BONUS: Exploring the Netherlands (feat. Roy Symons)

In this episode of Radio Free Urbanism, host Nic is joined by Roy Symons, a professional engineer specializing in bicycle infrastructure and sustainable transportation. They discuss Roy's journey from traffic modeling to urban planning, the influence of literature on his career, and the role of social media in shaping urbanism. Roy shares insights from his travels in the Netherlands, where he documented his experiences in his book, FietsPad, highlighting the importance of cycling infrastructure and the lessons learned from different cities. In this engaging conversation, Nic and Roy Symons explore the cycling culture and infrastructure in the Netherlands, comparing it to other cities and discussing personal experiences with biking. They delve into the importance of proper cycling infrastructure, the benefits of biking, and the challenges faced in North America.Roy Symons: https://www.rollinginthecity.ca/ Send us a question: [email protected]: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzAlex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor