Robert Zaichkowski
@rzaichkowski.bsky.social
Accountant, Road Safety Advocate, Bike Blogger & Founder of the Toronto Open Streets Campaign. #BikeTO #BikeSky #TOpoli #VisionZero 🚲
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A blog about cycling and political advocacy based in Toronto, Canada. (#BikeTO)
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Happy Friday, Toronto! I just launched a petition calling on Mayor Olivia Chow & Toronto City Council to bring back open streets programs such as #ActiveTO and #OpenStreetsTO by 2026. You can read the call to action on my blog. #BikeTO #WalkTO #TOpoli www.twowheeledpolitics.ca/2025/05/acti... (1/3)
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“This is the people’s house, this is not your house. You shut down democracy, and you will see the consequences,” said @maritstilesndp.bsky.social as Doug Ford threatened critics globalnews.ca/news/1154280... #onpoli
Ford says he will audit ‘left-wing radical groups’ opposed to government legislation | Globalnews.ca
Ford's warning came after members of the tenant advocacy group ACORN interrupted the legislature to protest a controversial omnibus bill that shortens some eviction timelines.
globalnews.ca
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
“This is the people’s house, this is not your house. You shut down democracy, and you will see the consequences,” said @maritstilesndp.bsky.social as Doug Ford threatened critics globalnews.ca/news/1154280... #onpoli
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Handy feature from the City Hall Watcher newsletter (consider subscribing if you're city politics nerd!) on where Toronto's housing growth is going.
You will not be SHOCKED where it's concentrated.
You will not be SHOCKED where it's concentrated.
Check your inbox: it's City Hall Watcher #359!
A look at how each ward is doing on housing starts — and whether councillors and MPPs in Toronto are on track to hit the provincial housing target by 2031. Also: a classic Ford fact-check.
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A look at how each ward is doing on housing starts — and whether councillors and MPPs in Toronto are on track to hit the provincial housing target by 2031. Also: a classic Ford fact-check.
toronto.cityhallwatcher.com/p/handing-ou...
Handing out some housing report cards
City Hall Watcher #359: Some charts of which wards are contributed to Toronto's housing starts. Plus a provincial perspective and a Ford fact check
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November 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Handy feature from the City Hall Watcher newsletter (consider subscribing if you're city politics nerd!) on where Toronto's housing growth is going.
You will not be SHOCKED where it's concentrated.
You will not be SHOCKED where it's concentrated.
Disappointed Councillors Burnside & Kandavel would consider attending an event hosted by Daniel Tate's disgusting so-called "IntegrityTO" group! All the reason why groups such as Progress Toronto need our help as we approach an election year! #shame #TOpoli www.thestar.com/news/gta/int...
IntegrityTO has faced blowback for its graphic online posts. Is it showing the ‘stark reality’ of Toronto or making local politics toxic?
On Tuesday, IntegrityTO’s Daniel Tate plans to mark the group’s arrival on the political scene with a launch event at the Mod Club, which will be attended by at least two sitting councillors.
www.thestar.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Disappointed Councillors Burnside & Kandavel would consider attending an event hosted by Daniel Tate's disgusting so-called "IntegrityTO" group! All the reason why groups such as Progress Toronto need our help as we approach an election year! #shame #TOpoli www.thestar.com/news/gta/int...
At last, the #TTC has made the December 7 opening date for Line 6 (a.k.a. Finch West LRT) official! Look forward to checking this out soon! #TOpoli 🚊 www.ttc.ca/riding-the-t...
Coming December 7, 2025 - Line 6 Finch West
www.ttc.ca
November 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
At last, the #TTC has made the December 7 opening date for Line 6 (a.k.a. Finch West LRT) official! Look forward to checking this out soon! #TOpoli 🚊 www.ttc.ca/riding-the-t...
