Willem Klumpenhouwer
@wklumpen.bsky.social
Transit research and data analytics consultant. Co-founder @moreneighboursyyc.bsky.social. The world would be a better place if we all rode the bus more often.
www.klumpentown.com
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In addition to donating to, or subscribing to, news organizations that are investigating the backsliding, if you're a subject expert, respond to interview requests from journalists who work for news organizations, however small, that are producing political accountability journalism.
Use your memberships and money.
Join organizations that defend democratic norms.
Cancel business with those that openly attack them.
Even small donations to local media, NGOs, and community groups matter.
Subscribe to news organizations that are investigating the backsliding.
Join organizations that defend democratic norms.
Cancel business with those that openly attack them.
Even small donations to local media, NGOs, and community groups matter.
Subscribe to news organizations that are investigating the backsliding.
December 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM
In addition to donating to, or subscribing to, news organizations that are investigating the backsliding, if you're a subject expert, respond to interview requests from journalists who work for news organizations, however small, that are producing political accountability journalism.
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People often ask: what can ordinary people do to stop populists like Trump and Smith from running roughshod over democratic norms?
Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."
Anything that punctures that myth helps. +
Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."
Anything that punctures that myth helps. +
December 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
People often ask: what can ordinary people do to stop populists like Trump and Smith from running roughshod over democratic norms?
Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."
Anything that punctures that myth helps. +
Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."
Anything that punctures that myth helps. +
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Great chat with MRU POST students about Calgary's transit future – from reliability to accessibility.
Big thanks to Willem @wklumpen.bsky.social for joining and to the students for their thoughtful ideas. Always inspiring to see young Calgarians engaged in shaping our city.
Big thanks to Willem @wklumpen.bsky.social for joining and to the students for their thoughtful ideas. Always inspiring to see young Calgarians engaged in shaping our city.
October 7, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Great chat with MRU POST students about Calgary's transit future – from reliability to accessibility.
Big thanks to Willem @wklumpen.bsky.social for joining and to the students for their thoughtful ideas. Always inspiring to see young Calgarians engaged in shaping our city.
Big thanks to Willem @wklumpen.bsky.social for joining and to the students for their thoughtful ideas. Always inspiring to see young Calgarians engaged in shaping our city.
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Finding common ground in politics is hard.
That's why I'm grateful for Dave Cree's Ward 8 endorsement.
We want to move Calgary forward by lifting people up - regardless of identity, income, or background.
Now is our chance to tell the province we value independent municipal leaders.
#abpoli #yyc
That's why I'm grateful for Dave Cree's Ward 8 endorsement.
We want to move Calgary forward by lifting people up - regardless of identity, income, or background.
Now is our chance to tell the province we value independent municipal leaders.
#abpoli #yyc
October 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Ward 7 could have been so easy. It's been demoralizing to watch things go off the rails due to petty politicking, classic progressive purity testing, and old grudges (and frankly, a ton of sexism).
Are we ever going to learn our lesson?
Are we ever going to learn our lesson?
Well, this is certainly predictable.
It's also avoidable. Progressives just repeating 2021 in Ward 7. 🤦 #yyccc
It's also avoidable. Progressives just repeating 2021 in Ward 7. 🤦 #yyccc
September 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Ward 7 could have been so easy. It's been demoralizing to watch things go off the rails due to petty politicking, classic progressive purity testing, and old grudges (and frankly, a ton of sexism).
Are we ever going to learn our lesson?
Are we ever going to learn our lesson?
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Hey, Sonya Sharp and Communities First, Calgary’s Climate Strategy isn’t a “costly political stunt”, it’s necessary policy. Ignoring this isn’t going to make these smoke days go away.
Sincerely, every Calgarian struggling because of air quality advisories due to wildfire smoke.
1/
#yyc #yyccc
Sincerely, every Calgarian struggling because of air quality advisories due to wildfire smoke.
1/
#yyc #yyccc
September 5, 2025 at 2:32 AM
A great collab!
Really proud to have written a piece in the Globe and Mail with @wklumpen.bsky.social about why investing in transit is a great approach to soften the blow of the trade war!
