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Jeff Tindall

@curlingjeff.bsky.social
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Dad & Husband on a Bike, Vision Zero, Ecologist, Throwing Rocks at Houses. Bob Ross Wannabe. Opinions are my own. He/Him jefftindallpaintings.ca/

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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
A cyclists was killed in #Stittsville last week. Seeing a trailer being ditched in the bike lane last night, I report to bylaw to have it addressed. File was closed. This morning I walk out to this. Maybe we should take enforcement more seriously on issues that endanger people. @glengower.ca
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
@en.ottawa.ca Can you let OCT they still need to update the bus sign from the old routes.
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Ride A Bike!!!
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
#accessibility #octranspo
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Remember cyclist and pedestrians. Road safety is a shared responsibility! 😔
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
City of Ottawa policies are another reasons why people drive in the suburbs. Here is #Stittsville latest protected bike infra. It's the one on the the left of the cleared sidewalk. Why is it not being cleared? "Snow clearing standards are different for the core than they are for the suburbs"
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Took my spouse 2 hours to commute on OC Transpo this morning (normally 45min). Bus was half hour late and then dealt with traffic. The idea that Sutcliffe and Council are contemplating service cuts if the feds don't bail them out is fucking enraging. #Ottawa #OCTranspo
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Love the quote in Shifter's new video. "I was just using my car as a winter coat" I see a lot of that in my hood. More time spent warming up the car, dealing with traffic and looking for parking instead of walking 1km to the store. We need a fundamental shift in behaviour.
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This is the biggest barrier to more people riding bikes in cities
YouTube video by Shifter
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Not sure if this is obvious. But you should fully expect an American government run by corrupt criminals will attempt to interfere with the upcoming Canadian election. Canada and Canadians need to be aware of this and defend against it.
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
City staff will inherently choose the option that limits costs the city. Councilors are the ones that can balance other aspects of a decision, like fairness and humanity Vote for people that see beyond cost and can fairly assess issues not just those that rely on City staff to direct their vote
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City staff come out against anti-renoviction bylaw | CBC News
After assessing whether Ottawa should implement an anti-renoviction bylaw to better protect tenants, city staff say they do not support it for a few reasons.
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William van Geest @wvangeest.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
“The City has made no attempt to put its own fiscal house in order. It has refused to increase property taxes to fill its fiscal gaps…It also refused to cut frivolous spending, such as the half billion dollar Lansdowne stadium renovation.” @neilsara.bsky.social the613.substack.com/p/fairness-f...
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Fairness for Ottawa Was Always Going to Fail
Expect to hear that help is just around the corner, until elections provide the Mayor with the excuse to abandon this fruitless campaign.
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
This OC Transpo......
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
This irritates me, the catch basins on my street empty directly to the local creek, it's also just a waste of salt. What is the point of this behaviour instead of actually just using it in a more meaningful way. #Ottawa #Stittsville
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Turns out you can't take an entire period of penalties and expect to win. Team Canada's problem is a lack of discipline.
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
@glengower.bsky.social is the bike lanes at the new Huntmar/Maple Grove intersection supposed to be cleared. Currently covered in snow and seems odd that they wouldn't be cleared given the purpose is to improve safety.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
It’s not wrong.
Cartoon comparing serious and quick action after a CEO shooting and essentially no action acted 971 school shootings in 2024 alone.
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
OC Transpo pro tip for improving reliability... If you have a bus lane at your disposal, fucking use it. Bus is running late because they opted to merge with traffic as soon as possible. Despite a long and open bus lane. 🙄
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
To address homelessness, Sutcliffe says he'd "adopt a policy to offer housing and supportive services as a first step, work to increase transitional housing and "move away" from using shelters and motels. Look how great our mayor came through on another promise!
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Ottawa’s homeless population has more than doubled since 2021
There are almost 3,000 people in Ottawa experiencing homelessness, according to new data released by the city. On Oct. 23 dozens of volunteers canvassed the municipality for the Point-in-Time (PiT) count, a snapshot of the number of people living without a home. It is a national effort that helps governments and agencies understand the number […]
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Donald Trump and Doug Ford, the two stupidest politicians I am aware are having a pissing contest. Where the inevitable outcome is fucking over the livelihood of people on both sides of the border. Elect a bunch of clowns and you will get a circus.
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
OCTranspo doesn't know how to proper do a launch event. I'm glad transit is evolving, but we still don't have a fully operational (7 days a week) date, just some reference to phase 3, which no body knows when that actually will be. Given the history and delays, maybe just put out a press statement.
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Seriously, what is damn point of having a bus lane if the bus driver just merges into the traffic jam as soon as possible. Buses are royalty of the road hierarchy now take the god damn crown and VIP this shit! #OCTranspo
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
This particular stretch of sidewalk give the big middle finger to snow and ice...... for about 10 years. I really don't know what's the deal with the City of Ottawa and their addiction to salt. The local creek is about 50 meters away so guess where all the runoff will go.