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My partner and I were “renovicted” by a landlord in 2014, given 60 days *in the middle of winter* to leave our home. It was a frightening and financially devastating thing to suffer and now the Doug Ford government has made it even *easier* for landlords to evict renters and make us live in fear 😡
Ontario passes Bill 60 amid raucous protest as critics warn changes will make it easier to evict tenants
The Ontario government has passed a controversial omnibus bill that critics say will make it easier for landlords to evict tenants from their homes.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
My partner and I were “renovicted” by a landlord in 2014, given 60 days *in the middle of winter* to leave our home. It was a frightening and financially devastating thing to suffer and now the Doug Ford government has made it even *easier* for landlords to evict renters and make us live in fear 😡
A sad day for cyclists. Bill 60 - which prohibits the conversion of motor vehicle lanes to bike lanes (or any other prescribed purpose) - has passed Third Reading this morning which will kill various cycling projects in Toronto & across Ontario. #shame #BikeTO #BikeSky #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero
November 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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We need strong leadership from Mayor Chow and Toronto City Council to shut down the dirty Portlands gas plant on Toronto’s waterfront. #topoli #onpoli share.nwmd.social/s/JDLXDm3h
Will Mayor Chow shut down Toronto’s dirty power plant?
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November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We need strong leadership from Mayor Chow and Toronto City Council to shut down the dirty Portlands gas plant on Toronto’s waterfront. #topoli #onpoli share.nwmd.social/s/JDLXDm3h
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Closing the loop: the northwest corner
After the recent closing the loop ride, I wanted to follow up with a ride that explored the northwest corner. I had heard that there were new bike lanes along Finch that were put in as part of the Finch LRT, and so I planned to ride up the Humber River Trail…
After the recent closing the loop ride, I wanted to follow up with a ride that explored the northwest corner. I had heard that there were new bike lanes along Finch that were put in as part of the Finch LRT, and so I planned to ride up the Humber River Trail…
Closing the loop: the northwest corner
After the recent closing the loop ride, I wanted to follow up with a ride that explored the northwest corner. I had heard that there were new bike lanes along Finch that were put in as part of the Finch LRT, and so I planned to ride up the Humber River Trail to Finch, and then to ride across the hydro corridor.
jnyyz.wordpress.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Closing the loop: the northwest corner
After the recent closing the loop ride, I wanted to follow up with a ride that explored the northwest corner. I had heard that there were new bike lanes along Finch that were put in as part of the Finch LRT, and so I planned to ride up the Humber River Trail…
After the recent closing the loop ride, I wanted to follow up with a ride that explored the northwest corner. I had heard that there were new bike lanes along Finch that were put in as part of the Finch LRT, and so I planned to ride up the Humber River Trail…
A new petition has been started recently on Leadnow in support of a supportive housing project in Parkdale; something I support as a former resident of that neighbourhood. Please sign & share. #TOpoli you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pa...
Build Supportive Affordable Housing at 1499 and 1501 Queen West
The City of Toronto, and Canada as a whole, is in an unprecedented affordable housing crisis. Many struggle to find safe and stable housing in Toronto and Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre (PARC) wa...
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November 24, 2025 at 1:39 AM
A new petition has been started recently on Leadnow in support of a supportive housing project in Parkdale; something I support as a former resident of that neighbourhood. Please sign & share. #TOpoli you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pa...
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Packed community centre room for the @ttcriders.bsky.social Streetcar Summit, including TTC Chair Jamaal Myers, who opens his remarks stating that the board *asked* to be told about how awful streetcars are, to provide more fuel to improve service.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Packed community centre room for the @ttcriders.bsky.social Streetcar Summit, including TTC Chair Jamaal Myers, who opens his remarks stating that the board *asked* to be told about how awful streetcars are, to provide more fuel to improve service.
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National Housing Day Rally (Bill 60)
Today was a large rally organized by several different tenant organizations to protest Bill 60 which is up for passage on Monday. Although public pushback forced the government to walk back the most controversial aspect of the bill that would have removed…
Today was a large rally organized by several different tenant organizations to protest Bill 60 which is up for passage on Monday. Although public pushback forced the government to walk back the most controversial aspect of the bill that would have removed…
National Housing Day Rally (Bill 60)
Today was a large rally organized by several different tenant organizations to protest Bill 60 which is up for passage on Monday. Although public pushback forced the government to walk back the most controversial aspect of the bill that would have removed "security of tenure rules" that would have allowed landlords to evict tenants when leases expired, many other aspects of the bill degrade tenant rights…
jnyyz.wordpress.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
National Housing Day Rally (Bill 60)
Today was a large rally organized by several different tenant organizations to protest Bill 60 which is up for passage on Monday. Although public pushback forced the government to walk back the most controversial aspect of the bill that would have removed…
Today was a large rally organized by several different tenant organizations to protest Bill 60 which is up for passage on Monday. Although public pushback forced the government to walk back the most controversial aspect of the bill that would have removed…
Ahead of tomorrow's @ttcriders.bsky.social streetcar summit, @flurfdesign.bsky.social put out this video explaining why Toronto's streetcars are the slowest on Earth and how they can be fixed. #TTC #TOpoli youtu.be/CPbXfHFbke0?...
