Good Roads Podcast (Thomas Barakat)
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| 23 Jul 2024 | Episode 33 - Innovative Urban Planning: Brantford's Downtown Revitalization Project | 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.
City of Brantford: https://www.brantford.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/ https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.ca https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroads/
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| 16 Oct 2023 | Episode 30 - Revolutionizing Road Safety | 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= https://twitter.com/Goodroads | |||
| 17 May 2022 | Episode 18 - Provincial Election Platforms | 01:24:25 | |
Good Roads Election Priorities: https://www.ogra.org/news-and-issues/... https://twitter.com/Ont_Good_Roads | |||
| 19 Oct 2020 | Episode 6 - Feeling the Chill ft. Rob Burlie | 00:36:49 | |
Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com 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/
For questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org | |||
| 30 Jul 2024 | Episode 34 - Innovative Bridge Construction and Low Volume Road Solutions | 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.
Railroad Flatcar Bridge Construction Live Feed: https://app.truelook.cloud/?code=a3x1duh3gfc2tkc621dmnivdt https://twitter.com/Goodroads | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 | Episode 29 - Forging Indigenous Partnerships | 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. First Nations LNG Alliance - https://www.fnlngalliance.com/
https://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/ https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.ca https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroads/
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| 16 Jun 2020 | Episode 4 - 2+1 Roads ft. Mark Wilson | 00:34:17 | |
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 For questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org | |||
| 13 Sep 2021 | Episode 14 - Are municipal priorities reflected in federal platforms? | 00:54:50 | |
Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Conservative Party of Canada Platform - https://www.conservative.ca/plan/
http://www.OGRA.org/MilestonesPodcast https://twitter.com/Ont_Good_Roads | |||
| 12 Apr 2021 | Episode 10 - The 413, The Sprawl and Ontario's Future | 00:54:19 | |
Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com 2021 OGRA Conference - http://www.OGRAConference.ca Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m_zX1A4qtzQ www.OGRA.org | |||
| 26 Jul 2021 | Episode 13 - Municipalities and Reconciliation | 00:41:02 | |
Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Storykeepers: Lets Talk Indigenous Books - https://storykeeperspodcast.ca/
http://www.OGRA.org/MilestonesPodcast https://twitter.com/Ont_Good_Roads | |||
| 24 May 2023 | Episode 27 - Let's Remember Adam: Stop for the School Bus Campaign | 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. https://letsrememberadam.org/ https://twitter.com/Goodroads | |||
| 04 Mar 2020 | Episode 2 - From the Show Floor | 00:39:06 | |
Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com 2020 OGRA Conference: Dr. Daniel Bear For questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org | |||
| 05 Apr 2023 | Episode 26 - Public Policy in a Complex World | 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. CSA Public Policy Center - https://www.csagroup.org/public-policy/ https://twitter.com/Goodroads | |||
| 08 Nov 2021 | Episode 15 - Good Roads mean Strong Towns | 00:32:15 | |
Show Notes: Strong Towns - https://www.strongtowns.org/ http://www.OGRA.org/MilestonesPodcast https://twitter.com/Ont_Good_Roads | |||
| 01 Feb 2021 | Episode 9 - Local Leadership to a Net-Zero World ft. David Miller | 00:40:51 | |
Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.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
www.OGRA.org | |||
| 20 Jan 2020 | Episode 1 - A Vision for the Future | 00:32:36 | |
Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Milestones Podcast Episode 0: https://milestones-the-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes For questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org | |||
| 27 Mar 2023 | Episode 25 - Building Communities Through Sticky Streets with Brent Toderian | 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.
