Robert Zaichkowski
@rzaichkowski.bsky.social
Accountant, Road Safety Advocate, Bike Blogger & Founder of the Toronto Open Streets Campaign. #BikeTO #BikeSky #TOpoli #VisionZero 🚲
Blog = www.twowheeledpolitics.ca
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Tough Year for Bikes but Optimism Lies Ahead - Spacing Toronto
Last year was a tough year for cycling and road safety in Toronto. The Ford government secured a third straight majority in February and followed up on last year’s Bill 212 with Bill 60, which banned ...
spacing.ca
Thanks @spacing.bsky.social for publishing my latest article on the state of cycling and road safety in Toronto for 2025, as well as what lies ahead for 2026. #BikeTO #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero spacing.ca/toronto/2026...
As with Finch, it would involved reduced operating hours until 11 PM, slightly reduced frequencies, and a lack of TSP which isn't expected until May now.
February 3, 2026 at 5:21 PM
As with Finch, it would involved reduced operating hours until 11 PM, slightly reduced frequencies, and a lack of TSP which isn't expected until May now.
Reposted by Robert Zaichkowski
3,100 trips in current conditions is bonkers. Bonkers.
How many more people would choose to ride if the bike lanes (and bike share stations!!!) weren't snowed in?
How many more people would choose to ride if the bike lanes (and bike share stations!!!) weren't snowed in?
February 3, 2026 at 2:41 PM
3,100 trips in current conditions is bonkers. Bonkers.
How many more people would choose to ride if the bike lanes (and bike share stations!!!) weren't snowed in?
How many more people would choose to ride if the bike lanes (and bike share stations!!!) weren't snowed in?
Reposted by Robert Zaichkowski
Toronto Bike Lanes So Snow Covered Drivers Not Even Parking In Them.
c/o @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
c/o @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Toronto Bike Lanes So Snow Covered Drivers Not Even Parking In Them.
c/o @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
c/o @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
Oh no! I hope you sent a request to 311 and forwarded it to Saxe. This is unacceptable!
February 3, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Oh no! I hope you sent a request to 311 and forwarded it to Saxe. This is unacceptable!
While Toronto's bike lanes such as on Bloor Street are still impassible nine days after the storm, the suburb next door in Vaughan cleared both the cycle track and sidewalk on Jane Street pretty good! Time for Toronto to step up their game ASAP! #BikeTO #WalkTO #TOpoli #VikingBiking #VisionZero
February 3, 2026 at 1:38 PM
While Toronto's bike lanes such as on Bloor Street are still impassible nine days after the storm, the suburb next door in Vaughan cleared both the cycle track and sidewalk on Jane Street pretty good! Time for Toronto to step up their game ASAP! #BikeTO #WalkTO #TOpoli #VikingBiking #VisionZero
If you haven't already done so, you should send this to 311 and forward it to Councillor Saxe since it's in her ward.
February 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
If you haven't already done so, you should send this to 311 and forward it to Councillor Saxe since it's in her ward.
Per @graphicmatt.com regarding the imminent Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening, "After all this time spent designing and constructing and testing, it seems unfathomable that the project still might not be really ready for prime time." #TTC #TOpoli #ONpoli www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Matt Elliott: When the Eglinton Crosstown LRT finally opens, they should offer us an apology, not a party
Due to Metrolinx’s veil of secrecy, there are still too many unanswered questions about why everything related to this project has been so slow.
www.thestar.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Per @graphicmatt.com regarding the imminent Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening, "After all this time spent designing and constructing and testing, it seems unfathomable that the project still might not be really ready for prime time." #TTC #TOpoli #ONpoli www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
It's a good piece, @johnlorinc.bsky.social. However the lack of bike lane clearing needs to be called out as well. #BikeTO #WalkTO #TOpoli
February 2, 2026 at 9:21 PM
It's a good piece, @johnlorinc.bsky.social. However the lack of bike lane clearing needs to be called out as well. #BikeTO #WalkTO #TOpoli
Reposted by Robert Zaichkowski
The post-snowstorm sidewalk obstacle course — the City made good on its promise to improve snow clearing on streets in the aftermath of a big snowfall — sidewalks, not so much, writes @johnlorinc.bsky.social. #TOpoli
spacing.ca/toronto/2026...
spacing.ca/toronto/2026...
