David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 1hCount me as a big fan of studded tires. For me, they remove a lot of stress — I can safely ride over black ice, ice, icy ruts without thinking about it. I do have a cheat: a friend gave me an extra set of rims for my bike, so no tire change needed. 240
Reposted by David TruemanCritical Mass Halifax @criticalmasshfx.bsky.social · 23/09/2026⚡️September Critical Mass Bike Ride FRIDAY September 25⚡️📍Meeting at 6:00pm, ready to roll out at 6:30pm 11814
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Thanks for sharing this @cgeroux.bsky.social Once again Fillmore demonstrates his ignorance of how city governance works (through staff reports that cover off diligence) and isolates himself. Even after being effectively schooled by acting CAO. Virtue signalling developer buddies? 031
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Excellent analysis of the bike lane culture wars that covers many of the issues we deal with: open.substack.com/pub/missingm... #bikehfxopen.substack.comBikelash: Why Bike Lanes Triggered a Culture WarHow a form of urban transit became one of the most effective political wedge issues 053
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026I also like that the linear trendline makes clear that the increase in peaks is greater than linear. 010
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Looks great. AAWT? The difference between the two slopes tells the story that we acquire summer cyclists faster than we acquire all-year (or most of year) cyclists. 220
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026A suggestion: a trendline skimming those peaks. Perhaps use an average of the top 20% values for the year or something like that? 110
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026I’m reaching way back into my distant past in non-parametric statistics but depending on the smoothing function you are using, some do not give an accurate smooth for the last half of the smoothing window. If it is a straight unweighted average it may not matter. 100
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026I’m excited by this. I’m not sure what you are doing with the moving average — are we seeing end anomalies? Would it be best to terminate the line before the points? 121
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Not right now. I do know that following a successful Go by Bike month now. We will do it on June 2027. 020
Reposted by David TruemanElisabeth @affabletoaster.bsky.social · 13/09/2026#KidicalMassHfx And to the twit who got mad that we were “bringing the kids into [our] agenda,” behold, the kids’ agenda: 1828646
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 12/09/2026I don’t know. Adequate for temporary paving? 100
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 12/09/2026I trust this will be paved. I lobbied hard for winter maintenance on this AT arterial. 120
Reposted by David TruemanRaccoon in the sky @seebo429.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Halifax cycles is having a September bike sale! #BikeHFX 0189
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 01/09/2026#bikehfx we could use a few more destinations on our scavenger hunt, part of September as Go By Bike month in Halifax. If you know of a cycle-friendly business that would like some exposure, let them know they can sign up at gobybikehalifax.ca 275
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Sign up for gobybikehalifax.ca and make Kidical Mass one of your rides. $2,000 in prizes for doing what you love.gobybikehalifax.caGo By Bike Month | Halifax Cycling CoalitionGo By Bike Month is a city-wide campaign from the Halifax Cycling Coalition throughout September 2026 to get more people cycling. Ride, log your trips, and help build a more bike-friendly Halifax. 162
Reposted by David TruemanCritical Mass Halifax @criticalmasshfx.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Critical Mass Bike Ride: Friday August 28. Meet at 6:00 at Grand Parade, rolling out at 6:30. Halifax/Kjipuktuk 13424
Reposted by David TruemanJillian @bikehfxlobby.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Yes, I got these 3 councillors to pose for a pic at #KidicalMassHfx, but this was hardly a photo op. @lecwhite.bsky.social marshalled, as she has many times before. @shawncleary.bsky.social piloted a tandem bike to help Councillor Hinch participate. All 3 stayed & chatted long after the ride. 1/2 48214
Reposted by David TruemanHalifax Cycling Coalition @cyclehalifax.ca · 17/08/2026This September is Go By Bike Month 🚲 Sign up solo or with a team, then log your rides throughout September. Compete on leaderboards, and look out for cycling-themed events, including a scavenger hunt at bike-friendly businesses across HRM. Learn more and sign up at gobybikehalifax.ca (link in bio). 0106
Reposted by David TruemanHalifax Cycling Coalition @cyclehalifax.ca · 13/08/2026Ride with people new to biking to Point Pleasant Park on August 19! 📅 Wednesday, August 19 at 6:30 PM 📍 Meet at Emera Oval at Halifax Commons 🗺 Route details in the posters attached Waiver required - visit cyclehalifax.ca/waiver to sign the waiver. 094
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Reminder that this is at 1pm today, meeting at The Oval. 010
Reposted by David TruemanRaccoon in the sky @seebo429.bsky.social · 07/08/2026A reminder that the ride is on Sunday 1148
Reposted by David TruemanRaccoon in the sky @seebo429.bsky.social · 05/08/2026I was biking across SGR and some scooter guy came off the sidewalk and cutting into my way Him: "oh sorry, go ahead" Me: "no worries, you go on I'm slow today" Him: "ok thanks" Next red light Him: "we're turning left, you go ahead" Me: "thanks" Now let's explore that interaction in cars... 1/2 4355
Reposted by David TruemanVision Zero Kjipuktuk-Halifax @visionzerokh.bsky.social · 05/08/2026New media release calls on the Chief Medical Examiner of Nova Scotia to investigate and recommend steps to address the growing danger to pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users from pick-up trucks and large SUVs. #VisionZero #RoadSafetyvisionzerohfx.ghost.ioNova Scotia must take action to prevent deaths from pick-ups and large SUVsPickups, largely promoted and used for personal travel, along with SUVs and minivans, accounted for almost 88% of new vehicle sales in Canada in 2025. 03318
