Jonathan | YYZ | YKF
@bustinbin.bsky.social
🎓 UWaterloo Planning '28 | 🚇 Public Transit enjoyer | 📍Markham x Waterloo | 💬 Opinions are my own
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I wish the media in Toronto covered the $100 billion transit expansion more than one dude on YouTube.
May 16, 2025 at 11:50 PM
I wish the media in Toronto covered the $100 billion transit expansion more than one dude on YouTube.
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If Ontario wants to expand the capacity of the Highway 401 corridor - extending the Sheppard subway as a regional express subway with new tunnels and elevated guideways would create both more capacity, faster travel times, and for far less than even a few more lanes would cost.
May 6, 2025 at 12:32 PM
If Ontario wants to expand the capacity of the Highway 401 corridor - extending the Sheppard subway as a regional express subway with new tunnels and elevated guideways would create both more capacity, faster travel times, and for far less than even a few more lanes would cost.
When I visited it in Seoul last year, it was such a nice place to be. Way better than what came before it!
May 4, 2025 at 2:48 AM
When I visited it in Seoul last year, it was such a nice place to be. Way better than what came before it!
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The growth/restoration of GO bus service in Waterloo from 2021-2025
2021:
25, 30
2023:
25, 25C, 30
2024:
17, 25, 25A, 25C, 25L, 30, 30A
2025:
17, 17B, 25, 25A, 25C, 25K, 30, 30A, 30E
2021:
25, 30
2023:
25, 25C, 30
2024:
17, 25, 25A, 25C, 25L, 30, 30A
2025:
17, 17B, 25, 25A, 25C, 25K, 30, 30A, 30E
April 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The growth/restoration of GO bus service in Waterloo from 2021-2025
2021:
25, 30
2023:
25, 25C, 30
2024:
17, 25, 25A, 25C, 25L, 30, 30A
2025:
17, 17B, 25, 25A, 25C, 25K, 30, 30A, 30E
2021:
25, 30
2023:
25, 25C, 30
2024:
17, 25, 25A, 25C, 25L, 30, 30A
2025:
17, 17B, 25, 25A, 25C, 25K, 30, 30A, 30E
Jagmeet Singh needs to resign after the election. His time is up.
April 18, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Jagmeet Singh needs to resign after the election. His time is up.
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Ontario votes this Thursday, Feb 27! 🗳️
Make your voice heard—find your polling station & bring your ID! Polls open 9 AM - 9 PM. ✅
(Reposted from University of Waterloo & Wilfrid Laurier University on IG)
Make your voice heard—find your polling station & bring your ID! Polls open 9 AM - 9 PM. ✅
(Reposted from University of Waterloo & Wilfrid Laurier University on IG)
February 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Ontario votes this Thursday, Feb 27! 🗳️
Make your voice heard—find your polling station & bring your ID! Polls open 9 AM - 9 PM. ✅
(Reposted from University of Waterloo & Wilfrid Laurier University on IG)
Make your voice heard—find your polling station & bring your ID! Polls open 9 AM - 9 PM. ✅
(Reposted from University of Waterloo & Wilfrid Laurier University on IG)
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A big part of Toronto's urban / transit problem is that the quality of urban / transit planning is just remarkably poor. We might be building, but its the wrong things and too late.
January 30, 2025 at 2:04 AM
A big part of Toronto's urban / transit problem is that the quality of urban / transit planning is just remarkably poor. We might be building, but its the wrong things and too late.
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This has been the most rewarding yet exhausting campaign I've run yet.
It was my first time leading my own organization & campaign instead of being part of one.
From getting ppl to delegate at 3 budget meetings, canvassing @ bus terminals, & news/social media outreach it's been a crazy few months!
It was my first time leading my own organization & campaign instead of being part of one.
From getting ppl to delegate at 3 budget meetings, canvassing @ bus terminals, & news/social media outreach it's been a crazy few months!
December 23, 2024 at 11:53 PM
This has been the most rewarding yet exhausting campaign I've run yet.
It was my first time leading my own organization & campaign instead of being part of one.
From getting ppl to delegate at 3 budget meetings, canvassing @ bus terminals, & news/social media outreach it's been a crazy few months!
It was my first time leading my own organization & campaign instead of being part of one.
From getting ppl to delegate at 3 budget meetings, canvassing @ bus terminals, & news/social media outreach it's been a crazy few months!
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I know a lot of people are mad at Olivia Chow & the city for not doing anything on the bike lane removals & while many would say it’s because the city has no power in this situation.
