First in a series thinking about transit and transportation. This is key to making city’s work and essential for #OttCity future. And I’ll get better about more timely posts #Substack @occtranspo.bsky.social @jleiper.bsky.social @seandevine9.bsky.social substack.com/@toondreesse...

Emma would also like a chocolate…

As part of #Staycation2026 we went out to Jack Pine trail and enjoyed the sunshine and the birbs.

A crime against humanity.

Many Belgian cities (and European broadly) have this in spades. Ghent is probably my fav lesser known of these: vibrant, full of people, trams running down historic streets. @brenttoderian.bsky.social

I'm always amazed at the economic vitality of Utrecht: Businesses are thriving, cafes are full, streets are clean, buses run on time. The main street through town holds buses, service vehicles, and people -- walking, on bike & cargo bikes. Want a city that works? Invest in people, not their cars.

It's truly amazing that the City initiated a review of Winter Maintenance Standards, now 22 years old, back in 2020 and they still have not brought forward a new version. pub-ottawa.escribemeetings.com/filestream.a...

Join the Democracy’s Second Act Ottawa book launch tonight! 📍Metropolitan Brasserie at 6pm

Shame on the IOC for this awful action. And may the #StreisandEffect ensure that this Ukrainian athlete’s message spreads 10 times as far because of this hamfisted attempt at censorship. In today’s frightening world, everything is political, & orgs pretending otherwise appear clueless or complicit.

A classic. Cc @brainchain.ca @minibubbly.bsky.social 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

This, hands down (or up, I guess..) is my most favorite interview of all time. The pure craft, humor and self deprecation in this man and his frog is genius. Genius.

I missed the puck drop at Lansdowne because my bus was stuck in traffic 😔 If only we had dedicated transit infrastructure on Bank St... strongtownsottawa.ca/bank/

First time to see a show at the Gladstone last night; what a great theatre and production! Really enjoyed it, had a fabulous time. #OttCity

This is war zone shit. If you'd see these photos from any other country that's what you'd think.

🎵You load sixteen arms, what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me, 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the Quarter Master’s store🎵

All issues resolved upon return. 😉

I was pleasantly surprised there's a healthy community for this here. I already was leaning anti-car before needing a mobility aid. But after having nearly gotten hit several times, I'm more firm in that belief. Just last month, I was nearly hit on the crosswalk by a driver going full speed.

The starter packs created by @brenttoderian.bsky.social are really excellent. They’re a great way to find leading voices and engage in thoughtful and creative discussions about better #PlacesForPeople

We know gentle density can work; replace a single detached with a few townhomes, adding SDUs, even modest 4 st apartments that are well designed doesn’t alter the overall community, creates housing opportunities and sustainable #PlacesForPeople @novakovicto.bsky.social @alexbozikovic.bsky.social

Dominion transitway station is a case in point: bus lanes both directions are clear, the crosswalk between for pedestrians is filled with snow, slush and ice.

Industrious cyclist takes up cross-country skiing to annoy drivers in snowstorm.

Yep. - We pay out the arse to build a road - We pay out the arse to maintain the road - We pay out the arse to keep the road convenient - We pay for the consequences of the cars on the road - We pay out the arse to rebuild the road every 10-30y Do we learn?

A good portion of our snow clearing budget is car infrastructure. Meanwhile, pedestrians cyclists, and those using wheelchairs or other mobility devices cannot get around.

My new Patreon page is now up and running. Thanks to all who have already subscribed, it's been pretty amazing to see so many familiar names and new ones. More updates to come soon. www.patreon.com/cw/rovelocre...

Classic of his genre

Love watching all the wee birbs in the backyard. #Staycation

Converting a warehouse (F occupancy) to care & restricted egress (B occupancy) is a change of use under Canadian codes; would require building permits, applications, etc to ensure washrooms, access to natural light, ventilation, egress in emergency, etc. Suspect same is true in US; 1/

Bad President has problem with Bad Bunny by @deAdder Substack: open.substack.com/pub/deadder/...

🚨PLEASE SHARE🚨 Bruce Fanjoy - who beat Pierre Poilievre in the riding of Carleton - has officially sponsored a petition which calls on all party leaders to have a security clearance. Sign here: tinyurl.com/yhu4hbth

What does #OttCity compare itself to? Instead of saying “we’re not (Montreal, Paris, London etc)” start by advocating to be #OurBestOttawa; look around and ask “is this our best? Are we doing everything we can?” Let’s work on continuously improving, and being our best @jleiper.bsky.social

It is said that Napoleon was so awestruck by the beauty of Paris, Ontario on a state visit in 1843 that he named the French capital after the town immediately upon his return home.

Via @revmindi.bsky.social. 😂

The more people that choose to walk, bike and ride public transit to get around cities, the better cities work for everyone, including drivers. EVERYONE. There’s no “war on cars,” just an opportunity for more successful cities. You’re being lied to. It’s time we tell #TheTruthAboutTraffic.

The chaos of the Children’s Museum….

Spicy take, but the 20% of the people who don't make it back to a stable life still deserve to have their basic needs met.

It’s interesting framing of the time scale… 12000-0 is not the same as 0-2000, distorting the time frame of contemporary history and Indigenous legacy.

Imagine investing in #Canadian social and cultural infrastructure like the centennial… lasting legacy for future Canadians! @mark-carney.bsky.social @yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social @brucefanjoy.bsky.social @mflalonde.bsky.social

Stone fragment from original parliament centre block. @jamestaite.bsky.social

Broke out kid2 legos for the littles; sigh trooper riding his bike bc bikes deliver the freedom the empire promises. @tomflood.bsky.social @thewaroncars.bsky.social Adventures in being #OpaToon

Has “Board of Trade” met “Ottawa public transit”?

This man didn’t believe in the Covid epidemic because he didn’t see that many ill people in his ER. Source? His podcast. Where he had panels w/ friends who thought similar. He also sold merch. Don’t trust everything a “doctor” says.

I signed. I hope others do as well. @brucefanjoy.bsky.social

Petition calls for federal party leaders to get top-secret security clearance #Canada Link for petition in thread below, please sign if you haven’t yet signed. /1 thread www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

I remember this game…during last period I had to run an errand so was out somewhere; the whole city was super quiet…and when the game winning goal was scored, you could hear people yelling and cheering. #Canada #GoTeamGo #ElbowsUp

Watching the #MuppetShow with the littles. Pure bliss.

Beautiful view along the York Stairs (NCC owned and maintained) onto York Street, filled with parking and car space (city owned and maintained). The contrast in design leadership couldn’t be starker.

Currently babysitting the littles. They’re finding it hilarious to say “hey bub” over and over. Gales of laughter. Fits of giggles. Best. Time. Ever.

For GenX, Calvin ball is a whole different thing www.gocomics.com/extras/calvi...

Investing in social infrastructure that is sustainable and provides #PlacesForPeople just make so much sense. We could do this at scale across the country if we prioritize, long-term value and social benefits from investing in #Architecture and value. 1/