LORINC: The post-snowstorm sidewalk obstacle course - Spacing Toronto
Does the City of Toronto see its network of sidewalks as transportation infrastructure? Officially, the answer is yes. Transportation services, the sprawling department tasked with planning, maintaini...
spacing.ca
February 2, 2026 at 4:42 PM
The post-snowstorm sidewalk obstacle course — the City made good on its promise to improve snow clearing on streets in the aftermath of a big snowfall — sidewalks, not so much, writes @johnlorinc.bsky.social. #TOpoli
spacing.ca/toronto/2026...
spacing.ca/toronto/2026...
I used the 311 app to report it and then forwarded the 311 report to my councillor.
February 2, 2026 at 6:28 PM
I used the 311 app to report it and then forwarded the 311 report to my councillor.
Just for a friendly reminder, the public consultation for the Horner Avenue Road Safety Improvements is happening TONIGHT (6 - 8 PM) at Alderwood Pool Meeting Room (2 Orianna Drive). #BikeTO #TOpoli #Etobicoke #VisionZero www.toronto.ca/community-pe...
Horner Avenue Road Safety Improvements
January 2026: Attend the Public Drop-In Event on February 2 and complete the survey before February 13. The City is proposing cycling and road safety upgrades on Horner Avenue and Foch Avenue to imp...
www.toronto.ca
February 2, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Just for a friendly reminder, the public consultation for the Horner Avenue Road Safety Improvements is happening TONIGHT (6 - 8 PM) at Alderwood Pool Meeting Room (2 Orianna Drive). #BikeTO #TOpoli #Etobicoke #VisionZero www.toronto.ca/community-pe...
I heard from @diannesaxe.bsky.social that she's been regularly following up with city staff regarding the Bloor bike lanes. Sent a complaint to 311 on Saturday after the Alex Pretti ride.
February 2, 2026 at 5:44 PM
I heard from @diannesaxe.bsky.social that she's been regularly following up with city staff regarding the Bloor bike lanes. Sent a complaint to 311 on Saturday after the Alex Pretti ride.
Meanwhile in Toronto, most of our bike lanes are still unusable one week after the storm. To be fair, Toronto did get hit with a lot more snow than NYC with 46 cm (18") recorded at Pearson Airport. #BikeTO #BikeNYC #BikeSky
A week after the major snow storm, let's see how the city has done on clearing the streets and bike lanes
February 2, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Reposted by Robert Zaichkowski
Yes, we had a major snow event.
Yes, the city is triaging, and many sidewalks in particular still need work.
But it's been a week and arterial bikeways are remain unrideable and worse appear to be dumping grounds for snow-clearing.
What's the plan, Toronto?
www.torontotoday.ca/local/transp...
Yes, the city is triaging, and many sidewalks in particular still need work.
But it's been a week and arterial bikeways are remain unrideable and worse appear to be dumping grounds for snow-clearing.
What's the plan, Toronto?
www.torontotoday.ca/local/transp...
Toronto cyclists frustrated by snow-blocked bike lanes week after record storm
Biking advocate Michael Longfield of Cycle Toronto is calling on the city to communicate a clear plan for removing snow from bike lanes
www.torontotoday.ca
February 1, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Yes, we had a major snow event.
Yes, the city is triaging, and many sidewalks in particular still need work.
But it's been a week and arterial bikeways are remain unrideable and worse appear to be dumping grounds for snow-clearing.
What's the plan, Toronto?
www.torontotoday.ca/local/transp...
Yes, the city is triaging, and many sidewalks in particular still need work.
But it's been a week and arterial bikeways are remain unrideable and worse appear to be dumping grounds for snow-clearing.
What's the plan, Toronto?
www.torontotoday.ca/local/transp...
