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@frpaul1.bsky.social
Safe streets for cyclists, pedestrians and better transit make cities better for everyone.
Last day posting on other app, Nov 19, 2024.
Last day posting on other app, Nov 19, 2024.
Rideau Canal skating conditions are not optimal yet. #ottskateinthelake
Short story writing prompt. Go! (from this morning at Dow's Lake)
November 27, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Rideau Canal skating conditions are not optimal yet. #ottskateinthelake
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I saw a shopping cart run a red light once
November 26, 2025 at 4:39 AM
I saw a shopping cart run a red light once
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Oh no. It gets worse. Not only do folks trying to replace a Rad Power battery included in the CPSC safety warning need to buy a replacement since Rad refused a recall, the new batteries also require a new charger, sold separately for another $60.
RadPower's product page for the Safe Shield battery says "Safe Shield batteries are compatible only with our updated Rad charger (sold separately). Warning: Do not use with older Rad Power Bikes chargers or any third-party or aftermarket chargers."
November 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Oh no. It gets worse. Not only do folks trying to replace a Rad Power battery included in the CPSC safety warning need to buy a replacement since Rad refused a recall, the new batteries also require a new charger, sold separately for another $60.
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I’m sorry but I can’t stop laughing, yeah we would sled down hills in the winter with whatever we had on hand, toboggans, crazy carpets, tubes 😂 someone always got injured because of jumps on the hills or wipeouts #Canada
Credit to momodoulk
Credit to momodoulk
November 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I’m sorry but I can’t stop laughing, yeah we would sled down hills in the winter with whatever we had on hand, toboggans, crazy carpets, tubes 😂 someone always got injured because of jumps on the hills or wipeouts #Canada
Credit to momodoulk
Credit to momodoulk
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Ebike batteries are in the (bad) news again. Here's background from Bunch about UL certification and regulation - aka "why consumers should not have to guess whether their bikes are safe!" #cargobike #ebike #bunchfam
bunchbike.com/blogs/the-bu...
bunchbike.com/blogs/the-bu...
November 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Ebike batteries are in the (bad) news again. Here's background from Bunch about UL certification and regulation - aka "why consumers should not have to guess whether their bikes are safe!" #cargobike #ebike #bunchfam
bunchbike.com/blogs/the-bu...
bunchbike.com/blogs/the-bu...
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Doug Ford's boondoggle in full swing.
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
Oversized school-zone signs to replace photo radar cameras too big for Ottawa’s street posts
The temporary 12-foot-tall school-zone signs intended to replace photo radar cameras on Ottawa streets will not fit on municipal street poles, according to a councillor.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Doug Ford's boondoggle in full swing.
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
Child hit by driver while exiting school bus in Ottawa Valley. Details about the driver or if there will be any charges were not immediately available.
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
Child hit by vehicle while exiting school bus in Ottawa Valley
Ontario Provincial Police say a child was taken to hospital Tuesday afternoon following a collision on Highway 17 in Rolphton, in rural eastern Ontario.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Child hit by driver while exiting school bus in Ottawa Valley. Details about the driver or if there will be any charges were not immediately available.
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
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Bahaha. They can't even run buses on time and conmunicate accurate arrival times and there's been an app for that for years 🙃
I'm pretty sure no one is asking for this 🤷
capitalcurrent.ca/theres-an-ap...
I'm pretty sure no one is asking for this 🤷
capitalcurrent.ca/theres-an-ap...
There's an app for that: OC Transpo to provide real-time crime reporting - Capital Current
OC Transpo will introduce a new app next year for reporting crime on transit.
capitalcurrent.ca
November 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Bahaha. They can't even run buses on time and conmunicate accurate arrival times and there's been an app for that for years 🙃
I'm pretty sure no one is asking for this 🤷
capitalcurrent.ca/theres-an-ap...
I'm pretty sure no one is asking for this 🤷
capitalcurrent.ca/theres-an-ap...
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Pennsylvania bike shop owners are sounding the alarm. Their healthcare premiums are set to triple. Profit margins are crushed. Every few months another 10% hike. And kids’ bikes jumping from $250 to $400? They fear fewer children will even get a bike this Christmas.
November 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Pennsylvania bike shop owners are sounding the alarm. Their healthcare premiums are set to triple. Profit margins are crushed. Every few months another 10% hike. And kids’ bikes jumping from $250 to $400? They fear fewer children will even get a bike this Christmas.
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Today is the feast day of Saint Catherine of Alexandria and for years, French-Canadians have celebrated the day by making St. Catherine's Taffy.
While it is not as common as a treat today, it is still something enjoyed by many during the holiday season.
This is the story.
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While it is not as common as a treat today, it is still something enjoyed by many during the holiday season.
This is the story.
🧵1/7
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Today is the feast day of Saint Catherine of Alexandria and for years, French-Canadians have celebrated the day by making St. Catherine's Taffy.
While it is not as common as a treat today, it is still something enjoyed by many during the holiday season.
This is the story.
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While it is not as common as a treat today, it is still something enjoyed by many during the holiday season.
This is the story.
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🚨🚨We Ain’t Buying It🚨🚨
Good Trouble lives. 1/2
Good Trouble lives. 1/2
November 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🚨🚨We Ain’t Buying It🚨🚨
Good Trouble lives. 1/2
Good Trouble lives. 1/2
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@octranspo.com: hmm our ridership numbers keep dropping, how do we fix that? Such a difficult problem
Also @octranspo.com: this should do the trick!
#Autowa #OttTransit
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Also @octranspo.com: this should do the trick!
#Autowa #OttTransit
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OC Transpo is missing its reliability targets, but fares are still set to rise ottawacitizen.com/news/oc-tran...
