 High-Speed Rail Meets Local Resistance

Canada’s proposed high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City promises faster travel, economic growth, and a major boost to national connectivity. But residents in eastern Ontario are raising concerns about the project’s impact on farmland, forests, and local communities. With a 60-metre-wide corridor proposed and multiple routing options still under consideration, debates over stations, land use, and environmental impacts are intensifying as consultations continue.

🕳️ The “Pothole Slayer” Truck

Pothole season is a yearly challenge for municipalities, but a new piece of equipment may dramatically speed up repairs. The Cimline P5 DuraPatcher uses heated asphalt emulsion sprayed through a boom-mounted nozzle to fill potholes in minutes. Cities already using the technology report crews repairing more than seven times as many potholes per day compared to traditional methods. The technology isn’t cheap, but for municipalities battling constant road damage, the efficiency gains could be significant.

🎧 When Big Music Releases Distract Drivers

A new study examining smartphone distraction found a surprising link between major album releases and road safety. Researchers observed that music streaming spikes nearly 40% on release days for popular albums — and traffic fatalities increase by about 15% during those same periods. The findings suggest the danger isn’t the music itself, but the temptation for drivers to interact with their phones while searching for songs or managing playlists.

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Thomas Barakat, Andrew Blackburn) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bulletin-breakdown-high-speed-rail-pushback-pothole-slayer-streaming-and-driving-X1kGZUK4 This week’s episode covers three stories shaping the future of transportation, infrastructure technology, and driver behaviour:

🚄 High-Speed Rail Meets Local Resistance

Canada’s proposed high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City promises faster travel, economic growth, and a major boost to national connectivity. But residents in eastern Ontario are raising concerns about the project’s impact on farmland, forests, and local communities. With a 60-metre-wide corridor proposed and multiple routing options still under consideration, debates over stations, land use, and environmental impacts are intensifying as consultations continue.

🕳️ The “Pothole Slayer” Truck

Pothole season is a yearly challenge for municipalities, but a new piece of equipment may dramatically speed up repairs. The Cimline P5 DuraPatcher uses heated asphalt emulsion sprayed through a boom-mounted nozzle to fill potholes in minutes. Cities already using the technology report crews repairing more than seven times as many potholes per day compared to traditional methods. The technology isn’t cheap, but for municipalities battling constant road damage, the efficiency gains could be significant.

🎧 When Big Music Releases Distract Drivers

A new study examining smartphone distraction found a surprising link between major album releases and road safety. Researchers observed that music streaming spikes nearly 40% on release days for popular albums — and traffic fatalities increase by about 15% during those same periods. The findings suggest the danger isn’t the music itself, but the temptation for drivers to interact with their phones while searching for songs or managing playlists.

]]> The Bulletin Breakdown | High-Speed Rail Pushback, Pothole Slayer & Streaming and Driving Thomas Barakat, Andrew Blackburn 00:25:53 Canada’s high-speed rail plan is facing local resistance. A new machine can fix potholes in minutes. And a surprising study links major album releases to distracted driving. Welcome to the Good Roads Podcast, where we break down the most important municipal infrastructure, transportation, and road safety stories — fast, focused, and built for Ontario municipalities. Canada’s high-speed rail plan is facing local resistance. A new machine can fix potholes in minutes. And a surprising study links major album releases to distracted driving. Welcome to the Good Roads Podcast, where we break down the most important municipal infrastructure, transportation, and road safety stories — fast, focused, and built for Ontario municipalities. good roads podcast, ontario municipalities, public works, pothole repair technology, good roads, civil engineering, alto rail project, municipal road maintenance, high speed rail canada, eastern ontario infrastructure, distracted driving research, municipal infrastructure, smartphone distraction driving, transportation policy canada, road safety research, pothole patching truck, toronto quebec city high speed rail, municipal news false full 6 c774b005-de98-42a3-aacc-59aa9c1730f1 The Bulletin Breakdown | Ring of Fire Roads, AV Congestion & Ontario’s Salt Problem This week’s episode explores three major issues shaping the future of infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and transportation policy:

🛣️ Ring of Fire Roads Accelerated

The Government of Ontario has announced an accelerated timeline to build all-season roads connecting First Nations communities in the Ring of Fire region to the provincial highway network. Construction on the Webequie Supply Road and Marten Falls Community Access Road could begin as early as this June, with the Northern Link Road planned for 2028. While some partner First Nations support the project, others remain opposed. The announcement also raises an important question: will the provincial highways connecting to these new routes be upgraded to safely handle increased traffic and industrial activity?

🤖 Could Autonomous Vehicles Make Traffic Worse?

Autonomous vehicles have long been promoted as safer than human drivers, but researchers are increasingly warning about unintended consequences. A new study suggests AV adoption could increase total vehicle miles travelled by making driving easier and more convenient. That could mean longer commutes, increased suburban sprawl, and more congestion — even if vehicles themselves become safer or electric. The findings highlight the need to consider broader transportation impacts beyond collision statistics.

🧂 Road Salt Is Threatening Ontario’s Watersheds

Road salt keeps winter roads safe, but excessive use is creating growing environmental concerns. Monitoring in the Lake Simcoe watershed shows chloride levels steadily rising, with some streams now testing saltier than ocean water. Since chloride does not break down naturally, it accumulates over time and threatens aquatic ecosystems. Some jurisdictions are exploring “smart salting” certification programs that reduce liability risks while encouraging more responsible salt use.

]]> Mon, 9 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Thomas Barakat, Andrew Blackburn) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bulletin-breakdown-ring-of-fire-roads-av-congestion-ontarios-salt-problem-KzZQishe This week’s episode explores three major issues shaping the future of infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and transportation policy:

🛣️ Ring of Fire Roads Accelerated

The Government of Ontario has announced an accelerated timeline to build all-season roads connecting First Nations communities in the Ring of Fire region to the provincial highway network. Construction on the Webequie Supply Road and Marten Falls Community Access Road could begin as early as this June, with the Northern Link Road planned for 2028. While some partner First Nations support the project, others remain opposed. The announcement also raises an important question: will the provincial highways connecting to these new routes be upgraded to safely handle increased traffic and industrial activity?

🤖 Could Autonomous Vehicles Make Traffic Worse?

Autonomous vehicles have long been promoted as safer than human drivers, but researchers are increasingly warning about unintended consequences. A new study suggests AV adoption could increase total vehicle miles travelled by making driving easier and more convenient. That could mean longer commutes, increased suburban sprawl, and more congestion — even if vehicles themselves become safer or electric. The findings highlight the need to consider broader transportation impacts beyond collision statistics.

🧂 Road Salt Is Threatening Ontario’s Watersheds

Road salt keeps winter roads safe, but excessive use is creating growing environmental concerns. Monitoring in the Lake Simcoe watershed shows chloride levels steadily rising, with some streams now testing saltier than ocean water. Since chloride does not break down naturally, it accumulates over time and threatens aquatic ecosystems. Some jurisdictions are exploring “smart salting” certification programs that reduce liability risks while encouraging more responsible salt use.

]]> The Bulletin Breakdown | Ring of Fire Roads, AV Congestion & Ontario’s Salt Problem Thomas Barakat, Andrew Blackburn 00:26:44 Ontario is accelerating construction of roads into the Ring of Fire. Autonomous vehicles could make congestion worse. And excessive road salt is threatening Ontario’s watersheds. Welcome to the Good Roads Podcast, where we break down the most important municipal infrastructure, transportation, and road safety stories — fast, focused, and built for Ontario municipalities. Ontario is accelerating construction of roads into the Ring of Fire. Autonomous vehicles could make congestion worse. And excessive road salt is threatening Ontario’s watersheds. Welcome to the Good Roads Podcast, where we break down the most important municipal infrastructure, transportation, and road safety stories — fast, focused, and built for Ontario municipalities. northern ontario infrastructure, good roads podcast, ontario municipalities, lake simcoe watershed, good roads, vehicle miles traveled, civil engineering, road salt ontario, municipal infrastructure, infrastructure policy, transportation policy, ring of fire ontario, autonomous vehicles, av congestion, environmental impacts of road salt, winter maintenance, ring of fire roads, self driving cars impact, first nations infrastructure, municipal news false full 5 5ee9fec7-4846-4276-b5f7-7f69ce50cbf6 The Bulletin Breakdown | Utility Fees Fight, Gordie Bridge Delay & Waymo Woes This week’s episode explores three stories shaping municipal authority, cross-border infrastructure, and the evolving world of autonomous vehicles:

🏗️ Municipalities Challenge Utility “Free Ride”

Several Ontario municipalities, led by Guelph, are questioning why Enbridge can use public rights-of-way without paying land-use fees. Cities argue the rules date back to when natural gas was considered a public utility priority — not a private, profit-generating enterprise. With Enbridge reporting $2.3 billion in Q1 2025 earnings, municipalities are asking whether decades-old policies should be modernized. The debate now sits with the Ontario Energy Board — and potentially Queen’s Park.

🌉 When Will the Gordie Howe Bridge Open?

The Gordie Howe International Bridge promises a long-awaited active transportation link between Windsor and Detroit, including a protected multi-use trail connecting regional trail systems. But political tensions and tariff disputes are casting uncertainty over its 2026 opening. For cyclists, commuters, and tourism advocates on both sides of the border, the delay raises questions about how geopolitics can stall local mobility and infrastructure benefits.

🤖 Waymo’s Robotaxi Door Problem

Autonomous vehicles are operating in multiple U.S. cities, but there’s an unexpected snag: if a passenger leaves the door open, the vehicle won’t move. In Atlanta, gig workers have reportedly been paid to close stranded robotaxi doors. It’s a humorous glitch — but also a reminder that fully autonomous systems still depend on human workarounds.

]]> Mon, 2 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Thomas Barakat, Andrew Blackburn) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bulletin-breakdown-utility-fees-fight-gordie-bridge-delay-waymo-woes-4EP_5zxz This week’s episode explores three stories shaping municipal authority, cross-border infrastructure, and the evolving world of autonomous vehicles:

🏗️ Municipalities Challenge Utility “Free Ride”

Several Ontario municipalities, led by Guelph, are questioning why Enbridge can use public rights-of-way without paying land-use fees. Cities argue the rules date back to when natural gas was considered a public utility priority — not a private, profit-generating enterprise. With Enbridge reporting $2.3 billion in Q1 2025 earnings, municipalities are asking whether decades-old policies should be modernized. The debate now sits with the Ontario Energy Board — and potentially Queen’s Park.

🌉 When Will the Gordie Howe Bridge Open?

The Gordie Howe International Bridge promises a long-awaited active transportation link between Windsor and Detroit, including a protected multi-use trail connecting regional trail systems. But political tensions and tariff disputes are casting uncertainty over its 2026 opening. For cyclists, commuters, and tourism advocates on both sides of the border, the delay raises questions about how geopolitics can stall local mobility and infrastructure benefits.

🤖 Waymo’s Robotaxi Door Problem

Autonomous vehicles are operating in multiple U.S. cities, but there’s an unexpected snag: if a passenger leaves the door open, the vehicle won’t move. In Atlanta, gig workers have reportedly been paid to close stranded robotaxi doors. It’s a humorous glitch — but also a reminder that fully autonomous systems still depend on human workarounds.

]]> The Bulletin Breakdown | Utility Fees Fight, Gordie Bridge Delay & Waymo Woes Thomas Barakat, Andrew Blackburn 00:23:55 Ontario municipalities are challenging utility companies. The Gordie Howe bridge opening is uncertain. And Waymo’s robotaxis can’t close their own doors. Welcome to the Good Roads Podcast, where we break down the most important municipal infrastructure, transportation, and policy stories — fast, focused, and built for Ontario decision-makers. Ontario municipalities are challenging utility companies. The Gordie Howe bridge opening is uncertain. And Waymo’s robotaxis can’t close their own doors. Welcome to the Good Roads Podcast, where we break down the most important municipal infrastructure, transportation, and policy stories — fast, focused, and built for Ontario decision-makers. good roads podcast, ontario municipalities, multi use trail, waymo robotaxi, good roads, civil engineering, municipal right of way, infrastructure news, gordie howe international bridge, municipal leadership, cross border infrastructure, transportation policy, autonomous vehicles, enbridge ontario, ontario energy board, windsor detroit bridge, underground infrastructure, robotaxi problems, municipal news, active transportation false full 4 b4dbf6ce-d0a2-49a0-a05f-cd29b50b3297 The Bulletin Breakdown | Harmonization Regulation Posted, New Road Safety Data, & RSIF Funding This week’s episode covers three major developments affecting road construction, safety outcomes, and municipal funding:

🛣️ Mandatory Municipal Road Standards Proposed

The province has posted a proposed regulation that would require municipalities to adopt Ontario Provincial Standards for Municipal Road Construction (OPSS.MUNI) in key areas like asphalt, aggregates, and drainage. Additional standards could follow in future phases. Municipalities would also be required to adopt standardized contract general conditions and report annually to the Ministry of Transportation. Compliance would be mandatory by July 1, 2027, with an exemption process available. Good Roads is seeking member feedback on potential impacts.

📊 Ontario Road Fatalities Are Rising

The Ministry of Transportation has released its latest Ontario Road Safety Annual Report (ORSAR). The preliminary 2024 report cites 617 fatalities — an increase over 2023 — with speeding responsible for 155 deaths, the highest since 2006. While injuries have declined over the decades, annual fatalities remain stubbornly between 500 and 600, and pedestrian deaths have remained largely unchanged for nearly 30 years. The data raises serious questions about enforcement, design, and the limits of vehicle safety improvements.

🚸 RSIF Phase Two Now Open

The Road Safety Initiatives Fund (RSIF) is entering its second phase, with $168 million available for eligible municipalities that previously operated automated speed enforcement. Funding supports physical traffic calming infrastructure such as roundabouts, raised crosswalks, and speed bumps. With applications opening February 19, 2026, municipalities now have the opportunity to invest directly in proven safety measures.

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:00:50 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Thomas Barakat, Andrew Blackburn) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bulletin-breakdown-harmonization-regulation-posted-new-road-safety-data-rsif-funding-WRIwsTa2 This week’s episode covers three major developments affecting road construction, safety outcomes, and municipal funding:

🛣️ Mandatory Municipal Road Standards Proposed

The province has posted a proposed regulation that would require municipalities to adopt Ontario Provincial Standards for Municipal Road Construction (OPSS.MUNI) in key areas like asphalt, aggregates, and drainage. Additional standards could follow in future phases. Municipalities would also be required to adopt standardized contract general conditions and report annually to the Ministry of Transportation. Compliance would be mandatory by July 1, 2027, with an exemption process available. Good Roads is seeking member feedback on potential impacts.

📊 Ontario Road Fatalities Are Rising

The Ministry of Transportation has released its latest Ontario Road Safety Annual Report (ORSAR). The preliminary 2024 report cites 617 fatalities — an increase over 2023 — with speeding responsible for 155 deaths, the highest since 2006. While injuries have declined over the decades, annual fatalities remain stubbornly between 500 and 600, and pedestrian deaths have remained largely unchanged for nearly 30 years. The data raises serious questions about enforcement, design, and the limits of vehicle safety improvements.

🚸 RSIF Phase Two Now Open

The Road Safety Initiatives Fund (RSIF) is entering its second phase, with $168 million available for eligible municipalities that previously operated automated speed enforcement. Funding supports physical traffic calming infrastructure such as roundabouts, raised crosswalks, and speed bumps. With applications opening February 19, 2026, municipalities now have the opportunity to invest directly in proven safety measures.