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Opinion: Canada’s real comparative advantage is public transit. That should be our trade-war strategy
This country stands head-and-shoulders above the United States when it comes to urban transportation, and the trade war offers a powerful opportunity
www.theglobeandmail.com
April 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A great collab!
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Sign, sign, everywhere a sign.
Painting Confederation red in Rosedale today for @coreyhogan.ca
We ran out.
Painting Confederation red in Rosedale today for @coreyhogan.ca
We ran out.
April 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign.
Painting Confederation red in Rosedale today for @coreyhogan.ca
We ran out.
Painting Confederation red in Rosedale today for @coreyhogan.ca
We ran out.
It once again baffles me that we have staunch partisan opposition to sensible, transit-oriented housing in this city.
But clearly they're the minority.
But clearly they're the minority.
NEW: Calgary city council approves the zoning to make way for Minto’s proposed residential development at the former Viscount Bennett School site.
Note: Vote was 9-5 as Coun. Chu meant to vote against and it was changed on the record.
Note: Vote was 9-5 as Coun. Chu meant to vote against and it was changed on the record.
April 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM
It once again baffles me that we have staunch partisan opposition to sensible, transit-oriented housing in this city.
But clearly they're the minority.
But clearly they're the minority.
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Great to see so much support at today's public hearing for this much-needed project.
NEW: Calgary city council approves the zoning to make way for Minto’s proposed residential development at the former Viscount Bennett School site.
Note: Vote was 9-5 as Coun. Chu meant to vote against and it was changed on the record.
Note: Vote was 9-5 as Coun. Chu meant to vote against and it was changed on the record.
April 9, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Great to see so much support at today's public hearing for this much-needed project.
Vote for Calgary in the Strongest Town contest!
It's the only Canadian city in the running and that feels extra special now 🇨🇦
www.strongesttown.com
It's the only Canadian city in the running and that feels extra special now 🇨🇦
www.strongesttown.com
2025 Strongest Town Contest
Developing a safe, inviting, financially resilient town is hard work. It’s time to recognize the work being done. Nominate your town for the 2025 Strongest Town Contest.
www.strongesttown.com
March 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Vote for Calgary in the Strongest Town contest!
It's the only Canadian city in the running and that feels extra special now 🇨🇦
www.strongesttown.com
It's the only Canadian city in the running and that feels extra special now 🇨🇦
www.strongesttown.com
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Sometimes public transit leaders have to choose between electrification and service.
Choose service.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Choose service.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com
March 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Sometimes public transit leaders have to choose between electrification and service.
Choose service.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Choose service.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
@jeromyyyc.bsky.social "Housing. But not via the most basic changes that need to happen to enable it".
Very disappointing take from Farkas over on the other site.
Very disappointing take from Farkas over on the other site.
March 2, 2025 at 7:06 AM
@jeromyyyc.bsky.social "Housing. But not via the most basic changes that need to happen to enable it".
Very disappointing take from Farkas over on the other site.
Very disappointing take from Farkas over on the other site.
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Want to hear the latest on housing in #yyc? Join us March 8th for our talk What's Next For Housing with More Neighbours Calgary and Good Neighbour.
We’ll take a look at what we’ve accomplished together, where we are now and how we can make an impact in 2025.
RSVP: calgarysfuture.ca/actions/what...
We’ll take a look at what we’ve accomplished together, where we are now and how we can make an impact in 2025.
RSVP: calgarysfuture.ca/actions/what...
February 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Want to hear the latest on housing in #yyc? Join us March 8th for our talk What's Next For Housing with More Neighbours Calgary and Good Neighbour.
We’ll take a look at what we’ve accomplished together, where we are now and how we can make an impact in 2025.
RSVP: calgarysfuture.ca/actions/what...
We’ll take a look at what we’ve accomplished together, where we are now and how we can make an impact in 2025.
RSVP: calgarysfuture.ca/actions/what...
When I visit the Netherlands, apparently I take photos of closed bus stops.
An orange bag over the stop with text explaining the closure: Bright, simple, obvious, rainproof.
Something we should be doing over here?
An orange bag over the stop with text explaining the closure: Bright, simple, obvious, rainproof.
Something we should be doing over here?
February 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
When I visit the Netherlands, apparently I take photos of closed bus stops.
