David Finnis
@yvrcyclist.bsky.social
Safe Cycling Advocate
Retired library worker
Former Municipal councillor
Grandfather, organ donor
Urbanist living in
Vancouver, B.C.
Retired library worker
Former Municipal councillor
Grandfather, organ donor
Urbanist living in
Vancouver, B.C.
A big thank you to the wonderful person who decorates this traffic circle on the Tenth Ave bike route. Last month, it had a Halloween theme, and now it's all set for the Christmas season.
November 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM
A big thank you to the wonderful person who decorates this traffic circle on the Tenth Ave bike route. Last month, it had a Halloween theme, and now it's all set for the Christmas season.
Vancouver city services for families are stretched thin, there’s a draft 2026 budget that cuts things like baby changing tables, eliminates climate & sustainability efforts, and slashes 400 jobs.
9am Tuesday, November 25 at City Hall join a diaper change-in ahead of Council's budget vote.
9am Tuesday, November 25 at City Hall join a diaper change-in ahead of Council's budget vote.
November 21, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Vancouver city services for families are stretched thin, there’s a draft 2026 budget that cuts things like baby changing tables, eliminates climate & sustainability efforts, and slashes 400 jobs.
9am Tuesday, November 25 at City Hall join a diaper change-in ahead of Council's budget vote.
9am Tuesday, November 25 at City Hall join a diaper change-in ahead of Council's budget vote.
On this Transgender Day of Remembrance (and all other days) Let us be Kind and Loving! #TransgenderDayofRembrance
November 20, 2025 at 9:24 PM
On this Transgender Day of Remembrance (and all other days) Let us be Kind and Loving! #TransgenderDayofRembrance
Am I the only person who views these ads by Jeep, where they think it's perfectly okay to drive on a beach, as a big F.U. to the environment?
November 18, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Am I the only person who views these ads by Jeep, where they think it's perfectly okay to drive on a beach, as a big F.U. to the environment?
“A memo prepared by city staff last year for the mayor's office noted that investing in climate action can lead to "significant avoided costs in the future," with each dollar invested yielding a return of about $12 in cost savings.” www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/n...
Vancouver mayor plans to eliminate city's climate and sustainability department
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is planning to eliminate the city's sustainability and climate department under the guise of a push to prevent increases to property taxes. Canada's National Observer learned a...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
“A memo prepared by city staff last year for the mayor's office noted that investing in climate action can lead to "significant avoided costs in the future," with each dollar invested yielding a return of about $12 in cost savings.” www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/n...
The Kohima Epitaph is used by the Burma Star Association in memory of all who served in “The Forgotten War” in Burma during the Second World War.
November 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The Kohima Epitaph is used by the Burma Star Association in memory of all who served in “The Forgotten War” in Burma during the Second World War.
This is the rainbow my grandson and I saw on our way to Arts Umbrella on Granville Island. (After being buffetted by wind & rain) #BeautifulVancouver
November 6, 2025 at 3:09 AM
This is the rainbow my grandson and I saw on our way to Arts Umbrella on Granville Island. (After being buffetted by wind & rain) #BeautifulVancouver
Tonight, I took my granddaughter to her singing lesson, and we both enjoyed this view of False Creek.
November 4, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Tonight, I took my granddaughter to her singing lesson, and we both enjoyed this view of False Creek.
One of the benefits of using my RadWagon to take my grandkids to programs on Wednesday afternoon is being able to ride along the False Creek Seawall.
October 24, 2025 at 2:14 AM
One of the benefits of using my RadWagon to take my grandkids to programs on Wednesday afternoon is being able to ride along the False Creek Seawall.
Returning to Vancouver on the SeaBus.
October 21, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Returning to Vancouver on the SeaBus.
Heres the Norwegian tall ship at the Lonsdale Quay as seen from The People's Yacht. a.k.a. the @translink SeaBus
October 21, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Heres the Norwegian tall ship at the Lonsdale Quay as seen from The People's Yacht. a.k.a. the @translink SeaBus
There’s a No Tyrants rally at Jack Poole Plaza this Saturday, October 18. Come show your support for our American neighbours as they struggle to prevent their country from becoming an authoritarian state.
October 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
There’s a No Tyrants rally at Jack Poole Plaza this Saturday, October 18. Come show your support for our American neighbours as they struggle to prevent their country from becoming an authoritarian state.
Granville Island and Yaletown from the south side of False Creek.
October 16, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Granville Island and Yaletown from the south side of False Creek.
Getting my @radpowerbikes.bsky.social RadWagon ready for #Halloween.
October 15, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Getting my @radpowerbikes.bsky.social RadWagon ready for #Halloween.
Fall beauty in Vancouver. Trout Lake in John Hendry Park in East Van.
October 14, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Fall beauty in Vancouver. Trout Lake in John Hendry Park in East Van.
Love the ghosts on the Tenth Ave bike route.
October 10, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Love the ghosts on the Tenth Ave bike route.
It's always nice to visit VanDusen Gardens.
October 10, 2025 at 4:01 AM
It's always nice to visit VanDusen Gardens.
Reposted by David Finnis
Reposted by David Finnis
2 days until DRAW THE LINE! ✊🌎☮️
~70 actions across Canada.
The Vancouver line-up is stellar 👇
~70 actions across Canada.
The Vancouver line-up is stellar 👇
September 18, 2025 at 11:24 PM
2 days until DRAW THE LINE! ✊🌎☮️
~70 actions across Canada.
The Vancouver line-up is stellar 👇
~70 actions across Canada.
The Vancouver line-up is stellar 👇
Apparently, drivers drivers can ignore the "Do Not Block Intersection" sign on Thursdays. @cityofvancouver.bsky.social @hubvancouverubc.bsky.social @visionzerovancouver.ca
September 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Apparently, drivers drivers can ignore the "Do Not Block Intersection" sign on Thursdays. @cityofvancouver.bsky.social @hubvancouverubc.bsky.social @visionzerovancouver.ca
Seeing this reflection of the Marine Building reminds me of my Mum, who remembered it being built.
September 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Seeing this reflection of the Marine Building reminds me of my Mum, who remembered it being built.
Hey @dnv.org this is a great sign in front of Boundary Elementary School, but you need another on William Ave where numerous drivers refuse to obey the 30km/h school zone.
September 4, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Hey @dnv.org this is a great sign in front of Boundary Elementary School, but you need another on William Ave where numerous drivers refuse to obey the 30km/h school zone.
Reposted by David Finnis
Riding bikes is 10X more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities. And that’s just the climate emissions. Doesn’t include the massive public & personal cost difference, the air & noise pollution difference, the massive space difference, etc, etc. Via @theconversation.bsky.social
Cycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities
Active travel can help tackle the climate crisis earlier than electric vehicles – even if you swap the car for a bike for just one trip a day.
theconversation.com
August 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Riding bikes is 10X more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities. And that’s just the climate emissions. Doesn’t include the massive public & personal cost difference, the air & noise pollution difference, the massive space difference, etc, etc. Via @theconversation.bsky.social
BC's Mid-Sized Cities Are Densifying. But Where Are the Buses? via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...
BC’s Mid-Sized Cities Are Densifying. But Where Are the Buses? | The Tyee
Councillors say the province is pushing for more transit-oriented development but isn’t funding the needed bus service.
thetyee.ca
August 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
BC's Mid-Sized Cities Are Densifying. But Where Are the Buses? via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...