]]> The Bulletin Breakdown | Harmonization Regulation Posted, New Road Safety Data, & RSIF Funding Thomas Barakat, Andrew Blackburn 00:23:03 Ontario is moving to mandate municipal road construction standards. Traffic fatalities are rising again. And the next phase of road safety funding is now open. Welcome to the Good Roads Podcast, where we break down the most important municipal infrastructure, road safety, and transportation policy stories — fast, focused, and built for Ontario municipalities. Ontario is moving to mandate municipal road construction standards. Traffic fatalities are rising again. And the next phase of road safety funding is now open. Welcome to the Good Roads Podcast, where we break down the most important municipal infrastructure, road safety, and transportation policy stories — fast, focused, and built for Ontario municipalities. good roads podcast, automated speed enforcement, ontario municipalities, good roads, civil engineering, traffic calming measures, pedestrian safety ontario, public transportation and highway improvement act, municipal leadership, municipal road standards, rsif funding, speeding fatalities, ontario road fatalities, road safety ontario, transportation policy ontario, road safety initiatives fund, orsar report, opss muni, municipal news, road construction standards false full 3 5e12c33d-cd77-47f3-ac8c-3b4f6417a5c6 The Bulletin Breakdown | Snowbank Dangers, Salt Alternatives & Rural Robotaxis This week’s episode covers three stories that highlight the real-world challenges facing municipalities during winter and beyond:

❄️ When Snow Becomes a Launch Pad

Several vehicles have vaulted over guardrails after striking packed snow along Ontario highways, including a dramatic incident linking Highway 427 and Highway 401. While driver error has been cited, Good Roads argues that road design must account for human mistakes — especially during winter conditions. Overpasses freeze faster, snowplows create unintended ramps, and the consequences can be fatal.

🧂 Is There a Better Way Than Road Salt?

With ongoing salt shortages and environmental concerns mounting, researchers at Western University are testing alternative de-icing products — from sodium acetate to beet juice blends. Rock salt remains cheap and effective, but corrosion, environmental runoff, and rising costs are forcing municipalities to rethink winter maintenance strategies.

🚗 Could Robotaxis Transform Rural Transportation?

Rural communities often lack transit options, leaving residents without cars isolated from jobs, healthcare, and essential services. Some argue autonomous vehicles could change that. While AVs aren’t yet legal in Ontario, the technology continues to evolve — raising questions about safety, accessibility, and whether rural areas will once again be left behind.

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:26:08 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Thomas Barakat, Andrew Blackburn) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bulletin-breakdown-snowbank-dangers-salt-alternatives-rural-robotaxis-_kFOZ7xz This week’s episode covers three stories that highlight the real-world challenges facing municipalities during winter and beyond:

❄️ When Snow Becomes a Launch Pad

Several vehicles have vaulted over guardrails after striking packed snow along Ontario highways, including a dramatic incident linking Highway 427 and Highway 401. While driver error has been cited, Good Roads argues that road design must account for human mistakes — especially during winter conditions. Overpasses freeze faster, snowplows create unintended ramps, and the consequences can be fatal.

🧂 Is There a Better Way Than Road Salt?

With ongoing salt shortages and environmental concerns mounting, researchers at Western University are testing alternative de-icing products — from sodium acetate to beet juice blends. Rock salt remains cheap and effective, but corrosion, environmental runoff, and rising costs are forcing municipalities to rethink winter maintenance strategies.

🚗 Could Robotaxis Transform Rural Transportation?

Rural communities often lack transit options, leaving residents without cars isolated from jobs, healthcare, and essential services. Some argue autonomous vehicles could change that. While AVs aren’t yet legal in Ontario, the technology continues to evolve — raising questions about safety, accessibility, and whether rural areas will once again be left behind.

]]> The Bulletin Breakdown | Snowbank Dangers, Salt Alternatives & Rural Robotaxis Thomas Barakat, Andrew Blackburn 00:22:41 Snowbanks are launching vehicles over guardrails. Municipalities are running short on road salt. And could robotaxis finally serve rural communities? Welcome to the Good Roads Podcast, where we break down the most important municipal infrastructure, transportation, and road safety stories — fast, focused, and built for Ontario decision-makers. Snowbanks are launching vehicles over guardrails. Municipalities are running short on road salt. And could robotaxis finally serve rural communities? Welcome to the Good Roads Podcast, where we break down the most important municipal infrastructure, transportation, and road safety stories — fast, focused, and built for Ontario decision-makers. good roads podcast, ontario highways, robotaxis, good roads, civil engineering, rural infrastructure, western university research, road salt shortage, municipal leadership, municipal infrastructure, environmental impacts of salt, guardrail safety, transportation policy, winter road safety, autonomous vehicles, road safety ontario, winter maintenance, road salt alternatives, rural transportation, municipal news false full 2 75a85c74-141c-412b-870f-12a20ca64c55 The Bulletin Breakdown | Rural Road Safety, Canada’s EV Strategy & Transit Costs This week, our hosts discuss three developments shaping roads, transit, and infrastructure funding in Canada and beyond:

🚜 Advocating for Safer Rural Roads

Good Roads President and Hornepayne Mayor Cheryl Fort appeared at provincial pre-budget consultations in Thunder Bay, calling for dedicated funding to improve safety on rural and northern roads. With vast road networks, limited tax bases, and infrastructure designed a century ago, municipalities face growing safety and liability risks without adequate provincial support. 

⚡ Canada’s National EV Strategy Takes Shape

The federal government has revised its electric vehicle approach, replacing sales mandates with rebates, emissions standards aligned with Europe, and a new $1.5 billion EV infrastructure fund. As the U.S. steps back from emissions tracking, Canada appears to be charting a different path—raising important questions for municipal infrastructure planning and charging networks. 

🚍 What Would It Take to Fix American Transit? 

New research estimates that bringing U.S. public transit up to international standards would require $4.6 trillion USD over 20 years—still less than what’s planned for highways. The analysis highlights how vehicle density, long-term investment, and global benchmarks could reshape transit debates, even amid political resistance.

]]> Mon, 9 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Andrew Blackburn, Thomas Barakat) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bulletin-breakdown-rural-road-safety-canadas-ev-strategy-transit-costs-OpjS73t6 This week, our hosts discuss three developments shaping roads, transit, and infrastructure funding in Canada and beyond:

🚜 Advocating for Safer Rural Roads

Good Roads President and Hornepayne Mayor Cheryl Fort appeared at provincial pre-budget consultations in Thunder Bay, calling for dedicated funding to improve safety on rural and northern roads. With vast road networks, limited tax bases, and infrastructure designed a century ago, municipalities face growing safety and liability risks without adequate provincial support. 

⚡ Canada’s National EV Strategy Takes Shape

The federal government has revised its electric vehicle approach, replacing sales mandates with rebates, emissions standards aligned with Europe, and a new $1.5 billion EV infrastructure fund. As the U.S. steps back from emissions tracking, Canada appears to be charting a different path—raising important questions for municipal infrastructure planning and charging networks. 

🚍 What Would It Take to Fix American Transit? 

New research estimates that bringing U.S. public transit up to international standards would require $4.6 trillion USD over 20 years—still less than what’s planned for highways. The analysis highlights how vehicle density, long-term investment, and global benchmarks could reshape transit debates, even amid political resistance.

]]> The Bulletin Breakdown | Rural Road Safety, Canada’s EV Strategy & Transit Costs Andrew Blackburn, Thomas Barakat 00:23:33 Rural road safety funding, Canada’s shifting EV strategy, and the true cost of world-class transit are all in focus this week. Welcome to the Good Roads Bulletin Podcast, where we break down the most important municipal infrastructure, transportation, and policy stories—fast, focused, and built for Ontario municipalities. Rural road safety funding, Canada’s shifting EV strategy, and the true cost of world-class transit are all in focus this week. Welcome to the Good Roads Bulletin Podcast, where we break down the most important municipal infrastructure, transportation, and policy stories—fast, focused, and built for Ontario municipalities. good roads podcast, good roads bulletin, ev infrastructure, road safety funding, good roads, civil engineering, transit research, electric vehicles canada, rural road safety, municipal leadership, municipal infrastructure, ontario rural roads, public transit funding, ev policy canada, transportation policy, municipal advocacy, emissions standards, infrastructure planning, provincial funding, municipal news false full 1 e76eb900-b23e-4de7-b7df-2c8c41e8643c The Bulletin Breakdown | Buy Ontario, Safer Northern Roads & AI Traffic Cameras This week, our hosts dig into three developments that matter to municipalities across Ontario and beyond: 🏗

 Buy Ontario Rules: What Municipalities Need to Know New regulations under the Buy Ontario Act could soon require municipalities to prioritize Ontario- and Canadian-made goods in procurement. While intended to support local jobs, these rules raise serious concerns around cost, supplier choice, trade agreement conflicts, and funding risk. Good Roads explains what’s at stake and why clarity from the province is critical.

🚧 Northern Ontarians Rally for Safer Roads Hundreds gathered in Cochrane to demand action on Highway 11, calling it a corridor of unacceptable risk. With tragic stories driving the message home, the province is responding with enhanced enforcement and coordination. This movement may mark a turning point for northern road safety.

🤖 AI Traffic Cameras Target Distracted Driving Arkansas has deployed AI-powered cameras in work zones that detect phone use behind the wheel—flagging drivers for police without issuing automated tickets. With similar technology already active worldwide, is this the future of work-zone safety?

]]> Fri, 6 Feb 2026 19:05:04 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Andrew Blackburn, Thomas Barakat) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bulletin-breakdown-buy-ontario-safer-northern-roads-ai-traffic-cameras-hW1SYR8C This week, our hosts dig into three developments that matter to municipalities across Ontario and beyond: 🏗

 Buy Ontario Rules: What Municipalities Need to Know New regulations under the Buy Ontario Act could soon require municipalities to prioritize Ontario- and Canadian-made goods in procurement. While intended to support local jobs, these rules raise serious concerns around cost, supplier choice, trade agreement conflicts, and funding risk. Good Roads explains what’s at stake and why clarity from the province is critical.

🚧 Northern Ontarians Rally for Safer Roads Hundreds gathered in Cochrane to demand action on Highway 11, calling it a corridor of unacceptable risk. With tragic stories driving the message home, the province is responding with enhanced enforcement and coordination. This movement may mark a turning point for northern road safety.

🤖 AI Traffic Cameras Target Distracted Driving Arkansas has deployed AI-powered cameras in work zones that detect phone use behind the wheel—flagging drivers for police without issuing automated tickets. With similar technology already active worldwide, is this the future of work-zone safety?

]]> The Bulletin Breakdown | Buy Ontario, Safer Northern Roads & AI Traffic Cameras Andrew Blackburn, Thomas Barakat 00:22:00 Ontario’s Buy Ontario rules are expanding. Northern communities are demanding safer highways. And AI traffic cameras are now spotting distracted drivers. Welcome to the Good Roads Bulletin Podcast, where we break down the most important municipal infrastructure, policy, and road safety stories—fast. Ontario’s Buy Ontario rules are expanding. Northern communities are demanding safer highways. And AI traffic cameras are now spotting distracted drivers. Welcome to the Good Roads Bulletin Podcast, where we break down the most important municipal infrastructure, policy, and road safety stories—fast. buy ontario act, good roads podcast, ontario municipalities, good roads bulletin, good roads, civil engineering, ai traffic cameras, highway 11 ontario, municipal leadership, municipal infrastructure, infrastructure policy, government relations ontario, transportation policy, northern ontario roads, road safety, public sector procurement, distracted driving, work zone safety, municipal procurement, municipal news false full 0 45b76a11-d093-47a6-b3ec-2069f758c28a Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Infrastructure with Dan Gardner | Good Roads Podcast Ep. 40 Why do so many infrastructure projects—big or small—go over budget, run late, or fall apart? And how can Ontario’s municipalities avoid the same fate?

In this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, bestselling author, journalist, and human-behaviour expert Dan Gardner breaks down the real reasons projects fail—and the surprisingly simple principles that can make them succeed. Drawing from his book How Big Things Get Done, co-authored with megaproject scholar Bent Flyvbjerg, Dan explains why planning slow and acting fast, managing risk, and understanding human behaviour are essential for municipalities of every size. 

From California’s high-speed rail disaster to Morocco’s success story, Dan shows how politics, culture, and psychology shape project outcomes far more than engineering ever will. He also shares practical lessons for municipal leaders: building cohesive teams, defining clear project goals, maximizing experience, and creating a culture where every worker understands their role in the mission.

Dan Gardner will also be the keynote speaker at the 2026 Good Roads Conference—catch a preview of his insights here.

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]]> Tue, 2 Dec 2025 14:49:32 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Dan Gardner, Andrew Blackburn, Thomas Barakat) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/unlocking-the-secrets-of-successful-infrastructure-with-dan-gardner-good-roads-podcast-ep-40-owev_gyS Why do so many infrastructure projects—big or small—go over budget, run late, or fall apart? And how can Ontario’s municipalities avoid the same fate?

In this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, bestselling author, journalist, and human-behaviour expert Dan Gardner breaks down the real reasons projects fail—and the surprisingly simple principles that can make them succeed. Drawing from his book How Big Things Get Done, co-authored with megaproject scholar Bent Flyvbjerg, Dan explains why planning slow and acting fast, managing risk, and understanding human behaviour are essential for municipalities of every size. 

From California’s high-speed rail disaster to Morocco’s success story, Dan shows how politics, culture, and psychology shape project outcomes far more than engineering ever will. He also shares practical lessons for municipal leaders: building cohesive teams, defining clear project goals, maximizing experience, and creating a culture where every worker understands their role in the mission.

Dan Gardner will also be the keynote speaker at the 2026 Good Roads Conference—catch a preview of his insights here.

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]]> Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Infrastructure with Dan Gardner | Good Roads Podcast Ep. 40 Dan Gardner, Andrew Blackburn, Thomas Barakat 00:45:31 Why do so many infrastructure projects—big or small—go over budget, run late, or fall apart? And how can Ontario’s municipalities avoid the same fate? In this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, bestselling author, journalist, and human-behaviour expert Dan Gardner breaks down the real reasons projects fail—and the surprisingly simple principles that can make them succeed. Drawing from his book How Big Things Get Done, co-authored with megaproject scholar Bent Flyvbjerg, Dan explains why planning slow and acting fast, managing risk, and understanding human behaviour are essential for municipalities of every size. From California’s high-speed rail disaster to Morocco’s success story, Dan shows how politics, culture, and psychology shape project outcomes far more than engineering ever will. He also shares practical lessons for municipal leaders: building cohesive teams, defining clear project goals, maximizing experience, and creating a culture where every worker understands their role in the mission. Dan Gardner will also be the keynote speaker at the 2026 Good Roads Conference—catch a preview of his insights here. Why do so many infrastructure projects—big or small—go over budget, run late, or fall apart? And how can Ontario’s municipalities avoid the same fate? In this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, bestselling author, journalist, and human-behaviour expert Dan Gardner breaks down the real reasons projects fail—and the surprisingly simple principles that can make them succeed. Drawing from his book How Big Things Get Done, co-authored with megaproject scholar Bent Flyvbjerg, Dan explains why planning slow and acting fast, managing risk, and understanding human behaviour are essential for municipalities of every size. From California’s high-speed rail disaster to Morocco’s success story, Dan shows how politics, culture, and psychology shape project outcomes far more than engineering ever will. He also shares practical lessons for municipal leaders: building cohesive teams, defining clear project goals, maximizing experience, and creating a culture where every worker understands their role in the mission. Dan Gardner will also be the keynote speaker at the 2026 Good Roads Conference—catch a preview of his insights here. how big things get done, project management canada, good roads podcast, megaprojects, ontario municipalities, ontario transportation, public sector planning, dan gardner, bent flyvbjerg, infrastructure success stories, municipal engineering, municipal project management, municipal leadership, municipal infrastructure, good roads conference, psychology of decision making, planning slow act fast, forecasting dan gardner, infrastructure cost overrun, high speed rail, project delivery best practices, public works ontario, infrastructure planning, infrastructure failures, municipal training, municipal government ontario false full 40 fd5f6554-aa55-4d73-81c5-4b2dfd3201e6 Bridging Communities: Indigenous Leadership & Municipal Collaboration | Good Roads Podcast Ep. 39 In this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict joins us for a vital conversation on Indigenous leadership, municipal collaboration, and community development. Chief Benedict represents 133 First Nations across Ontario and brings deep insight into the challenges and opportunities in infrastructure, economic development, and reconciliation.

We explore successful partnerships like the joint Akwesasne-Cornwall waterfront project, the infrastructure gap affecting First Nations, the impacts of Bill 5, and why Indigenous inclusion from day one is essential to responsible development.

This episode is a must-listen for municipal leaders, planners, and anyone working toward a more equitable and collaborative Ontario.

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]]> Mon, 2 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Abram Benedict, Thomas Barakat, Andrew Blackburn) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/bridging-communities-indigenous-leadership-municipal-collaboration-good-roads-podcast-ep-39-H2CVZ51D In this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict joins us for a vital conversation on Indigenous leadership, municipal collaboration, and community development. Chief Benedict represents 133 First Nations across Ontario and brings deep insight into the challenges and opportunities in infrastructure, economic development, and reconciliation.