An orange bag over the stop with text explaining the closure: Bright, simple, obvious, rainproof.
Something we should be doing over here?
An orange bag over the stop with text explaining the closure: Bright, simple, obvious, rainproof.
Something we should be doing over here?
Hey transpo folks! Do you have a go-to diagram, image, or some other visual aid that shows the importance of having a multi-modal transportation network?
Something that emphasizes resiliency, meeting different needs, access, etc.
CC @brenttoderian.bsky.social who always has good visual aids.
Something that emphasizes resiliency, meeting different needs, access, etc.
CC @brenttoderian.bsky.social who always has good visual aids.
February 13, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Hey transpo folks! Do you have a go-to diagram, image, or some other visual aid that shows the importance of having a multi-modal transportation network?
Something that emphasizes resiliency, meeting different needs, access, etc.
CC @brenttoderian.bsky.social who always has good visual aids.
Something that emphasizes resiliency, meeting different needs, access, etc.
CC @brenttoderian.bsky.social who always has good visual aids.
I remember a radio host complaining to me about how nobody uses the bike lanes in the winter in Montreal.
This feels good to see.
This feels good to see.
Rush hour in Montreal in the snow — L’heure de pointe à Montréal sous la neige
February 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I remember a radio host complaining to me about how nobody uses the bike lanes in the winter in Montreal.
This feels good to see.
This feels good to see.
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The elevated Green Line alignment insisted upon by the Province now exceeds the cost of the tunneled downtown alignment from Sheppard to Eau Claire.
www.courtneywalcott.com/council_appr...
www.courtneywalcott.com/council_appr...
Council Approves Elevated Green Line, Risks, and Costs
www.courtneywalcott.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The elevated Green Line alignment insisted upon by the Province now exceeds the cost of the tunneled downtown alignment from Sheppard to Eau Claire.
www.courtneywalcott.com/council_appr...
www.courtneywalcott.com/council_appr...
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I’m running to represent Ward 6 on City Council!
I grew up in Ward 6, and I’m ready to serve my community. It’s time for action on housing, infrastructure, and leadership we can trust. For our city. For Ward 6. For you.
Let’s get to work.
#yyccc #TeamTeja
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXBh...
I grew up in Ward 6, and I’m ready to serve my community. It’s time for action on housing, infrastructure, and leadership we can trust. For our city. For Ward 6. For you.
Let’s get to work.
#yyccc #TeamTeja
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXBh...
Launch Video: Inam Teja joins the race for Ward 6 City Councilor
YouTube video by Inam Teja
www.youtube.com
February 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I’m running to represent Ward 6 on City Council!
I grew up in Ward 6, and I’m ready to serve my community. It’s time for action on housing, infrastructure, and leadership we can trust. For our city. For Ward 6. For you.
Let’s get to work.
#yyccc #TeamTeja
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXBh...
I grew up in Ward 6, and I’m ready to serve my community. It’s time for action on housing, infrastructure, and leadership we can trust. For our city. For Ward 6. For you.
Let’s get to work.
#yyccc #TeamTeja
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXBh...
I think it might all be time for us to watch the movie "Look Who's Back"
January 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I think it might all be time for us to watch the movie "Look Who's Back"
My hypothesis is that full vehicle wraps hurt ridership and as a result don't make as much money as agencies think.
January 20, 2025 at 1:45 AM
My hypothesis is that full vehicle wraps hurt ridership and as a result don't make as much money as agencies think.
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Nerdfighters for more neighbours!
The take I am most certain of that gets me in the most trouble is just "The reason homes are so expensive is because there are not enough of them, so we really really really need to build more of them."
January 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Nerdfighters for more neighbours!
Hank gets it.
The take I am most certain of that gets me in the most trouble is just "The reason homes are so expensive is because there are not enough of them, so we really really really need to build more of them."
January 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Hank gets it.
Paging @paulisci.bsky.social
A Philadelphia Eagles fan who spewed crude insults at a woman rooting for the Green Bay Packers during Sunday’s wild-card playoff game lost his job at a New Jersey company that specializes in DEI work because of his conduct, which was caught on a viral video.
Read more: nyti.ms/40yYTN8
Read more: nyti.ms/40yYTN8
January 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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