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
FYI chained stairs can be overcome by finger strength or a small pair of pliers such as those on multi-tools. Foregoing that bolt cutters also work! #TacticalUrbanism
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
With Ontario effectively killing safe cycling infrastructure, expect a lot of this!
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Well done
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
You don't unfairly tax or create hardships for the people who are doing the most to help out society. Those people are not the ones sitting alone in cars and trucks. They are the ones riding bikes, walking and using transit. Sidewalks and bike lanes should be a priority. Transit should be free.
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
A 5 minute road crossing by a couple hundred striking workers caused a 2-3km backlog of traffic in both directions. Imagine what all the cyclists in Ontario could do to protest bike lane removals. You have more power than you think.
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
I can assure you that if bike lanes are removed, I will be riding on the road and taking the lane when necessary for my safety. I wonder how forcing cyclists onto roadways will help with traffic?
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Whether you cycle or not. Doug Ford just made things more dangerous for your kids, your neighbours kids, your neighbours kids, all while screwing you long-term with traffic. Why would you ever support someone like that?
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
One of the most satisfying feelings on the bus 🚌 is just flying by the hundreds of cars and the sea of red brake lights. It's almost as good as when you do it riding a bike 🚲
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
I'm surprised that the city considers this acceptable and apparently has for over 16 years. Design matters.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
A 5 yr Belgian study showed the BIG impact of increasing vehicle weight on road deaths & injuries. When a person on a bike or walking is hit by a pick-up, the risk of serious injury increases by 90% compared to a car. The risk of death goes up by 200%. www.vias.be/fr/newsroom/...
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Des voitures plus lourdes, plus hautes et plus puissantes pour une sécurité routière à deux vitesses ?
Les usagers vulnérables et occupants de petites voitures risquent de payer les pots cassés                    Ces dernières années, les voitures sont devenues plus lourdes, plus hautes et plus puiss...
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
"When a person on a bike or walking is hit by a pick-up, the risk of serious injury increases by 90% compared to a car. The risk of death goes up by 200%." People's egos and fears have consequences. This seems like a prime case for regulatory involvement. The north American arms race.
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Twitter app uninstalled, twitter bookmarks removed. Nice to see this community thriving with a lot less bots and hate.
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 20/01/2024
The all black paddle is done. Will let the oil paint fully dry over the winter and then urethane in the spring so it is ready for the water!
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 12/01/2024
Ever wonder how drivers learn bad driving and road etiquette skills? Ottawa Driving School may have the answers!!! We have a 2fer.... 1) Fire hydrant block, 2) No parking violation and just generally the dick move by blocking mailbox access although technically that isn't illegal
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 10/01/2024
Turns out my waterproof Merrell boots aren't actually waterproof!
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 03/01/2024
Speed boards are set up wrong. They should turn orange when you are approaching the limit as a warning and red when above to indicate you are speeding. In Ottawa they only change colours when you are already breaking the law. A sure sign the city tolerates excessive speed.
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 02/12/2023
Well if everyone else is going to meme, I guess I will too!
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 14/11/2023
Walking along Sparks and noticed bike racks and benches being removed for winter. Made me think this is a terrible strategy for attracting customers.
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 13/11/2023
Started painting old saws as a change in medium. This is the latest.
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 24/10/2023
City is planting a tree in my neighbourhood. Apparently it requires 7 people with 4 pickup trucks (all idling) and a gas powered sweeper. - Could have been 1 or 2 people. - Idling was not necessary - A broom would have worked. I think efficiencies can be found at the City of Ottawa
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 12/10/2023
The root cause of the LRT problems is not axles, or track or trains. The root cause was the procurement system, leadership failure from political and city staff as well lack of transparency and accountability. I see the axle hubs or loose bearings more of a symptom.
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 02/10/2023
In case you haven't yet figured it out yet. Automobiles are a class of weapon, much like a firearm. Except they don't have the legislative restrictions or mandatory safe guards as other weapons do.
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 01/10/2023
Whoever from #OttBike is doing this... keep it up!
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 01/10/2023
Saturday Hobby Project Complete - Full tang hunting knife - Maple handle - Blade is 1066 carbon steel that has been blued
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 30/09/2023
Ever notice that Sutcliffe is on talk radio a lot to bitch about road closures. This is targeted advertisement to drivers who ironically are usually stuck in traffic and thus likely to agree. These are political moves to up his brand, not any attempt at making the city better.
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 24/09/2023
Wasps are out and angry. They stung Marley yesterday, she didn't mind the carry home from the walk and slept most of it off.
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Jeff Tindall @curlingjeff.bsky.social · 24/09/2023
NFL kickers have got so good that it's time they change the rules and move the kick-off point back. Almost every kick-off ends up a touch back.
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