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Albert Koehl

@albertkoehl.bsky.social

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Author, Wheeling Through Toronto, A History of the Bicycle and Its Riders (UofT Press); enviro lawyer; road safety advocate, community organizer. Posts @bikewaysto.bsky.social + @crashcoaltion.bsky.social

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Albert Koehl @albertkoehl.bsky.social · Jul 30

"The advice provided to the govt, both before + after Bill212 was passed, was that removal of the target bike lanes to restore a lane of motor vehicle traffic will not achieve the asserted goal of the law, as it will not reduce congestion" -Justice Schabas #biketo

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Ontario court strikes down Ford government's plan to remove Toronto bike lanes | CBC News

An Ontario court has deemed the province's plan to remove three major Toronto bike lanes unconstitutional. A spokesperson for Ontario's transportation minister said the government will appeal.

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Theo Moudakis @theomoudakis.bsky.social · 1d

Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star

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Albert Koehl @albertkoehl.bsky.social · 20h

Great video!

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Robert Zaichkowski @rzaichkowski.bsky.social · 21h

Here's a jolly good UK based video about five common anti bike lane lies that get frequently used by our opponents and how to counter them. It also includes a Toronto reference about bike lanes boosting businesses. 😉 #BikeTO #BikeSky #TOpoli #VisionZero www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi8g...

The Real Reason The Anti Cycle Lane Lobby Exists

YouTube video by AverageManOnaBike

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Isaac Callan @isaaccallan.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: Privacy officials with the Ontario government won’t release details of who was responsible for cabinet minister vehicles caught speeding, saying it would violate personal privacy and could threaten the “safety or health of an individual.” #OnPoli

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Ontario government won’t say which cabinet minister vehicles were speeding, citing safety | Globalnews.ca

Documents show vehicles assigned to Premier Doug Ford's cabinet ministers were caught by automated speed cameras 23 times, including one driving at 70 km/h in a 40 zone.

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Robert Zaichkowski @rzaichkowski.bsky.social · 1d

That line about infrastructure to slow down drivers - while technically correct - is rich coming from someone who restricted the ability of cities to put in a particular one last year which actually works. If Ford doesn't want speed cameras, then REPEAL BILL 212 NOW! #shame #BikeTO #TOpoli #ONpoli

Isaac Callan @isaaccallan.bsky.social · 1d

Ontario Premier Doug Ford responds to our story that someone driving a vehicle assigned to one of his cabinet ministers was recorded stunt driving, pivoting to talk about municipal infrastructure. #OnPoli

Story▶️: globalnews.ca/news/1146702...

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Albert Koehl @albertkoehl.bsky.social · 1d

"When we normalize injustice and work to silence anyone who speaks against it, we are creating a world where anything goes." - Shellene Drakes-Tull

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Shellene Drakes-Tull: In a world on fire, it’s our duty to speak out against injustices — so that’s what I’m doing

In the face of wiping out an entire people it is imperative to speak because being silent isn’t a real choice.

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 1d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Community Bikeways - TCBC @bikewaysto.bsky.social · 1d

Bike counts, bike parades, scorching heat waves, bike lane blockages, cycling dangers + a few anniversaries. It's all in Community Bikeways Fall 2025 newsletter. #biketo #onpoli

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 2d

Cartoon by @ivan-ehlers.bsky.social.

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Isaac Callan @isaaccallan.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: A vehicle assigned to a Ford cabinet minister has been recorded at stunt driving speeds 12 times.

The premier's office suggested it was the same driver each time, and implied they still work for the government. #OnPoli
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Ford government vehicle recorded at stunt driving speeds on Ontario highways | Globalnews.ca

At least one cabinet-assigned vehicle was recorded driving more than 50 km/h over the speed limit multiple times in the past three years, according to documents.

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Albert Koehl @albertkoehl.bsky.social · 2d

"Reality check: Canada is not and will not be an energy superpower — unless our superpower is delusion."

Hear, hear Ross Belot!

www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/03/a...

The fall of a Canadian giant

The new Imperial Oil is essentially a collection of operating plants run out of “global business centres.” That is, not run from Canada or by Canadians. This isn’t just a corporate restructuring. It’s...

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Isaac Callan @isaaccallan.bsky.social · 3d

NEW: Vehicles registered to Doug Ford's cabinet ministers have been caught by automated speed cameras more than 20 times.

In one case, they were driving 70 in a 40 zone. On average, they were 17 over the limit. #OnPoli
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Vehicles registered to Ford cabinet ministers caught by speed cameras more than 20 times | Globalnews.ca

Documents obtained by Global News reveal that, over three years, vehicles registered to Ford’s cabinet minister received more than $3,300 in fines for speeding.

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Albert Koehl @albertkoehl.bsky.social · 2d

Agreed. I spoke to the officers on site. They could offer no explanation other than orders from their superior. I watched a person in a mobility device navigate around the police car into motor traffic. I followed up with the 14 Division superintendent. Waiting for a response ... and safer conduct.

