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Engineer Like A Girl @engineerlikeagirl.bsky.social · 14h

I think it's always interesting to reframe stats to the cost of NOT doing the thing.

20's Plenty for Us @20splenty.bsky.social · 14h

In Wales, Cornwall, Edinburgh, London and so many places when most 30mph roads were changed to 20mph, people injured or killed by motor vehicles reduced by 20%+. With minimal change to journey times and £2bn saving in insurance costs it's a huge win. bit.ly/4gIBPlJ

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nataliehhhh.bsky.social @nataliehhhh.bsky.social · 1d

SHOUT OUT 📢 to @cycletoronto.bsky.social for receiving the 2025 National Cycling Advocate of the Year Award from @velocanadabikes.bsky.social for their historic Charter win against Ford's attack on bike lanes!

Join the Bill 212 anniversary ride on Oct. 21, 2025! 🚴‍♂️🚴🚴‍♀️
www.cycleto.ca/oct_21_rally

Protect our Rights. Protect our Streets.

www.cycleto.ca

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Cathy Tuttle @cathytuttle.bsky.social · 1d

A few months ago, a friend visited me in Utrecht. As we biked around to do daily errands, she kept saying, "This is like a dream. This is like a dream."

I do believe all cities the world over to soon come to their senses, limit car movement, and build a dream of safe, abundant streets for people.

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Breck @breckw.bsky.social · 2d

Love a plumber on a bike

Cargo bike parked on the street with a “le plombier a velo” sign, which means “the plumber on a bike” in French

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Ben Madeska @benmadeska.bsky.social · Nov 12

I'm primarily an oil painter, making paintings like these of steaks, fish, oysters, and fruit

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American Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 1d

How to design safer intersections:

1. Near-sided signals. Placed before the bike/ped crossing, they prevent drivers from creeping into the path.

2. Pavement differentiation. High-contrast, colored crossings (like this red asphalt) clearly establish priority and command driver attention.

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nataliehhhh.bsky.social @nataliehhhh.bsky.social · 1d

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Matt Elliott @graphicmatt.com · 3d

"We feel very strongly that automated enforcement is a critical piece of speed management. It's a critical piece of Vision Zero," says Transportation GM Gray. She's concerned that removing the cameras will reduce the progress the city has made reducing road injuries and deaths.

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nataliehhhh.bsky.social @nataliehhhh.bsky.social · 2d

Coyote obeying traffic signals on St. Clair in TO this morning. ☀️

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Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 2d

What’s funny is how winter cycling is still a big novelty for lots of people.

They’re happy to walk, ski, skate, sled, or snowshoe in the winter.

But biking in anything below 15°C? Impossible! Crazy!

Fortunately, attitudes have changed a lot in central Montreal. It’s fairly normal now.

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Molly Fisher @fisher-studio.com · 7d

Without due process, we are whatever they accuse us of being

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Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 2d

#JUST_IN | US President Trump to Israeli Journalist Neria Kraus:

"I’m very happy about the peace deal - it’s a great day for Israel and a great day for the world"

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 4d

From the front lines of the Portland War Zone.

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Cassie Smith (she/her) @cassiesmith.bsky.social · 4d

Love a walk home with my kid where an aggressive driver causes him to ask "what should I do if you get crushed by a car?"

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Canada Healthwatch 🍁 @canadahealthwatch.ca · 8d

2 in 3 Canadians are overweight or obese, StatCan data suggest https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/2-in-3-canadians-are-overweight-or-obese-statcan-data-suggests/

More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁

A closeup of a scale is pictured in New York on April 3, 2018.

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nataliehhhh.bsky.social @nataliehhhh.bsky.social · 8d

Peel Animal Rescue is holding another *MEGA Garage Sale* this Saturday Oct. 4 from 10-1 at 340 Queen St. S. Mississauga.

If you can't make it, please consider donating food, supplies or $ for vet care. Thanks from the dogs and kitties!

nataliehhhh.bsky.social @nataliehhhh.bsky.social · 14d

PARS Mega Sale TODAY!
#Streetsville #petrescue

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Audric Moses 🇨🇦 @audricmoses.bsky.social · 11d

Imperial Oil's 2024 net profit: $4.79 **BILLION**

For the umpteenth time -- Oil & Gas doesn't love you back.

#ableg #cdnpoli

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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CarrTrip @cmcarr.bsky.social · 18d

Autism was 1st recognized as a distinct diagnosis in 1943 by Dr Leo Kanner, Acetaminophen was 1st available commercially in 1950 and became available without a prescription in 1960. Tylenol was introduced in 1955.

FFS I'd rather this Doctor be in charge of public health. #DrWho

a man in a suit and tie is holding a bag and says hair trembles with emotion

Alt: a man in a suit and tie is holding a bag and says hair trembles with emotion

media.tenor.com

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Hannah Weinberger @trailanderror.bsky.social · 10d

Yes some drivers are irresponsible, but some roads are confusing or have outdated design. If roads are self-explanatory w approp. speed limits & separate non-drivers from drivers, for ex., we run less risk of harming each other or ourselves. ALSO makes travel more reliable & simpler 4 everyone. 4/4

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nataliehhhh.bsky.social @nataliehhhh.bsky.social · 11d

Interesting facts from the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre:
🔥BC has the most fires
🔥fires can burn underground through the winter
🔥Canada receives help to fight fires from Australia, South Africa, Costa Rica & New Zealand
🔥humans cause 43% of fires www.ciffc.ca/sites/defaul...

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City of Mississauga @cityofmississauga.bsky.social · 16d

✨ Know someone who goes above and beyond for Mississauga?

Nominate them for a 2025 Civic Award in:
✔️ Volunteering.
✔️ Youth.
✔️ Sports.
✔️ Arts.
✔️ City programs.

📅 Deadline: October 28, 2025.
🔗 bit.ly/3USIShs

#Mississauga

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A. Zivarts @nondriver.bsky.social · 12d

First day of #WeekWithoutDriving 2025, are you ready? disabilityrightswa.org/how-would-yo...

How Would You Get Around If You Couldn't Drive Yourself? - Disability Rights Washington

Washington State, September 29 to October 5, 2025 -- Imagine your life without driving. Could you navigate your daily routines, reach your workplace, doctor's office, or connect with loved ones? This ...

disabilityrightswa.org

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The War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 13d

Fascinating study. Note that this is 1 in 10 adults. Factor in children and the percentage of non-driving Americans is much higher. Cities and towns need to account for their mobility needs too.

1 in 10 Americans rarely or never drive a car

Among U.S. adults, those who live in the Northeast (17%) are more likely than those in the South (10%), West (8%) and Midwest (7%) to be nondrivers.

www.pewresearch.org

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nataliehhhh.bsky.social @nataliehhhh.bsky.social · 13d

Threatens your nation and others! Even peaceful Canada.

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Rich Fox @richfoxexists.bsky.social · 14d

I live in inner Portland. I ride a bike across downtown several days a week. It's a beautiful, peaceful place that the federal government is invading. Not sure who's going to protect us from the mad king, but we'd appreciate any and all help. This is definitely an upside-down flag moment.

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