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
This is what I was thinking in my head when I was trying to figure out why Ontario does not permit red arrow aspects. How is a sign that says “left turn signal” better than just using red arrows?
November 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This is what I was thinking in my head when I was trying to figure out why Ontario does not permit red arrow aspects. How is a sign that says “left turn signal” better than just using red arrows?
Currently moving through the Canadian Shield/boreal forest of northern Ontario at a much more consistent speed than we managed west of Winnipeg.
October 27, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Currently moving through the Canadian Shield/boreal forest of northern Ontario at a much more consistent speed than we managed west of Winnipeg.
Winnipeg is a slightly better stop. The station is quite lovely for one that only sees (4?) weekly departures. Once you step out of the station however, you are greeted by an 8-lane divided highway. Not the most welcoming environment.
October 27, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Winnipeg is a slightly better stop. The station is quite lovely for one that only sees (4?) weekly departures. Once you step out of the station however, you are greeted by an 8-lane divided highway. Not the most welcoming environment.
Didn’t leave the train at Edmonton because of the late late arrival and this is the view of the city from the train. Sadly, the station is in the middle of a sparsely built employment area.
October 27, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Didn’t leave the train at Edmonton because of the late late arrival and this is the view of the city from the train. Sadly, the station is in the middle of a sparsely built employment area.
Made it to Jasper! Sadly, much of the town’s permanent residents are still living in temporary accommodations awaiting their homes to be rebuilt (not pictured too sad).
October 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Made it to Jasper! Sadly, much of the town’s permanent residents are still living in temporary accommodations awaiting their homes to be rebuilt (not pictured too sad).
A small selection of photos taken through the window this morning
October 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A small selection of photos taken through the window this morning
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
Also really into these modal filters that also double as 3rd places. They were not well used this week (8° and raining every day) but some of them even have a small stage!
October 25, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Also really into these modal filters that also double as 3rd places. They were not well used this week (8° and raining every day) but some of them even have a small stage!
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
The back story on how the township’s boundaries came to be is positively stunning (source: Wikipedia)
July 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The back story on how the township’s boundaries came to be is positively stunning (source: Wikipedia)
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).
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!
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.
That “just one more” feeling…
February 22, 2025 at 5:37 PM
That “just one more” feeling…
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 :)
Apple does the same thing to special weather statements in Canada. ECCC is advising some freezing drizzle may cause light ice build up and slippery conditions. This is worth a minor advisory IMO. Apple weather however interprets as “THREAT TO LIFE OR PROPERTY” which is not at all what ECCC said.
February 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Apple does the same thing to special weather statements in Canada. ECCC is advising some freezing drizzle may cause light ice build up and slippery conditions. This is worth a minor advisory IMO. Apple weather however interprets as “THREAT TO LIFE OR PROPERTY” which is not at all what ECCC said.
The VMC Christmas Cone is finally coming down.
February 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The VMC Christmas Cone is finally coming down.
Quick check-in on the pocket-track tie-in at West Harbour
December 8, 2024 at 7:22 PM
Quick check-in on the pocket-track tie-in at West Harbour