Bryan.Wilson

@uptownini.bsky.social

Saint John, West, New Brunswick; Trails, Techno and UptownSJ; Civic policy buff; Autism Dad + Restoring our Historic Home, circa 1913.

It’s really important that the #Vancouver Downtown Business Association, who were originally against bike-lanes, are now among their most vigourous supporters, because of ACTUAL EVIDENCE that they’re better for downtown business than any street parking they replaced. Safe bike-lanes mean business.

A protected bike-lane filled with people riding bikes in Downtown Vancouver, Canada

In Montreal, drinking alcohol at parks is common and mostly legal. It’s normal to meet up with friends with some beer/wine and snacks. There are often bathrooms and individuals collecting empty cans for the deposit. I find this fascinating. What about where you live? Common or not? Legal or not?

"J.D. Irving Ltd. said there is “no clear evidence” and “no concrete way to confirm” it caused the poor air quality readings but company spokesperson Anne McInerney said adjustments in mill operations were made at the time to be on the safe side." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Poor air quality incident in Saint John in May came with no public warning | CBC News

Gordon Dalzell says people's health can be compromised even in cases where a spike in a hazardous pollutant only lasts a few hours.

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Victoria, BC has made a section of Government St. car-free from noon on every day and it's made a big difference to how pleasant it is to walk down, shop, and hang out there. In the height of tourist season, there's room to move around as there hasn't been in the past. It's great!

What makes this a nice NEIGHBORHOOD STREET? • Trees • Sidewalks • Safe mix car & bikes • Parking just one side • Humps each 50 meters • 30 Kph (20mi) max speed Equity? Seems to be the standard in upper income neighborhoods of Toronto, but rarely seen in lower income. Why?

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If walking costs you $1, we all pay $0.01. If biking costs you $1, we all pay $0.08. If bussing costs you $1, we all pay $1.50. If driving costs you $1, we all pay $9.20. Via @thediscourse study. This isn’t just about choice. It’s about who pays for your choice. #citymakingmath

Graphic showing what your mobility choice costs all of society