The truth is, they’re working tirelessly to fight this just as much as the advocates. They just can’t talk about it.
The truth is, they’re working tirelessly to fight this just as much as the advocates. They just can’t talk about it.
December 21, 2024 at 8:50 PM
I know a lot of people are mad at Olivia Chow & the city for not doing anything on the bike lane removals & while many would say it’s because the city has no power in this situation.
The truth is, they’re working tirelessly to fight this just as much as the advocates. They just can’t talk about it.
The truth is, they’re working tirelessly to fight this just as much as the advocates. They just can’t talk about it.
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It turns out the most effective tool to get more housing built might just be: stop forcing people to build parking….
Parking Reform Alone Can Boost Homebuilding by 40 to 70 Percent www.sightline.org/2024/12/10/p...
Parking Reform Alone Can Boost Homebuilding by 40 to 70 Percent www.sightline.org/2024/12/10/p...
Parking Reform Alone Can Boost Homebuilding by 40 to 70 Percent
Parking Reform Alone Can Boost Homebuilding by 40 to 70 Percent
www.sightline.org
December 22, 2024 at 1:13 AM
It turns out the most effective tool to get more housing built might just be: stop forcing people to build parking….
Parking Reform Alone Can Boost Homebuilding by 40 to 70 Percent www.sightline.org/2024/12/10/p...
Parking Reform Alone Can Boost Homebuilding by 40 to 70 Percent www.sightline.org/2024/12/10/p...
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as of today, the toronto subway has 11 active slow zones (ten on line 1, one on line 2), down from 16-18 the same time november, 25 in september, well over 25 in the summer.
since september (ironically, when rick leary resigned), the TTC has been fairly on track with repairs and lifting slow zones.
since september (ironically, when rick leary resigned), the TTC has been fairly on track with repairs and lifting slow zones.
December 18, 2024 at 11:27 PM
as of today, the toronto subway has 11 active slow zones (ten on line 1, one on line 2), down from 16-18 the same time november, 25 in september, well over 25 in the summer.
since september (ironically, when rick leary resigned), the TTC has been fairly on track with repairs and lifting slow zones.
since september (ironically, when rick leary resigned), the TTC has been fairly on track with repairs and lifting slow zones.
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When high-demand cities don’t allow single-family homes to be redeveloped into apartments, they will often end up redeveloped into much larger and more expensive single-family homes.
December 14, 2024 at 9:30 PM
When high-demand cities don’t allow single-family homes to be redeveloped into apartments, they will often end up redeveloped into much larger and more expensive single-family homes.
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Why does #Canada spend billions more than other nations building subways, commuter and light rail?
Because it's too parochial to peek outside its Anglosphere rut.
That's the conclusion of @chittimarco.bsky.social + other researchers...
🧵
Because it's too parochial to peek outside its Anglosphere rut.
That's the conclusion of @chittimarco.bsky.social + other researchers...
🧵
December 8, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Why does #Canada spend billions more than other nations building subways, commuter and light rail?
Because it's too parochial to peek outside its Anglosphere rut.
That's the conclusion of @chittimarco.bsky.social + other researchers...
🧵
Because it's too parochial to peek outside its Anglosphere rut.
That's the conclusion of @chittimarco.bsky.social + other researchers...
🧵
Increasing the cost and complexity of a transit project to satisfy the whims of a few affluent NIMBYs sets a terrible precedent for future transit projects. If one group of people can get this kind of concession, others will try too.
This one upsets me the most.
Spending millions to change alignment & go deeper to 45 meters for the 20-40 homes & 15-23 yards of affluent ppl.
This project brings access to one of the fastest growing areas in the country, giving transit access to millions. Slowing it down for a few ppl is selfish.
Spending millions to change alignment & go deeper to 45 meters for the 20-40 homes & 15-23 yards of affluent ppl.
This project brings access to one of the fastest growing areas in the country, giving transit access to millions. Slowing it down for a few ppl is selfish.
December 6, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Increasing the cost and complexity of a transit project to satisfy the whims of a few affluent NIMBYs sets a terrible precedent for future transit projects. If one group of people can get this kind of concession, others will try too.
