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Derek Bellemore

@derekbellemore.bsky.social

Municipal government and transportation planning obsessed. My thoughts are my own.

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Safe Kjipuktuk@safehrm.bsky.social · 3d ago

Cycling Nova Scotia literally take the lane "Come down and see the Cycling Nova Scotia team on the Macdonald Bridge from 2pm - 4pm today for the 2026 Bridgewalk. Enjoy a stroll across the bridge while it’s closed to traffic"

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Tom Flood@tomflood.bsky.social · 5d ago

All the hysteria and rhetoric that consumed a community around these bike lanes ended and now no one talks about them and people use them (including those with mobility devices) all the time for work, school, play and everything in between. Change is hard for some people but we all adapt.

A parking protected bike lane
The Narwhal@thenarwhal.ca · 5d ago

The federal government has approved the Crawford nickel-cobalt mine north of Timmins, Ont., having concluded that the proposed mine’s “adverse effects” are “justified in the public interest.” Here’s our earlier story on the mine — and what it might mean for Timmins.

Massive nickel mine planned north of Timmins, Ontario | The Narwhal

Amid a critical minerals rush, Canada Nickel’s Crawford mine project offers risks and opportunities for Timmins, in northern Ontario.

thenarwhal.ca

Raccoon in the sky@seebo429.bsky.social · last wk.

I think this is a nice way for #BikeHFx to come together with people from the communities that Dr. Nouman Ali has been involved with to honour his memory.

Critical Mass Halifax@criticalmasshfx.bsky.social · last wk.

In lieu of a Critical Mass ride, please join a memorial ride to remember Dr. Nouman Ali. Community members have planned a ride for August 9, at 1:00, in his honour. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Event post from Instagram. Gaza Sunbirds Solidarity Ride, A Tribute to Dr. Nouman Ali, Sunday, August 9, 1:00 pm, Emera Oval. 3 photographs of Dr. Nouman Ali, riding a bike and displaying the flags of Palestine and South Africa. On a green background, with kufiya design details, and Gaza Sunbirds logo. The instagram handle from the original poster is visible: @yo.cairocat
Vision Zero Kjipuktuk-Halifax@visionzerokh.bsky.social · last wk.

ICYMI, we released our incident report form yesterday & will be presenting to Council next month and into the Fall. If you haven't yet written to your Councillor to demand action, now is the time! #RoadSafety #VisionZero #BeforeTheCrash

Before the Crash: The First 100 responses to our Incident Report Form paint a worrying picture

On April 10, 2026, Vision Zero Kjipuktuk-Halifax launched an online incident safety report form for people who walk, cycle, roll or use other modes of micromobility or mobility aids to report any clos...

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Vision Zero Vancouver@visionzerovancouver.ca · last wk.

Great coverage on the current Broadway closure featuring @margiesanderson.bsky.social & @yvrcyclist.bsky.social. TLDR: the Cambie closure is going better than Main St. It's not perfect but we appreciate the City consulting with us & HUB and taking proactive steps. vancouversun.com/news/advocat...

Advocates worry about Vancouver bike routes as six-month Broadway detour begins

As West Broadway closes for six months of subway work, road-safety advocates say the Cambie detour is spilling traffic onto bike routes.

vancouversun.com

Sara F.L. Kirk@sflkirk.bsky.social · last wk.

Yes OK, I am biased. But this successful outcome was facilitated by the support of our members, donors & business partners. A #BikeFriendlyCanada doesn't happen on fresh air, it happens through memberships & donations to this great organisation. Join/donate here velocanadabikes.org/membership/

Join Canada Bikes

Become a member now. Help us build a better, bike-friendly Canada.

velocanadabikes.org

Vélo Canada Bikes@velocanadabikes.bsky.social · last wk.

UPDATE: Federal active transportation funds are finally flowing in Canada! 🎉 After a year of delays, critical federal funding for safe bike and pedestrian infrastructure is moving forward again. Here’s the story of how advocates made it happen 🧵👇

Vision Zero Kjipuktuk-Halifax@visionzerokh.bsky.social · last wk.

