Jacob Lapointe
@jacoblapointe.bsky.social
Urban Planner, Hamilton
Safe streets, multi-mobility and sustainable, resilient & livable communities
Safe streets, multi-mobility and sustainable, resilient & livable communities
If this parking garage really ends up costing $400 million, that’s more than the cost to build the C.N. tower, adjusted for inflation. Imagine the real, beneficial city-building opportunities that money could go towards. Or helping with one of many ongoing crises…
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Ontario reveals five-storey Ontario Place parking garage; Science Centre still TBD
'You'll barely even see' the garage: Ford
www.thetrillium.ca
November 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
If this parking garage really ends up costing $400 million, that’s more than the cost to build the C.N. tower, adjusted for inflation. Imagine the real, beneficial city-building opportunities that money could go towards. Or helping with one of many ongoing crises…
www.thetrillium.ca/news/municip...
www.thetrillium.ca/news/municip...
Embarking on the longest train journey of my life (so far).
VAN-TOR
VAN-TOR
October 25, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Embarking on the longest train journey of my life (so far).
VAN-TOR
VAN-TOR
I’m a really big fan of these roundabouts that are scattered around Vancouver. They were added into wider intersections and are very effective at slowing down cut-through traffic, while adding whimsy, tree canopy, and a little neighbourhood charm.
October 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I’m a really big fan of these roundabouts that are scattered around Vancouver. They were added into wider intersections and are very effective at slowing down cut-through traffic, while adding whimsy, tree canopy, and a little neighbourhood charm.
Shocking realization that this is the least windy, most comfortable part of my ride to the grocery store.
August 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Shocking realization that this is the least windy, most comfortable part of my ride to the grocery store.
That fresh bike lane feeling
July 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
That fresh bike lane feeling
Remember, Uber is an American company! Before requesting an uber, consider other options like bikeshare, public transport, or if you must, a local taxi.
March 20, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Remember, Uber is an American company! Before requesting an uber, consider other options like bikeshare, public transport, or if you must, a local taxi.
Kingsville, ON greenhouse strawberries seem to be selling well at $6.99 (that’s loblaws’s normal gouging), meanwhile few people seem to be buying the American field strawberries from California at half price ($2.99).
March 12, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Kingsville, ON greenhouse strawberries seem to be selling well at $6.99 (that’s loblaws’s normal gouging), meanwhile few people seem to be buying the American field strawberries from California at half price ($2.99).
Just cancelled a bunch of American subscriptions:
- Netflix
- Disney Plus
- AppleTV
- Dropbox
& other phone app subscriptions
Good opportunity to review recurring subscriptions and see what you can live without! Can save some money too.
- Netflix
- Disney Plus
- AppleTV
- Dropbox
& other phone app subscriptions
Good opportunity to review recurring subscriptions and see what you can live without! Can save some money too.
March 4, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Just cancelled a bunch of American subscriptions:
- Netflix
- Disney Plus
- AppleTV
- Dropbox
& other phone app subscriptions
Good opportunity to review recurring subscriptions and see what you can live without! Can save some money too.
- Netflix
- Disney Plus
- AppleTV
- Dropbox
& other phone app subscriptions
Good opportunity to review recurring subscriptions and see what you can live without! Can save some money too.
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BREAKING: Ontario has lost the 2025 provincial election
February 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
BREAKING: Ontario has lost the 2025 provincial election
Hamilton Bike Share is offering a $5 credit today to help folks get to the polls. Polls are open until 9pm so there’s no excuse to not vote if you’re eligible!
February 27, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Hamilton Bike Share is offering a $5 credit today to help folks get to the polls. Polls are open until 9pm so there’s no excuse to not vote if you’re eligible!
We’ve now gained +2 hours of sunlight per day since the winter solstice here in the GTA, and now about 3 weeks past the avg. coldest day of the year. Spring is coming folks, promise.
February 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
We’ve now gained +2 hours of sunlight per day since the winter solstice here in the GTA, and now about 3 weeks past the avg. coldest day of the year. Spring is coming folks, promise.