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APTA members in Canada saw more passengers getting on-board public #transit in 2024! Check out the top five systems with the biggest jumps in ridership in the last year:
1. GO Transit ↗️32%
2. @cityofcalgary.bsky.social ↗️20%
3. Edmonton ↗️16%
4. York Region↗️16%
5. @cityofwinnipeg.bsky.social ↗️12%
1. GO Transit ↗️32%
2. @cityofcalgary.bsky.social ↗️20%
3. Edmonton ↗️16%
4. York Region↗️16%
5. @cityofwinnipeg.bsky.social ↗️12%
December 6, 2024 at 6:25 PM
APTA members in Canada saw more passengers getting on-board public #transit in 2024! Check out the top five systems with the biggest jumps in ridership in the last year:
1. GO Transit ↗️32%
2. @cityofcalgary.bsky.social ↗️20%
3. Edmonton ↗️16%
4. York Region↗️16%
5. @cityofwinnipeg.bsky.social ↗️12%
1. GO Transit ↗️32%
2. @cityofcalgary.bsky.social ↗️20%
3. Edmonton ↗️16%
4. York Region↗️16%
5. @cityofwinnipeg.bsky.social ↗️12%
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I'll continue on with what is now the third public input session on the #WRcouncil budget (only two had originally been planned). This is now my third council meeting I'm watching today so I don't know how far I'll get before I need a break, but let's give it a go. Please forgive any typos!
The second (of two) public input sessions on the #WRcouncil budget is happening today (Nov 27/24). You can view the meeting here, or follow along for updates (I'll also try to share posts from other sharing about the meeting as well). www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi5Q...
Strategic Plan & Budget Public Input - November 27, 2024
YouTube video by Region of Waterloo Council
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2024 at 12:30 AM
I'll continue on with what is now the third public input session on the #WRcouncil budget (only two had originally been planned). This is now my third council meeting I'm watching today so I don't know how far I'll get before I need a break, but let's give it a go. Please forgive any typos!
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We're so back!!
11 people delegating in support of transit in the Council Meeting Agenda, with a few more registered that will show up soon.
pub-regionofwaterloo.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.a...
11 people delegating in support of transit in the Council Meeting Agenda, with a few more registered that will show up soon.
pub-regionofwaterloo.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.a...
December 3, 2024 at 5:23 AM
We're so back!!
11 people delegating in support of transit in the Council Meeting Agenda, with a few more registered that will show up soon.
pub-regionofwaterloo.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.a...
11 people delegating in support of transit in the Council Meeting Agenda, with a few more registered that will show up soon.
pub-regionofwaterloo.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.a...
Please sign the petition to stop the proposed curs to GRT service! If you can, delegate to regional council at the budget meeting on December 3 to make your voice heard!
www.change.org/p/stop-cuts-...
www.change.org/p/stop-cuts-...
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
Stop Cuts to the GRT!
www.change.org
December 1, 2024 at 6:32 AM
Please sign the petition to stop the proposed curs to GRT service! If you can, delegate to regional council at the budget meeting on December 3 to make your voice heard!
www.change.org/p/stop-cuts-...
www.change.org/p/stop-cuts-...
I'm going to be speaking there today!!!
So exciting!!
We have 10 people speaking in support of public transit tonight at the budget meeting!
Come join us at Council Chamber (150 Frederick, Kitchener) at 6pm.
I will try to live skeet what happens :)
We have 10 people speaking in support of public transit tonight at the budget meeting!
Come join us at Council Chamber (150 Frederick, Kitchener) at 6pm.
I will try to live skeet what happens :)
November 27, 2024 at 9:16 PM
I'm going to be speaking there today!!!
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You thought Doug Ford’s bike lane ban is the end? Nah, he’ll ban all bus lanes that remove road lanes as well.
He doesn’t just hate cyclists, he thinks you are worthless if you don’t drive.
He doesn’t just hate cyclists, he thinks you are worthless if you don’t drive.
November 26, 2024 at 10:18 PM
You thought Doug Ford’s bike lane ban is the end? Nah, he’ll ban all bus lanes that remove road lanes as well.
He doesn’t just hate cyclists, he thinks you are worthless if you don’t drive.
He doesn’t just hate cyclists, he thinks you are worthless if you don’t drive.
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We’ve had viable solutions for mobility both within & between cities for a long time, like high-speed rail, prioritized public transit and networks of protected bike-lanes. We need leadership. And we need to stop letting “shiny new tech” distract us from implementing them. Image via UrbanThoughts11
November 25, 2024 at 5:33 AM
We’ve had viable solutions for mobility both within & between cities for a long time, like high-speed rail, prioritized public transit and networks of protected bike-lanes. We need leadership. And we need to stop letting “shiny new tech” distract us from implementing them. Image via UrbanThoughts11
First post on bluesky 🔥🔥🔥
November 23, 2024 at 12:42 AM
First post on bluesky 🔥🔥🔥