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Brad Biehl
Urban Planning
Urbanism
Walkability
Donald Shoup
Urban Design
Land Use
Parking Reform
Economic Merit-Based Arguments
Transportation
Winter Storms
Urban Development
Infrastructure
Sustainable Urbanism
Public Transportation
Stanley Park
Columbus
Building Optimism
Union House Greenville
Built Environment
Housing

A workshop for American urban design and urban planning. Join a prolific collective of city and neighborhood staples as we look to better brand American urbanism. New conversations, each week.

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In Portland for the summer and reflecting once more on the most underrated piece of bike infrastructure: parking. While we rightfully obsess over bike lanes and protected paths, we ignore the fact that transportation sits parked 95% of the time. This... more

Alkarim Devani — developer and founder of mddl — is in good traffic this week for a conversation on how Canada's housing realities compare/contrast with that of the U.S., and how we can better prepare developers to address our continental crisis.

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Avani Adhikari — head of insights at GatherGov — is in good traffic this week for a conversation about mapping America's data center development pipeline, what happens when you analyze millions of hours of municipal meeting recordings, and the most c... more

Paul Stout — urbanist creator and landscape designer — is back in good traffic this week for a conversation about making urbanism foundational, why the most successful design work often goes unnoticed, and what it takes to translate complex spatial i... more

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Recent Guests

Alkarim Devani
Founder of Middle, leader in missing middle housing initiatives
Middle
Episode: 112 / Middle housing university / with Alkarim Devani
Avani Adhikari
Head of Insights, GatherGov
GatherGov
Episode: 111 / Is data center NIMBYism uniting the populace? / with Avani Adhikari
Paul Stout
Urban designer and content creator focused on making urbanism accessible
Episode: 110 / A walkable algorithm / with Paul Stout
Caitlin Taylor
Farmer, architect, founder of Midcourse Design & Development
Midcourse Design & Development
Episode: 109 / The missing middle of our food infrastructure / with Caitlin Taylor
Ben Wolf
Documentary filmmaker, director and producer
Episode: 107 / Streets as a microcosm of democracy / with Ben Wolf
Rachel Booth
Vox writer; urbanist focusing on families, housing, and urban design
Vox
Episode: 105 / Cities bet on millennials, but forgot they'd have kids / with Rachel Booth
Forth Bagley
Architect, Managing Principal at KPF (Kohn Pedersen Fox)
Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF)
Episode: 104 / Large-scale architecture's role & responsibility in urbanism / with Forth Bagley
Dominic Leonardo
Urban planner and designer discussing land use economics and stadium financing
Independent planner / CityGlowUp research (via public content)
Episode: 103 / Super bowl economics, stadium financing, & sports as a land use / with Dominic Leonardo
Diana Lind
Author and urbanism writer discussed in-depth in this episode
Newsletter author / Urbanism author
Episode: 102 / Public land, Ruben Gallego and federal housing plans, & loneliness / with Diana Lind

Host

Brad Beale
Host of Good Traffic; multiple episodes referenced; combines urban design knowledge with conversation facilitation

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • American Optimistic Urbanism

    What I love about Brad is his dedication to optimism and how we can bring a version of American urbanism to people all around the country.

    The show always has great guests, and Brad always brings a unique perspective and a voice I feel has been missing from these city building conversations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tesho Akindele
    United States10 months ago
  • The Pinnacle of Urbanism and Walkability Podcasts

    From the very first moment you hear Bradley Biehl’s voice on Good Traffic, you know you're in for something special. Biehl, the remarkably articulate host, speaks with a clarity and charm that is truly unmatched. In a world full of podcasts, Good Traffic stands out as a shining example of excellence, a place where urban design and walkability are not just discussed but celebrated.

    Biehl’s deep knowledge and his ability to explain complex ideas in a simple, engaging way make this podcast a must-... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ishhrb. Dhdhhdbe dhjdhdbe
    United States2 years ago
  • Practical + Positive

    Excellent podcast! Brad is bringing an optimistic and practical approach to urbanism in the US, discussing ideas and solutions that can work in our built environment. Highly recommend giving this a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kristin_April
    United States3 years ago

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Hosts deliver optimistic, practical urbanism insights.
Discussions combine theory with real-world case studies and actionable ideas.
Guests bring deep expertise across housing, design, and policy.

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88 / Why Bentonville (& NWA) is booming / with Sophie McAdara
Q: What drew you to work in Northwest Arkansas and how does your past inform your current role?
Sophie describes a career arc from city planning to nonprofit housing development, emphasizing how housing policy, affordability, and local context shaped her current focus on community land trusts and capacity building in the region.
94 / A new book on Big Car / with David Obst
Q: What are the key historical turning points that led to the current dominance of the private automobile, according to your research?
Leaded gasoline, the EPA's formation, catalytic converters, and the mass-market push by automakers created a trajectory where mobility became tied to consumer culture and corporate profits, often at the expense of public health and city life.
94 / A new book on Big Car / with David Obst
Q: How did your background in investigative journalism shape your approach to wrote Saving Ourselves from Big Car?
It gave me a method for uncovering hidden incentives, highlighting how profit motives drive policy and infrastructure decisions, and then translating those findings into a narrative that people can grasp and act on.
89 / How Cambridge gets stuff done / with Burhan Azeem
Q: How have you managed to accelerate bike infrastructure so quickly while maintaining public buy-in?
By setting a clear five-year plan, communicating the goals from the outset, and delivering in visible, incremental steps that show progress, which builds trust and reduces ongoing demands for consent at every turn.
103 / Super bowl economics, stadium financing, & sports as a land use / with Dominic Leonardo
Q: How do college towns inform better land-use around large venues?
College towns demonstrate how integrating dense, walkable, mixed-use environments with transit access around campuses can create durable communities, suggesting a model for applying similar principles broadly to improve housing, mobility, and neighborhood vitality near large venues.

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A brisk look at American urbanism through design, policy, and storytelling. Episodes center on housing affordability and missing-middle approaches, walkable streets, data-informed planning, and architecture-led city making, often featuring practitioners, researchers, and policymakers who translate complex urban concepts into actionable ideas. The show stands out for blending practical case studies with accessible explanations, highlighting how government partnerships, local initiatives, and design thinking can accelerate real improvements in neighborhoods, cities, and regional systems.

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good traffic. launched 3 years ago and published 114 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Alkarim Devani
2. Avani Adhikari
3. Paul Stout
4. Caitlin Taylor
5. Ben Wolf
6. Rachel Booth
7. Forth Bagley
8. Dominic Leonardo

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