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Burned-Out Parents Need Better Public Spaces
To ease the burden on families, we need places to let the kids roam free.
www.bloomberg.com
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
This article hits hard. Becoming a parent has really opened my eyes to how city design is connected with mental health. Raising children in the suburbs has nearly broken me. We open the front door-ghost town, a sea of hot pavement where the cars used to be.
This article hits hard. Becoming a parent has really opened my eyes to how city design is connected with mental health. Raising children in the suburbs has nearly broken me. We open the front door-ghost town, a sea of hot pavement where the cars used to be.
What would it take to get public libraries to open at 9am rather than 10? This would be really helpful when your kids are up at 5am. @cityofedmonton.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
What would it take to get public libraries to open at 9am rather than 10? This would be really helpful when your kids are up at 5am. @cityofedmonton.bsky.social
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Happy Halloween #yegbike!
Are you excited for Critical Mass tomorrow? We can't wait to see all the costumes!
No need to register, but all the details are here:
buff.ly/6Q4ZOZ4
Are you excited for Critical Mass tomorrow? We can't wait to see all the costumes!
No need to register, but all the details are here:
buff.ly/6Q4ZOZ4
October 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Happy Halloween #yegbike!
Are you excited for Critical Mass tomorrow? We can't wait to see all the costumes!
No need to register, but all the details are here:
buff.ly/6Q4ZOZ4
Are you excited for Critical Mass tomorrow? We can't wait to see all the costumes!
No need to register, but all the details are here:
buff.ly/6Q4ZOZ4
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October 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Today I paid tribute to someone who was a friend & inspiration to many of us, Darren Markland.
One of the best humans I’ve ever known.
In the shadow of the challenges our world faces today, we need more people like Darren.
Perhaps the best tribute we can pay is to be more like him. #abpoli
One of the best humans I’ve ever known.
In the shadow of the challenges our world faces today, we need more people like Darren.
Perhaps the best tribute we can pay is to be more like him. #abpoli
October 28, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Today I paid tribute to someone who was a friend & inspiration to many of us, Darren Markland.
One of the best humans I’ve ever known.
In the shadow of the challenges our world faces today, we need more people like Darren.
Perhaps the best tribute we can pay is to be more like him. #abpoli
One of the best humans I’ve ever known.
In the shadow of the challenges our world faces today, we need more people like Darren.
Perhaps the best tribute we can pay is to be more like him. #abpoli
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Channeling Monday like an old dog who still chases coyotes.
March 24, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Channeling Monday like an old dog who still chases coyotes.
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Happy Halloween week!
October 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Happy Halloween week!
Simple moments have the greatest impact. #yegbike @realdocbrown.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Simple moments have the greatest impact. #yegbike @realdocbrown.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Why don't people who choose to cycle, use the infrastructure provided ? #C50 Randolf Street, Camden, contraflow @camdencouncil.bsky.social @camdencyclists.bsky.social
@londoncycling.bsky.social
@londoncycling.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Why don't people who choose to cycle, use the infrastructure provided ? #C50 Randolf Street, Camden, contraflow @camdencouncil.bsky.social @camdencyclists.bsky.social
@londoncycling.bsky.social
@londoncycling.bsky.social
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With the average new car at $50,000, let's look at the real costs of "freedom":
✅ Decades of debt
✅ Social isolation for every trip
✅ A leading cause of death & injury
Car dependency is a financially and socially crippling system, not a choice.
✅ Decades of debt
✅ Social isolation for every trip
✅ A leading cause of death & injury
Car dependency is a financially and socially crippling system, not a choice.
Prices for new vehicles have risen steadily in the last year as the pace of price increases has sped up in recent months, according to Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book.
Average U.S. New Car Price Surpasses $50,000—An All-Time High Amid Surging EV Sales
Prices for new vehicles have risen steadily in the last year as the pace of price increases has sped up in recent months, according to Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book.
www.forbes.com
October 14, 2025 at 2:53 AM
With the average new car at $50,000, let's look at the real costs of "freedom":
✅ Decades of debt
✅ Social isolation for every trip
✅ A leading cause of death & injury
Car dependency is a financially and socially crippling system, not a choice.
✅ Decades of debt
✅ Social isolation for every trip
✅ A leading cause of death & injury
Car dependency is a financially and socially crippling system, not a choice.
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CAR-CRAZY FACT OF THE DAY.
Every 24 hours, US drivers run over 15 children in parking lots and driveways.
jalopnik.com/u-s-drivers-...
Every 24 hours, US drivers run over 15 children in parking lots and driveways.
jalopnik.com/u-s-drivers-...
U.S. Drivers Run Over 15 Children Every Day In Parking Lots And Driveways
Tall vehicles and long hoods contribute to increasing number of "frontover" incidents.
jalopnik.com
December 11, 2024 at 2:23 PM
CAR-CRAZY FACT OF THE DAY.
Every 24 hours, US drivers run over 15 children in parking lots and driveways.
jalopnik.com/u-s-drivers-...
