just gonna drop this here for no reason:

Canada needs a modern and well-equipped military. But we do not need a war bank that will further enrich weapons contractors, especially American ones, that profit from death, destruction, and global instability. See my full statement here: www.ndp.ca/news/reactio... /End

@victoria.ca is the bikeway and/or walkway also closed - Re: Closure of Dallas Rd. near the Memorial Cres. intersection 🕓 Starting July 6 until early fall 2026 🚧 Storm drain outfall upgrade to reduce flood risk and protect the storm system

Listen, if you don’t know the difference between Democratic socialism and communism, I’m not engaging with you. Crack a book.

BREAKING: The Wilderness Committee is condemning today’s announcement of a new Canada-British Columbia Cooperative Prosperity Agreement as an abandonment of both governments’ efforts to fight #climatechange and protect the #environment. www.wildernesscommittee.org/news/wildern...

Oh my god @davidebybc.bsky.social you’re not going to be able to ever show your face in British Columbia again after selling out your own constituency & Canada’s climate future like this. I used to admire you. #bcpoli

“I don’t think we’ve done a good job rolling this out and explaining what this is,” Carney said. “If people hate it, it’s OK. We don’t have to do it,” said Eby. These two will be neck-and-neck for the coveted title of 2026 Marketer of the Year, advises @steveburgess53.bsky.social. #canpoli #bcpoli

Here’s the blunt reality — reasonably-sized electric vehicles need to be the future of cars, but cars can’t be the future of urban mobility. Fewer cars. Less driving. More inviting mobility choices. Better communities and cities. These are the 4 pillars of the REAL urban transportation solution.

If someone chooses to live in a smaller home in the inner city in part to avoid a long commute, they generally don’t pressure society to build them a bigger house with more stuff. So if you choose a bigger stuff-filled house in the suburbs, don’t expect society to build you a fast car commute.

"The entire edifice of climate policy in Canada... is being swept away" Sounds like time for @wgreaves.bsky.social to do more than sign onto a letter? (Strong BC NDP MLAs forced Eby to back down on his attack on climate-related indigenous rights, MPs with backbone could do similar). #cdnpoli #yyj

@crof.bsky.social: Much as I hate to admit it, Donald Trump is the greatest president in the 250-year-long history of the United States. Let’s first understand that “greatness” does not mean “goodness.” #uspoli

@victoria.ca what is the alternative AAA bike route for “Road Closure: Vancouver St. (Johnson St. to Pandora Ave.)” June 15?

A trillionaire isn't a success story. It's proof the system is broken. The fact Elon Musk could reach that milestone while millions struggle to afford housing, healthcare and food should shame governments, not inspire investors. #SocialistSunday

"A major obstruction for fast and efficient transit in the West Shore is the lack of dedicated transit lanes on the Old Island Highway in Colwood. “My message to Colwood council: Get this done!” #yyj #bcpoli @bettertransityyj.ca

On Friday, we proved that even buses running ahead of schedule are still too slow. BC Transit, the City of Victoria, and the District of Colwood are the institutions that need to step up. Together, we will keep push for a better, safer, more reliable city. #yyj #racethebus

The British gov is set to unveil a new Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy with £4.5 billion toward active transportation over the next 5 years. The plan includes the construction of 5,000 new walking, cycling and wheeling routes and 10k safer crossings by 2030.” momentummag.com/uk-commits-8...

I'm not a fan of the World Cup, but it's great to see some positive side effects as a result.

10 Common Anti-Bike Myths—Busted with Facts Every Cyclist Should Know. momentummag.com/10-common-an...

The answer to Canada Post's financial crisis has been in the law since 1981. The government just has not used it. By Si Thu Naing @policyalternatives.ca #cdnpoli #canlab www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

road violence and the decimation of youth mobility are direct results from this normalized and violent car culture. What our kids (and everyone) face on the streets is completely insane.

i've never once said to get rid of cars, all i've ever said is don't stand in the way of making spaces more human-centric and better for people not driving (which in the end actually makes it better for those driving too but whatever...)

last thing: we have special days to "walk/bike/roll" to school, now I am really happy folks make these days happen (takes alot of work) but we have to ask ourselves why the hell do we need special days for kids to get to school walking/biking/rolling. Spoiler "it's not the eBike"

my expertise in this space comes only from seeing our cities through the eyes of my kids moving through it when they were young and now as teenagers. we've f'd it all up so badly for them but it's not too late.

i spend alot of time going places and talking about this very subject and I believe if given the right opportunity to pull back the curtains on what we've normalized people will have the chance to see just how absurd the imbalance is and wake up from this daily nightmare.

We build aggressive vehicles We market them recklessly We celebrate dangerous driving We design and maintain violent street design We prioritize the driver at all costs We shame and blame everyone else our hostile streets are no accident, they are results.

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UK Commits $8 Billion to Walking and Cycling in Ambitious Active Transportation Push. momentummag.com/uk-commits-8...

@victoria.ca Traffic Advisory : would it be possible to post a map section indicating the location rather than the large blue box?

New report from @policyalternatives.ca by @alonghurst.bsky.social

And simple way to peek at your bookmarked calendars

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Workers built this country. Not billionaires. Not CEOs. And any attempt by Mark Carney's Liberal government to step on workers' right to strike is a direct attack on the people who keep our country running every single day.

Avi Lewis: "Canada is now living a new chapter of the shock doctrine story. It's also known as the political strategy of flooding the zone. The Carney government right now is pursuing an agenda of shocking scale and speed."

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@victoria.ca can you advise Permit Parking on Richardson St May 29? Is it both sides (no signs on N side)

True. And also, hard to imagine going back to the days when police were significantly policing driving. There seems to be a retreat from that in cities around North America. I think we're going to need to widely adopt red light cameras and speed cameras, possibly automate drunk driving checks.

There aren't many columnists in this country better than @sproudfoot.bsky.social, and she was especially good in this piece. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/opi...

…and for Mothers “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts” Rachel Carson

“In sum, the researchers uncovered extensive ways that the oil, auto, roadbuilding & trucking industries exert their influence for their benefit. Their experience and political connections are deep…working with state departments and public officials to advance their own industry-oriented campaigns.”

This was already my favo(u)rite podcast and they do a really fantastic job on 15 minute cities. It’s a really good sign when generalists deep dive on a subject you know a lot about and generally get everything right. Pretty rare. Very recommend the whole back catalog. ❤️

Spiralling global temperatures (1850-2026) It is exactly 10 years since I first put this animated graphic of changes in global temperature online. #ClimateSpiral It instantly went viral. People watched it over and over again. It still offers the power to shock a decade on.

My brother biked to a doctor's appointment in St. Louis and sent me this photo. Absolutely horrible design, likely installed by someone with zero education on proper bike parking. ✅ Unlevel pavement ✅ Surface area too small ✅ Absolute garbage rack design

THREAD: I’m going to share this thread here to clearly state my perspective on electric vehicles, car dependency and better cities, for all those who frequently ask me about it, including media, elected leaders and many others. Here goes. Please share it frequently if you think it will help. 🧵#EVS

This is garbage: if you don't follow the rules of the funding, you should have to repay that funding. The feds need to have teeth with the Housing Accelerator Fund. #CdnPoli

There's a bearded bro who shakes his head angrily or yells "slow down" every single time he sees me. IDK if it's just me, all cargo bikes or what but I like to think of him as my personal archvillain going around discouraging family biking and it's my job to outperform him #bikedc

When radio became popular, people worried children would sit around listening to it instead of playing outside. The same happened with TV, the internet and smartphones. But none of those stop children playing outside. Only cars do that.