I told you guys. Smith can rig the result. Canada is in big trouble. Corb Lund figures his anti-coal petition got "crooked" handling by government; and a poll shows the petition would pass by wide margin. Column. calgaryherald.com/news/braid-c... #ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg #abgov #cdnpoli

Braid: Corb Lund says government was 'crooked' with anti-coal petition, as new poll backs his stance

Country Crooner Corb Lund is onside with public, poll says, but his anti-coal petition got "crooked" treatment from UCP

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“3/4ths of disabled people don’t drive. Stop using us as an excuse for car dependency.” — @nondriver.bsky.social in collaboration with @urbantruth.bsky.social. #UrbanTruth Worth repeating. #UrbanTruth

My quote in this article about the first anniversary of opening Winnipeg’s Portage and Main to pedestrians is fun. I didn’t have a crystal ball. I firmly believe you can make this prediction about 90% of the new developments that people oppose. manitoba-inc.ca/why-did-we-t...

“In London cyclists now outnumber cars in the City by 2 to 1. Paris, where they now outnumber motorists across the whole city, is catching up with Europe’s traditional bike capitals, Amsterdam & Copenhagen…In Copenhagen, bikes account for almost half of commuter trips to work/school.” @economist.com

Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport

Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war

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“In London cyclists now outnumber cars in the City by 2 to 1. Paris, where they now outnumber motorists across the whole city, is catching up with Europe’s traditional bike capitals, Amsterdam & Copenhagen…In Copenhagen, bikes account for almost half of commuter trips to work/school.” @economist.com

Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport

Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war

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Saw lots of these on busy sidewalks in downtown Toronto while visiting last weekend. Not safe for pedestrians.

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social · 2w ago

We’re using the word e-bike to describe too many things. Electric assist bikes are a version of bike & have many public interest benefits. But vehicles being driven by food delivery app drivers aren’t a form of bike…they’re a form of motorcycle. They don’t belong on sidewalks or pedestrian streets.

Vancouver et la piéto de Grandville confrontés aux mêmes problèmes de définition trop floues de « mobilité active » que l’avenue Mont-Royal. Hors des heures de livraison, il faut donner l’exclusivité aux piétons… sur les rues piétonnes. C’est une question de sécurité et de confort.

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social · 2w ago

We’re using the word e-bike to describe too many things. Electric assist bikes are a version of bike & have many public interest benefits. But vehicles being driven by food delivery app drivers aren’t a form of bike…they’re a form of motorcycle. They don’t belong on sidewalks or pedestrian streets.

Haley Stevens was out with a gracious concession and a commitment to support Abdul El-Sayed within about one hour of the AP call in her race. If she can buck up first thing in the morning, everyone else can. That’s actual political leadership.

post malone ergo propter malone@proptermalone.bsky.social · 14h ago

I meant to post this last night but if you’re mad about any of the primary results you got 24 hours to bleed, try not to say anything you’ll regret in 48, and then it’s Blue No Matter Who.

Not JUST lies. Organized disinformation. #Wildfires #ClimateChange

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social · last wk.

“Claims that wildfires can be prevented by [forest management] are not only inaccurate, but they’re also part of a broader pattern of disinformation in response to climate-fueled extreme weather… deflecting from what experts say is the biggest driver of worsening fires: the rapidly warming climate.”

Your regular reminder that there ISN’T a “war on cars.” Any objective observation in most cities however, would conclude that for 60+ years there’s been a war on every mobility choice EXCEPT cars. And that’s been bad for EVERYONE, including drivers. Poster via @urbantruth.bsky.social. #UrbanTruth

A 60 Minutes probe into Epstein's banking, with Wyden already interviewed, vanished right after Sharyn Alfonsi got pushed out under Bari Weiss. Same editor who stalled the CECOT migrant story until Stephen Miller got a say. CBS keeps calling it timing. Sure looks like a pattern.

60 Minutes Epstein Banking Story Vanished After CBS Ousted Sharyn Alfonsi, Dem Senator Reveals

Wyden revealed he was interviewed for the show in a Senate report alleging the country's largest banks turned “a blind eye” to Epstein's financial activity

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Your regular reminder that there ISN’T a “war on cars.” Any objective observation in most cities however, would conclude that for 60+ years there’s been a war on every mobility choice EXCEPT cars. And that’s been bad for EVERYONE, including drivers. Poster via @urbantruth.bsky.social. #UrbanTruth

I am in Paris for the first time in my life, right now. It’s incredible. The infrastructure, the walkability, the accessibility. If American cities just tried to give people the *option* for this, we could see the same thing!

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social · last wk.

When urbanists take pictures of a Paris street (like Rue de Rivoli) showing all the people on bikes now taking advantage of protected infrastructure, it’s not just because we “like bikes.” It’s because we’re picturing the gridlock if they were driving cars. And the public cost, pollution, noise…

Granville Pedestrian Zone Tuesday night / Saturday afternoon It’s a great vibe @brenttoderian.bsky.social

How do we bring this back? I live amongst a demographic that loves cbc but doesn’t want our neighborhood to change and uses thier resources to stop it. I really think they just don’t understand the benefits. Canadian cities would be better off if a wider audience understand urban planning concepts

I had a regular radio segment on “city-building” for several years on CBC Radio with @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social here in Canada, that people still tell me they really enjoyed. Also had regular segments with radio in other parts of the world, including with @greenj.bsky.social on ABC in Australia.

