Good Roads Podcast

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. Whethe...

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,...

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 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 sci...

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...

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 mon...

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 throug...

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...

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 tr...

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 de...

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 lear...

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 sa...

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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   https://twitter.com/Goodroads  https://www.instagram...

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 sa...

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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 P...

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...

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...

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...

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   http://www. OGRA.org/MilestonesPodcast For question...

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-...

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