Nic Laporte
@nicthedoor.bsky.social
It's always a good reminder that cycling is a net benefit to society in more ways than one.
Bicycle Urbanism by design - Mikael Coleville-Andersen
Bicycle Urbanism by design - Mikael Coleville-Andersen
December 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
It's always a good reminder that cycling is a net benefit to society in more ways than one.
Bicycle Urbanism by design - Mikael Coleville-Andersen
Bicycle Urbanism by design - Mikael Coleville-Andersen
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"The City’s own data indicate that conflicts involving right-turning vehicles are among the most common types of pedestrian collisions ... If adopted, these changes would mark one of the most significant intersection-safety reforms in Vancouver in years."
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Ban right turns on red at intersections, proposes Vancouver city councillor | Urbanized
OneCity councillor Lucy Maloney is pushing for a ban on right turns during the red-light traffic signal at intersections across Vancouver.
dailyhive.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
"The City’s own data indicate that conflicts involving right-turning vehicles are among the most common types of pedestrian collisions ... If adopted, these changes would mark one of the most significant intersection-safety reforms in Vancouver in years."
dailyhive.com/vancouver/va...
dailyhive.com/vancouver/va...
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If a large portion of households went down from two cars to one car, it would be transformative for walking, biking, and transit in the city
December 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM
If a large portion of households went down from two cars to one car, it would be transformative for walking, biking, and transit in the city
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New video on Victoria, BC by @nicthedoor.bsky.social! We also visited recently and were quite impressed with the cycling experience and in particular how recent the changes were.
How to Build a Cycling City
YouTube video by Nic Laporte
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December 4, 2025 at 3:22 AM
New video on Victoria, BC by @nicthedoor.bsky.social! We also visited recently and were quite impressed with the cycling experience and in particular how recent the changes were.
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Getting close to Dutch levels of connectivity in Victoria with @nicthedoor.bsky.social, More in the blog... www.rollinginthecity.ca/blog/getting... #cycling #bicycle #cities #streets #urbanism #YouTube
Getting close to Dutch levels of connectivity in Victoria with Nic Laporte — Rolling in the City | Streets | Bicycles | Photography
The City of Victoria on Vancouver Island has done so much in the last decade to enable people of all ages and abilities get around the city by various types of micro mobility that today, it feels clos...
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December 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Getting close to Dutch levels of connectivity in Victoria with @nicthedoor.bsky.social, More in the blog... www.rollinginthecity.ca/blog/getting... #cycling #bicycle #cities #streets #urbanism #YouTube
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Have you heard of the Transit Death Spiral? It's happening right now in Metro Vancouver. Nic Laporte explains it perfectly in this video in collaboration with Movement. Do you think we can flip this downward spiral into growth that serves the needs of our region?
The Slow Collapse of Transit (...and how we stop it)
BC Residents, contact your MLA! https://www.leg.bc.ca/contact-us/mla-contact-information
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Public transit keeps our cities moving. When service declines, everyone feels
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November 19, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Have you heard of the Transit Death Spiral? It's happening right now in Metro Vancouver. Nic Laporte explains it perfectly in this video in collaboration with Movement. Do you think we can flip this downward spiral into growth that serves the needs of our region?
@visionzerovancouver.ca Held a competition to decide what is the worst intersection in all of Metro Vancouver. This is the winner...
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youtu.be/XgSjL7e7_ow
Vancouver's Worst Intersection (and How We Fix It)
YouTube video by Nic Laporte
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November 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
@visionzerovancouver.ca Held a competition to decide what is the worst intersection in all of Metro Vancouver. This is the winner...
youtu.be/XgSjL7e7_ow
youtu.be/XgSjL7e7_ow
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Finally got a group shot!
November 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Finally got a group shot!
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A great video about cycling infrastructure in Nanaimo that the YouTube algorithm served to me this morning: youtu.be/pN5muvQ0-tM
via @nicthedoor.bsky.social I believe
via @nicthedoor.bsky.social I believe
The city that went Dutch...
YouTube video by Nic Laporte
youtu.be
October 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
A great video about cycling infrastructure in Nanaimo that the YouTube algorithm served to me this morning: youtu.be/pN5muvQ0-tM
via @nicthedoor.bsky.social I believe
via @nicthedoor.bsky.social I believe
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Filming Continuous Sidewalks and Bike Paths in Nanaimo with @nicthedoor.bsky.social... Metral Drive is still one of the best examples of continuous sidewalks and bike paths in NA... www.rollinginthecity.ca/blog/filming... #transportation #cycling #cities #street #urbanism #bicycles #fujifilm
October 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Filming Continuous Sidewalks and Bike Paths in Nanaimo with @nicthedoor.bsky.social... Metral Drive is still one of the best examples of continuous sidewalks and bike paths in NA... www.rollinginthecity.ca/blog/filming... #transportation #cycling #cities #street #urbanism #bicycles #fujifilm
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A productive weekend with @nicthedoor.bsky.social checking out the many good things happening in Nanaimo and Victoria, plus a stop at the Dutch Street Market on Granville to share some LFTD. Keep an eye on Nic's channel for more... #cycling #bicycles #transportation #cities #urbanism #street
September 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
A productive weekend with @nicthedoor.bsky.social checking out the many good things happening in Nanaimo and Victoria, plus a stop at the Dutch Street Market on Granville to share some LFTD. Keep an eye on Nic's channel for more... #cycling #bicycles #transportation #cities #urbanism #street
August 21, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Can we start an non profit that sends people like this on a weeks trip to the Netherlands?