The Slowest Trams on Earth: Toronto's Streetcars
YouTube video by flurfdesign
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November 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Ahead of tomorrow's @ttcriders.bsky.social streetcar summit, @flurfdesign.bsky.social put out this video explaining why Toronto's streetcars are the slowest on Earth and how they can be fixed. #TTC #TOpoli youtu.be/CPbXfHFbke0?...
Love the replies in this thread! Safe bike lane grids in ALL Canadian cities are a must along with nationwide high speed rail, bold climate action, an end to FPTP voting, and Charter City status for Toronto. #BikeTO #BikeSky #TOpoli #ONpoli #cdnpoli
I want to hear your uncomfortably big ideas for Canada!
November 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Our last batch of #BikeTO modular Zicla accessible platforms was installed over the past week.
We've installed over 40 of these platforms over the past 8y
Many lessons have been learned, a lot of innovation made & some very strong partnerships forged.
Toronto is a winter city leader in this stuff.
We've installed over 40 of these platforms over the past 8y
Many lessons have been learned, a lot of innovation made & some very strong partnerships forged.
Toronto is a winter city leader in this stuff.
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Our last batch of #BikeTO modular Zicla accessible platforms was installed over the past week.
We've installed over 40 of these platforms over the past 8y
Many lessons have been learned, a lot of innovation made & some very strong partnerships forged.
Toronto is a winter city leader in this stuff.
We've installed over 40 of these platforms over the past 8y
Many lessons have been learned, a lot of innovation made & some very strong partnerships forged.
Toronto is a winter city leader in this stuff.
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I second @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social: destroy the Toronto Parking Authority. The [parking arm of the] TPA is "an explicit subsidy for car users in a city that’s already choked by traffic congestion...[and] occupies a massive amount of land in a city that’s being crippled by a housing shortage." #TOpoli
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November 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I second @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social: destroy the Toronto Parking Authority. The [parking arm of the] TPA is "an explicit subsidy for car users in a city that’s already choked by traffic congestion...[and] occupies a massive amount of land in a city that’s being crippled by a housing shortage." #TOpoli
Per this slide deck for Metrolinx's November 27 board meeting shared via the @urbantoronto.bsky.social forums, Line 6 is planned to open on December 7. While cited in prior media reports, it's the first time coming from Metrolinx directly. #TTC #TOpoli #ONpoli assets.metrolinx.com/image/upload...
November 21, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Per this slide deck for Metrolinx's November 27 board meeting shared via the @urbantoronto.bsky.social forums, Line 6 is planned to open on December 7. While cited in prior media reports, it's the first time coming from Metrolinx directly. #TTC #TOpoli #ONpoli assets.metrolinx.com/image/upload...
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Marit Stiles called Doug Ford and his government corrupt and he kicked her out of the Legislature.
Doug’s not a big fan of the truth and I’m pretty sure he’s allergic to integrity.
This petition - iagreewithmaritstiles.ca - has nearly 4,600 signatures.
Let’s keep sharing it.
#DougFordIsCorrupt
Doug’s not a big fan of the truth and I’m pretty sure he’s allergic to integrity.
This petition - iagreewithmaritstiles.ca - has nearly 4,600 signatures.
Let’s keep sharing it.
#DougFordIsCorrupt
November 21, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Marit Stiles called Doug Ford and his government corrupt and he kicked her out of the Legislature.
Doug’s not a big fan of the truth and I’m pretty sure he’s allergic to integrity.
This petition - iagreewithmaritstiles.ca - has nearly 4,600 signatures.
Let’s keep sharing it.
#DougFordIsCorrupt
Doug’s not a big fan of the truth and I’m pretty sure he’s allergic to integrity.
