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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

A new type of intersection intervention! Porch View Dances shows how best to use our public places for fun and building community. Such a wonderful afternoon of such amazing Toronto dance talent. #streetsforpeople

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

So people cycling have a place to wait and can turn onto or off of York or Adelaide.

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Loving seeing the little Adelaide/York island working. Glad we added that contraflow as well!

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

San Francisco has the most comprehensive public post reporting in my experience.

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

It’s a tight fit, but it’s so fun to ride in the front!

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

There is nothing better than turning a resident's rendering into reality. In 2021, a resident group asked if @cyclingpedestrian.cityof.toronto.ca would consider installing a sidewalk on Galloway Road. We figured out how to say yes and now the street is safer, accessible and pedestrian friendly.

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Barbara is a guiding force, the calm in the storm and an absolute champion. Toronto couldn’t have asked for a better transpo boss and I will miss her deeply every darn day www.thestar.com/news/gta/its...

thestar.com

‘It’s been a good ride’: Toronto’s transportation manager to retire after nine years

Deputy City Manager Will Johnston announced Barbara Gray’s decision in a letter sent to council members and municipal staff on Friday

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

There is still so much work to be done and I am excited about the future of #biketo and #walkto infrastructure, but also extremely proud to have championed and supported all the work highlighted in @jasonthorne.bsky.social’s thread.

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Also so great to see a new #walkto link at Dawes & Vic Park delivered by my ops unit. Instead of just resodding a worn path, we addressed the real issue, a strong desire line. Not only did we resolve a long standing maintenance issue, but we improved accessibility and connectivity.

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

It was wonderful to #biketo to University of Toronto Scarborough today to guest lecture a complete streets course. One of the best parts was seeing the start of construction on Scarborough Golf Club Road: www.toronto.ca/community-pe...

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Couldn’t be prouder visiting the Port Union complete street. In 2021, I guided the design change from bike lanes to cycle tracks. Now seeing it being built and soon, my ops team will ensure it can be used year round. A rare chance to experience the full lifecycle: design → delivery → maintenance.

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

He has also recently left TMU and moved to Alberta.

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

For one of the first times, I can share- I didn’t design, just repairing it. Should we order extra letters and revise it to say YONGE STREET NOT THE LONGEST STREET?

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

We are trying to turn up the dial generally on repairs large, small, simple and complex. I’ll work to post more about the most satisfying #fixTO repairs.

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

I can’t believe it’s been 7+ months since switching jobs. I like viewing my new maintenance role as an effort to restore the soul/pride of our city.This weekend we're fixing these concrete and letters - small details that have been broken for years. It’s quieter work, but no less meaningful. #fixTO

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

When watching sports together makes you an accidental advocate for more pedestrian space. Cute scenes from Little Italy #walkto

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Oops now I see @kayehm.bsky.social already answered 🤦‍♀️!

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Sorry missed this. @kayehm.bsky.social can expand, but you don’t need 2 signals (ie Sumach at Queen). But if one fails, the second ensures that the full signal doesn’t go into flash and continues to provide guidance to people cycling. Purposeful redundancy.

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Had an absolute blast leading a @janeswalk.bsky.social exploring the secret life of a 311 request! We followed the life and times of Pat the pothole with the grand finale of completing a temporary pothole repair together.

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Ever wonder what happens when you report a broken #biketo curb or #walkto sidewalk to 311? If so, join me on Saturday, May 3 @ 11: 00 am as part of the fabulous #JanesWalkTO. Come with your questions and leave with an appreciation for city maintenance. www.janeswalkfestivalto.com/saturday-may...

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secret-life-of-311-request | Jane's Walk Toronto Festival

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

I totally agree. In Toronto, we don’t do snow removal every year and have a more modest fleet. We received 55 cm over two days, which is significant for TO- I don’t think this is the type of storm to judge our normal snow clearing operations.

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

This wasn’t a hit on Montreal! Montreal’s snow removal program is amazing. Just being grouchy because sometimes folks exaggerate the program and it can be difficult to have a realistic discussion.

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Weird because almost every email I received over the past two weeks shared that Montreal‘s sidewalks and bikeways were in better shape than Toronto‘s 🤷‍♀️.

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

From building bikeways to clearing them. Nothing more satisfying than a well plowed bike lane #biketo

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

That’s not what I meant. Yonge is more your baby than mine. Just mourning with you 🥺

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beckykatz.bsky.social @beckykatz.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Probably the fault of some bike lane somewhere in CDMX 🤷‍♀️

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