August 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Can we start an non profit that sends people like this on a weeks trip to the Netherlands?
Incredible that he made it unscathed. Mr. Ishikawa seems like a gem.
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Nanaimo cyclist from viral video says he was pushed
YouTube video by CHEK Media
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August 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Incredible that he made it unscathed. Mr. Ishikawa seems like a gem.
youtu.be/lAyO6rhXX1k?...
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Not today Mr. Ford...
July 30, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Not today Mr. Ford...
I had a chance to meet up with @roysymons.bsky.social in Eindhoven and seek out some Dutch infrastructure.
www.rollinginthecity.ca/blog/lessons...
www.rollinginthecity.ca/blog/lessons...
Lessons from the Dutch (Bingo) with Nic Laporte — Rolling in the City | Streets | Bicycles | Photography
For a few years now I’ve been visiting the Netherlands and have been sharing the design elements and techniques they use to make getting around by bicycle the natural choice. I had the opportunity to ...
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July 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I had a chance to meet up with @roysymons.bsky.social in Eindhoven and seek out some Dutch infrastructure.
www.rollinginthecity.ca/blog/lessons...
www.rollinginthecity.ca/blog/lessons...
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Here's a new take on my Lessons from the Dutch... Playing a round of #LFTDBingo with @nicthedoor.bsky.social in Eindhoven, and seeing how many Dutch cycling design elements and everyday cycling behaviours we could tick off... What would your city score in #LFTDBingo?
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Lessons from the Dutch #LFTDbingo
YouTube video by Nic Laporte
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July 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Here's a new take on my Lessons from the Dutch... Playing a round of #LFTDBingo with @nicthedoor.bsky.social in Eindhoven, and seeing how many Dutch cycling design elements and everyday cycling behaviours we could tick off... What would your city score in #LFTDBingo?
youtu.be/gpRO7vIM_VQ?...
youtu.be/gpRO7vIM_VQ?...
"Getting rid of a daily 1-hour car commute raises happiness by the equivalent of a $40,000 raise"
Carmageddon by @dlknowles.bsky.social never ceases to produce great quotes.
Carmageddon by @dlknowles.bsky.social never ceases to produce great quotes.
July 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
"Getting rid of a daily 1-hour car commute raises happiness by the equivalent of a $40,000 raise"
Carmageddon by @dlknowles.bsky.social never ceases to produce great quotes.
Carmageddon by @dlknowles.bsky.social never ceases to produce great quotes.
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We’ve been enjoying @nicthedoor.bsky.social’s series on his latest trip to the Netherlands. He’s good at finding interesting things beyond what other videos cover, and the drone shots are excellent.
This episode features @bicycledutch.bsky.social!
This episode features @bicycledutch.bsky.social!
Helmet-less in the Netherlands feat. @BicycleDutch | NL by Bike - Day 4
YouTube video by Nic Laporte
youtu.be
July 21, 2025 at 12:43 AM
We’ve been enjoying @nicthedoor.bsky.social’s series on his latest trip to the Netherlands. He’s good at finding interesting things beyond what other videos cover, and the drone shots are excellent.
This episode features @bicycledutch.bsky.social!
This episode features @bicycledutch.bsky.social!
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In a little over ten minutes the premiere of Nic LaPorte's new video on cycling in the Netherlands. I showed him my hometown. youtu.be/DYs5gu97vBQ?... by @nicthedoor.bsky.social
Helmet-less in the Netherlands feat. @BicycleDutch | NL by Bike - Day 4
YouTube video by Nic Laporte
youtu.be
July 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In a little over ten minutes the premiere of Nic LaPorte's new video on cycling in the Netherlands. I showed him my hometown. youtu.be/DYs5gu97vBQ?... by @nicthedoor.bsky.social
"This isn't Amsterdam!" My brother in Christ, Amsterdam wasn't Amsterdam until they fought to change it...
@bicycledutch.bsky.social
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@bicycledutch.bsky.social
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Amsterdam children fighting cars in De Pijp, 1972
YouTube video by BicycleDutch
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July 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
"This isn't Amsterdam!" My brother in Christ, Amsterdam wasn't Amsterdam until they fought to change it...
@bicycledutch.bsky.social
youtu.be/YY6PQAI4TZE?...
@bicycledutch.bsky.social
youtu.be/YY6PQAI4TZE?...
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Eindhoven scenes after filming with @nicthedoor.bsky.social... That video coming soon, but for now watch his first couple of videos from his Dutch trip... More in the blog... www.rollinginthecity.ca/blog/ticking... #bicycle #cycling #transportation #urbanism #cities #fujifilm #streetphotography
July 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Eindhoven scenes after filming with @nicthedoor.bsky.social... That video coming soon, but for now watch his first couple of videos from his Dutch trip... More in the blog... www.rollinginthecity.ca/blog/ticking... #bicycle #cycling #transportation #urbanism #cities #fujifilm #streetphotography
“It absolutely saves taxpayer’s money…study after study in city after city, have proven it conclusively. It (building bike lanes) saves money, it helps local business, it promotes health and we have far less collisions” - @aaronpaquette.bsky.social
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Why does Edmonton keep building bike lanes?
YouTube video by CBC News Alberta
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July 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
“It absolutely saves taxpayer’s money…study after study in city after city, have proven it conclusively. It (building bike lanes) saves money, it helps local business, it promotes health and we have far less collisions” - @aaronpaquette.bsky.social
youtu.be/OF4-Hc0x9bM?...
youtu.be/OF4-Hc0x9bM?...