We explore successful partnerships like the joint Akwesasne-Cornwall waterfront project, the infrastructure gap affecting First Nations, the impacts of Bill 5, and why Indigenous inclusion from day one is essential to responsible development.

This episode is a must-listen for municipal leaders, planners, and anyone working toward a more equitable and collaborative Ontario.

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]]> Bridging Communities: Indigenous Leadership & Municipal Collaboration | Good Roads Podcast Ep. 39 Abram Benedict, Thomas Barakat, Andrew Blackburn 00:53:21 In this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict joins us for a vital conversation on Indigenous leadership, municipal collaboration, and community development. Chief Benedict represents 133 First Nations across Ontario and brings deep insight into the challenges and opportunities in infrastructure, economic development, and reconciliation. We explore successful partnerships like the joint Akwesasne-Cornwall waterfront project, the infrastructure gap affecting First Nations, the impacts of Bill 5, and why Indigenous inclusion from day one is essential to responsible development. This episode is a must-listen for municipal leaders, planners, and anyone working toward a more equitable and collaborative Ontario. In this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict joins us for a vital conversation on Indigenous leadership, municipal collaboration, and community development. Chief Benedict represents 133 First Nations across Ontario and brings deep insight into the challenges and opportunities in infrastructure, economic development, and reconciliation. We explore successful partnerships like the joint Akwesasne-Cornwall waterfront project, the infrastructure gap affecting First Nations, the impacts of Bill 5, and why Indigenous inclusion from day one is essential to responsible development. This episode is a must-listen for municipal leaders, planners, and anyone working toward a more equitable and collaborative Ontario. good roads podcast, ontario municipalities, canadian politics, chiefs of ontario, ontario regional chief, economic development, reconciliation, indigenous leadership, abram benedict, community development, truth and reconciliation, first nations, bill 5 ontario, municipal government, indigenous-municipal relations, infrastructure gap false full 39 ea9240ba-f0d0-4de1-bb1c-05bff41b48f0 Cycling, Safety & Systemic Change: Eleanor McMahon on Building a Bike-Friendly Ontario | Good Roads Podcast Ep. 38 In this powerful episode of the Good Roads Podcast, co-hosts Thomas Barakat and Andrew Blackburn sit down with Eleanor McMahon — founder of the Share the Road Cycling Coalition and a former Ontario Cabinet Minister — to talk about the tragic loss that inspired a movement, and the decades of advocacy that followed.

Eleanor shares her personal story of loss, the creation of Share the Road, and the fight for safer, more inclusive streets across Ontario. From legislative victories like Greg’s Law and the 1m Safe Passing Rule, to the rise of cycling tourism and infrastructure in rural communities, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in road safety, active transportation, and community well-being.

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]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:14:12 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Eleanor McMahon, Thomas Barakat, Andrew Blackburn) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/cycling-safety-systemic-change-eleanor-mcmahon-on-building-a-bike-friendly-ontario-good-roads-podcast-ep-38-k9A0s4DT In this powerful episode of the Good Roads Podcast, co-hosts Thomas Barakat and Andrew Blackburn sit down with Eleanor McMahon — founder of the Share the Road Cycling Coalition and a former Ontario Cabinet Minister — to talk about the tragic loss that inspired a movement, and the decades of advocacy that followed.

Eleanor shares her personal story of loss, the creation of Share the Road, and the fight for safer, more inclusive streets across Ontario. From legislative victories like Greg’s Law and the 1m Safe Passing Rule, to the rise of cycling tourism and infrastructure in rural communities, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in road safety, active transportation, and community well-being.

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]]> Cycling, Safety & Systemic Change: Eleanor McMahon on Building a Bike-Friendly Ontario | Good Roads Podcast Ep. 38 Eleanor McMahon, Thomas Barakat, Andrew Blackburn 00:50:06 In this powerful episode of the Good Roads Podcast, co-hosts Thomas Barakat and Andrew Blackburn sit down with Eleanor McMahon — founder of the Share the Road Cycling Coalition and a former Ontario Cabinet Minister — to talk about the tragic loss that inspired a movement, and the decades of advocacy that followed. Eleanor shares her personal story of loss, the creation of Share the Road, and the fight for safer, more inclusive streets across Ontario. From legislative victories like Greg’s Law and the 1m Safe Passing Rule, to the rise of cycling tourism and infrastructure in rural communities, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in road safety, active transportation, and community well-being. In this powerful episode of the Good Roads Podcast, co-hosts Thomas Barakat and Andrew Blackburn sit down with Eleanor McMahon — founder of the Share the Road Cycling Coalition and a former Ontario Cabinet Minister — to talk about the tragic loss that inspired a movement, and the decades of advocacy that followed. Eleanor shares her personal story of loss, the creation of Share the Road, and the fight for safer, more inclusive streets across Ontario. From legislative victories like Greg’s Law and the 1m Safe Passing Rule, to the rise of cycling tourism and infrastructure in rural communities, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in road safety, active transportation, and community well-being. ontario bike summit, bike safety, good roads podcast, share the road, greg's law, bike-friendly communities, cycling tourism, 1m safe passing law, bike lanes ontario, municipal infrastructure, eleanor mcmahon, ontario cycling, advocacy, road safety, rural cycling ontario, cycling infrastructure, safer streets, mto cycling, public policy, active transportation false full 38 e3ff3d4e-a82c-4399-a115-9592d0860dae Episode 37 - Rethinking Road Safety with Dr. Wes Marshall Dr. Wes Marshall, professor of civil engineering and urban planning at the University of Colorado, Denver, joins the Good Roads Podcast to discuss road safety and outdated traffic engineering practices. His book, Killed by a Traffic Engineer, challenges long-held assumptions about road design and its impact on safety. In this episode, he debunks common myths, explains how municipalities can push for better design, and highlights the role of data in making roads safer. As a keynote speaker at the upcoming Good Roads Conference, Dr. Marshall shares insights on changing the culture of traffic engineering to prioritize safety over convenience. Tune in to rethink what makes roads truly safe.

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]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:49:54 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Wes Marshall, Andrew Blackburn, Thomas Barakat) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-37-rethinking-road-safety-with-dr-wes-marshall-dJ89qKEo Dr. Wes Marshall, professor of civil engineering and urban planning at the University of Colorado, Denver, joins the Good Roads Podcast to discuss road safety and outdated traffic engineering practices. His book, Killed by a Traffic Engineer, challenges long-held assumptions about road design and its impact on safety. In this episode, he debunks common myths, explains how municipalities can push for better design, and highlights the role of data in making roads safer. As a keynote speaker at the upcoming Good Roads Conference, Dr. Marshall shares insights on changing the culture of traffic engineering to prioritize safety over convenience. Tune in to rethink what makes roads truly safe.

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]]> Episode 37 - Rethinking Road Safety with Dr. Wes Marshall Wes Marshall, Andrew Blackburn, Thomas Barakat 00:52:24 Dr. Wes Marshall, professor of civil engineering and urban planning at the University of Colorado, Denver, joins the Good Roads Podcast to discuss road safety and outdated traffic engineering practices. His book, Killed by a Traffic Engineer, challenges long-held assumptions about road design and its impact on safety. In this episode, he debunks common myths, explains how municipalities can push for better design, and highlights the role of data in making roads safer. As a keynote speaker at the upcoming Good Roads Conference, Dr. Marshall shares insights on changing the culture of traffic engineering to prioritize safety over convenience. Tune in to rethink what makes roads truly safe. Dr. Wes Marshall, professor of civil engineering and urban planning at the University of Colorado, Denver, joins the Good Roads Podcast to discuss road safety and outdated traffic engineering practices. His book, Killed by a Traffic Engineer, challenges long-held assumptions about road design and its impact on safety. In this episode, he debunks common myths, explains how municipalities can push for better design, and highlights the role of data in making roads safer. As a keynote speaker at the upcoming Good Roads Conference, Dr. Marshall shares insights on changing the culture of traffic engineering to prioritize safety over convenience. Tune in to rethink what makes roads truly safe. good roads podcast, municipal planning, traffic engineering, municipal roads, killed by a traffic engineer, urban planning, infrastructure design, traffic engineering reform, road design, road safety audit, good roads conference, crosswalk safety, dr. wes marshall, transportation engineering, traffic fatalities, engineering myths, road safety, safer streets, pedestrian safety, human error in crashes, road safety solutions false full 37 b9d450de-9e5c-4133-a1de-5c13873a9bb4 Episode 36 - Exploring Transportation Trends with David Zipper David Zipper, senior fellow at the MIT Mobility Initiative and transportation policy expert, recently joined Good Roads Podcast hosts Thomas Barakat and Andrew Blackburn. Zipper shared his insights on the future of urban mobility, from changes in U.S. transportation policy to Ontario’s bike lane battles. In this interview, we explore the big-picture shifts Zipper anticipates and the lessons Canadian cities might take from global trends.

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]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:15:00 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Andrew Blackburn, David Zipper, Thomas Barakat) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-36-exploring-transportation-trends-with-david-zipper-rPtcaktE David Zipper, senior fellow at the MIT Mobility Initiative and transportation policy expert, recently joined Good Roads Podcast hosts Thomas Barakat and Andrew Blackburn. Zipper shared his insights on the future of urban mobility, from changes in U.S. transportation policy to Ontario’s bike lane battles. In this interview, we explore the big-picture shifts Zipper anticipates and the lessons Canadian cities might take from global trends.

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]]> Episode 36 - Exploring Transportation Trends with David Zipper Andrew Blackburn, David Zipper, Thomas Barakat 00:50:40 David Zipper, senior fellow at the MIT Mobility Initiative and transportation policy expert, recently joined Good Roads Podcast hosts Thomas Barakat and Andrew Blackburn. Zipper shared his insights on the future of urban mobility, from changes in U.S. transportation policy to Ontario’s bike lane battles. In this interview, we explore the big-picture shifts Zipper anticipates and the lessons Canadian cities might take from global trends. David Zipper, senior fellow at the MIT Mobility Initiative and transportation policy expert, recently joined Good Roads Podcast hosts Thomas Barakat and Andrew Blackburn. Zipper shared his insights on the future of urban mobility, from changes in U.S. transportation policy to Ontario’s bike lane battles. In this interview, we explore the big-picture shifts Zipper anticipates and the lessons Canadian cities might take from global trends. urban mobility, david zipper, good roads podcast, ontario transportation, canadian cities, public transit, high-speed rail canada, sustainable transportation, microtransit solutions, future of transportation, induced demand, bike lanes debate, transportation trends, mit mobility initiative, urban planning ideas false full 36 b7f66e95-912d-4dca-8eda-358bbc6d3b88 Episode 35 - Navigating Municipal Winter Maintenance: Strategies and Solutions In this episode, we dive into the complexities of municipal winter maintenance with expert instructors from Good Roads Snow School.

As winter approaches, learn essential strategies and solutions to keep your roads safe and communities secure. Scott Holmes and Darnell Bernardo share insights on planning, equipment, and best practices for navigating the challenges that come with snow and ice.

Whether you're in a rural or urban setting, this discussion will equip you with the knowledge needed to tackle winter head-on. Don't miss this valuable conversation on mastering municipal winter maintenance.

 

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]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Scott Holmes, Darnell Bernardo, Jared LeMay) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-35-navigating-municipal-winter-maintenance-strategies-and-solutions-uXce68x2 In this episode, we dive into the complexities of municipal winter maintenance with expert instructors from Good Roads Snow School.

As winter approaches, learn essential strategies and solutions to keep your roads safe and communities secure. Scott Holmes and Darnell Bernardo share insights on planning, equipment, and best practices for navigating the challenges that come with snow and ice.

Whether you're in a rural or urban setting, this discussion will equip you with the knowledge needed to tackle winter head-on. Don't miss this valuable conversation on mastering municipal winter maintenance.

 

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]]> Episode 35 - Navigating Municipal Winter Maintenance: Strategies and Solutions Scott Holmes, Darnell Bernardo, Jared LeMay 00:57:35 In this episode, we dive into the complexities of municipal winter maintenance with expert instructors from Good Roads Snow School. As winter approaches, learn essential strategies and solutions to keep your roads safe and communities secure. Scott Holmes and Darnell Bernardo share insights on planning, equipment, and best practices for navigating the challenges that come with snow and ice. Whether you're in a rural or urban setting, this discussion will equip you with the knowledge needed to tackle winter head-on. Don't miss this valuable conversation on mastering municipal winter maintenance. In this episode, we dive into the complexities of municipal winter maintenance with expert instructors from Good Roads Snow School. As winter approaches, learn essential strategies and solutions to keep your roads safe and communities secure. Scott Holmes and Darnell Bernardo share insights on planning, equipment, and best practices for navigating the challenges that come with snow and ice. Whether you're in a rural or urban setting, this discussion will equip you with the knowledge needed to tackle winter head-on. Don't miss this valuable conversation on mastering municipal winter maintenance. good roads podcast, urban winter maintenance, municipal winter maintenance, municipal planning, onmuni, good roads, winter preparation, snow and ice management, scott holmes, winter weather, road treatments, onpoli, winter maintenance tips, ogra, rural winter maintenance, municipal operations, municipal, winter maintenance solutions, milestones, jared lemay, snow removal, darnell bernardo, ontario good roads, ontario, winter maintenance, snow school, winter road maintenance false full 35 1d7eed3a-58b5-4318-88f3-99676a33d8c4 Episode 34 - Innovative Bridge Construction and Low Volume Road Solutions In Episode 34 of the Good Roads Podcast, Jared and guest host Dr. James Smith interview Brian Keierleber, the County Engineer for Buchanan County, Iowa.

Brian is a a keynote speaker for the upcoming Low Volume Roads workshop in October. Many municipalities responsible for low volume roads share the same pain points and Mr. Keierleber discusses bridge construction, maintenance of low volume roads, and cost-saving strategies to help you and your municipality effectively maintain this type of roadway.

Discover the innovative techniques and sustainable solutions Brian has implemented to enhance infrastructure in rural areas. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the challenges and future of rural transportation networks, with a focus on cost efficiency.

 

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Good Roads Quarterly: Summer 2022 - https://goodroads.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GR003-Summer-v4.pdf 
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]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:32:34 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (James Smith, Brian Keierleber, Jared LeMay) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-34-innovative-bridge-construction-and-low-volume-road-solutions-OgMXq134 In Episode 34 of the Good Roads Podcast, Jared and guest host Dr. James Smith interview Brian Keierleber, the County Engineer for Buchanan County, Iowa.

Brian is a a keynote speaker for the upcoming Low Volume Roads workshop in October. Many municipalities responsible for low volume roads share the same pain points and Mr. Keierleber discusses bridge construction, maintenance of low volume roads, and cost-saving strategies to help you and your municipality effectively maintain this type of roadway.

Discover the innovative techniques and sustainable solutions Brian has implemented to enhance infrastructure in rural areas. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the challenges and future of rural transportation networks, with a focus on cost efficiency.

