“Even if you don’t use the safe bike and roll network, there are thousands and thousands of your neighbours that do. …a huge thank you to Victoria’s councils — 5 of them — who have made it possible for so many people to bike or roll around our city safely & efficiently. You have changed my life.”

It's been wonderful to see seniors, parents with toddlers, people on electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters, and others using the protected bike and roll network. The network helps them feel safer and be safer. More network improvements are coming in Victoria and the CRD! #urbanism #safety #yyj

I appreciate the TC publishing my commentary on Victoria's bike and roll network. The network really has made a huge change for the better in my, and my wife's, lives. #yyj #yyjbike

Who needs a village when you can have parking lots?

Remember the 1920s when nobody was left-handed

This was, surprisingly. the most popular letter I wrote this year "My firm belief was that sooner or later, whether folks were ready or not, actual reality would force them to see the crisis clearly, and embrace action. ... I was wrong." alexsteffen.substack.com/p/after-eart...

Sooo many homes have been built in recent decades why are they expensive? #housing #yyj (/s)

Pedestrian hit by vehicle at the intersection of Bay & Tyee www.reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC... #yyj #safety

I would like to know what exactly the "medical episode" was that this driver suffered that led to them driving *at least* 4 blocks at 90 km/h through my neighbourhood and killing a community member. #YYJ #OakBay

No, this barge isn't delivering Christmas trees. It ran aground on BC's north coast — the second to have trouble in the region in a month. The company that operates both barges said it has left. Questions remain about plans to open the region to oil shipping. @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...

In Feb. @onecityvan.bsky.social members will choose a mayoral nominee. My interview with one candidate: Amanda Burrows Wants to be a Mayor Who Speaks for Renters via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...

Fear-based misinformation created for personal gain. An example. (This is about influencers and "wellness." I wish I could say that this never happens in local policy and political discussions.) www.instagram.com/reel/DSik5Xg...

Meta shuts down global accounts linked to abortion advice and queer content www.theguardian.com/global-devel... #christofascism

UPDATE: As part of an Emergency Weather Response, our partners at the Salvation Army ARC are adding 30 extra shelter mats this evening at 525 Johnson Street.

Yarra's new parking requirements map was gazetted yesterday, you can see the massively beneficial changes, half of Yarra now has maximums instead of minimums, and most of the rest has greatly reduced requirements. This will all help reduce the cost of new housing, offices, and businesses.

The single most important scientific advancement for the future of our species and planet. #ClimateCrisis

Reminder

One pedestrian in critical condition after crash near border of Oak Bay and Victoria cheknews.ca/pedestrian-s... #yyj #safety

"Driver error" is inevitable. Car-dependent urban design is a policy choice. #urbanism #yyj

The people yearn for dense, walkable urban areas with public plazas!

When abuse happens at work: what the Saanich Red Barn case reveals saanichnews.com/2025/12/19/g...

Notice: Dallas Road closure between Memorial Cresent and St. Charles Street 🚧 Crews are monitoring the storm surge and will implement sidewalk and road closures as required 🚩 Please follow signage and exercise caution in the area #yyjtraffic

Yeah, as I've been saying, we overcompensated because the media ran with the stupid 'GDP per capita' and 'immigrants hurt housing' framing. This is long-run damage to the economy by short-term thinking, feeding xenophobia, and helping to further destroy Canada's world class universities.

This is what the climate crisis looks like. Our beautiful homes, luxurious cars, and money has no value on a dead planet. There is no time to wait. #ActOnClimate #ClimateEmergency #climate #energy #renewables

The province's initiative on chronic repeat violent offenders is showing results. It's being expanded to include chronic repeat property and disorder offences. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202... #safety #yyj Looking forward to seeing results @ninakrieger.bsky.social, @terryyungyvr.bsky.social.

Karen Mills of Peer 2 Peer Indigenous Society, an outreach group, said that "she would hear folks say they just wanted to go home, so she decided to do something about it." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #yyj #homelessness

Sadly folks on reddit r/Victoria are reporting that Bowker Creek flooded last night. The climate crisis, mainly caused by burning fossil fuels, is making damage like this much more frequent. #yyj #bcflood #bcstorm

CRD budget time! Share your thoughts on the draft CRD 2026 budget: getinvolved.crd.bc.ca/2026-financi... #yyj

Good explainer on the state of housing in BC from Alex Hemingway: bcpolicy.ca/2025/12/16/h... #housing #yyj

What Happened to the Young Middle-Class Man? "Canadian men under 45 earn less than their 1970s counterparts, even as seniors hit historic highs, and homeownership trends make the gap even wider." www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/p/what-happe... #affordability #yyj

Please read my statement regarding the horrific antisemitic attack in Australia and the steps being taken in B.C. to support community safety during Hanukkah.

Hi Victoria residents, I just sent out a little holiday / Council update email. If you didn't receive it, and want to receive them, please let me know. DM, email or whatever. :⁠-⁠) (Also, looking forward to watching this movie - again!) #yyj

Reminder: Global surveys show 3 in 4 people want to quickly replace fossil fuels with clean energy Majorities want their governments to take stronger action to address the climate crisis -- including the U.S. leahy.substack.com/p/you-are-no...

Hey Victoria, you can provide input to the City budget! Care about wellness and safety? Housing and affordability? Transportation? Background materials and information, and links to send in your emails and videos at engage.victoria.ca/2026budget. #yyj

Dammit the sun came out for 15 seconds and I missed it 😞 #yyj

Supportive housing and shelter spaces in the Capital Region. #yyj #homelessness

Metro Vancouver's vacancy rate for private apartments eclipsed 3% this year, the highest it's been in more than 35 years. The data comes from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation's annual report, which is the gold standard for rental data in the country.

An astonishing percentage of Americans are open to car-free living. The problem isn't attitudes. The problem is the failure to invest in viable options. humantransit.org/2025/12/many...

Yes, you can charge an EV parked on the street, with a cable cover to cross the sidewalk. The City of Victoria's cable-cover pilot program is coming to an end, and Council will be voting Thursday on making it permanent. #EV #electricvehicle #yyj

Two minutes of footage of wheelchair users on bike lanes in Paris. A classic video I posted on Twitter a few years ago I had not posted here yet.

What this pipeline does is basically socialize infrastructure costs and privatize most of the per barrel gains through higher Hardisty prices. Bring an end to fossil fuel subsidies, they said ...

If seeing your planet burning and flooding is more tolerable than seeing a bike lane in your city, you might want to revisit your priorities.

Never forget, if you design a city for cars, it fails for everyone, including drivers. If you design a multi-modal city that makes walking, biking & public transit attractive options, it works better for everyone, including drivers. INCLUDING DRIVERS. The “war on cars” has always been a lie.

Victoria is a pretty amazing place. That’s why so many people travel here and move here. For more awards: davethompsonvictoria.ca/victoria-awa... #yyj

Have you heard of “The Populist Playbook?” A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages. It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning. Since then, it’s only gotten worse. Do the steps sound familiar?

2) Clr @lucymaloney.bsky.social has a motion to ban right turns on red at high-conflict and high-danger intersections. Most of the world doesn't allow right on red, and it's one of the biggest dangers to pedestrians. Please read more here: visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/12/04/d...

Say their names and never forget. #ÉcolePolytechnique #yyj

You can hear a CNN panelist off camera laughing as Trump gets the “2025 FIFA Peace Prize.”