Milestones - The Podcast

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.aspxGagan Batra - https://goodroads.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/GRQ-Conference-Edition.pdf https://twitter.com/Goodroadshttps://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.cahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroads/ https://www.GoodRoads.ca

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-newsletterKatharines TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/katharine_hayhoe_the_most_important_thing_you_can_do_to_fight_climate_change_talk_about_itKatharine on Jimmy Kimmel: https://youtu.be/LVjmGVufADk?si=ujPIQ2aePiiU4v2JGood Roads Conference: http://www.Goodroads.ca/Conference https://twitter.com/Goodroadshttps://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.cahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroads/ https://www.GoodRoads.ca

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-daveyArcade Fire - Suburbs: https://youtu.be/5Euj9f3gdyM?feature=shared Good Roads Conference: http://www.goodroads.ca/conferencehttps://twitter.com/Goodroadshttps://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.cahttps://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/c2vefQ35ZN0Good Roads Podcast Episode 24 - The Pathway to Safer Roads with Kenn Beer: https://youtu.be/QO6U4m56zjg https://twitter.com/Goodroadshttps://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.cahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroads https://www.GoodRoads.ca

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/Goodroadshttps://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.cahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroads/ https://www.GoodRoads.ca

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/1375363https://twitter.com/Goodroadshttps://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/ https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.ca https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroads/ https://www.GoodRoads.ca

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 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

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/JohalSunilhttps://twitter.com/Goodroadshttps://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.cahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroadshttps://www.GoodRoads.ca

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 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

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 https://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/ https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.ca https://www.linkedin.com/company/good... https://www.GoodRoads.ca

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... 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

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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-FQDPMMunicipal Liability - What is Reasonable: https://www.mondaq.com/canada/civil-law/745134/municipal-liability-what-is-reasonable 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

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-1.6231021Ontario town still recovering from ransomware attack - https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/ontario-town-still-recovering-from-ransomware-attack/494385https://twitter.com/Goodroadshttps://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.cahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroadshttps://www.GoodRoads.ca

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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... https://twitter.com/Ont_Good_Roads https://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/ https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.ca http://www.linkedin.com/company/goodr... https://www.OGRA.orgpodcast@goodroads.ca

Show Notes:2022 Good Roads Pre-Budget Submission: https://www.ogra.org/news-and-issues/advocacy-efforts/submissions.htmlGood Roads Podcast - Beyond Carbon Neutral: https://youtu.be/gdAb7uqtqrs CAPP Indigenous Engagement and ESG Report: https://www.capp.ca/resources/publications/?fwp_publication_topics=6f18b4380a20aa1fb8d13ee4734bdab32022 Good Roads Conference - http://www.OGRAConference.caPast Milestones Episodes - https://milestones-the-podcast.simple...http://www.OGRA.org/MilestonesPodcastFor questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.orghttps://twitter.com/Ont_Good_Roadshttps://www.facebook.com/ontariogoodroads/https://ca.linkedin.com/company/ontario-good-roads-association

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/08157316472022 Good Roads Conference - http://www.OGRAConference.caPast Milestones Episodes - https://milestones-the-podcast.simple...http://www.OGRA.org/MilestonesPodcastFor questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.orghttps://twitter.com/Ont_Good_Roadshttps://www.facebook.com/ontariogoodroads/https://ca.linkedin.com/company/ontario-good-roads-association

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/MilestonesPodcastFor questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.orghttps://twitter.com/Ont_Good_Roadshttps://www.facebook.com/ontariogoodroads/https://ca.linkedin.com/company/ontario-good-roads-association

Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comConservative 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/commitmentsPast Milestones Episodes - https://milestones-the-podcast.simplecast.com/ http://www.OGRA.org/MilestonesPodcastFor questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.orghttps://twitter.com/Ont_Good_Roadshttps://www.facebook.com/ontariogoodroads/https://ca.linkedin.com/company/ontario-good-roads-association

Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comStorykeepers: 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/0995266522After the Journey: Cheryl Fort -  https://youtu.be/izQVtG3MYbw http://www.OGRA.org/MilestonesPodcastFor questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.orghttps://twitter.com/Ont_Good_Roadshttps://www.facebook.com/ontariogoodroads/https://ca.linkedin.com/company/ontario-good-roads-association

Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comHamilton'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... http://www.OGRA.org/MilestonesPodcast For questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org

Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comEscalating Cost of Municipal Claims - https://bit.ly/3opABkkIntact Public Entities - https://www.intactpublicentities.ca/Steep rise in insurance rates has Council's attention - https://bit.ly/3eUFDSoWatch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P5PI4-FQDPMwww.OGRA.orgFor questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org

Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com2021 OGRA Conference - http://www.OGRAConference.caWhy objections to Highway 413 are misguided - https://www.thestar.com/autos/opinion/2021/03/27/why-objections-to-highway-413-are-misguided.htmlOntario's 34 Billion Dollar Roads Deficit: https://www.ogra.org/member-services/index.html Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m_zX1A4qtzQwww.OGRA.orgFor questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org

Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comMixing 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=32Halifax 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.orgFor questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org

Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comMixing and Mastering by Proximity SoundPlug 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=28PlugShare - https://www.plugshare.com/Fleet Carma - https://www.fleetcarma.com/evolution-of-ev-charging-load/2021 OGRA Conference - http://www.OGRAConference.ca www.OGRA.orgFor questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org

Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comMixing 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.htmlPlastic is "part of the solution" to climate change - www.Dezeen.comSquamish Carbon Capture - https://www.squamishchief.com/news/local-news/is-squamish-s-carbon-capture-technology-the-solution-to-climate-change-1.23779642www.OGRA.orgFor questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org

Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comMixing and Mastering by Proximity SoundManaging Winter Operations Workshop - https://cvent.me/MQaDWaPickering Operations Centre Opening  - http://online.fliphtml5.com/jgfei/tvmz/#p=19City of Pickering Operations Portal - https://www.pickering.ca/en/living/interactive-winter-operations-map.aspxMilestones Fall 2020 - https://online.fliphtml5.com/jgfei/vfbd/The Winter Web App - http://ograapps.com/ www.OGRA.orgFor questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org

Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comThe Seventh Son - theseventhson.ca/The Silverbacks - thesilverbacks.ca/OGRA Webinars - https://www.ogra.org/covid19/webinars.htmlwww.OGRA.orgFor questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org

Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com2020 Milestones: Summer Edition - http://online.fliphtml5.com/jgfei/ljvb/#p=42019 OGRA Conference: Mark Wilson - https://youtu.be/1Zf0JG8i6bU?t=4745www.OGRA.orgFor questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org

Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comOttawa 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.htmlOGRA COVID-19 Webinars - https://www.ogra.org/covid19/webinars.htmlEffects of Road Violence - https://youtu.be/N21AY6jW5KQ?t=1556www.OGRA.orgFor questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org

Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com2020 OGRA Conference: Dr. Daniel Bearwww.OGRA.orgFor questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org

Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comMilestones Podcast Episode 0: https://milestones-the-podcast.simplecast.com/episodesOGRA 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-2050-1.5419520City of Pickering's New Operations Centre: http://online.fliphtml5.com/jgfei/tvmz/#p=192020 OGRA Conference Delegation Requests: http://ograconference.ca/agenda/municipal-delegations/www.OGRA.orgFor questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org

Intro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com2019 Milestones Winter Edition: http://online.fliphtml5.com/jgfei/tvmz/Vision Zero Press Conference: https://www.ogra.org/VisionZero.htmlwww.OGRA.orgFor questions or comments drop us a message at podcast@ogra.org