 

Railroad Flatcar Bridge Construction Live Feed: https://app.truelook.cloud/?code=a3x1duh3gfc2tkc621dmnivdt
Good Roads Quarterly: Summer 2022 - https://goodroads.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GR003-Summer-v4.pdf 
Low Volume Roads Workshop - https://goodroads.ca/courses/navigating-low-volume-roads-workshop/

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]]> Episode 34 - Innovative Bridge Construction and Low Volume Road Solutions James Smith, Brian Keierleber, Jared LeMay 00:53:37 In Episode 34 of the Good Roads Podcast, Jared and guest host Dr. James Smith interview Brian Keierleber, the County Engineer for Buchanan County, Iowa. Brian is a a keynote speaker for the upcoming Low Volume Roads workshop in October. Many municipalities responsible for low volume roads share the same pain points and Mr. Keierleber discusses bridge construction, maintenance of low volume roads, and cost-saving strategies to help you and your municipality effectively maintain this type of roadway. Discover the innovative techniques and sustainable solutions Brian has implemented to enhance infrastructure in rural areas. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the challenges and future of rural transportation networks, with a focus on cost efficiency. In Episode 34 of the Good Roads Podcast, Jared and guest host Dr. James Smith interview Brian Keierleber, the County Engineer for Buchanan County, Iowa. Brian is a a keynote speaker for the upcoming Low Volume Roads workshop in October. Many municipalities responsible for low volume roads share the same pain points and Mr. Keierleber discusses bridge construction, maintenance of low volume roads, and cost-saving strategies to help you and your municipality effectively maintain this type of roadway. Discover the innovative techniques and sustainable solutions Brian has implemented to enhance infrastructure in rural areas. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the challenges and future of rural transportation networks, with a focus on cost efficiency. infrastructure challenges, good roads podcast, bridge construction, onmuni, good roads, buchanan county engineer, road maintenance, transportation networks, rural infrastructure, onpoli, municipal engineering, ogra, low volume roads, municipal, cost-saving strategies, milestones, jared lemay, ontario good roads, sustainable engineering, brian keierleber, dr. james smith, ontario, rural transportation, low volume roads workshop false full 34 06548d82-7c67-4fa4-97d9-8d385209abb8 Episode 33 - Innovative Urban Planning: Brantford's Downtown Revitalization Project In this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, host Jared LeMay dives into the ambitious Downtown Revitalization Project in Brantford. With guest Gagan Batra, Manager of Business Support and Sustainability, they explore the city's plans to transform its car-centric downtown into a vibrant, pedestrian and cyclist-friendly space.

They discuss the current state of downtown Brantford, the challenges faced in implementing such a project, and the inspiration behind these forward-thinking urban planning strategies. Gagan shares insights on overcoming financial, council, and public buy-in hurdles while addressing issues like homelessness and the impact on local students. 

The episode offers valuable lessons for other municipalities considering similar projects. Don't miss this deep dive into innovative urban planning and the future of Brantford's downtown.

 

City of Brantford: https://www.brantford.ca/
Brantford Downtown Revitalization Project: https://www.brantford.ca/en/your-government/downtown-revitalization-project.aspx
Gagan Batra - https://goodroads.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/GRQ-Conference-Edition.pdf

 

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]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:41:57 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Gagan Batra, Jared LeMay) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-33-innovative-urban-planning-brantfords-downtown-revitalization-project-JITU7Z3k In this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, host Jared LeMay dives into the ambitious Downtown Revitalization Project in Brantford. With guest Gagan Batra, Manager of Business Support and Sustainability, they explore the city's plans to transform its car-centric downtown into a vibrant, pedestrian and cyclist-friendly space.

They discuss the current state of downtown Brantford, the challenges faced in implementing such a project, and the inspiration behind these forward-thinking urban planning strategies. Gagan shares insights on overcoming financial, council, and public buy-in hurdles while addressing issues like homelessness and the impact on local students. 

The episode offers valuable lessons for other municipalities considering similar projects. Don't miss this deep dive into innovative urban planning and the future of Brantford's downtown.

 

City of Brantford: https://www.brantford.ca/
Brantford Downtown Revitalization Project: https://www.brantford.ca/en/your-government/downtown-revitalization-project.aspx
Gagan Batra - https://goodroads.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/GRQ-Conference-Edition.pdf

 

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroads/

 

https://www.GoodRoads.ca

]]> Episode 33 - Innovative Urban Planning: Brantford's Downtown Revitalization Project Gagan Batra, Jared LeMay 00:37:42 In this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, host Jared LeMay dives into the ambitious Downtown Revitalization Project in Brantford. With guest Gagan Batra, Manager of Business Support and Sustainability, they explore the city's plans to transform its car-centric downtown into a vibrant, pedestrian and cyclist-friendly space. They discuss the current state of downtown Brantford, the challenges faced in implementing such a project, and the inspiration behind these forward-thinking urban planning strategies. Gagan shares insights on overcoming financial, council, and public buy-in hurdles while addressing issues like homelessness and the impact on local students. The episode offers valuable lessons for other municipalities considering similar projects. Don't miss this deep dive into innovative urban planning and the future of Brantford's downtown. In this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, host Jared LeMay dives into the ambitious Downtown Revitalization Project in Brantford. With guest Gagan Batra, Manager of Business Support and Sustainability, they explore the city's plans to transform its car-centric downtown into a vibrant, pedestrian and cyclist-friendly space. They discuss the current state of downtown Brantford, the challenges faced in implementing such a project, and the inspiration behind these forward-thinking urban planning strategies. Gagan shares insights on overcoming financial, council, and public buy-in hurdles while addressing issues like homelessness and the impact on local students. The episode offers valuable lessons for other municipalities considering similar projects. Don't miss this deep dive into innovative urban planning and the future of Brantford's downtown. good roads podcast, downtown revitalization, onmuni, good roads, urban planning, pedestrian-friendly cities, innovative urban planning, onpoli, community development, ogra, municipal, downtown transformation, public space design, milestones, jared lemay, ontario good roads, urban design, infrastructure projects, urban transformation, ontario, gagan batra, municipal projects, brantford ontario, cyclist-friendly cities, city revitalization, sustainability, city planning false full 33 c71d663a-c6ca-4b67-888b-be220c8e8fb3 Episode 32 - Climate Chronicles: How Climate Change Hits Home ft. Katharine Hayhoe In this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, Thomas and Jared talk with renowned climate scientist, and keynote speaker at this years Good Roads Conference, Katharine Hayhoe. Hayhoe dives deep into the complexities of climate change, offering insightful perspectives on its impact and the urgency of action.

Through her engaging storytelling and expertise, she navigates the intersection of climate science and society. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of climate change and discover pathways towards a sustainable future.

 

https://www.katharinehayhoe.com/

Katharine's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/fae4224ba66d/subscribe-to-katharine-newsletter

Katharines TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/katharine_hayhoe_the_most_important_thing_you_can_do_to_fight_climate_change_talk_about_it

Katharine on Jimmy Kimmel: https://youtu.be/LVjmGVufADk?si=ujPIQ2aePiiU4v2J

Good Roads Conference: http://www.Goodroads.ca/Conference

 

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]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:50:52 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Katharine Hayhoe, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-32-climate-chronicles-how-climate-change-hits-home-ft-katharine-hayhoe-_2O0wC80 In this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, Thomas and Jared talk with renowned climate scientist, and keynote speaker at this years Good Roads Conference, Katharine Hayhoe. Hayhoe dives deep into the complexities of climate change, offering insightful perspectives on its impact and the urgency of action.

Through her engaging storytelling and expertise, she navigates the intersection of climate science and society. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of climate change and discover pathways towards a sustainable future.

 

https://www.katharinehayhoe.com/

Katharine's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/fae4224ba66d/subscribe-to-katharine-newsletter

Katharines TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/katharine_hayhoe_the_most_important_thing_you_can_do_to_fight_climate_change_talk_about_it

Katharine on Jimmy Kimmel: https://youtu.be/LVjmGVufADk?si=ujPIQ2aePiiU4v2J

Good Roads Conference: http://www.Goodroads.ca/Conference

 

https://twitter.com/Goodroads

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]]> Episode 32 - Climate Chronicles: How Climate Change Hits Home ft. Katharine Hayhoe Katharine Hayhoe, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat 00:44:32 In this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, Thomas and Jared talk with renowned climate scientist, and keynote speaker at the 2024 Good Roads Conference, Katharine Hayhoe. Hayhoe dives deep into the complexities of climate change, offering insightful perspectives on its impact and the urgency of action. Through her engaging storytelling and expertise, she navigates the intersection of climate science and society. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of climate change and discover pathways towards a sustainable future. In this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, Thomas and Jared talk with renowned climate scientist, and keynote speaker at the 2024 Good Roads Conference, Katharine Hayhoe. Hayhoe dives deep into the complexities of climate change, offering insightful perspectives on its impact and the urgency of action. Through her engaging storytelling and expertise, she navigates the intersection of climate science and society. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of climate change and discover pathways towards a sustainable future. climate policy, environmental policy, climate communication, good roads podcast, climate impact, climate policy solutions, onmuni, good roads, katharine hayhoe, environmental science, thomas barakat, climate action, onpoli, ogra, good roads conference, climate politics, municipal, climate governance, climate change, milestones, jared lemay, ontario good roads, climate advocacy, climate research, ontario, climate science, climate adaptation, climate solutions, renewable energy false full 32 9bf4561a-a9b4-49c3-a2d0-2395792054c6 Episode 31 - Walkable Cities In this compelling episode of the Good Roads podcast, hosts Thomas and Jared engage in a thought-provoking conversation with urban planner and renowned walkability advocate, Jeff Speck.

The trio delves into the transformative concept of walkable cities and its profound impact on the urban landscape. 

Jeff Speck, with his extensive expertise in urban design and planning, shares valuable insights on how creating walkable environments not only enhances the quality of life for residents but also contributes to sustainable and resilient urban development. 

Poynton roundabout: http://www.urbanmovement.co.uk/thoughts/low-speed-steady-flow-in-poynton-oli-davey
Arcade Fire - Suburbs: https://youtu.be/5Euj9f3gdyM?feature=shared 
Good Roads Conference: http://www.goodroads.ca/conference

https://twitter.com/Goodroads
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]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Jeff Speck, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-30-walkable-cities-uQm_5bM_ In this compelling episode of the Good Roads podcast, hosts Thomas and Jared engage in a thought-provoking conversation with urban planner and renowned walkability advocate, Jeff Speck.

The trio delves into the transformative concept of walkable cities and its profound impact on the urban landscape. 

Jeff Speck, with his extensive expertise in urban design and planning, shares valuable insights on how creating walkable environments not only enhances the quality of life for residents but also contributes to sustainable and resilient urban development. 

Poynton roundabout: http://www.urbanmovement.co.uk/thoughts/low-speed-steady-flow-in-poynton-oli-davey
Arcade Fire - Suburbs: https://youtu.be/5Euj9f3gdyM?feature=shared 
Good Roads Conference: http://www.goodroads.ca/conference

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]]> Episode 31 - Walkable Cities Jeff Speck, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat 00:54:01 In this compelling episode of the Good Roads podcast, hosts Thomas and Jared engage in a thought-provoking conversation with urban planner and renowned walkability advocate, Jeff Speck. The trio delves into the transformative concept of walkable cities and its profound impact on the urban landscape. Jeff Speck, with his extensive expertise in urban design and planning, shares valuable insights on how creating walkable environments not only enhances the quality of life for residents but also contributes to sustainable and resilient urban development. In this compelling episode of the Good Roads podcast, hosts Thomas and Jared engage in a thought-provoking conversation with urban planner and renowned walkability advocate, Jeff Speck. The trio delves into the transformative concept of walkable cities and its profound impact on the urban landscape. Jeff Speck, with his extensive expertise in urban design and planning, shares valuable insights on how creating walkable environments not only enhances the quality of life for residents but also contributes to sustainable and resilient urban development. rural roads, good roads podcast, onmuni, cyclist safety, good roads, safe roads, urban planning, thomas barakat, onpoli, ogra, sustainable transportation, municipal ontario, urban infrastructure, good roads conference, walkable cities, municipal, milestones podcast, milestones, jared lemay, ontario good roads, city advocacy, sustainable urban development, ontario, community connectivity, jeff speck, human-scale design, urban roads, pedestrian safety, road safety design false full 31 180ab0f8-d2c4-4358-a21f-05ae86614f84 Episode 30 - Revolutionizing Road Safety Thomas and Jared enter their second day of training on the path to becoming Certified Road Safety Auditors through Good Roads' new course.

After a long day of class, they sit down with course directors Kenn Beer and Max McCardel to discuss how students of the course will revolutionize road safety. Road Safety Auditors will help municipalities identify problem areas on roads which will not only money save money, but lives as well.

Tune in to hear how the practice of road safety auditing is poised to become a gamechanger in Ontario.

Meet Graham, 'the only person' designed to survive a car crash: https://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/meet-graham-the-only-person-designed-to-survive-a-car-crash-1.2996916?cache= 
Safe System Solutions: https://safesystemsolutions.com.au/
The Road Safety Audit Course: https://youtu.be/c2vefQ35ZN0
Good Roads Podcast Episode 24 - The Pathway to Safer Roads with Kenn Beer: https://youtu.be/QO6U4m56zjg 

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]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Max McCardel, Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay, Kenn Beer) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-30-revolutionizing-road-safety-TBw49riD Thomas and Jared enter their second day of training on the path to becoming Certified Road Safety Auditors through Good Roads' new course.

After a long day of class, they sit down with course directors Kenn Beer and Max McCardel to discuss how students of the course will revolutionize road safety. Road Safety Auditors will help municipalities identify problem areas on roads which will not only money save money, but lives as well.

Tune in to hear how the practice of road safety auditing is poised to become a gamechanger in Ontario.

Meet Graham, 'the only person' designed to survive a car crash: https://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/meet-graham-the-only-person-designed-to-survive-a-car-crash-1.2996916?cache= 
Safe System Solutions: https://safesystemsolutions.com.au/
The Road Safety Audit Course: https://youtu.be/c2vefQ35ZN0
Good Roads Podcast Episode 24 - The Pathway to Safer Roads with Kenn Beer: https://youtu.be/QO6U4m56zjg 

https://twitter.com/Goodroads
https://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/
https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.ca
https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroads 

https://www.GoodRoads.ca

]]> Episode 30 - Revolutionizing Road Safety Max McCardel, Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay, Kenn Beer 01:04:11 Thomas and Jared enter their second day of training on the path to becoming Certified Road Safety Auditors through Good Roads' new course. After a long day of class, they sit down with course directors Kenn Beer and Max McCardel to discuss how students of the course will revolutionize road safety. Road Safety Auditors will help municipalities identify problem areas on roads which will not only money save money, but lives as well. Tune in to hear how the practice of road safety auditing is poised to become a gamechanger in Ontario. Meet Graham, 'the only person' designed to survive a car crash: https://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/meet-graham-the-only-person-designed-to-survive-a-car-crash-1.2996916?cache= Safe System Solutions: https://safesystemsolutions.com.au/ The Road Safety Audit Course: https://youtu.be/c2vefQ35ZN0 Good Roads Podcast Episode 24 - The Pathway to Safer Roads with Kenn Beer: https://youtu.be/QO6U4m56zjg https://twitter.com/Goodroads https://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/ https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.ca https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroads https://www.GoodRoads.ca Thomas and Jared enter their second day of training on the path to becoming Certified Road Safety Auditors through Good Roads' new course. After a long day of class, they sit down with course directors Kenn Beer and Max McCardel to discuss how students of the course will revolutionize road safety. Road Safety Auditors will help municipalities identify problem areas on roads which will not only money save money, but lives as well. Tune in to hear how the practice of road safety auditing is poised to become a gamechanger in Ontario. Meet Graham, 'the only person' designed to survive a car crash: https://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/meet-graham-the-only-person-designed-to-survive-a-car-crash-1.2996916?cache= Safe System Solutions: https://safesystemsolutions.com.au/ The Road Safety Audit Course: https://youtu.be/c2vefQ35ZN0 Good Roads Podcast Episode 24 - The Pathway to Safer Roads with Kenn Beer: https://youtu.be/QO6U4m56zjg https://twitter.com/Goodroads https://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/ https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.ca https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroads https://www.GoodRoads.ca rural roads, kenn beer, bike safety, good roads podcast, onmuni, cyclist safety, good roads, safe roads, safe system solutions, austroads, black spot zone, thomas barakat, onpoli, ogra, road safety audit, municipal ontario, max mccardel, municipal, engineering road, doug ford, milestones podcast, rsa, milestones, jared lemay, ontario good roads, cyclists, road safety, bike roads, australia, meet graham, ontario, traffic safety, urban roads, pedestrian safety, road safety design false full 30 20fc8b68-3539-4aee-9ea6-5944bf420d70 Episode 29 - Forging Indigenous Partnerships In episode 29 of the Good Roads Podcast, Thomas and Jared explore the inspiring collaboration between municipalities and Indigenous communities as they navigate sustainable resource extraction, from minerals to LNG.  

Join us in this insightful conversation on fostering partnerships that prioritize environmental stewardship, mutual benefit, and taking meaningful steps towards reconciliation through trust and collaboration.

First Nations LNG Alliance - https://www.fnlngalliance.com/

 

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroads/

 

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]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Karen Ogen-Toews, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-29-forging-indigenous-partnerships-_HGG4tfi In episode 29 of the Good Roads Podcast, Thomas and Jared explore the inspiring collaboration between municipalities and Indigenous communities as they navigate sustainable resource extraction, from minerals to LNG.  

Join us in this insightful conversation on fostering partnerships that prioritize environmental stewardship, mutual benefit, and taking meaningful steps towards reconciliation through trust and collaboration.

First Nations LNG Alliance - https://www.fnlngalliance.com/

 

https://twitter.com/Goodroads

https://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/

https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.ca

https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroads/

 

https://www.GoodRoads.ca

]]> Episode 29 - Forging Indigenous Partnerships Karen Ogen-Toews, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat 00:45:39 In episode 29 of the Good Roads Podcast, Thomas and Jared explore the inspiring collaboration between municipalities and Indigenous communities as they navigate sustainable resource extraction, from minerals to LNG. Join us in this insightful conversation on fostering partnerships that prioritize environmental stewardship, mutual benefit, and taking meaningful steps towards reconciliation through trust and collaboration. In episode 29 of the Good Roads Podcast, Thomas and Jared explore the inspiring collaboration between municipalities and Indigenous communities as they navigate sustainable resource extraction, from minerals to LNG. Join us in this insightful conversation on fostering partnerships that prioritize environmental stewardship, mutual benefit, and taking meaningful steps towards reconciliation through trust and collaboration. good roads podcast, minerals and lng, resource harvesting, onmuni, good roads, indigenous rights, thomas barakat, natural resource extraction, onpoli, indigenous collaboration, community engagement, ogra, municipal ontario, jared lemay, environmental stewardship, municipal partnerships, liquid natural gas, sustainable development, wet’suwet’en, first nation, karen ogen-toews, lng false full 29 8a569263-2026-47ee-88bf-7b01de5e099c Episode 28 - The Human Factor of Road Safety On this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, Thomas and Jared speak with Dr. Nicholas Duck, an organizational psychologist and head of Opposite, a company that looks at human factors when approaching road safety.

So often the discussion of road safety and Vision Zero is centred on design. In this conversation, Nicholas explains that if we take into account how people behave in a given space, we can better utilize and design spaces that are not only more functional for people, but safer as well.

Tune in to hear how the “Opposite” approach can better serve your municipality.

Opposite: https://opposite.com.au/
It's About Nothing - Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1375363

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]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:30:00 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Dr. Nicholas Duck, Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-28-the-human-factor-of-road-safety-nFnCtuJh On this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, Thomas and Jared speak with Dr. Nicholas Duck, an organizational psychologist and head of Opposite, a company that looks at human factors when approaching road safety.

So often the discussion of road safety and Vision Zero is centred on design. In this conversation, Nicholas explains that if we take into account how people behave in a given space, we can better utilize and design spaces that are not only more functional for people, but safer as well.

Tune in to hear how the “Opposite” approach can better serve your municipality.

Opposite: https://opposite.com.au/
It's About Nothing - Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1375363

https://twitter.com/Goodroads
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]]> Episode 28 - The Human Factor of Road Safety Dr. Nicholas Duck, Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay 00:53:37 On this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, Thomas and Jared speak with Dr. Nicholas Duck, an organizational psychologist and head of Opposite, a company that looks at human factors when approaching road safety. So often the discussion of road safety and Vision Zero is centred on design. In this conversation, Nicholas explains that if we take into account how people behave in a given space, we can better utilize and design spaces that are not only more functional for people, but safer as well. Tune in to hear how the “Opposite” approach can better serve your municipality. On this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, Thomas and Jared speak with Dr. Nicholas Duck, an organizational psychologist and head of Opposite, a company that looks at human factors when approaching road safety. So often the discussion of road safety and Vision Zero is centred on design. In this conversation, Nicholas explains that if we take into account how people behave in a given space, we can better utilize and design spaces that are not only more functional for people, but safer as well. Tune in to hear how the “Opposite” approach can better serve your municipality. good roads podcast, accident prevention, human-centric design, onmuni, good roads, human factor training, road traffic management, injury prevention, thomas barakat, vision zero, onpoli, driving behavior modification, road user behavior, ogra, municipal ontario, behavioral safety, human error reduction, jared lemay, opposite, traffic accident analysis, safe driving practices, zero accidents, traffic safety, worksite safety, nicholas duck, roads, risk management false full 28 414e4191-42ed-4cdc-a035-2d62cb3782f9 Episode 27 - Let's Remember Adam: Stop for the School Bus Campaign On this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, Thomas and Jared speak with Pierre Ranger, Chair of the Let's Remember Adam: Stop for the School Bus campaign. Pierre addressed delegates at the 2023 Good Roads Conference, speaking about his brother’s untimely death after getting off a school bus. This conversation expands on Pierre’s remarks and examines what can, and is, being done to prevent future tragedies. 

https://letsrememberadam.org/ 
https://www.facebook.com/LetsRememberAdam 
GRQ Excerpt - Let's Remember Adam: https://members.goodroads.ca/images/MilestonesPodcast/Misc/GRQ%20Excerpt%20-%20Let's%20Remember%20Adam.pdf 

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]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Pierre Ranger, Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-27-lets-remember-adam-stop-for-the-school-bus-campaign-CBx5HWkO On this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, Thomas and Jared speak with Pierre Ranger, Chair of the Let's Remember Adam: Stop for the School Bus campaign. Pierre addressed delegates at the 2023 Good Roads Conference, speaking about his brother’s untimely death after getting off a school bus. This conversation expands on Pierre’s remarks and examines what can, and is, being done to prevent future tragedies. 

https://letsrememberadam.org/ 
https://www.facebook.com/LetsRememberAdam 
GRQ Excerpt - Let's Remember Adam: https://members.goodroads.ca/images/MilestonesPodcast/Misc/GRQ%20Excerpt%20-%20Let's%20Remember%20Adam.pdf 

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]]> Episode 27 - Let's Remember Adam: Stop for the School Bus Campaign Pierre Ranger, Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay 00:50:21 On this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, Thomas and Jared speak with Pierre Ranger, Chair of the Let's Remember Adam: Stop for the School Bus campaign. Pierre addressed delegates at the 2023 Good Roads Conference, speaking about his brother’s untimely death after getting off a school bus. This conversation expands on Pierre’s remarks and examines what can, and is, being done to prevent future tragedies. On this episode of the Good Roads Podcast, Thomas and Jared speak with Pierre Ranger, Chair of the Let's Remember Adam: Stop for the School Bus campaign. Pierre addressed delegates at the 2023 Good Roads Conference, speaking about his brother’s untimely death after getting off a school bus. This conversation expands on Pierre’s remarks and examines what can, and is, being done to prevent future tragedies. good roads podcast, onmuni, pierre ranger, good roads, school bus safety, passing school bus, thomas barakat, school bus death, school bus, onpoli, school bus collision, ogra, municipal ontario, good roads conference, municipal, lets remember adam, school bus camera, adam ranger, milestones podcast, bus, collision, municipal policy, milestones, kids, child struck, jared lemay, ontario good roads, ontario, 360 camera school bus, public policy false full 27 44adc563-ec28-402e-adb4-764d69fa5681 Episode 26 - Public Policy in a Complex World Sunil Johal, the Vice President of Public Policy at the CSA Group joins Thomas & Jared on the Good Roads Podcast ahead of this address at the Good Roads Conference. The CSA Group released a report entitled Navigating Complexity: Policy Making for an Evolving World which investigates some of the big shifts happening in society.

Sunil discusses some of these trends and prescribes solutions on how decision makers can best address these changes. Hear what Sunil has to say about declining trust, climate change, remote work, and digitization of government.

CSA Public Policy Center - https://www.csagroup.org/public-policy/
Sunil's Twitter - https://twitter.com/JohalSunil

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]]> Wed, 5 Apr 2023 09:32:11 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Sunil Johal, Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-26-public-policy-in-a-complex-world-3j3nz2Fr Sunil Johal, the Vice President of Public Policy at the CSA Group joins Thomas & Jared on the Good Roads Podcast ahead of this address at the Good Roads Conference. The CSA Group released a report entitled Navigating Complexity: Policy Making for an Evolving World which investigates some of the big shifts happening in society.

Sunil discusses some of these trends and prescribes solutions on how decision makers can best address these changes. Hear what Sunil has to say about declining trust, climate change, remote work, and digitization of government.

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Sunil's Twitter - https://twitter.com/JohalSunil

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]]> Episode 26 - Public Policy in a Complex World Sunil Johal, Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay 00:49:03 Sunil Johal, the Vice President of Public Policy at the CSA Group joins Thomas & Jared on the Good Roads Podcast ahead of this address at the Good Roads Conference. The CSA Group released a report entitled Navigating Complexity: Policy Making for an Evolving World which investigates some of the big shifts happening in society. Sunil discusses some of these trends and prescribes solutions on how decision makers can best address these changes. Hear what Sunil has to say about declining trust, climate change, remote work, and digitization of government. Sunil Johal, the Vice President of Public Policy at the CSA Group joins Thomas & Jared on the Good Roads Podcast ahead of this address at the Good Roads Conference. The CSA Group released a report entitled Navigating Complexity: Policy Making for an Evolving World which investigates some of the big shifts happening in society. Sunil discusses some of these trends and prescribes solutions on how decision makers can best address these changes. Hear what Sunil has to say about declining trust, climate change, remote work, and digitization of government. good roads podcast, public policy forum, onmuni, good roads, declining trust, mowat centre, thomas barakat, health care, onpoli, ogra, municipal ontario, municipal, government distrust, milestones podcast, municipal policy, milestones, jared lemay, ontario good roads, navigating complexity, csa policy, ontario, csa group, sunil johal, public policy false full 26 7b51449c-2618-48ae-978e-dd9e3b7d0a86 Episode 25 - Building Communities Through Sticky Streets with Brent Toderian On this episode of the Good Roads Podcast Thomas and Jared talk to Brent Toderian, a renowned urbanist and city planner, and keynote speaker at this years Good Roads Conference.

In this episode, we discuss some of the most pressing issues facing the transportation industry and how cities can plan and design their roads and transportation systems to better serve their communities.

Join us and learn how municipalities and cities both big and small can take a creative approach, as well as ideas from other cities, and apply them at home to create a tighter community.

 

TODERIAN UrbanWORKS (TUW) - https://toderianurbanworks.com/ 
Brent Toderian Twitter - https://twitter.com/BrentToderian 
How Cities Make Us Sick: CBC The National - https://youtu.be/jQfC6mKTErg 

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]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:37:24 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Brent Toderian, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-25-building-communities-through-sticky-streets-with-brent-toderian-w9sv_SiK On this episode of the Good Roads Podcast Thomas and Jared talk to Brent Toderian, a renowned urbanist and city planner, and keynote speaker at this years Good Roads Conference.

In this episode, we discuss some of the most pressing issues facing the transportation industry and how cities can plan and design their roads and transportation systems to better serve their communities.

Join us and learn how municipalities and cities both big and small can take a creative approach, as well as ideas from other cities, and apply them at home to create a tighter community.

 

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How Cities Make Us Sick: CBC The National - https://youtu.be/jQfC6mKTErg 

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]]> Episode 25 - Building Communities Through Sticky Streets with Brent Toderian Brent Toderian, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat 00:43:47 On this episode of the Good Roads Podcast Thomas and Jared talk to Brent Toderian, a renowned urbanist and city planner, and keynote speaker at this years Good Roads Conference. In this episode, we discuss some of the most pressing issues facing the transportation industry and how cities can plan and design their roads and transportation systems to better serve their communities. Join us and learn how municipalities and cities both big and small can take a creative approach, as well as ideas from other cities, and apply them at home to create a tighter community. On this episode of the Good Roads Podcast Thomas and Jared talk to Brent Toderian, a renowned urbanist and city planner, and keynote speaker at this years Good Roads Conference. In this episode, we discuss some of the most pressing issues facing the transportation industry and how cities can plan and design their roads and transportation systems to better serve their communities. Join us and learn how municipalities and cities both big and small can take a creative approach, as well as ideas from other cities, and apply them at home to create a tighter community. rural roads, good roads podcast, onmuni, medellin, good roads, safe roads, thomas barakat, onpoli, cbc, ogra, city planner, road safety audit, municipal ontario, urbanism, municipal, engineering road, milestones podcast, brent toderian, milestones, jared lemay, ontario good roads, urban design, road safety, ontario, traffic safety, urban roads, the national, toderian urbanworks, vancouver city planner, road safety design, toderian, vancouver false full 25 ce3ed753-5d6e-42e0-ac10-2dcfcd866ac2 Episode 24 - The Pathway to Safer Roads with Kenn Beer With the Good Roads Conference fast approaching, Thomas and Jared reach halfway across the world to chat with conference speaker Kenn Beer of Safe System Solutions.

Together they discuss road safety audits and how they have helped create safer roads, not only in Australia, but around the world. 

With Good Roads bringing this system to Ontario, hear about how it can help your municipality create safer roads for your community.

Safe System Solutions: https://safesystemsolutions.com.au/

Reducing Municipal Liability in Traffic Collisions: https://youtu.be/ttSZ6OCQipY

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]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 13:06:20 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Kenn Beer, Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-24-the-pathway-to-safer-roads-with-kenn-beer-yQAcf_D2 With the Good Roads Conference fast approaching, Thomas and Jared reach halfway across the world to chat with conference speaker Kenn Beer of Safe System Solutions.

Together they discuss road safety audits and how they have helped create safer roads, not only in Australia, but around the world. 

With Good Roads bringing this system to Ontario, hear about how it can help your municipality create safer roads for your community.

Safe System Solutions: https://safesystemsolutions.com.au/

Reducing Municipal Liability in Traffic Collisions: https://youtu.be/ttSZ6OCQipY

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]]> Episode 24 - The Pathway to Safer Roads with Kenn Beer Kenn Beer, Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay 00:46:37 With the Good Roads Conference fast approaching, Thomas and Jared reach halfway across the world to chat with conference speaker Kenn Beer of Safe System Solutions. Together they discuss road safety audits and how they have helped create safer roads, not only in Australia, but around the world. With Good Roads bringing this system to Ontario, hear about how it can help your municipality create safer roads for your community. With the Good Roads Conference fast approaching, Thomas and Jared reach halfway across the world to chat with conference speaker Kenn Beer of Safe System Solutions. Together they discuss road safety audits and how they have helped create safer roads, not only in Australia, but around the world. With Good Roads bringing this system to Ontario, hear about how it can help your municipality create safer roads for your community. rural roads, kenn beer, good roads podcast, onmuni, good roads, safe roads, safe system solutions, austroads, black spot zone, thomas barakat, onpoli, ogra, road safety audit, municipal ontario, municipal, engineering road, milestones podcast, rsa, milestones, jared lemay, ontario good roads, road safety, australia, ontario, traffic safety, urban roads, road safety design, blue mountain false full 24 ce3ffe92-9a30-4691-9621-42da3ac2a2c6 Episode 23 - In Conversation with Mike Schreiner
Bill 23: https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-bu... 
Veteran Ontario Liberals want Green MPP Mike Schreiner to be their leader: https://www.thestar.com/politics/prov... 

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]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:29:49 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Mike Schreiner, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-23-in-conversation-with-mike-schreiner-O1Q6VOjW
Bill 23: https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-bu... 
Veteran Ontario Liberals want Green MPP Mike Schreiner to be their leader: https://www.thestar.com/politics/prov... 

