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Jag Villani

@jagvillani.bsky.social

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Settler residing on unceded Anishinaabe Algonquin land. All-weather cyclist. Possibly a squirrel. Against fascism and weak coffee. Mask up for the health of your loved ones and your community. Uphold José Mujica Thought. Trans rights are non-negotiable.

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It's Jamie @sjamieit.bsky.social · 5d

An email I received today from Ottawa By-law:

"Management has just announced a pause on all further enforcement for driveway and walkway widenings, including those on the City Right of Way, while the City discusses how to navigate the large influx of reported issues around the City."

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andrew.ottawa 🇨🇦 @ottawandrew.bsky.social · 5d

The sign says ‘No event parking’ but the QED is still jammed with cars trying to park at Landsdowne. YOU CAN’T PARK THERE, MATE!

In the foreground a sign reads ‘No event parking’. In the background a line of cars waits on the QED trying to get into Landsdowne to park.

Jag Villani @jagvillani.bsky.social · 6d

Colonel By and Clegg/Echo.

Jag Villani @jagvillani.bsky.social · 6d

Ottcity did the Spiderman meme with an attempt at a pedestrian detour!

A picture of detour signs indicating that one should walk in three different directions layered on top of the Spiderman meme showing several Spidermen pointing in different directions.

Jag Villani @jagvillani.bsky.social · 6d

Detours now on *both sides* of the Canal, #ottbike. Good luck!

Detail of a bicycle dashcam frame capture showing a sign indicating a closure of the MUP on the Colonel By side of the Canal.

Detail of a bicycle dashcam frame capture showing a signs indicating a closure of the MUP on the Colonel By side of the Canal.

Jag Villani @jagvillani.bsky.social · 6d

Ah, well I would have gone faster still but that was my second climb up of the morning 😅

Jag Villani @jagvillani.bsky.social · 6d

Which segment is that?

Jag Villani @jagvillani.bsky.social · 6d

Blink and you'll miss 'em! (@paul-pothier.bsky.social, that is). I wish there was some sort of alert when you're about to pass by a mutual so you can make an impromptu group ride.

Jag Villani @jagvillani.bsky.social · 7d

Drivers cannot be expected to look for oncoming #ottbike traffic in two directions! Especially when going straight through O'Connor during signed prohibited hours! That's just unreasonable! At least she gave me the cute wave while doing a dangerous and illegal move!

Bicycle dashcam frame capture showing the driver of a car pulling forward across the O'Connor bike lane while there is oncoming bicycle traffic.

Detail of a bicycle dashcam frame showing the driver of a car waving as she illegally crosses the O'Connor bike lane to illegally continue straight.

A licence plate reading "CZZW 702"

Detail of a Google Streetview screen shot showing that one cannot proceed straight here during the hours of 3PM to 6 PM, Monday to Friday.

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 7d

Gladstone-Gilmour bikeway

People on bikes go left and right, left and right all through the town. Sounds familiar?

Residents of Dalhousie neighbourhood want a safer cycling route on Gladstone.

Join their rally: October 9, 7:45 am, Bronson/Christie

#ottbike

bikeottawa.ca/2025/10/01/r...

Poster of Gladstone-Gilmour bikeway rally. When? October 9, 7:45am. Where? Bronson and Gilmour

Jag Villani @jagvillani.bsky.social · 9d

Did you know that drivers don't care and will just plow through flex posts and maybe people too because they're speeding and/or distracted?

Jag Villani @jagvillani.bsky.social · 9d

Annoying one-way streets got you down? Try this one easy hack as demonstrated by this Groupe Raymond pick-up truck (back-up truck?) driver: put it in reverse and just back up as much as you want! Ignore people on bikes, all-way stop intersections and anything else in your way! You're in a truck!

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It's me @justmeinottawa.bsky.social · 9d

When all that’s left to say to news about shit like this is fucking kudos for saying it was a… driver

CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 10d

Pedestrian in hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries after being struck by driver in Mississauga - A man is in hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries after being struck by the driver of a vehicle in Mississauga on Sunday evening, Peel paramedics say.

Pedestrian in hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries after being struck by driver in Mississauga

A man is in hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries after being struck by the driver of a vehicle in Mississauga on Sunday evening, Peel paramedics say.

Jag Villani @jagvillani.bsky.social · 10d

Are there pink Gravel Kings now (Gravel Queens?) that I definitely don't need to look for?

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It's Jamie @sjamieit.bsky.social · 10d

This is painfully slow. Literally walking pace.

But no need for bus lanes on the weekend or anything. Only weekday rush hours, and only in one direction at a time. Street parking is just such an amazing use of this limited space! /s

#bankstreetbuslanes

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Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 11d

It’s not just Doug Ford. Are all of Ontario’s political parties car-brained?

Del Duca, recently the leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, seems to join Ford in opposing speed cameras.

The NDP ran on eliminating tolls on Highway 407!

Jag Villani @jagvillani.bsky.social · 12d

trick van treat @derek.bike · Aug 31

here’s a version where the POV is blacked out whenever the driver takes their eyes off the road

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Julie S. Lalonde @julieslalonde.bsky.social · 13d

Seems like a good time to remind people that Canada Post will deliver any piece of mail to federal elected officials for FREE.

No stamp necessary!

Just a reminder in case you, oh I dunno, wanna send your elected officials a sternly worded letter a day for a year or something.

Liberal government frees Canada Post to end home delivery, close some post offices | CBC News

With Canada Post on track to lose $1.5 billion in 2025 and contract discussions between the union and the corporation stalled, the federal government is embarking on a modernization plan it says will ...

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It's Jamie @sjamieit.bsky.social · 13d

I downloaded Ottawa's Speed Camera data and graphed out 'average speed' over time. Sure looks like they work.

Data available here: open.ottawa.ca/datasets/ott...

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BikeBike In Calgary @bikebikeyyc.bsky.social · 13d

We've lost a giant.

Those of us who knew Darren Markland personally are obviously shocked and deeply saddened by his sudden loss. Our thoughts are with his family and closest friends.

Darren - I feel so lucky to have known you as a friend.

BikeBike In Calgary @bikebikeyyc.bsky.social · 13d

Jag Villani @jagvillani.bsky.social · 13d

I feel like If I've gotten to this sign, it's a little too late to re-route to the Canal; guess I'll just stick my ass in the lane, sorry that I'm slow, drivers! ... #ottbike

William van Geest @wvangeest.bsky.social · 14d

Also, a fun detail for #OttBike: game day at Lansdowne? Sorry, either walk or go around—or take a car, like a serious person. #OttBike #Autowa

Photo of a roll plan indicating that a cycle track is closed during events.

Jag Villani @jagvillani.bsky.social · 13d

Edmonton mountain bike community grieves tragic loss of Dr. Darren Markland - Canadian Cycling Magazine

Respected cycling and healthcare advocate died riding in Nordegg

cyclingmagazine.ca

Jag Villani @jagvillani.bsky.social · 15d

We'll still be around on the QED, but probably crossing to Gatineau first to avoid the AEST (American Embassy Security Theatre) and then going by the CWC bridge to come back to Ottawa.

Jag Villani @jagvillani.bsky.social · 16d

Turtles Crunch 🐢

Jag Villani @jagvillani.bsky.social · 16d

Coffee 'n' Cream