TODERIAN UrbanWORKS (TUW) - https://toderianurbanworks.com/ https://twitter.com/Goodroads | |||
| 24 Apr 2020 | Episode 3 - Where We Go From Here | 00:32:49 | |
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 For questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org | |||
| 02 Dec 2022 | Episode 22 - Demystifying Automated Speed Enforcement | 00:48:41 | |
| 19 Nov 2020 | Episode 7 - Petroleum, On the Precipice of a Green New World ft. Jarret Coels | 00:46:51 | |
Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.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 For questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org | |||
| 01 Feb 2022 | Episode 16 - Ontario and the New Localism | 00:45:00 | |
Show Notes: The New Localism - https://www.thenewlocalism.com/ http://www.OGRA.org/MilestonesPodcast https://twitter.com/Ont_Good_Roads | |||
| 31 Jul 2023 | Episode 28 - The Human Factor of Road Safety | 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. Opposite: https://opposite.com.au/ https://twitter.com/Goodroads | |||
| 18 Oct 2022 | Episode 20 - Municipal Safety in a Digital World | 00:43:08 | |
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 https://twitter.com/Goodroads | |||
| 17 May 2021 | Episode 11 - Rising Municipal Insurance Rates | 00:43:03 | |
Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Escalating Cost of Municipal Claims - https://bit.ly/3opABkk www.OGRA.org | |||
| 12 Dec 2019 | Episode 0 - The Pilot | 00:35:44 | |
Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com 2019 Milestones Winter Edition: http://online.fliphtml5.com/jgfei/tvmz/ For questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org | |||
| 14 Nov 2022 | Episode 21 - Reducing Exposure to Municipal Liability | 00:45:09 | |
Municipal Liability: Traffic Collisions Course - https://goodroads.ca/courses/municipality-liability-traffic-collisions/ https://twitter.com/Goodroads | |||
| 22 Jan 2024 | Episode 31 - Walkable Cities | 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. Poynton roundabout: http://www.urbanmovement.co.uk/thoughts/low-speed-steady-flow-in-poynton-oli-davey https://twitter.com/Goodroads | |||
| 22 Feb 2022 | Episode 17 - The Collaborative Approach to Net Zero | 00:44:31 | |
Show Notes: 2022 Good Roads Pre-Budget Submission: https://www.ogra.org/news-and-issues/advocacy-efforts/submissions.html http://www.OGRA.org/MilestonesPodcast https://twitter.com/Ont_Good_Roads | |||
| 20 Aug 2024 | Episode 35 - Navigating Municipal Winter Maintenance: Strategies and Solutions | 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.
Good Roads 2024 Snow School - https://goodroads.ca/courses/snowschool/ https://twitter.com/Goodroads | |||
| 21 Nov 2024 | Episode 36 - Exploring Transportation Trends with David Zipper | 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. Good Roads Conference - https://www.goodroads.ca/conference https://twitter.com/Goodroads | |||
| 25 Mar 2024 | Episode 32 - Climate Chronicles: How Climate Change Hits Home ft. Katharine Hayhoe | 00:44:32 | |
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://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/ https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.ca https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroads/
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| 21 Jun 2021 | Episode 12 - Beyond Carbon Neutral | 00:50:43 | |
Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Hamilton's Carbon Negative RNG Bus - https://www.hamilton.ca/government-in... http://www.OGRA.org/MilestonesPodcast | |||
| 13 Feb 2023 | Episode 24 - The Pathway to Safer Roads with Kenn Beer | 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. Safe System Solutions: https://safesystemsolutions.com.au/ Reducing Municipal Liability in Traffic Collisions: https://youtu.be/ttSZ6OCQipY https://twitter.com/Goodroads | |||
| 30 Jan 2023 | Episode 23 - In Conversation with Mike Schreiner | 00:55:30 | |
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| 26 Sep 2022 | Episode 19 - The Statesman vs the Politician | 00:55:21 | |
| 13 Jul 2020 | Episode 5 - A Fond Farewell ft. Joe Tiernay | 00:39:53 | |
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 For questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org | |||
| 11 Jan 2021 | Episode 8 - The rEVolution ft. Cara Clairman | 00:51:47 | |
Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com 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
For questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org | |||
| 19 Feb 2025 | Episode 37 - Rethinking Road Safety with Dr. Wes Marshall | 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. Good Roads Conference - https://www.goodroads.ca/conference https://twitter.com/Goodroads | |||