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Jackie

@jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social

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Torontonian, non-driver Likes plants 🌱 and places with shade 🌳 and no cars 🚶🏻‍♀️🚲

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Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · Jun 5

I love taking public transit - even on vacation. Here’ s a view from the #edinburgh #tram 🚃. It’s separated and has its own right of way. #Toronto has so much to learn 🥲

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Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · 21h

Seeing this reddit thread old.reddit.com/r/askTO/comm... - the suburbs were always a trap. We're just lucky that we have 1 Fare now so you don't have to pay for TTC AND GO. #Toronto

How people are handling the cost of a 4-5-day GO Train commute now after employers asks to back to office?

My company has officially mandated a return to the office 4 days a week in downtown Toronto. and the GO Train has always been a lifesaver, but now...

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Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · 5d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=le1O... I really enjoyed this video of this guy's ride from Cleveland to Toronto. Very surprising to see the roads so empty in the US and when you get to Canada, especially as you get to Toronto, it's packed with people, bikes and cars.

Bikepacking to Canada - Cleveland to Toronto

YouTube video by Joseph Minnich

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Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · 8d

*gall

Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · 8d

How dare we want to get to our destinations safely and in one piece!!!

The gaul to try and choose a cheaper, faster and more efficient transportation option 🚲 instead of a car!

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Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · 14d

Listening to some peers about their teenagers driving and totalling their cars and it's crazy how risk tolerant we are to teens driving😬.

Nearly everyone had a story about their teen crashing/totalling their car. But it was all ok bc the kid was OK and they can drive themselves now 🫥 #fuckcars

Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · 16d

#biketo 5:15PM rush hour bike traffic at Richmond and Peter today

Toronto has 8 months of winter they say...and no one bikes after labour day they say.... 😏

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Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · 18d

It's rainy 🌧️ season in Toronto and that means its time to share my favourite rain poncho www.decathlon.ca/en/p/8785643....

Great for those rainy days and there's a nice strip to keep you visible. Also packs away small for easy carrying

#biketo

Night Visibility City Bike Rain Poncho, 540 - Silver grey, Smoked black - Btwin - Decathlon

Do you want to protect yourself from the rain on urban bike rides? Wear this long-sleeved poncho with a pair of overpants.

www.decathlon.ca

Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · 21d

its so bad I never go on weekends, especially if it's sunny anymore🥲

Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · 22d

You know RTO is here when I'm like the 40th person in line in the bike lane at York and Adelaide.

So far back I'm half to University😅.

That's ok. Bring on the cyclists! #biketo

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Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · 22d

Urg I keep forgetting to put in a 311 request for this. So annoying that they just painted over the roadkill. FYI @paulafletcherto.bsky.social - Dundas just west of Alton on the north side #toronto-danforth

Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · 25d

Gross. I sent an email to my MP and Mark Carney after. probably will do nothing but it's worth a try. Can't let lil things like this slip 😬

Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · 26d

It 🐶 was very sweet and moved quickly when I asked to park and to leave.😍

Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · 26d

The bike parking was completely FULL at Gerrard square today so I had to park at the back -took the last spot.

I did make a lil friend though 🥰 #biketo #eastend #toronto

Medium black dog resting beside a real bike in a parking lot

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Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · 27d

Meanwhile the sidewalks get more and more packed and even Uber couriers are parking on the street🫠

Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · 27d

youtu.be/HpTesvUIAdg?... I've always wanted to do this ride but there seems to be some really rough sections😭

Cute video though😍 #biketo

Cycling Solo from Toronto to Niagara Falls

YouTube video by Zesty Mordant

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Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · 28d

Residential parking is also crazy cheap! <$25/month to park on the street when condos are charging $150+

The city is missing out a huge revenue opportunity #toronto

Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · 28d

That corner is super scary and I really try to avoid queen if possible.

People beating the streetcar right after it starts and cyclists trying to turn left to get on the bike lane is a bad combo. 🫠

Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · 29d

Amazing! I had a conflict so I couldn't make it but the turnout looks so good👏!

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Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · 29d

I legit don't mind ads on youtube but I really wish I could permanently opt out of some categories of ads. No gambling, and truck ads pls 🫥

Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · Sep 10

Tried getting last min #LadyGaga tickets and 😭 the person cancelled on me with 45 min before the show starts!!

Good thing I hadn't left my house yet 😅

Will try again on Sat

Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · Sep 10

Happened to me as a student taking the 506 from College to McCaul for a 9AM class at UofT. Would often take as long as walking because there were so many left turning cars at Bay and Elizabeth.

Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · Sep 10

This morning I saw 5-6 cyclist stopped with me at the intersection before Greenwood Park. Continuing along Dundas E, there were 15-20 people at Broadview. I've never seen so many commuters before but it makes me so happy to see more people on the bike lane🥳 #biketo

Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · Sep 9

One of my favourite places in #Toronto - #allangardens . Such a beautiful place to wander and linger. The renovations have been excellent🥰

A row of giant planters underneath a glass dome in the sun

A pathway covered with plants and tropical flowers

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Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · Sep 8

🫠24 yrs old ... a life that's barely begun.

May she rest in peace 🫶

Jackie @jygsawpuzzle.bsky.social · Sep 7

🔉from the Cabbagetown festival - super fun vibes, good food and prices #toronto