Cycling to the grocery store, one week after back-to-back major snow storms.
February 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Cycling to the grocery store, one week after back-to-back major snow storms.
Best efforts have been done here but I’m too exhausted to pile the snow any higher
February 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Best efforts have been done here but I’m too exhausted to pile the snow any higher
That’s enough winter for one year, thanks!
February 17, 2025 at 1:40 AM
That’s enough winter for one year, thanks!
Running out of snow storage area here…
February 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Running out of snow storage area here…
I did what I could for this morning at the Dundurn @ Aberdeen Bikeshare Stn. One working bike excavated & 3 open slots. Will come back later in the day if needed :)
February 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I did what I could for this morning at the Dundurn @ Aberdeen Bikeshare Stn. One working bike excavated & 3 open slots. Will come back later in the day if needed :)
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America is worth defending. Canada is worth defending. Ukraine is worth defending. Taiwan is worth defending.
Democracy is worth defending.
Democracy is worth defending.
February 13, 2025 at 2:31 AM
America is worth defending. Canada is worth defending. Ukraine is worth defending. Taiwan is worth defending.
Democracy is worth defending.
Democracy is worth defending.
The VMC Christmas Cone is finally coming down.
February 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The VMC Christmas Cone is finally coming down.
Reposted by Jacob Lapointe
A 🇨🇦 rally might exercise some emotional energy - to help keep the country together, this one almost 30 years ago in Montreal
February 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
A 🇨🇦 rally might exercise some emotional energy - to help keep the country together, this one almost 30 years ago in Montreal
Hamilton ❌
The Hammer ❌
HamOnt ❌
Hammywood ✅
IYKYK
The Hammer ❌
HamOnt ❌
Hammywood ✅
IYKYK
January 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Hamilton ❌
The Hammer ❌
HamOnt ❌
Hammywood ✅
IYKYK
The Hammer ❌
HamOnt ❌
Hammywood ✅
IYKYK
Reposted by Jacob Lapointe
Justin Timberlake joined the #BikeBus movement in Portland! We need more role models promoting active mobility!
What is a bike bus? It is a group of people who cycle together, mostly to school, with designated stops along the way.
Video via @coachbalto.bsky.social
🎶 I can't stop the feeling! 🎶
What is a bike bus? It is a group of people who cycle together, mostly to school, with designated stops along the way.
Video via @coachbalto.bsky.social
🎶 I can't stop the feeling! 🎶
January 18, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Justin Timberlake joined the #BikeBus movement in Portland! We need more role models promoting active mobility!
What is a bike bus? It is a group of people who cycle together, mostly to school, with designated stops along the way.
Video via @coachbalto.bsky.social
🎶 I can't stop the feeling! 🎶
What is a bike bus? It is a group of people who cycle together, mostly to school, with designated stops along the way.
Video via @coachbalto.bsky.social
🎶 I can't stop the feeling! 🎶
Deactivated Twitter immediately after seeing Musk’s nazi salute. #GoodbyeTwitter
January 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Deactivated Twitter immediately after seeing Musk’s nazi salute. #GoodbyeTwitter
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Based on observations to date, OC Transpo is ready to expand service on O-Train Lines 2 and 4 to six days a week from Monday to Saturday, with the first Saturday in service on January 25.
January 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Based on observations to date, OC Transpo is ready to expand service on O-Train Lines 2 and 4 to six days a week from Monday to Saturday, with the first Saturday in service on January 25.
If you needed a little bit of positivity today, here in the northern hemisphere, we will be half-way through meteorological winter as of Wednesday. In the GTA, on average the coldest temps of the year are usually between Jan 15 - Feb 1 (exact date varies by municipality)….
January 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
If you needed a little bit of positivity today, here in the northern hemisphere, we will be half-way through meteorological winter as of Wednesday. In the GTA, on average the coldest temps of the year are usually between Jan 15 - Feb 1 (exact date varies by municipality)….