Before the Crash: The First 100 responses to our Incident Report Form paint a worrying picture. Will our councillors act with more urgency? Read the report and join our call to action here: visionzerohfx.ghost.io/before-the-c... #VisionZero #NearMissesMatter

Before the Crash: The First 100 responses to our Incident Report Form paint a worrying picture

On April 10, 2026, Vision Zero Kjipuktuk-Halifax launched an online incident safety report form for people who walk, cycle, roll or use other modes of micromobility or mobility aids to report any clos...

visionzerohfx.ghost.io

Safe Kjipuktuk@safehrm.bsky.social · last wk.

"One of our strongest findings is that many incidents occurred while people were using infrastructure exactly as intended - crossing at marked crosswalks, walking on sidewalks or cycling in infrastructure that forms part of our AAA bicycle network"

Vision Zero Kjipuktuk-Halifax@visionzerokh.bsky.social · last wk.

Before the Crash: The First 100 responses to our Incident Report Form paint a worrying picture. Will our councillors act with more urgency? Read the report and join our call to action here: visionzerohfx.ghost.io/before-the-c... #VisionZero #NearMissesMatter

Melissa & Chris Bruntlett@modacitylife.com · last wk.

Beijing’s bicycle comeback might be one of the world's most significant urban cycling revivals. After decades of decline, its mode share has climbed back to almost 30%, supported by over 3,200 kilometres of infrastructure, extensive bike-sharing systems, and an ambitious program of street redesign.🧵

A variety of people of all ages and abilities ride bikes and e-bikes on dedicated and separated infrastructure lined with trees and buildings on the streets of Beijing.A variety of people of all ages and abilities ride bikes and e-bikes on dedicated and separated infrastructure lined with trees and buildings on the streets of Beijing.A variety of people of all ages and abilities ride bikes and e-bikes on dedicated and separated infrastructure lined with trees and buildings on the streets of Beijing.A variety of people of all ages and abilities ride bikes and e-bikes on dedicated and separated infrastructure lined with trees and buildings on the streets of Beijing.
Sara F.L. Kirk@sflkirk.bsky.social · last wk.

Having witnessed a friend getting doored several years ago I avoid the door zone, and for good reason. Here's a 30 second clip featuring 5 incidents of doors being flung open on me in recent months, the first clip from this morning. Just behind me was a cargo bike with a parent & child 2/2

Drivers & doors

A member of the Halifax community was killed recently, struck by the door of a pick-up truck that was opened into his path by a driver as he was cycling past. It has reignited a call for dooring to...

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Jillian@bikehfxlobby.bsky.social · last wk.

There’s a quiet culture change happening in Halifax. I think it’s most obvious at #KidicalMassHfx, where you can see “all the cool bikes,” but it’s also evident on an average Sunday afternoon at the pool. The culture of family cycling and cargo bikes is growing steadily and it’s wonderful to see!

Various bikes and cargo bikes, including a frontloading cargo bike and a longtail parked at bike racks next to a splash pad on the Halifax Commons. A group of bikes and cargo bikes, including a longtail, a frontloading cargo bike & a cargo trike at bike racks next to the skate park under redevelopment on the Halifax Commons. The trike has a sign advertising Kidical Mass Halifax. A midtail cargo bike has a sign on the back that says “bike good mayor bad”Close up of the front rack of an Aventon Abound longtail cargo bike. There’s a stick in it that says “I sold my car”
Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social · 2w ago

“Everyone thought it would create gridlock.” It didn’t. “It’s difficult to imagine that just over 20 years ago, this was an elevated highway carrying 168k cars daily through South Korea’s capital.” Now it’s a world famous people-place. They’ve since removed 16 more elevated highways in the city.

‘Everyone thought it would cause gridlock’: the highway that Seoul turned into a stream

Cheonggyecheon stream in the South Korean capital has become an attraction – and helps with flood management, fighting air pollution and cooling the city

theguardian.com