Every 24 hours, US drivers run over 15 children in parking lots and driveways.
jalopnik.com/u-s-drivers-...
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Just saw a car ad that tried to sell being stuck in traffic as quality family time. I’ve never felt more sure that we’re near the collapse of car culture.
October 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Well that was a fun (albeit a bit chilly) ride to honor Dr M.
My heart is full.
My heart is full.
October 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Well that was a fun (albeit a bit chilly) ride to honor Dr M.
My heart is full.
My heart is full.
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A perfect illustration of which "lifestyle" actually imposes itself on public space, public safety, and the public purse.
October 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A perfect illustration of which "lifestyle" actually imposes itself on public space, public safety, and the public purse.
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I recently rode back home from University, and flying past gridlocked cars on 114st made my heart feel lifted again. Driving to and from work so regularly was crushing my soul, and I had to force myself to repeat mantras to find the motivation to get through the day.
October 9, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I recently rode back home from University, and flying past gridlocked cars on 114st made my heart feel lifted again. Driving to and from work so regularly was crushing my soul, and I had to force myself to repeat mantras to find the motivation to get through the day.
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Unfortunately, no one can be told what the ride is. You have to feel it for yourself.
October 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Unfortunately, no one can be told what the ride is. You have to feel it for yourself.
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Come for the bakfiets.
Stay for my smooth 🎥🚴🏻♂️ skills
Stay for my smooth 🎥🚴🏻♂️ skills
October 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Come for the bakfiets.
Stay for my smooth 🎥🚴🏻♂️ skills
Stay for my smooth 🎥🚴🏻♂️ skills
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A few months ago, a friend visited me in Utrecht. As we biked around to do daily errands, she kept saying, "This is like a dream. This is like a dream."
I do believe all cities the world over to soon come to their senses, limit car movement, and build a dream of safe, abundant streets for people.
I do believe all cities the world over to soon come to their senses, limit car movement, and build a dream of safe, abundant streets for people.
October 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM
A few months ago, a friend visited me in Utrecht. As we biked around to do daily errands, she kept saying, "This is like a dream. This is like a dream."
I do believe all cities the world over to soon come to their senses, limit car movement, and build a dream of safe, abundant streets for people.
I do believe all cities the world over to soon come to their senses, limit car movement, and build a dream of safe, abundant streets for people.
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Maybe should have brought some panniers this time #PumpkinByBike
October 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Maybe should have brought some panniers this time #PumpkinByBike
Heyyyy I know this spot 😉 Curvy adventures for the UA.
An unexpected detour made me mad for a minute but then I realized I could just enjoy more time on my bike.
Day 12 of the #carfreechallenge2025
Day 12 of the #carfreechallenge2025
October 6, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Heyyyy I know this spot 😉 Curvy adventures for the UA.
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No women, no safety
Women on bikes are the indicator species of a city’s cycling health.
If you don’t see many of us, it’s not about lack of interest — it’s about safety.
Day 13 of the #carfreechallenge2025
#yegbike
@bikeology.bsky.social
Women on bikes are the indicator species of a city’s cycling health.
If you don’t see many of us, it’s not about lack of interest — it’s about safety.
Day 13 of the #carfreechallenge2025
#yegbike
@bikeology.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 5:02 AM
No women, no safety
Women on bikes are the indicator species of a city’s cycling health.
If you don’t see many of us, it’s not about lack of interest — it’s about safety.
Day 13 of the #carfreechallenge2025
#yegbike
@bikeology.bsky.social
Women on bikes are the indicator species of a city’s cycling health.
If you don’t see many of us, it’s not about lack of interest — it’s about safety.
Day 13 of the #carfreechallenge2025
#yegbike
@bikeology.bsky.social
I spent and hour on the Tawatinâ Bridge today reading, resting and reflecting. It would have been so much nicer if I could have heard the sounds of the leaves in the wind and the birds in the sky. It was entirely drowned out by car noise. We sacrifice so much. It's such a shame. #nosiepollition #yeg
October 3, 2025 at 3:04 AM
I spent and hour on the Tawatinâ Bridge today reading, resting and reflecting. It would have been so much nicer if I could have heard the sounds of the leaves in the wind and the birds in the sky. It was entirely drowned out by car noise. We sacrifice so much. It's such a shame. #nosiepollition #yeg
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This road is about 21 metres wide. 17% of it is for pedestrians, 17% for cyclists, and 66% for cars.
No particular argument to make right now. I just think people should do calculations like this more often for roads in their city.
(Google Maps, right click, “measure distance”.)
No particular argument to make right now. I just think people should do calculations like this more often for roads in their city.
(Google Maps, right click, “measure distance”.)
October 2, 2025 at 12:40 AM
This road is about 21 metres wide. 17% of it is for pedestrians, 17% for cyclists, and 66% for cars.
No particular argument to make right now. I just think people should do calculations like this more often for roads in their city.
(Google Maps, right click, “measure distance”.)
No particular argument to make right now. I just think people should do calculations like this more often for roads in their city.
(Google Maps, right click, “measure distance”.)