This petition - iagreewithmaritstiles.ca - has nearly 4,600 signatures.
Let’s keep sharing it.
#DougFordIsCorrupt
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Join us on a ride in solidarity with tenant & housing advocates from across Ontario meeting at Queen’s Park on National Housing Day to stop Bill 60!
Saturday Nov 22nd.
Meet at Christie Pits Park at noon.
Ride to Queen's Park.
www.cycleto.ca/stop_bill_60_solidarity_rally
Saturday Nov 22nd.
Meet at Christie Pits Park at noon.
Ride to Queen's Park.
www.cycleto.ca/stop_bill_60_solidarity_rally
November 20, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Join us on a ride in solidarity with tenant & housing advocates from across Ontario meeting at Queen’s Park on National Housing Day to stop Bill 60!
Saturday Nov 22nd.
Meet at Christie Pits Park at noon.
Ride to Queen's Park.
www.cycleto.ca/stop_bill_60_solidarity_rally
Saturday Nov 22nd.
Meet at Christie Pits Park at noon.
Ride to Queen's Park.
www.cycleto.ca/stop_bill_60_solidarity_rally
@escrimshaw.bsky.social outlines a plan that could have lessons in it for the Alberta NDP too. Being outraged isn't going to oust corrupt conservative govt. Offering something better - concrete - is key. #ableg #onpoli
The OLP Needs To Offer More Than Opposition
open.substack.com/pub/scrimsha...
The OLP Needs To Offer More Than Opposition
open.substack.com/pub/scrimsha...
The OLP Needs To Offer More Than Opposition
Opposing Ford’s Managed Decline Isn’t Enough
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November 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Executive pay jumped for many recipients of Skills Development Fund, according to salary disclosure viewed by CTV News, including at one numbered company that partnered with an agency that later started an “adult entertainment club” www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti... #onpoli
Exec pay rises for Skills Development Fund recipients, including one tied to ‘adult entertainment club’
Executive pay jumped for many recipients of an Ontario job training grant, according to salary disclosure viewed by CTV News, including at one numbered company that partnered with an agency that later...
www.ctvnews.ca
November 20, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Executive pay jumped for many recipients of Skills Development Fund, according to salary disclosure viewed by CTV News, including at one numbered company that partnered with an agency that later started an “adult entertainment club” www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti... #onpoli
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We are seeing red on Bathurst and Dufferin ... and that's a cause for celebration! #onpoli #biketo
www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-h...
www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-h...
Paint the town red: RapidTO transit lanes being marked on Bathurst and Dufferin
Crews are now painting in the dedicated transit lanes, which are slated for completion by next spring ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
www.torontotoday.ca
November 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM
We are seeing red on Bathurst and Dufferin ... and that's a cause for celebration! #onpoli #biketo
www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-h...
www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-h...
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NEW: Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles was kicked out of the chamber for calling the Ford government "corrupt" on Wednesday.
She repeated the claim outside the chamber and challenged the premier to sue her. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1153329...
She repeated the claim outside the chamber and challenged the premier to sue her. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1153329...
Marit Stiles kicked out of legislature for calling Ford government ‘corrupt’ | Globalnews.ca
'It is the endless grift of an anti-democratic, and yes, corrupt, government,' Stiles said, to shouts from the government benches and some cheers from her colleagues.
globalnews.ca
November 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
NEW: Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles was kicked out of the chamber for calling the Ford government "corrupt" on Wednesday.
She repeated the claim outside the chamber and challenged the premier to sue her. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1153329...
She repeated the claim outside the chamber and challenged the premier to sue her. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1153329...
If you're biking or walking along Dupont, please keep in mind there will be bike lane and sidewalk closures under the Barrie GO line until at least December 2026 for the Davenport Greenway sidewalk ramp construction. #BikeTO #WalkTO #TOpoli #VisionZero assets.metrolinx.com/image/upload...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
If you're biking or walking along Dupont, please keep in mind there will be bike lane and sidewalk closures under the Barrie GO line until at least December 2026 for the Davenport Greenway sidewalk ramp construction. #BikeTO #WalkTO #TOpoli #VisionZero assets.metrolinx.com/image/upload...