November 24, 2025 at 10:35 PM
@octranspo.com: hmm our ridership numbers keep dropping, how do we fix that? Such a difficult problem
Also @octranspo.com: this should do the trick!
#Autowa #OttTransit
🤦♀️
Also @octranspo.com: this should do the trick!
#Autowa #OttTransit
🤦♀️
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Honestly I don't even know why I have an UNCOUNTABLE number of lights on my bike: front, sides, spokes, rear, helmet, a whole string of blinky lights on the frame; when drivers still just do their thing right through a red light without noticing it or me! This close to serious injury tonight. 🙃
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Honestly I don't even know why I have an UNCOUNTABLE number of lights on my bike: front, sides, spokes, rear, helmet, a whole string of blinky lights on the frame; when drivers still just do their thing right through a red light without noticing it or me! This close to serious injury tonight. 🙃
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I'm saddened to hear more bad news about eBike industry pioneers @radpowerbikes.bsky.social
This effects three of my neighbors so I jumped on Rad Power's customer service chat and was further disappointed and confused by their response.
www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
This effects three of my neighbors so I jumped on Rad Power's customer service chat and was further disappointed and confused by their response.
www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death
www.cpsc.gov
November 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I'm saddened to hear more bad news about eBike industry pioneers @radpowerbikes.bsky.social
This effects three of my neighbors so I jumped on Rad Power's customer service chat and was further disappointed and confused by their response.
www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
This effects three of my neighbors so I jumped on Rad Power's customer service chat and was further disappointed and confused by their response.
www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
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One of my favorite things is getting to tell friends who are new to NYC that the subway "stand clear of the closing doors please" voice is a trans woman named Bernie Wagenblast and she's amazing.
November 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
One of my favorite things is getting to tell friends who are new to NYC that the subway "stand clear of the closing doors please" voice is a trans woman named Bernie Wagenblast and she's amazing.
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2/3 of my friend's kid's kindergarten class is currently out with Influenza A. Time to get those flu and COVID vaccines, folks!
November 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
2/3 of my friend's kid's kindergarten class is currently out with Influenza A. Time to get those flu and COVID vaccines, folks!
More bad news about Rad Power Bikes. This is probably the nail in the coffin for this company.
If you know someone with one, let them know about this.
If you know someone with one, let them know about this.
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
November 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
More bad news about Rad Power Bikes. This is probably the nail in the coffin for this company.
If you know someone with one, let them know about this.
If you know someone with one, let them know about this.
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"The importer, Rad Power Bikes Inc., of Seattle, Washington has refused to agree to an acceptable recall. Given its financial situation, Rad Power Bikes has indicated to CPSC that it is unable to offer replacement batteries or refunds to all consumers."
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
November 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
"The importer, Rad Power Bikes Inc., of Seattle, Washington has refused to agree to an acceptable recall. Given its financial situation, Rad Power Bikes has indicated to CPSC that it is unable to offer replacement batteries or refunds to all consumers."
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Remember this? The most amazing thing about this remarkable 2002 car commercial is that it didn’t seem to realize at the time, or perhaps didn’t care, how effectively it made the point that cars and car infrastructure are a HUGE waste of space in cities. Award-winning 2002 ad for Saturn car company.
Saturn Ion commercial
YouTube video by Eliyahu Biton
youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Remember this? The most amazing thing about this remarkable 2002 car commercial is that it didn’t seem to realize at the time, or perhaps didn’t care, how effectively it made the point that cars and car infrastructure are a HUGE waste of space in cities. Award-winning 2002 ad for Saturn car company.
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This is a great little video about using different kids of cargo bikes for *all sorts* of things.
If you’re keen to try a cargo bike you can of course visit a local bike shop, or if you’re in Ōtautahi Christchurch you could come along to the Cargo Bike Picnic on Dec 7! See my feed for details. 🚲
If you’re keen to try a cargo bike you can of course visit a local bike shop, or if you’re in Ōtautahi Christchurch you could come along to the Cargo Bike Picnic on Dec 7! See my feed for details. 🚲
November 24, 2025 at 2:05 AM
This is a great little video about using different kids of cargo bikes for *all sorts* of things.
If you’re keen to try a cargo bike you can of course visit a local bike shop, or if you’re in Ōtautahi Christchurch you could come along to the Cargo Bike Picnic on Dec 7! See my feed for details. 🚲
If you’re keen to try a cargo bike you can of course visit a local bike shop, or if you’re in Ōtautahi Christchurch you could come along to the Cargo Bike Picnic on Dec 7! See my feed for details. 🚲
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Thanks for coming out for a fourth #KidicalMass ride, Calgary! You're the best! #yycbike
November 23, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Thanks for coming out for a fourth #KidicalMass ride, Calgary! You're the best! #yycbike
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“The fares will increase until ridership improves” - #autowa mayor
Transit Committee to vote on budget that includes fare increases
Transit Committee to vote on budget that includes fare increases
Ottawa’s Transit Committee is set to vote on the city’s latest budget, one that includes fare hikes for transit riders. CTV’s Kimberley Johnson reports.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:37 AM
“The fares will increase until ridership improves” - #autowa mayor
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I helped with @envirocentre.bsky.social's "extend your cycling season" #OttBike Tour this afternoon. We welcomed cyclists looking to try #WinterBiking for the first time and some new to Ottawa residents with hands-on tips and tricks about year-round cycling and the winter maintained network. 1/2
November 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I helped with @envirocentre.bsky.social's "extend your cycling season" #OttBike Tour this afternoon. We welcomed cyclists looking to try #WinterBiking for the first time and some new to Ottawa residents with hands-on tips and tricks about year-round cycling and the winter maintained network. 1/2