Christie Page@cpageyyc.bsky.social · 2d ago

Canada would benifit if there was a radio show where the average Canadian was easily exposed to urban planning concepts from guests like: @tomflood.bsky.social @jaypitter.bsky.social @penalosag.bsky.social @lanefab.com @brenttoderian.bsky.social @shifter.info #cbc @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social

Open streets to people, close them to cars

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social · 4d ago

Do you know about soccer tennis? Saturday nights are tournament night for the sport on the Granville Street Pedestrian Zone, & these teams are no joke! Nice way to cap off a great day on the people-street. Overheard one family talking about how they “can’t believe how great Granville Street is now.”

The lies and disinformation about #ClimateChange are constant. Don’t be fooled, and help call them out.

Bentley ****TALK CLIMATE****@bigclimate.bsky.social · 2d ago

They can say summers have always been hot and we’ve always had wildfires and they can tell themselves all day that everything is the same as it always was but you know better They can gaslight themselves but not you. #ExtremeHeat #Wildfires #Smoke #ClimateChange #abpoli #cdnpoli

Thank you to Mexico & Australia for sending your fire fighters to aid us when our closest physical ally threatens to fine or tariff Canada even as smoke from Washington & Oregon blow into BC. We send fire crews & our Super Soaker water bombers when the USA is on fire. TACO issues threats. Sad...

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ALT: Woman Shakes Head Exasperatedly

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The lies and disinformation about #ClimateChange are constant. Don’t be fooled, and help call them out.

Bentley ****TALK CLIMATE****@bigclimate.bsky.social · 2d ago

They can say summers have always been hot and we’ve always had wildfires and they can tell themselves all day that everything is the same as it always was but you know better They can gaslight themselves but not you. #ExtremeHeat #Wildfires #Smoke #ClimateChange #abpoli #cdnpoli

Imagine being such a malignant liar that even a huge professional liar like Jeanine Pirro isn’t nearly enough of a liar for you.

God@thegodshow.com · 2d ago

Thus ends the saga of Drunken Judge Jeanine, fired for unsuccessfully prosecuting innocent Americans over the Deflecting Pool.

Sevilla this summer — amazing how comfortable the streets are even on hot afternoons

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social · 3d ago

Almost every city in the world needs to urgently understand the need to get really good at planning and designing for shade. #UrbanHeat

This is really, really good

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social · 2d ago

SERIOUSLY, WATCH THIS: If you really want to understand how SUVs and pick-up trucks have ended up being MOST of the vehicles out there in cities, and the absolutely HUGE consequences of that, watch this easy-to-watch video by Not Just Bikes. Then share it as much as you can. youtu.be/jN7mSXMruEo

Folks, if you’re not creating active public spaces, you’re not properly celebrating the full diversity of people, talents, interests, cultures, and subcultures that exist in your city.

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social · 4d ago

Do you know about soccer tennis? Saturday nights are tournament night for the sport on the Granville Street Pedestrian Zone, & these teams are no joke! Nice way to cap off a great day on the people-street. Overheard one family talking about how they “can’t believe how great Granville Street is now.”

@marjolainekoch.bsky.social Ne Koch is an excellent French journalist, and she has chosen to interview a close friend and, above all, one of the pioneers and leading figures in 21st-century urban planning, Brent Toderian. Do read it and enjoy it!

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social · 2w ago

ICYMI: “A North American city planner contracted by European cities—that’s curious.” My interview with France-based Lettre du Cadre and writer @marjolainekoch.bsky.social covering a lot of ground on how to actually achieve better European & North American city-building. Article in the screen shots.

You can do some fun things to achieve this goal.

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social · 3d ago

Almost every city in the world needs to urgently understand the need to get really good at planning and designing for shade. #UrbanHeat

The other would be Prague. Every time I see it in a movie it takes my breath away and leaves me with that feeling of nostalgia for a place I've never been to. (To steal a really great line lol)

Valencia, Spain. I was fortunate to spend a few days last winter. It has great public transportation but is small enough to walk most places from the city center. Great people, culture, and it's on the Mediterranean. Not too far of a train ride to Madrid or Barcelona and much more affordable!

SERIOUSLY, WATCH THIS: If you really want to understand how SUVs and pick-up trucks have ended up being MOST of the vehicles out there in cities, and the absolutely HUGE consequences of that, watch this easy-to-watch video by Not Just Bikes. Then share it as much as you can. youtu.be/jN7mSXMruEo

These Stupid Trucks are Literally Killing Us

YouTube video by Not Just Bikes

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"Some reports suggest there were more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave. The economic toll was estimated to be close to $2 billion. UN climate chief Simon Stiell said the June heatwave had “the fingerprints of the climate crisis all over it”.

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social · 3d ago

“Western Europe is on fire. From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean Sea, blazes are burning in France, Spain, Greece and Türkiye. Authorities are already calling it the worst fire season in modern history.” The worst so far. #ClimateCrisis