They've been studying high speed rail in this country for decades. While this round is the most serious yet with actual funding, a brand name & them announcing Montreal to Ottawa will be the first segment, I sincerely hope PP doesn't scrap it if his #CPC were to take office. #cdnpoli #LPC #NDP
February 1, 2026 at 9:09 PM
For those of you support bringing high speed rail to Canada, Alto will be hosting open houses in Toronto this Wednesday and Thursday at St. Lawrence Market North! Something that's decades overdue with even Morocco and Uzbekistan having high speed rail. #cdnpoli www.altotrain.ca/en/public-co...
Alto Open Houses
The train network will offer frequent, reliable and faster service thanks to modern, accessible and environmentally-friendly trains.
www.altotrain.ca
February 1, 2026 at 7:45 PM
For those of you support bringing high speed rail to Canada, Alto will be hosting open houses in Toronto this Wednesday and Thursday at St. Lawrence Market North! Something that's decades overdue with even Morocco and Uzbekistan having high speed rail. #cdnpoli www.altotrain.ca/en/public-co...
Since it's been a week after the record breaking snowfall and the bike share station nearest me was still not cleared, I cleared out part of it this afternoon. Bike Share Toronto needs to clear their stations sooner as conditions allow. #BikeTO #VikingBiking #TOpoli
February 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Since it's been a week after the record breaking snowfall and the bike share station nearest me was still not cleared, I cleared out part of it this afternoon. Bike Share Toronto needs to clear their stations sooner as conditions allow. #BikeTO #VikingBiking #TOpoli
Thanks, Norm and @jakelandau.ca. It was a good episode.
February 1, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Thanks, Norm and @jakelandau.ca. It was a good episode.
Reposted by Robert Zaichkowski
On Saturday, cyclists across Canada + the U.S. demonstrated their solidarity against the callous Trump dictatorship. #biketo #iceviolence #onpoli
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/222...
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/222...
Ils pédalent par solidarité et pour honorer la mémoire d’Alex Pretti
Des cyclistes dénoncent la « répression terrible» aux États-Unis et cette mort « complètement inacceptable ».
ici.radio-canada.ca
February 1, 2026 at 1:28 PM
On Saturday, cyclists across Canada + the U.S. demonstrated their solidarity against the callous Trump dictatorship. #biketo #iceviolence #onpoli
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/222...
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/222...
Still the same scenario when I went by this afternoon for that Alex Pretti ride. This is bonkers! 😞 CC @diannesaxe.bsky.social
February 1, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Still the same scenario when I went by this afternoon for that Alex Pretti ride. This is bonkers! 😞 CC @diannesaxe.bsky.social
Whoa! There must have been thousands in attendance there!
January 31, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Whoa! There must have been thousands in attendance there!
Reposted by Robert Zaichkowski
The group bike ride for Alex Pretti is about to depart in Minneapolis, stopping at his memorial, then Renee Good’s, and finishing at the VFW. If you can join, hop on anywhere. It’s a warm 17° & sunny!
I’ve never seen this many cyclists for a group ride. ⚡️✊🏽⚡️🚲⚡️✊🏽⚡️ #RIPPretti
I’ve never seen this many cyclists for a group ride. ⚡️✊🏽⚡️🚲⚡️✊🏽⚡️ #RIPPretti
January 31, 2026 at 7:41 PM
The group bike ride for Alex Pretti is about to depart in Minneapolis, stopping at his memorial, then Renee Good’s, and finishing at the VFW. If you can join, hop on anywhere. It’s a warm 17° & sunny!
I’ve never seen this many cyclists for a group ride. ⚡️✊🏽⚡️🚲⚡️✊🏽⚡️ #RIPPretti
I’ve never seen this many cyclists for a group ride. ⚡️✊🏽⚡️🚲⚡️✊🏽⚡️ #RIPPretti
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Joined several hundred cyclists in Seattle today to ride for Alex Pretti and other victims of ICE.
January 31, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Joined several hundred cyclists in Seattle today to ride for Alex Pretti and other victims of ICE.