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]]> Episode 23 - In Conversation with Mike Schreiner Mike Schreiner, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat 00:55:30 On the latest episode of the Good Roads Podcast, Jared and Thomas speak with Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Ontario Green Party. The three delved into Bill 23 and its effects on municipalities and two new Green bills which aim to tackle the housing crisis. The conversation also included a discussion on road safety, electric vehicles, and Ontario’s future energy mix. For all this and more, tune into the latest episode of the Good Roads Podcast. On the latest episode of the Good Roads Podcast, Jared and Thomas speak with Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Ontario Green Party. The three delved into Bill 23 and its effects on municipalities and two new Green bills which aim to tackle the housing crisis. The conversation also included a discussion on road safety, electric vehicles, and Ontario’s future energy mix. For all this and more, tune into the latest episode of the Good Roads Podcast. good roads podcast, ogp, onmuni, electricity, good roads, energy, thomas barakat, onpoli, ogra, municipal ontario, mike schreiner, municipal, ev, guelph, milestones podcast, electric cars, climate change, milestones, jared lemay, ontario good roads, green party, ontario, housing, bill 23, environment, ontario green party, housing issues, schreiner false full 23 7e60c7b9-6296-4aab-b1be-6c2500300272 Episode 22 - Demystifying Automated Speed Enforcement https://otc.org/ - Ontario Traffic Council

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]]> Fri, 2 Dec 2022 14:02:30 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Geoff Wilkinson, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-22-demystifying-automated-speed-enforcement-Vvki5Cm2 https://otc.org/ - Ontario Traffic Council

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]]> Episode 22 - Demystifying Automated Speed Enforcement Geoff Wilkinson, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat 00:48:41 An important issue councillors and mayors across Ontario are always hearing about from their constituents is speeding – especially in school and community safety zones. But what is the best way to slow drivers down to help protect the most vulnerable in our community? Geoff Wilkinson of the Ontario Traffic Council joins the Good Roads Podcast to discuss Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) and how it can help reduce speeding in critical areas in your municipality. Tune in to this episode as we go in-depth on all aspects of ASE, from its poor public perception to implementation options, to helping you decide if this is the right solution to address speeding in your municipality. An important issue councillors and mayors across Ontario are always hearing about from their constituents is speeding – especially in school and community safety zones. But what is the best way to slow drivers down to help protect the most vulnerable in our community? Geoff Wilkinson of the Ontario Traffic Council joins the Good Roads Podcast to discuss Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) and how it can help reduce speeding in critical areas in your municipality. Tune in to this episode as we go in-depth on all aspects of ASE, from its poor public perception to implementation options, to helping you decide if this is the right solution to address speeding in your municipality. ase, school zone, good roads podcast, automated speed enforcement, onmuni, good roads, thomas barakat, traffic, onpoli, geoff wilkinson, community safety zone, ogra, municipal ontario, municipal, milestones podcast, speed cameras, ontario traffic council, otc, milestones, jared lemay, speed camera, ontario good roads, safety, ontario, automated speed cameras, roads, enforcement false full 22 94c9cca3-1e42-4133-82f3-5bb481e3ddb4 Episode 21 - Reducing Exposure to Municipal Liability Municipal Liability: Traffic Collisions Course - https://goodroads.ca/courses/municipality-liability-traffic-collisions/
Milestones Podcast: Episode 11 - Rising Municipal Insurance Rates - https://youtu.be/P5PI4-FQDPM
Municipal Liability - What is Reasonable: https://www.mondaq.com/canada/civil-law/745134/municipal-liability-what-is-reasonable

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]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:11:18 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Rachel Swiednicki, Essam Dabbour, Jason Young, Jared LeMay) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-21-reducing-exposure-to-municipal-liability-3YckQ0tk Municipal Liability: Traffic Collisions Course - https://goodroads.ca/courses/municipality-liability-traffic-collisions/
Milestones Podcast: Episode 11 - Rising Municipal Insurance Rates - https://youtu.be/P5PI4-FQDPM
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]]> Episode 21 - Reducing Exposure to Municipal Liability Rachel Swiednicki, Essam Dabbour, Jason Young, Jared LeMay 00:45:09 With municipalities looking for any way to curb the increases in municipal insurance costs, we take a look at joint and several liability for another perspective. Our guests this week, from Advantage Forensics, talk to us about their upcoming Good Roads course, Municipal Liability - Traffic Collisions, where they provide an in-depth understanding of municipalities’ exposure to liability due to their legal obligation to provide safe road facilities to the public, and how to avoid that costly exposure. Tune in to this episode of the podcast to find out how to avoid the perils of joint and several liability by reducing your exposure to liability in the first place. With municipalities looking for any way to curb the increases in municipal insurance costs, we take a look at joint and several liability for another perspective. Our guests this week, from Advantage Forensics, talk to us about their upcoming Good Roads course, Municipal Liability - Traffic Collisions, where they provide an in-depth understanding of municipalities’ exposure to liability due to their legal obligation to provide safe road facilities to the public, and how to avoid that costly exposure. Tune in to this episode of the podcast to find out how to avoid the perils of joint and several liability by reducing your exposure to liability in the first place. traffic collision, good roads podcast, onmuni, good roads, joint and several liability, liability, thomas barakat, onpoli, ogra, jason young, municipal ontario, municipal, rachel swiednicki, milestones podcast, milestones, advantage forensic, vehicle collisions, joint and several, jared lemay, ontario good roads, insurance, ontario, essam dabbour, insurance rates, forensic analysis, intact, municipal insurance false full 21 8ae16e1a-04fb-4780-b87b-6a10006be180 Episode 20 - Municipal Safety in a Digital World Oh Behave! The Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviors Report 2022 - https://staysafeonline.org/online-safety-privacy-basics/oh-behave/ 

National Cybersecurity Alliance - https://staysafeonline.org/

TerraNova Security - https://terranovasecurity.com/ 

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency - https://www.cisa.gov/ 

Cyberattack on Clarence-Rockland should be warning to others, expert says - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/cyber-attack-clarence-rockland-expert-1.6231021
Ontario town still recovering from ransomware attack - https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/ontario-town-still-recovering-from-ransomware-attack/494385

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]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Lisa Plaggemier, Jared LeMay) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-20-municipal-safety-in-a-digital-world-BPNg4ZqG Oh Behave! The Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviors Report 2022 - https://staysafeonline.org/online-safety-privacy-basics/oh-behave/ 

National Cybersecurity Alliance - https://staysafeonline.org/

TerraNova Security - https://terranovasecurity.com/ 

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency - https://www.cisa.gov/ 

Cyberattack on Clarence-Rockland should be warning to others, expert says - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/cyber-attack-clarence-rockland-expert-1.6231021
Ontario town still recovering from ransomware attack - https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/ontario-town-still-recovering-from-ransomware-attack/494385

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]]> Episode 20 - Municipal Safety in a Digital World Lisa Plaggemier, Jared LeMay 00:43:08 With the broad reach and general anonymity of the internet it was only a matter of time before people began using it with malicious intent. With the ability to reach a great many people with minimal cost and effort scams have been ramping up not only in complexity, but also in quantity, and with our lives becoming ever more entwined in the digital world these scams are getting more frequent and wider ranging, not only to us at home, but to the places we work and municipalities we serve. With October being Cyber Security Awareness Month, we sat down with Lisa Plaggemier, the Executive Director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance, to discuss the how’s, why’s, and protection from cyber-attacks. With the broad reach and general anonymity of the internet it was only a matter of time before people began using it with malicious intent. With the ability to reach a great many people with minimal cost and effort scams have been ramping up not only in complexity, but also in quantity, and with our lives becoming ever more entwined in the digital world these scams are getting more frequent and wider ranging, not only to us at home, but to the places we work and municipalities we serve. With October being Cyber Security Awareness Month, we sat down with Lisa Plaggemier, the Executive Director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance, to discuss the how’s, why’s, and protection from cyber-attacks. online scams, onmuni, good roads, hacking services, web security, thomas barakat, cyber attacks, oh behave!, onpoli, cyber security companies, ogra, municipal ontario, cyber security, municipal, lisa plaggemier, jared lemay, malicious hackers, ontario good roads, scam, national cybersecurity alliance, municipal government, ontario, ethical hacking toolkit false full 20 d0ba757c-bb78-4b5e-a607-dcd46bb066bb Episode 19 - The Statesman vs the Politician https://twitter.com/GoodRoads
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]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:17:08 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Aakash Desai, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-19-the-statesman-vs-the-politician-3IHxlyoD https://twitter.com/GoodRoads
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]]> Episode 19 - The Statesman vs the Politician Aakash Desai, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat 00:55:21 With municipal elections in full swing, Aakash Desai, the outgoing Deputy Mayor of Grey Highlands, joined the Good Roads Podcast to reflect on his time in office. In this conversation, Aakash opened up about why he and so many other elected officials have opted not to run again. He also spoke to the challenge of balancing long-term issues such as asset management with the four-year election cycle and offered insights on why voter apathy appears to be rising. To hear more about the challenges to local government, tune in to the Good Roads Podcast. With municipal elections in full swing, Aakash Desai, the outgoing Deputy Mayor of Grey Highlands, joined the Good Roads Podcast to reflect on his time in office. In this conversation, Aakash opened up about why he and so many other elected officials have opted not to run again. He also spoke to the challenge of balancing long-term issues such as asset management with the four-year election cycle and offered insights on why voter apathy appears to be rising. To hear more about the challenges to local government, tune in to the Good Roads Podcast. mayor, elections, onmuni, good roads, thomas barakat, municipal election, onpoli, council, ogra, municipal ontario, municipal, aakash desai, jared lemay, ontario good roads, political, municipal government, ontario, elx2022 false full 19 1888ea31-afd3-467f-9f7e-1f37c5a8d565 Episode 18 - Provincial Election Platforms Good Roads Election Priorities: https://www.ogra.org/news-and-issues/... 
2022 Good Roads Conference Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... 
Good Roads Podcast: Episode 11 - Rising Municipal Insurance Rates: https://youtu.be/P5PI4-FQDPM 
Globe and Mail - Northern Ontario Debate: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/polit... 
Platforms: Conservatives (2022 Ontario Budget ): https://budget.ontario.ca/2022/pdf/20... 
Ontario Liberal Party: https://ontarioliberal.ca/wp-content/... 
Ontario NDP: https://www.ontariondp.ca/platform.pdf 
Green Party of Ontario: https://files.ontariogreens.ca/platfo...

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]]> Tue, 17 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-18-provincial-election-platforms-t91t16LR Good Roads Election Priorities: https://www.ogra.org/news-and-issues/... 
2022 Good Roads Conference Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... 
Good Roads Podcast: Episode 11 - Rising Municipal Insurance Rates: https://youtu.be/P5PI4-FQDPM 
Globe and Mail - Northern Ontario Debate: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/polit... 
Platforms: Conservatives (2022 Ontario Budget ): https://budget.ontario.ca/2022/pdf/20... 
Ontario Liberal Party: https://ontarioliberal.ca/wp-content/... 
Ontario NDP: https://www.ontariondp.ca/platform.pdf 
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]]> Episode 18 - Provincial Election Platforms Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay 01:24:25 With the 2022 provincial election campaign in high gear, Thomas and Jared take a deep dive into the party platforms to see how they line up with the municipal infrastructure & transportation priorities identified by Good Roads: 1. Sustainable Infrastructure Funding 2. Safe Public Infrastructure 3. Adapting to a Changing Climate 4. Relief From Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums 5. A Trusted Partner for the Future To hear how the parties plan to address these priorities and more, take some time to listen to this extended episode before Ontarians go the polls on June 2. With the 2022 provincial election campaign in high gear, Thomas and Jared take a deep dive into the party platforms to see how they line up with the municipal infrastructure & transportation priorities identified by Good Roads: 1. Sustainable Infrastructure Funding 2. Safe Public Infrastructure 3. Adapting to a Changing Climate 4. Relief From Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums 5. A Trusted Partner for the Future To hear how the parties plan to address these priorities and more, take some time to listen to this extended episode before Ontarians go the polls on June 2. pc, onmuni, andrea horwath, good roads, ndp, thomas barakat, onpoli, building cities, ontario ndp, ogra, municipal ontario, indigenous, mike schreiner, rural ontario, municipal, doug ford, cities, rural, jared lemay, ontario good roads, political, carbon neutral, municipal government, ontario, ontario pc, ontario green party, ontario liberal party, liberal, steven del duca, sustainability false full 18 9c1deab2-e8bc-479c-983b-40755804d5d1 Episode 17 - The Collaborative Approach to Net Zero Show Notes:

2022 Good Roads Pre-Budget Submission: https://www.ogra.org/news-and-issues/advocacy-efforts/submissions.html
Good Roads Podcast - Beyond Carbon Neutral: https://youtu.be/gdAb7uqtqrs 
CAPP Indigenous Engagement and ESG Report: https://www.capp.ca/resources/publications/?fwp_publication_topics=6f18b4380a20aa1fb8d13ee4734bdab3
2022 Good Roads Conference - http://www.OGRAConference.ca
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]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:19:07 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay, Shannon Joseph) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-17-the-collaborative-approach-to-net-zero-7fMB5RDt Show Notes:

2022 Good Roads Pre-Budget Submission: https://www.ogra.org/news-and-issues/advocacy-efforts/submissions.html
Good Roads Podcast - Beyond Carbon Neutral: https://youtu.be/gdAb7uqtqrs 
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]]> Episode 17 - The Collaborative Approach to Net Zero Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay, Shannon Joseph 00:44:31 Municipalities across Ontario are being asked to step up their game in terms of carbon reduction strategies. But the journey to net zero may just lie with a familiar face. Shannon Joseph of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) joins Thomas and Jared on the Good Roads Podcast to discuss how an "all or nothing" approach to carbon reduction could actually be detrimental to a net zero future. Hear why CAPP believes our standard of living, progress on emissions reduction, and Indigenous reconciliation could all be affected without a balance of energy sources – including natural gas and oil. Municipalities across Ontario are being asked to step up their game in terms of carbon reduction strategies. But the journey to net zero may just lie with a familiar face. Shannon Joseph of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) joins Thomas and Jared on the Good Roads Podcast to discuss how an "all or nothing" approach to carbon reduction could actually be detrimental to a net zero future. Hear why CAPP believes our standard of living, progress on emissions reduction, and Indigenous reconciliation could all be affected without a balance of energy sources – including natural gas and oil. natural gas, onmuni, carbon reduction, electricity, good roads, indigenous relations, oil, thomas barakat, onpoli, net zero, ogra, rng, municipal ontario, indigenous, municipal, shannon joseph, line 5, jared lemay, ontario good roads, political, capp, municipal government, ontario, canadian association of petroleum producers, heating, lng false full 17 872c8788-fc48-4931-bc4b-0cd187c9e8f8 Episode 16 - Ontario and the New Localism Show Notes:

The New Localism - https://www.thenewlocalism.com/
The New Localism: How Cities Can Thrive in the Age of Populism - https://www.amazon.com/New-Localism-Cities-Thrive-Populism/dp/0815731647
2022 Good Roads Conference - http://www.OGRAConference.ca
Past Milestones Episodes - https://milestones-the-podcast.simple...

http://www.OGRA.org/MilestonesPodcast
For questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org

https://twitter.com/Ont_Good_Roads
https://www.facebook.com/ontariogoodroads/
https://ca.linkedin.com/company/ontario-good-roads-association

]]> Tue, 1 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay, Bruce Katz) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-16-ontario-and-the-new-localism-NYQoMw2e Show Notes:

The New Localism - https://www.thenewlocalism.com/
The New Localism: How Cities Can Thrive in the Age of Populism - https://www.amazon.com/New-Localism-Cities-Thrive-Populism/dp/0815731647
2022 Good Roads Conference - http://www.OGRAConference.ca
Past Milestones Episodes - https://milestones-the-podcast.simple...

http://www.OGRA.org/MilestonesPodcast
For questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org

https://twitter.com/Ont_Good_Roads
https://www.facebook.com/ontariogoodroads/
https://ca.linkedin.com/company/ontario-good-roads-association

]]> Episode 16 - Ontario and the New Localism Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay, Bruce Katz 00:45:00 With the 2022 Good Roads Conference rapidly approaching, there’s no better time to get to know keynote speaker Bruce Katz. Thomas and Jared speak with Bruce about what he calls “The New Localism”: a shift in power dynamics from federal governments to solutions-oriented local networks. These networks are spearheaded by municipal governments, who have the power to affect great change – whether they know it or not. To hear Bruce speak about how municipalities can take advantage of these new dynamics, tune in to the latest episode of the Good Roads Podcast. With the 2022 Good Roads Conference rapidly approaching, there’s no better time to get to know keynote speaker Bruce Katz. Thomas and Jared speak with Bruce about what he calls “The New Localism”: a shift in power dynamics from federal governments to solutions-oriented local networks. These networks are spearheaded by municipal governments, who have the power to affect great change – whether they know it or not. To hear Bruce speak about how municipalities can take advantage of these new dynamics, tune in to the latest episode of the Good Roads Podcast. new localism, onmuni, good roads, thomas barakat, onpoli, building cities, ogra, municipal ontario, rural ontario, municipal, cities, rural, jared lemay, ontario good roads, political, municipal government, ontario, practical localism, professional engineer, bruce katz false full 16 4bf1a95d-d07b-46ad-8f47-fb6f468d7f3d Episode 15 - Good Roads mean Strong Towns Show Notes:

Strong Towns - https://www.strongtowns.org/ 
Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town - https://www.confessions.engineer/ 
Strong Towns Podcast - https://www.strongtowns.org/podcast 
2022 Good Roads Conference - http://www.OGRAConference.ca 
Past Milestones Episodes - https://milestones-the-podcast.simple...

http://www.OGRA.org/MilestonesPodcast
For questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org

https://twitter.com/Ont_Good_Roads
https://www.facebook.com/ontariogoodroads/
https://ca.linkedin.com/company/ontario-good-roads-association

]]> Mon, 8 Nov 2021 14:03:06 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay, Charles Marohn) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-15-good-roads-mean-strong-towns-FQG66kST Show Notes:

Strong Towns - https://www.strongtowns.org/ 
Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town - https://www.confessions.engineer/ 
Strong Towns Podcast - https://www.strongtowns.org/podcast 
2022 Good Roads Conference - http://www.OGRAConference.ca 
Past Milestones Episodes - https://milestones-the-podcast.simple...

http://www.OGRA.org/MilestonesPodcast
For questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org

https://twitter.com/Ont_Good_Roads
https://www.facebook.com/ontariogoodroads/
https://ca.linkedin.com/company/ontario-good-roads-association

]]> Episode 15 - Good Roads mean Strong Towns Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay, Charles Marohn 00:32:15 Have you ever wondered why your town is constantly struggling to fix its infrastructure? Does growth really pay for growth in the long-run? Do you know why its important to build both roads and streets? For the answers to these questions and much more, tune in to the latest episode of the Good Roads Podcast, where Thomas and Jared chat with Charles Marohn, the Founder of Strong Towns. Charles will be headlining the 2022 Good Roads Conference. Be sure to register to see him live in-person. Listen to find out how you can win a copy of his new book, Confessions of a Recovering Engineer. Have you ever wondered why your town is constantly struggling to fix its infrastructure? Does growth really pay for growth in the long-run? Do you know why its important to build both roads and streets? For the answers to these questions and much more, tune in to the latest episode of the Good Roads Podcast, where Thomas and Jared chat with Charles Marohn, the Founder of Strong Towns. Charles will be headlining the 2022 Good Roads Conference. Be sure to register to see him live in-person. Listen to find out how you can win a copy of his new book, Confessions of a Recovering Engineer. strong towns, onmuni, good roads, thomas barakat, confessions of a recovering engineer, onpoli, building cities, ogra, municipal ontario, municipal, charles marohn, cities, jared lemay, ontario good roads, political, municipal government, ontario, strong towns podcast, urbanists, practical localism, professional engineer false full 15 28b60088-062f-48d7-ab45-83bf7b22fbab Episode 14 - Are municipal priorities reflected in federal platforms? Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Conservative Party of Canada Platform - https://www.conservative.ca/plan/
Liberal Party of Canada Platform - https://liberal.ca/our-platform/
New Democrat Party of Canada Platform -  https://www.ndp.ca/commitments
Past Milestones Episodes - https://milestones-the-podcast.simplecast.com/

 

http://www.OGRA.org/MilestonesPodcast
For questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org

https://twitter.com/Ont_Good_Roads
https://www.facebook.com/ontariogoodroads/
https://ca.linkedin.com/company/ontario-good-roads-association

]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:15:50 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-14-are-municipal-priorities-reflected-in-federal-platforms-RdJIQIgQ Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Conservative Party of Canada Platform - https://www.conservative.ca/plan/
Liberal Party of Canada Platform - https://liberal.ca/our-platform/
New Democrat Party of Canada Platform -  https://www.ndp.ca/commitments
Past Milestones Episodes - https://milestones-the-podcast.simplecast.com/

 

http://www.OGRA.org/MilestonesPodcast
For questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org

https://twitter.com/Ont_Good_Roads
https://www.facebook.com/ontariogoodroads/
https://ca.linkedin.com/company/ontario-good-roads-association

]]> Episode 14 - Are municipal priorities reflected in federal platforms? Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay 00:54:50 The federal election is well underway and you may be wondering how each party's platform sizes up against the most pressing municipal priorities. Thomas and Jared break down party platforms so you don't have to. Tune in to see what the parties are promising and what this means for the sector over the next few years. The federal election is well underway and you may be wondering how each party's platform sizes up against the most pressing municipal priorities. Thomas and Jared break down party platforms so you don't have to. Tune in to see what the parties are promising and what this means for the sector over the next few years. party platforms, new democrat party of canada, onmuni, good roads, cpc, conservative, liberal party of canada, ndp, justin trudeau, thomas barakat, conservative party of canada, onpoli, ogra, federal election, municipal ontario, municipal, erin o'toole, new democrat, jared lemay, ontario good roads, political, lpc, municipal government, ontario, jagmeet singh, election 2021, liberal party false full 14 3e919b48-d1c4-4653-9659-6a1238453199 Episode 13 - Municipalities and Reconciliation Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Storykeepers: Lets Talk Indigenous Books - https://storykeeperspodcast.ca/
Bob Joseph: 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act - https://www.amazon.ca/Things-Know-About-Indian-Reconciliation/dp/0995266522
After the Journey: Cheryl Fort -  https://youtu.be/izQVtG3MYbw

 

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https://www.facebook.com/ontariogoodroads/
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]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2021 19:40:44 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Good Roads) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-13-municipalities-and-reconciliation-0VrM__G_ Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Storykeepers: Lets Talk Indigenous Books - https://storykeeperspodcast.ca/
Bob Joseph: 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act - https://www.amazon.ca/Things-Know-About-Indian-Reconciliation/dp/0995266522
After the Journey: Cheryl Fort -  https://youtu.be/izQVtG3MYbw

 

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For questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org

https://twitter.com/Ont_Good_Roads
https://www.facebook.com/ontariogoodroads/
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]]> Episode 13 - Municipalities and Reconciliation Good Roads 00:41:02 The devastating discoveries of the remains of Indigenous children on the lands of former residential schools has reignited the call for reconciliation across the country. While the federal and provincial governments have more clear-cut roles to play, many in the municipal sector are wondering what they can do to advance reconciliation. Thomas and Jared speak with Hornepayne Mayor & OGRA Director Cheryl Fort. As only the second Indigenous female mayor in Ontario history, she is uniquely positioned to discuss the role of municipalities in the reconciliation process. After the podcast, Cheryl took the time to tell her family's story as well as her experience growing up as an Indigenous person in Northern Ontario. Look for that story on YouTube with the link in the show notes. The devastating discoveries of the remains of Indigenous children on the lands of former residential schools has reignited the call for reconciliation across the country. While the federal and provincial governments have more clear-cut roles to play, many in the municipal sector are wondering what they can do to advance reconciliation. Thomas and Jared speak with Hornepayne Mayor & OGRA Director Cheryl Fort. As only the second Indigenous female mayor in Ontario history, she is uniquely positioned to discuss the role of municipalities in the reconciliation process. After the podcast, Cheryl took the time to tell her family's story as well as her experience growing up as an Indigenous person in Northern Ontario. Look for that story on YouTube with the link in the show notes. false full 13 c8545259-4c53-40bc-80eb-dff2fa7a527d Episode 12 - Beyond Carbon Neutral Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Hamilton's Carbon Negative RNG Bus - https://www.hamilton.ca/government-in...
Milestones Magazine: Carbon Negative Bus - https://fliphtml5.com/read/jgfei/djqz...
CAPP Jarret Coels on Methane: Milestones Podcast Episode 7 - https://vurbl.com/listen/1VVl1Es7vpK/ 
Enbridge Gas and Joey Cyples - https://www.enbridgegas.com/Natural-G...

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]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:13:01 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Thomas Barakat, Joey Cyples, Jared LeMay) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-12-beyond-carbon-neutral-a9it3oP1 Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Hamilton's Carbon Negative RNG Bus - https://www.hamilton.ca/government-in...
Milestones Magazine: Carbon Negative Bus - https://fliphtml5.com/read/jgfei/djqz...
CAPP Jarret Coels on Methane: Milestones Podcast Episode 7 - https://vurbl.com/listen/1VVl1Es7vpK/ 
Enbridge Gas and Joey Cyples - https://www.enbridgegas.com/Natural-G...

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]]> Episode 12 - Beyond Carbon Neutral Thomas Barakat, Joey Cyples, Jared LeMay 00:50:43 Did you know that Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) can transform municipal fleets beyond carbon neutral – to carbon negative – in just a short time? What about the fact that it’s not only budget friendly, but could be a revenue generator as well? Joey Cyples of Enbridge Gas joins Jared and Thomas on the latest episode of the podcast to discuss the transformation of municipal fleets and buildings for a net-zero world using RNG. Circling back to previous discussions on municipal energy transitions in Ontario, the conversation focuses on how this transition can be both simple and cost effective, citing real-world experiences such as the City of Hamilton's new carbon negative bus. They also discuss what’s currently holding this transition back and how other countries such as the United States are well ahead. Did you know that Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) can transform municipal fleets beyond carbon neutral – to carbon negative – in just a short time? What about the fact that it’s not only budget friendly, but could be a revenue generator as well? Joey Cyples of Enbridge Gas joins Jared and Thomas on the latest episode of the podcast to discuss the transformation of municipal fleets and buildings for a net-zero world using RNG. Circling back to previous discussions on municipal energy transitions in Ontario, the conversation focuses on how this transition can be both simple and cost effective, citing real-world experiences such as the City of Hamilton's new carbon negative bus. They also discuss what’s currently holding this transition back and how other countries such as the United States are well ahead. enbridge, natural gas, onmuni, good roads, methane, greenhouse gas, thomas barakat, carbon, renewable natural gas, onpoli, co2, ogra, rng, municipal ontario, joey cyples, municipal, rng bus, jared lemay, ontario good roads, political, municipal government, ontario, city of hamilton, enbridge gas false full 12 8cfb0709-9a2f-4cef-a16b-74184c470f6e Episode 11 - Rising Municipal Insurance Rates Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Escalating Cost of Municipal Claims - https://bit.ly/3opABkk
Intact Public Entities - https://www.intactpublicentities.ca/
Steep rise in insurance rates has Council's attention - https://bit.ly/3eUFDSo
Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P5PI4-FQDPM

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]]> Mon, 17 May 2021 13:00:14 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Thomas Barakat, Jessica Jaremchuk, Jared LeMay) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-11-rising-municipal-insurance-rates-sBiKcecV Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Escalating Cost of Municipal Claims - https://bit.ly/3opABkk
Intact Public Entities - https://www.intactpublicentities.ca/
Steep rise in insurance rates has Council's attention - https://bit.ly/3eUFDSo
Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P5PI4-FQDPM

www.OGRA.org
For questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org

]]> Episode 11 - Rising Municipal Insurance Rates Thomas Barakat, Jessica Jaremchuk, Jared LeMay 00:43:03 As municipal insurance rates skyrocket across Ontario many municipalities are left wondering why. Will reforming joint and several liability be the panacea to cure municipalities of these woes or is there more at play here than initially thought? Join Thomas and Jared as they speak with Jessica Jaremchuk, Director of Risk Management Services at Intact Public Entities about the rising cost of municipal insurance and what municipalities can do to mitigate their growing insurance burden. As municipal insurance rates skyrocket across Ontario many municipalities are left wondering why. Will reforming joint and several liability be the panacea to cure municipalities of these woes or is there more at play here than initially thought? Join Thomas and Jared as they speak with Jessica Jaremchuk, Director of Risk Management Services at Intact Public Entities about the rising cost of municipal insurance and what municipalities can do to mitigate their growing insurance burden. intact public entities, accidents, onmuni, good roads, joint and several liability, liability, onpoli, ogra, municipal ontario, municipal, milestones podcast, jessica jaremchuk, milestones, ontario good roads, insurance, ontario, insurance rates, rising insurance, intact, municipal insurance false full 11 2f4bdcd6-2536-4e4e-85d3-f76dd7117dd0 Episode 10 - The 413, The Sprawl and Ontario's Future Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

2021 OGRA Conference - http://www.OGRAConference.ca
Why objections to Highway 413 are misguided - https://www.thestar.com/autos/opinion/2021/03/27/why-objections-to-highway-413-are-misguided.html
Ontario's 34 Billion Dollar Roads Deficit: https://www.ogra.org/member-services/index.html 

Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m_zX1A4qtzQ

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]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:21:18 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-10-the-413-the-sprawl-and-ontarios-future-P6IaP4VS Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

2021 OGRA Conference - http://www.OGRAConference.ca
Why objections to Highway 413 are misguided - https://www.thestar.com/autos/opinion/2021/03/27/why-objections-to-highway-413-are-misguided.html
Ontario's 34 Billion Dollar Roads Deficit: https://www.ogra.org/member-services/index.html 

Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m_zX1A4qtzQ

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]]> Episode 10 - The 413, The Sprawl and Ontario's Future Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat 00:54:19 Thomas and Jared discuss the proposed Highway 413, its contribution to sprawl, and why that isn’t fiscally sustainable for Ontario’s municipalities. Thomas and Jared discuss the proposed Highway 413, its contribution to sprawl, and why that isn’t fiscally sustainable for Ontario’s municipalities. ontario municipalities, onmuni, good roads, onpoli, ontario infrastructure deficit, ogra, sprawl, municipal, infrastructure deficit, 413, highway 413, ontario, community sprawl, municipalities, ontario good roads association, community false full 10 54fb2016-e24a-4251-9533-716c6984b918 Episode 9 - Local Leadership to a Net-Zero World ft. David Miller Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Mixing and Mastering by Proximity Sound - http://www.proximitysound.com/

C40 Climate Leadership Group - https://www.c40.org/

Milestones Magazine: Interaction with David Miller - https://online.fliphtml5.com/jgfei/capz/#p=32

Halifax Carbon Concrete Startup - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-concrete-from-east-coast-startup-used-in-new-amazon-hq-cuts-emissions/

2021 OGRA Conference - http://www.OGRAConference.ca

 

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]]> Mon, 1 Feb 2021 13:50:45 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (David Miller, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-9-local-leadership-to-a-net-zero-world-ft-david-miller-xTbsabxZ Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Mixing and Mastering by Proximity Sound - http://www.proximitysound.com/

C40 Climate Leadership Group - https://www.c40.org/

Milestones Magazine: Interaction with David Miller - https://online.fliphtml5.com/jgfei/capz/#p=32

Halifax Carbon Concrete Startup - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-concrete-from-east-coast-startup-used-in-new-amazon-hq-cuts-emissions/

2021 OGRA Conference - http://www.OGRAConference.ca

 

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]]> Episode 9 - Local Leadership to a Net-Zero World ft. David Miller David Miller, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat 00:40:51 Getting to a net-zero world can’t happen without local leadership. In this episode, and on the eve of his keynote speech at the 2021 OGRA Conference, Thomas and Jared sit down with former Toronto Mayor David Miller who argues that the solutions to solving the global climate crisis are already available. Hear more about what he has to say on new American leadership, the role of smaller municipalities, and new technologies. Getting to a net-zero world can’t happen without local leadership. In this episode, and on the eve of his keynote speech at the 2021 OGRA Conference, Thomas and Jared sit down with former Toronto Mayor David Miller who argues that the solutions to solving the global climate crisis are already available. Hear more about what he has to say on new American leadership, the role of smaller municipalities, and new technologies. onmuni, good roads, ogra conference, onpoli, sustainable, ogra, municipal ontario, municipal, milestones, c40 climate leadership group, mayor david miller, environmental, ontario, ontario good roads association, c40, green false full 9 dbb935d4-5c9f-423e-ba5e-317768fa7b68 Episode 8 - The rEVolution ft. Cara Clairman Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Mixing and Mastering by Proximity Sound

Plug n' Drive - https://www.plugndrive.ca/

Condo Charging - https://www.plugndrive.ca/condo-charging/

Milestones Magazine: My Journey to an Electric Vehicle - https://online.fliphtml5.com/jgfei/capz/#p=28

PlugShare - https://www.plugshare.com/

Fleet Carma - https://www.fleetcarma.com/evolution-of-ev-charging-load/

2021 OGRA Conference - http://www.OGRAConference.ca

 

