Forgot one: “Demand that your local leaders build complete networks of sidewalks and protected bike lanes.”

This. 1000 times. Our city will have exactly as much gridlock as it makes room for.

In European cities like Barcelona, London, and Milan, most vehicle emissions are from tires, road wear, and brakes -- not exhaust. Extensive report from @eiturbanmobility.eu: www.eiturbanmobility.eu/wp-content/u...

Bike safety is an equity issue. In Florida (and across the USA): "Lower-income neighborhoods experience more bicyclist crashes." www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

It's finally possible to glimpse the idea of a great interconnected transit network for a great region like the Bay Area. But it will only happen if we gently push back every time someone says "but what kind of people is this service for?" "Everyone", we must say. It's for everyone. 20/20

Why are we always looking only for “non-bus alternatives” in urban transit? It’s like looking for “non-boat alternatives” to the problem of water transportation. Our available network is mostly roads. So let’s run more transit on roads.

If prioritized homes for people like we prioritize homes for cars we would be much further along in dealing with this housing crisis.

In urban planning, density is what prevents loss of nature. If you like nature you need to like density.

You had me at “no touchscreen”

My latest writing, has some implications for the Canadian Federal election too. Spoiler: I won't be voting for Pierre Pollievre #CdnPoli #ElectionsCanada www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/where-h...

The view from too many US rapid transit stations. Underpriced parking that fills up too soon, low density housing, nothing else in walking distance.

Japan’s best-selling EV is the Sakura, a kei car with bidirectional charging and 112 miles of range. Its cost: $17k. The Sakura is an ideal urban car, but sclerotic federal regs block Americans from getting one.

New rental building, a.k.a “dropping the ghetto on Kitsilano”.

Prime example of the ideology driven incoherent verbiage that pollute the housing discourse of our times.

Our “April on the Shore” newsletter is out. Join our mailing list - one per month - to get them first. www.betternorthshore.ca/newsletter/m... #NorthVan #bcpoli

We’re keeping busy, and working to make good changes.

Dear Vancouver politicians: This, please.

Washington is the latest state to offer e-bike rebates. Basic info: 🔹 Max rebate is $1,200 for qualified low-income residents; $300 for everyone else 🔹 ~10,000 vouchers will be awarded through a lottery 🔹 E-bikes, e-cargo bikes, and e-trikes are eligible Apply: ebikeswsdot.aptim.com

Very worthwhile read, and set of questions. Reimagining Democracy. A big - very big - blue sky effort. www.schneier.com/blog/archive...

Tit for tat seems peobagly the beat response to Trump bullying. Listen here from minute 27. Worked in Survivor, reality TV show - Trump's frame of reference. #GameTheory overcast.fm AAz2JCnmbA0

Inspiring. Joyful. Action oriented episode about Americans organing and protesting Elon & Trump. JOY in IRL. Enjoy, and join in! thewaroncars.org/2025/04/08/e...

Prescient: www.schneier.com/blog/archive...

New bike insurance offering. Maybe $20 per month per bike. I haven't gone this route yet - . I've self insured so far - saved $50 per month in an account. Great to have this new & interesting offering! overcast.fm/+ABA7aB003y8

This is starting to look like an accurate prediction. Too bad I didn't bet much money on it. #TrumpSux

Best parking by cargo bike at Lynn Valley Little League with 800 kids this morning! ⚡️🚲💪❤️

TOCA - soccer skills park in industrial North Van. 3 lime bikes used by teens to get here for practice or work. The kids are gonna be alright. ⚡️🚲💪

Very cool paper, natural experiments rarely get as clean as the one used here. Plus highly relevant and actionable results to boot!

I wondered whether the smaller cars and trucks, the many narrower streets, and the generally slower speeds I’m seeing in Tokyo mean a lower pedestrian injury/fatality rate than North American cities. So I looked it up. Tokyo: 1.04 fatalities/100,000 people. Houston: 15 fatalities/100,000 people.

Both domestic and international news outlets are not telling you about the American pushback. For example, did you hear about the 15k people who just came to the "Fight Oligarchy and Authoritarianism" rally with Bernie and AOC in Arizona? Unheard of outside of campaign seasons.

Congestion pricing is an unqualified triumph. One of the most immediately, strikingly successful public policies of my lifetime.

Lots of opportunity for BC to do this. I love this concept - transport infra that is very nice, and adds amenities to the city. A sheltered, rain free space for jogging & biking - that also serves a functional purpose as well. Let’s do this all the way to Whistler with a new train line. @mvx !!

Anyone in Detroit remember how the Big Three had all these big ol' gas-guzzlers in the 1970s, and the Japanese came in with small, affordable models and ate their lunch? Anyone? Anyone? *sigh*

Opponents of (de)congestion pricing in New York often mentioned truck drivers as one of the groups whose lives would be devastated. Actually many of them like it.

This. 1000x this. 🎯

It’s a common misconception that bike lanes block emergancy vehicles. #betternorthshore #northvan #bikes www.nsnews.com/opinion/move...

I’m proud of this one.

Being able to choose from various housing options is a form of freedom we are striving to achieve on the North Shore. #housing #northvan #betternorthshore www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/freedom...

**Creating a More Accessible Community: Let's Talk Transportation Choices** Let's join forces to create a community where everyone has access to key destinations, regardless of how they choose to travel. #northvan #betternorthshore www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/freedom...

The case for optimism on decongestion pricing in North America, from Adie Tomer etc at Brookings. www.brookings.edu/articles/des...

Tariff War - or Bait? Doug Ford is a useful fool or a traitor. Trump is hoping that he can bait a significant Canadian government into harming US citizens. He can then annex Canada with the support of sufficient US citizens. This is how the Roman empire did it. cc: @brenttoderian.bsky.social

To me, “Canada First” sounds selfish and isolationist, even without its shady history as a slogan. Appropriate for Pierre Poilievre. To me, “Canada Strong” sounds confident, prepared, and inspiring. Appropriate for Mark Carney. Poilievre only has one talent— slogans. Carney even beats him at that.

Trump's goal is to make the rich richer. 1. He did that with Tax cuts first. 2. Now he is intentionally trying to cause a recession. Recessions tend to enrich the rich, with losses from the middle class.

Sometimes public transit leaders have to choose between electrification and service. Choose service. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Holy moly! What a steal! Buy now, I just did.

North Vancouver District seeks public input on where to add future housing density. There will be a number of upcoming opportunities to provide feedback on an update to the official community plan www.nsnews.com/in-the-commu...

Generally, standing up to fascists is a good thing. Generally, bowing down to fascists is a bad thing.

I wrote up my thoughts/recommendations for the upcoming Vancouver by-election:

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