Reposted by David TruemanCRASH - Coalition to Reduce Auto Size Hazards @crashcoalition.bsky.social · 05/08/2026CRASH joins @visionzerokh.bsky.social @ecologyaction.bsky.social @cyclehalifax.ca in calling for the Chief Medical Examiner of Nova Scotia to investigate the lethal danger posed by pick-ups and large SUVs to vulnerable road users. 01410
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 02/08/2026We haven’t seen the full regulations yet, just a briefing. So there may be something they chose not to present. This act and regulations will be a big improvement but definitely far short of what we asked for. Their intention is to release further updates to the regulations over time. 030
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 02/08/2026If we add on estimates of missing data (double South Park to catch both sides and add on a similar total for Vernon, based on past performance) we would be approaching 100,000 total. 031
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 02/08/2026I’m not sure whether the regulations will have anything to say on the subject. 110
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 01/08/2026When we (HCC) along with the TSFANS coalition (Traffic Safety for All NS) were briefed recently on the regulations, dooring was definitely included as an offence. Also vulnerable road users invoke higher fines and judge’s discretion (such as suspending license). Not sure what you mean by filtering? 261
Reposted by David TruemanCritical Mass Halifax @criticalmasshfx.bsky.social · 29/07/2026In lieu of a Critical Mass ride, please join a memorial ride to remember Dr. Nouman Ali. Community members have planned a ride for August 9, at 1:00, in his honour. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew him. 03117
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 23/07/2026No excuse for this heartless devastation for someone already struggling. Worth reading the article. 070
Reposted by David TruemanSafe Kjipuktuk @safehrm.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Demonstrating (with video) the dangers of dooring, also the Dutch Reach Thanks @sflkirk.bsky.social and @davidwtrueman.bsky.social globalnews.ca/video/119748...globalnews.caCycling advocates urge stronger safety measures after Halifax man dies in ‘dooring’ incident | Watch News Videos OnlineWatch Cycling advocates urge stronger safety measures after Halifax man dies in ‘dooring’ incident Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca 12811
Reposted by David TruemanHalifax Cycling Coalition @cyclehalifax.ca · 21/07/2026In memoriam: Dr. Nouman Ali, a member of Halifax's cycling community, was killed last week when a driver opened their door into his path on Strawberry Hill Street. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and everyone who is mourning his loss. 🕯️ 15821
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 21/07/2026That’s more or less the route that Cycling Guide finds. CyclingGuide.org 010
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Of course, we are going to need portapotty counters, otherwise known as PP counters 😂, to gauge demand. 260
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 19/07/2026My recent opinion is that it is best to meet one on one with a few councillors to find one or more champions. 040
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 19/07/2026There is no reason, other than money, why portapotties could not be year round — witness construction sites. The beauty is that it can be completely outsourced. 010
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 19/07/2026While not a complete solution, a quick, relatively inexpensive (I think) initiative, would be a porta-potty in every park. I can hear the outrage already… neighbourhood character… 280
Reposted by David Truemanharbourdiscourse.bsky.social @harbourdiscourse.bsky.social · 13/07/2026#kidicalmasshfx induces the kind of demand we want to see in the world 416322
Reposted by David TruemanHalifax Cycling Coalition @cyclehalifax.ca · 14/07/2026Join us at Halifax Cycles for a hands-on bike care clinic with our friends at Halifax Cycles! 📅 Thursday, July 23 ⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 PM 📍 Halifax Cycles, 3600 Kempt Rd, Halifax NS Scan the QR Code for the registration link on Eventbrite, or find it on our events page on our website! 054
Reposted by David TruemanATU 508 Halifax Transit workers (Not Halifax Transit management) @atu-508.bsky.social · 03/07/2026A bus without working A/C is a health and safety concern for both passengers and operators. If you ride one, call 311 and report the **bus number** (on the front of the bus), not the route number. Every report helps ensure the issue gets attention. #Halisky #HfxTransit #bustips #safety 042
Reposted by David TruemanCritical Mass Halifax @criticalmasshfx.bsky.social · 25/06/2026⚡ June Critical Mass Ride FRIDAY June 26 ⚡(Tomorrow) 📍Meeting at 6:00pm, and ready to roll out at 6:30pm. Location: Starting at City Hall (Grand Parade Square), ending at the Commons. We will ride on paved city streets. The length of the route is around 7.5km 51615
Reposted by David TruemanEcology Action Centre @ecologyaction.bsky.social · 17/06/2026If you're like us, the bike racks on Halifax buses can be a little bit intimidating at first 😬 Luckily, Bike Again has a handy practice rack! Check out our instructional video and swing by 5664 Charles Street in Kjipuktuk/Halifax any time! 🚲️ 🚌 #Halifax #HalifaxTransit #Bikes #Cycling 33716
Reposted by David TruemanJen @envirojen.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Attention #KidicalMassHfx: HRM is looking for feedback on the Welsford Street AT connection between Friday June 19 and Friday July 3. There are two opportunities for you and your kids to be heard on this topic, but on short notice. Details here! 1/3 11814
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 17/06/2026A nice one is the little passageway for bikes on Stuart Graham Dr 020
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Definitely the diverter at Harvard and Allan. 010
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 17/06/2026“Turnstiles” like at the railway crossings on the Dartmouth Harbourfront Trail which are impossible to navigate with a cargo bike. 050
David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Cross-rides like at Joseph Howe and 102 — infrastructure that invites us to ride across (as in other jurisdictions) but actually has no legal standing in NS. 010