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Jun Nogami @jnyyz.bsky.social · 4d

Parents Against Speeding TO

Today, a group of parents met on Bloor St just east of Dundas St W. to protest the government's forthcoming legislation to ban the use of Automatic Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras. Thomas is our MC. Danielle talks about the importance of speed cameras in keeping kids…

Parents Against Speeding TO

Today, a group of parents met on Bloor St just east of Dundas St W. to protest the government's forthcoming legislation to ban the use of Automatic Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras. Thomas is our MC. Danielle talks about the importance of speed cameras in keeping kids safe in school zones. Jessica points out that the none of the alternatives to ASE proposed by Ford will work.

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Albert Koehl @albertkoehl.bsky.social · 5d

TODAY! 10AM. Sat, Oct 4. 'Circle the Strollers' to protect our speed cameras. Bloor Street, just east of Dundas St. West. #biketo #onpoli

PS You don't need a stroller.

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ᴄʏᴄʟᴏᴢ @cyclozparis.bsky.social · 5d

🐾🐾🐾 🚲👮 📸 💜 🐕
#vélo #bikesky #bici #vintage #photography #bicycle #bike #fahrrad #dog #bicicletta #自転車 🚲 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚵‍♂️ 🚵‍♀️

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Community Bikeways - TCBC @bikewaysto.bsky.social · 5d

Join us, tomorrow, Saturday, Oct 4 at 10am.

Bloor St, just east of Dundas St West.

Parents Against Speeding TO ... to protest Ford's plan to remove speed cameras, and our safety.

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Community Bikeways - TCBC @bikewaysto.bsky.social · 6d

Claims that people are being ticketed for going one or two km over speed limit lack one thing ... any actual evidence.

Thanks to the TO Star's Donovan Vincent for testing the claims, which amount to no more than "someone told me."

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Donovan Vincent: Are drivers really getting speed camera tickets for going a few km/h over the limit?

Part of the contentiousness of speed cameras is confusion about when exactly drivers are ticketed.

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Albert Koehl @albertkoehl.bsky.social · 6d

3 problems facing Alberta premier’s pipeline plan:

"1. the oil and gas industry doesn’t want to pay for it.
2. nobody in B.C. wants to pave the way for it.
3. the world’s moving away from oil."

Well said Mark Taylor, Calgary, AB! (in Ltrs to Ed, TOStar)

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Alberta’s Danielle Smith planning to pitch an oil pipeline through northern B.C.

Smith unveiled the move on Wednesday, announcing her government will put up $14 million to lead a new pipeline pitch to draft an application to fast-track the project under Ottawa's

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Colleen @cbailey6.bsky.social · 6d

Lots of good messaging from Mayor Gordon here, "a former police officer who admits he usually sides with the premier, and has spoken to him about what he thinks should be done."
Summary thread for anyone who wants to write their MPP (especially if they are PC). www.billgordon.ca/speed-camera...

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Albert Koehl @albertkoehl.bsky.social · 6d

Someone needs to explain to Ford the meaning of words like: "network," "urban planning," and "Complete Streets."

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These are the bike lanes Doug Ford’s government wants to take out first, according to internal documents

Documents obtained by the Star via a freedom of information request describe “priority removal sections” for the Bloor and Yonge street bike lanes.

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Albert Koehl @albertkoehl.bsky.social · 7d

Didn't the feds just finish building a $34 BILLION (TransMountain) oil pipeline for Alberta??

That's gratitude for you! #onpoli

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Althia Raj: Danielle Smith’s pipeline pitch is a dare for Carney to defy her

The federal Liberal government and B.C.’s NDP government have hidden behind the excuse that there was no proponent willing to build a new oil pipeline to avoid staking out a clear position, writes Alt...

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 7d

Toronto ASSEMBLE!

Friends and Families for Safe Streets @ffsafestreets.bsky.social · 9d

📢DIRECT ACTION ALERT! SHARE WIDELY!
Join us to "circle the strollers" around the speed camera at Bloor and Dundas to protest our Premier's reckless attack on road safety. Tens of thousands of kids will be defenseless against speeding drivers in school zones!!
More info: www.ffsafestreets.ca/events

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Community Bikeways - TCBC @bikewaysto.bsky.social · 8d

"here we are, barrelling toward the levels of global warming that Carney himself described as “catastrophic” and the entirety of his actions as prime minister amount to weakening Canada’s response."

Well said @elizabethemay.bsky.social

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Elizabeth May: Where is the ‘brainy and thoughtful’ Mark Carney who warned the world of the dangers of climate change?

Our PM, when he was the governor of the Bank of England, gave a speech 10 years ago that changed the conversation on the threat to climate change on our

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Community Bikeways - TCBC @bikewaysto.bsky.social · 8d

Toronto Climate Week

Yay!

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Toronto Climate Week launches in effort to grow Canadian clean tech hub

TORONTO - A new climate conference is kicking off in Toronto that's aiming to highlighting Canada's clean tech and climate innovation sectors.

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