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]]> Mon, 11 Jan 2021 18:42:48 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Cara Clairman) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-8-the-revolution-ft-cara-clairman-B5Ka9qS6 Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Mixing and Mastering by Proximity Sound

Plug n' Drive - https://www.plugndrive.ca/

Condo Charging - https://www.plugndrive.ca/condo-charging/

Milestones Magazine: My Journey to an Electric Vehicle - https://online.fliphtml5.com/jgfei/capz/#p=28

PlugShare - https://www.plugshare.com/

Fleet Carma - https://www.fleetcarma.com/evolution-of-ev-charging-load/

2021 OGRA Conference - http://www.OGRAConference.ca

 

www.OGRA.org

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]]> Episode 8 - The rEVolution ft. Cara Clairman Cara Clairman 00:51:47 The rEVolution is upon us. Electric vehicles are making mainstream news for both their environmentally friendly appeal, and the quality they bring to the vehicle market. But how can Ontario municipalities get in on the ground floor and do they even want to? Thomas and Jared sit down with Cara Clairman, CEO of Plug 'n Drive to discuss EV's in Ontario municipalities, the benefits and drawbacks, as well as dispelling the myths and half truths of the past decade. Cara will also be appearing at the 2021 OGRA Conference to further discuss EV's in Ontario municipalities. The rEVolution is upon us. Electric vehicles are making mainstream news for both their environmentally friendly appeal, and the quality they bring to the vehicle market. But how can Ontario municipalities get in on the ground floor and do they even want to? Thomas and Jared sit down with Cara Clairman, CEO of Plug 'n Drive to discuss EV's in Ontario municipalities, the benefits and drawbacks, as well as dispelling the myths and half truths of the past decade. Cara will also be appearing at the 2021 OGRA Conference to further discuss EV's in Ontario municipalities. 2021 ogra conference, good roads, range, electric vehicles ontario, ogra conference, ogra, municipal ontario, charging, ev, milestones: the podcast, milestones podcast, electric cars, milestones, electric vehicles, bev, clean, ontario, net zero carbon, municipalities, ontario good roads association, electric false full 8 7edb913a-97f6-4cf4-8bd6-760afa21baed Episode 7 - Petroleum, On the Precipice of a Green New World ft. Jarret Coels Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Mixing and Mastering by Proximity Sound - http://proximitysound.com/

CAPP Context - https://context.capp.ca/

Oil producers and Geothermal Energy - https://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Geothermal-Energy/Could-Oil-Drillers-Make-Geothermal-Energy-Go-Mainstream.html

Plastic is "part of the solution" to climate change - www.Dezeen.com

Squamish Carbon Capture - https://www.squamishchief.com/news/local-news/is-squamish-s-carbon-capture-technology-the-solution-to-climate-change-1.23779642

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]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Jarret Coels, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-7-petroleum-on-the-precipice-of-a-green-new-world-ft-jarret-coels-lWEbHvZM Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Mixing and Mastering by Proximity Sound - http://proximitysound.com/

CAPP Context - https://context.capp.ca/

Oil producers and Geothermal Energy - https://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Geothermal-Energy/Could-Oil-Drillers-Make-Geothermal-Energy-Go-Mainstream.html

Plastic is "part of the solution" to climate change - www.Dezeen.com

Squamish Carbon Capture - https://www.squamishchief.com/news/local-news/is-squamish-s-carbon-capture-technology-the-solution-to-climate-change-1.23779642

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]]> Episode 7 - Petroleum, On the Precipice of a Green New World ft. Jarret Coels Jarret Coels, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat 00:46:51 Do you understand the petroleum industry and everything they do for Canada? I bet you don't. In this episode Thomas and Jared speak with Jarret Coels of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers about how the oil and gas industry will help lead Canada into a new green future. Do you understand the petroleum industry and everything they do for Canada? I bet you don't. In this episode Thomas and Jared speak with Jarret Coels of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers about how the oil and gas industry will help lead Canada into a new green future. clean energy, green energy, gas, oil, ogra, municipal ontario, milestones podcast, milestones, ontario good roads, oil and gas, capp, petroleum, ontario, canadian association of petroleum producers, ontario good roads association false full 7 19cf8097-8ef8-449d-8f4a-a99ca628c240 Episode 6 - Feeling the Chill ft. Rob Burlie Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Mixing and Mastering by Proximity Sound

Managing Winter Operations Workshop - https://cvent.me/MQaDWa

Pickering Operations Centre Opening  - http://online.fliphtml5.com/jgfei/tvmz/#p=19

City of Pickering Operations Portal - https://www.pickering.ca/en/living/interactive-winter-operations-map.aspx

Milestones Fall 2020 - https://online.fliphtml5.com/jgfei/vfbd/

The Winter Web App - http://ograapps.com/

 

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]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2020 15:44:41 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay, Rob Burlie) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-6-feeling-the-chill-ft-rob-burlie-yXjv4dHc Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Mixing and Mastering by Proximity Sound

Managing Winter Operations Workshop - https://cvent.me/MQaDWa

Pickering Operations Centre Opening  - http://online.fliphtml5.com/jgfei/tvmz/#p=19

City of Pickering Operations Portal - https://www.pickering.ca/en/living/interactive-winter-operations-map.aspx

Milestones Fall 2020 - https://online.fliphtml5.com/jgfei/vfbd/

The Winter Web App - http://ograapps.com/

 

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]]> Episode 6 - Feeling the Chill ft. Rob Burlie Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay, Rob Burlie 00:36:49 As a precursor to the OGRA Managing Winter Operations Workshop Thomas and Jared talk winter maintenance with the City of Pickering's Manager of Public Works and OGRA past president, Rob Burlie. With COVID-19 putting an unwanted twist on a season already rife with uncertainty, Rob shares his expertise and myriad of experiences including being involved with the Canadian Armed Forces being deployed to Toronto in 1999. Be sure to check out this new episode and remember to subscribe to the podcast on any of your favourite podcasting apps. While you're there be sure to leave a review! As a precursor to the OGRA Managing Winter Operations Workshop Thomas and Jared talk winter maintenance with the City of Pickering's Manager of Public Works and OGRA past president, Rob Burlie. With COVID-19 putting an unwanted twist on a season already rife with uncertainty, Rob shares his expertise and myriad of experiences including being involved with the Canadian Armed Forces being deployed to Toronto in 1999. Be sure to check out this new episode and remember to subscribe to the podcast on any of your favourite podcasting apps. While you're there be sure to leave a review! #onpoli, rob burlie, city of pickering, onmuni, #onmuni, thomas barakat, onpoli, ogra, canadian military, milestones podcast, snow, milestones, jared lemay, snow removal, ontario good roads, city of toronto, winter, ontario, managing winter operations workshop, ontario good roads association false full 6 d93f6c41-b85d-46bb-a9fe-8f6532aae507 Episode 5 - A Fond Farewell ft. Joe Tiernay Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Seventh Son - theseventhson.ca/

The Silverbacks - thesilverbacks.ca/

OGRA Webinars - https://www.ogra.org/covid19/webinars.html

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]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:06:43 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Joe Tiernay, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5-a-fond-farewell-ft-joe-tiernay-YqtgX2Lc Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Seventh Son - theseventhson.ca/

The Silverbacks - thesilverbacks.ca/

OGRA Webinars - https://www.ogra.org/covid19/webinars.html

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]]> Episode 5 - A Fond Farewell ft. Joe Tiernay Joe Tiernay, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat 00:39:53 With his retirement on the horizon OGRA Executive Director Joe Tiernay sits down with Thomas and Jared to discuss his long and storied career in the municipal sector. This is definitely a podcast you don't want to miss, as Thomas and Jared talk to Joe about his time working in California and how that can be applied to Ontario, the past, present and future of Ontario municipalities. He also covers the division of the OGRA/ROMA conference. With his retirement on the horizon OGRA Executive Director Joe Tiernay sits down with Thomas and Jared to discuss his long and storied career in the municipal sector. This is definitely a podcast you don't want to miss, as Thomas and Jared talk to Joe about his time working in California and how that can be applied to Ontario, the past, present and future of Ontario municipalities. He also covers the division of the OGRA/ROMA conference. ontario amalgamations, good roads, ogra/roma, municipal amalgamation, onpoli, ogra, the seventh son, the silverbacks, ontario good roads assocaition, ontario good roads, ontario, municipalities, joe tiernay, retirement false full 5 2642d2e2-d1de-4874-a14c-180727a1ffd7 Episode 4 - 2+1 Roads ft. Mark Wilson Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

2020 Milestones: Summer Edition - http://online.fliphtml5.com/jgfei/ljvb/#p=4

2019 OGRA Conference: Mark Wilson - https://youtu.be/1Zf0JG8i6bU?t=4745

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]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2020 12:25:52 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Mark Wilson, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4-21-roads-ft-mark-wilson-Kuo0G0YI Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

2020 Milestones: Summer Edition - http://online.fliphtml5.com/jgfei/ljvb/#p=4

2019 OGRA Conference: Mark Wilson - https://youtu.be/1Zf0JG8i6bU?t=4745

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]]> Episode 4 - 2+1 Roads ft. Mark Wilson Mark Wilson, Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat 00:34:17 In this episode Thomas and Jared add a plus one to the discussion on 2 + 1 roads, speaking with Mark Wilson about how the 2 + 1 road design can have a huge impact on safety in northern and rural communities across the province. In this episode Thomas and Jared add a plus one to the discussion on 2 + 1 roads, speaking with Mark Wilson about how the 2 + 1 road design can have a huge impact on safety in northern and rural communities across the province. milestones magazine, safe streets, thomas barakat, vision zero, vehicle crash, mark wilson, onpoli, ogra, municipal ontario, milestones, jared lemay, road safety, ontario, 2 + 1 roads, ontario good roads association false full 4 7c7f2a65-59c4-4985-aab9-fd87197aeb99 Episode 3 - Where We Go From Here Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Ottawa seeks ‘shovel-ready’ projects for post shutdown stimulus plan - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-mckenna-seeking-shovel-ready-projects-for-post-shutdown-stimulus/

COVID-19 crisis creates chance to re-examine provincial funding of cities - https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2020/04/06/covid-19-crisis-creates-chance-to-re-examine-provincial-funding-of-cities.html

OGRA COVID-19 Webinars - https://www.ogra.org/covid19/webinars.html

Effects of Road Violence - https://youtu.be/N21AY6jW5KQ?t=1556

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]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2020 11:22:58 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-3-where-we-go-from-here-nKlS2GZk Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Ottawa seeks ‘shovel-ready’ projects for post shutdown stimulus plan - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-mckenna-seeking-shovel-ready-projects-for-post-shutdown-stimulus/

COVID-19 crisis creates chance to re-examine provincial funding of cities - https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2020/04/06/covid-19-crisis-creates-chance-to-re-examine-provincial-funding-of-cities.html

OGRA COVID-19 Webinars - https://www.ogra.org/covid19/webinars.html

Effects of Road Violence - https://youtu.be/N21AY6jW5KQ?t=1556

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]]> Episode 3 - Where We Go From Here Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay 00:32:49 With municipalities planning the reopening of their communities after the COVID-19 epidemic, Thomas and Jared explore what challenges municipalities are facing now, will face in the future because of the shutdown and how municipalities can deal with the budgetary impact in the months to come. With municipalities planning the reopening of their communities after the COVID-19 epidemic, Thomas and Jared explore what challenges municipalities are facing now, will face in the future because of the shutdown and how municipalities can deal with the budgetary impact in the months to come. milestones magazine, federal government, covid, vision zero, coronoavirus, municipality, provincial government, webinar, ogra, milestones, ontario good roads, shutdown, ontario, covid-19, financial, ontario good roads association false full 3 448b092b-82f1-4312-beb4-57adff9189d0 Episode 2 - From the Show Floor Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

2020 OGRA Conference: Dr. Daniel Bear

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]]> Wed, 4 Mar 2020 13:28:24 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat, Heather Crewe) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-on-the-show-floor-nbt3vydm Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

2020 OGRA Conference: Dr. Daniel Bear

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]]> Episode 2 - From the Show Floor Jared LeMay, Thomas Barakat, Heather Crewe 00:39:06 Thomas and Jared are casting from the trade show floor of the 2020 OGRA Conference! It is Tuesday afternoon of the conference and Thomas and Jared discuss speakers who have appeared, upcoming speakers, and the relevance and value their insight into their respective topics has on the province. They are also joined briefly by a special guest from OGRA past! Thomas and Jared are casting from the trade show floor of the 2020 OGRA Conference! It is Tuesday afternoon of the conference and Thomas and Jared discuss speakers who have appeared, upcoming speakers, and the relevance and value their insight into their respective topics has on the province. They are also joined briefly by a special guest from OGRA past! milestones magazine, daniel bear, onmuni, good roads, ogra conference, conference, heather crewe, onpoli, municipal ontario, municipal, 2020 ogra conference, ontario government, milestones, ontario good roads, james orbinski, unconscious bias false full 2 616d5058-c340-423b-95c1-b472ff93c8ed Episode 1 - A Vision for the Future Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Milestones Podcast Episode 0: https://milestones-the-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes
OGRA Conference Site: http://ograconference.ca/
Toronto's Ambitious EV Strategy: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/very-ambitious-new-strategy-aims-to-make-all-toronto-transportation-electric-by-2050-1.5419520
City of Pickering's New Operations Centre: http://online.fliphtml5.com/jgfei/tvmz/#p=19
2020 OGRA Conference Delegation Requests: http://ograconference.ca/agenda/municipal-delegations/

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]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2020 19:37:39 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-1-a-vision-for-the-future-PwGoOHq_ Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Milestones Podcast Episode 0: https://milestones-the-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes
OGRA Conference Site: http://ograconference.ca/
Toronto's Ambitious EV Strategy: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/very-ambitious-new-strategy-aims-to-make-all-toronto-transportation-electric-by-2050-1.5419520
City of Pickering's New Operations Centre: http://online.fliphtml5.com/jgfei/tvmz/#p=19
2020 OGRA Conference Delegation Requests: http://ograconference.ca/agenda/municipal-delegations/

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]]> Episode 1 - A Vision for the Future Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay 00:32:36 In this episode Thomas and Jared discuss the upcoming OGRA Conference in February including keynote speaker Dr. James Orbinski, an e-scooter demonstration by Lime, and various workshops happening throughout the conference. They then delve into the world of electric vehicles and the opportunities presented for Ontario municipalities in the future. In this episode Thomas and Jared discuss the upcoming OGRA Conference in February including keynote speaker Dr. James Orbinski, an e-scooter demonstration by Lime, and various workshops happening throughout the conference. They then delve into the world of electric vehicles and the opportunities presented for Ontario municipalities in the future. milestones magazine, lime escooters, good roads, electric vehicle charging, ogra conference, municipal ontario, municipal, tesla, ev's, 2020 ogra conference, ontario government, electric vehicles, ontario good roads, city of toronto, james orbinski false full 1 91cebcf3-4360-4285-a727-e04f343b6e2f Episode 0 - The Pilot Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

2019 Milestones Winter Edition: http://online.fliphtml5.com/jgfei/tvmz/
Vision Zero Press Conference: https://www.ogra.org/VisionZero.html

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]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2019 18:46:26 +0000 jared@goodroads.ca (Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay) https://goodroadspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-0-the-pilot-c2aXGXPP Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

2019 Milestones Winter Edition: http://online.fliphtml5.com/jgfei/tvmz/
Vision Zero Press Conference: https://www.ogra.org/VisionZero.html

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]]> Episode 0 - The Pilot Thomas Barakat, Jared LeMay 00:35:44 In this episode Thomas and Jared discuss two articles from the 2019 Winter Edition of Milestones Magazine. An article on E-Scooters and their effect on Ontario roads is discussed followed by with a discussion about Vision Zero and OGRA's discussion with the Ontario government about adopting this initiative. In this episode Thomas and Jared discuss two articles from the 2019 Winter Edition of Milestones Magazine. An article on E-Scooters and their effect on Ontario roads is discussed followed by with a discussion about Vision Zero and OGRA's discussion with the Ontario government about adopting this initiative. milestones magazine, vision zero, e-scooters, ogra, municipal ontario, municipal, ontario government, ontario good roads, ontario good roads association, vision zero ontario false full 0