We should build a High Speed Rail (HSR) Network for Southern Ontario. Today I argue in @thestar.com that for the price of Ford's Highway 401 Tunnel Vision, we can! www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... But more than write an article, I've put together a proposal for what it can look like, and cost. 👇👀

If you get a chance to listen to panel 11 that presented last night @wklumpen.bsky.social had excellent slides to support this but also why it can’t be the only tool. It’s really worth watching.

“Repeal and replace” was a campaign commitment. Making housing more affordable was the goal. It’s time for Mayor Farkas to stand by that commitment, or admit it was never the plan at all.

People often ask: what can ordinary people do to stop populists like Trump and Smith from running roughshod over democratic norms? Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people." Anything that punctures that myth helps. +

Great chat with MRU POST students about Calgary's transit future – from reliability to accessibility. Big thanks to Willem @wklumpen.bsky.social for joining and to the students for their thoughtful ideas. Always inspiring to see young Calgarians engaged in shaping our city.

Finding common ground in politics is hard. That's why I'm grateful for Dave Cree's Ward 8 endorsement. We want to move Calgary forward by lifting people up - regardless of identity, income, or background. Now is our chance to tell the province we value independent municipal leaders. #abpoli #yyc

Ward 7 could have been so easy. It's been demoralizing to watch things go off the rails due to petty politicking, classic progressive purity testing, and old grudges (and frankly, a ton of sexism). Are we ever going to learn our lesson?

Well, this is certainly predictable. It's also avoidable. Progressives just repeating 2021 in Ward 7. 🤦 #yyccc

Hey, Sonya Sharp and Communities First, Calgary’s Climate Strategy isn’t a “costly political stunt”, it’s necessary policy. Ignoring this isn’t going to make these smoke days go away. Sincerely, every Calgarian struggling because of air quality advisories due to wildfire smoke. 1/ #yyc #yyccc

A great collab!

Sign, sign, everywhere a sign. Painting Confederation red in Rosedale today for @coreyhogan.ca We ran out.

It once again baffles me that we have staunch partisan opposition to sensible, transit-oriented housing in this city. But clearly they're the minority.

Great to see so much support at today's public hearing for this much-needed project.

Vote for Calgary in the Strongest Town contest! It's the only Canadian city in the running and that feels extra special now 🇨🇦 www.strongesttown.com

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

@jeromyyyc.bsky.social "Housing. But not via the most basic changes that need to happen to enable it". Very disappointing take from Farkas over on the other site.

Want to hear the latest on housing in #yyc? Join us March 8th for our talk What's Next For Housing with More Neighbours Calgary and Good Neighbour. We’ll take a look at what we’ve accomplished together, where we are now and how we can make an impact in 2025. RSVP: calgarysfuture.ca/actions/what...

When I visit the Netherlands, apparently I take photos of closed bus stops. An orange bag over the stop with text explaining the closure: Bright, simple, obvious, rainproof. Something we should be doing over here?

Hey transpo folks! Do you have a go-to diagram, image, or some other visual aid that shows the importance of having a multi-modal transportation network? Something that emphasizes resiliency, meeting different needs, access, etc. CC @brenttoderian.bsky.social who always has good visual aids.

I remember a radio host complaining to me about how nobody uses the bike lanes in the winter in Montreal. This feels good to see.

The elevated Green Line alignment insisted upon by the Province now exceeds the cost of the tunneled downtown alignment from Sheppard to Eau Claire. www.courtneywalcott.com/council_appr...

I’m running to represent Ward 6 on City Council! I grew up in Ward 6, and I’m ready to serve my community. It’s time for action on housing, infrastructure, and leadership we can trust. For our city. For Ward 6. For you. Let’s get to work. #yyccc #TeamTeja www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXBh...

I think it might all be time for us to watch the movie "Look Who's Back"

My hypothesis is that full vehicle wraps hurt ridership and as a result don't make as much money as agencies think.

Nerdfighters for more neighbours!

Hank gets it.

Paging @paulisci.bsky.social

In Canada, a pint is equal to 20 fl oz (568 mL). The allowable limit of error for a pint is 0.5 fl oz (15 mL). The foam (head) is not included in the measurement. The term "pint" shouldn't be used to describe a glass or mug of beer. ised-isde.canada.ca/site/measure... #Canada #beer

I'm looking for some info on how electrification of regional rail improves speed. Maybe some evidence from Caltrain? Any ideas? @alonlevy.bsky.social?

Rick Mercer?

Congratulations to all collaborators, M.Saraiva, D.Herszenhut, @christophfink.com , @htenkanen.bsky.social , @wklumpen.bsky.social, and of course, a huge congratulations to the real heros, the core developers of R5 itself: Matt Bhagat-Conway, A Byrd, @ansonstewart.com and the team at @conveyal.com !

@amtrak.com as one customer beside me put it, this is what "being Amtraked" is like.

Live travel drama trying to get home from #TRBAM. After making me rebook to a later train 3 weeks ago, Amtrak's Acela had a mechanical issue and left 55 minutes late from DC. I have a plane to catch at Newark. It's going to be extremely tight. Stay tuned to see if I make it!

Pro #TRBAM tip: If you simply won't show up to moderate your session, maybe don't sign up to moderate. The presenters are the ones who suffer.

Come join us in snowy DC for a cozy talk on transport poverty measures! 1:30pm, 146C

It’s happening! Tonight, MTA Chair & CEO Janno Lieber unveiled one of the signs at the entrance to the Congestion Relief Zone. Tolling begins at midnight. Learn more: congestionreliefzone.mta.info

Come say hello on what is shaping up to be a snowy #TRBAM!

If you're in DC for #TRBAM go see Alex tomorrow! Then come see us on Monday too 😺

Yup. City planners literally printed this in an apartment open house I went to in Vancouver. An apartment as a “shield” for rich homeowners, from arterial noise and pollution. Hundreds of apartment renters used as human shields.

The thing is these Santas don't know they ARE the traffic.

This person is 5’8”. This truck should be illegal.

This was a choice. Not by the person walking but by the decision makers who refuse to prioritize them. Photo Credit: D_S_J_

“Buttigieg was introduced by an emotional Rashida Tlaib... She talked of a beloved uncle…who was hit and killed at a notorious intersection in town. Buttigieg heard about it…Now, there’s a multimillion-dollar federal investment to make the street safer for pedestrians. In short, government matters.”

📋GREEN LINE REPORT CARD⭐️ With all the info and misinformation flying around out there, we decided to set the record straight. The plans put forward by the City of Calgary are the ONLY viable options. Anything else is just a sideshow distraction🤡🎪. 🥋CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER 🥊

Apparently we live in a world where the Beltline Neighbourhood Association has adopted classic anti-transit talking points (moar crime!) There's plenty to go after here without resorting to silly tropes about transit. www.beltlineyyc.ca/elevated_gre...

This is excellent. We need much more transparency when it comes to political donations.

A party of gatekeepers has formed.

Alpha House is right. We know there are solutions to the problem. Our council seems absolutely unwilling to listen to them.

1. Build a ton of housing 2. House those who need it