Reposted by Erinbikebike @bikebikeyyc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Meanwhile, certain councilors on #yyccc are focused on re-litigating past decisions instead of doing their jobs to protect Calgarians from a known - and increasing - harm that we all know how to fix. SLOW DOWN THE CARS. 1126 0
Reposted by Erinbikebike @bikebikeyyc.bsky.social · 21/06/2026Moral of the story: Don't let a dicey weather forecast alter your fun plans. Overnighter # 1of4 in the bag and not one single drop of rain fell on us. Blue sky arrived before nightfall and held until the last morning coffee was enjoyed and all made it back dry.. Join us this summer! #yycbike 2253 0
Reposted by ErinBrett Bergie 🏳️⚧️ @brettbergie.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Let’s get this one back, #YYCBike 0185 0
Reposted by ErinPeddown YYC @peddownyyc.bsky.social · 15/05/2026The 128th pedestrian incident in 2026 happened on May 14 at 20:12. It took place at 26 Avenue and 37 Street SW in Killarney/Glengarry. This was the 17th incident in ward 8 this year. #yyccc #yycwalk @natefor8.bsky.social 172 0
Reposted by Erin🇨🇦Peislandergirl (she/her) @peislandergirl.bsky.social · 13/05/2026I see gas is up again Calgary- $1.89 in my neighbourhood. Bikes are rad! #yycbike #gobybike 1311617 0
Reposted by Erinbikebike @bikebikeyyc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026A remarkable weekend adventure organized by #yycbike people who the traditional "bike industry" ignores: Folks who ride bikes primarily for transportation. The most wonderful time was had. Thanks for organizing @erininyyc.bsky.social 3292 0
Reposted by ErinBrett Bergie 🏳️⚧️ @brettbergie.bsky.social · 08/03/2026My neighbourhood thinks I'm pretty neat. I'm grateful for this recognition on #IWD2026. As a trans person, every instance of affirmation, being seen and accepted by the communities in which I'm engaged, matters deeply. www.evexperience.com/blog/2026/3/...evexperience.comExceptional Women of East Village 2026 | East Village CalgaryIn honour of International Women’s Day, we are showcasing four exceptional women who are helping shape East Village in ways both visible and quietly powerful. They are advocates, artists, connectors, ... 12579 0
Reposted by ErinTiny Beaches @tinybeaches.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Drivers weren’t finished killing people in Calgary this weekend… this time a 70 y/o 😔 #Calgary globalnews.ca/news/1166974...globalnews.caCalgary pedestrian, 70, killed in collision with semi in Panorama Hills - Calgary | Globalnews.caA semi-tractor-trailer is believed to have hit a 70-year-old man in a crosswalk at the Save On Foods in The Gates of Panorama Hills shopping complex just before noon Monday. 2186 0
Reposted by Erincriticalmass.yyc @criticalmassyyc.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Have the police considered the stupid fucking height of the vehicle in question 810428 0
Reposted by Erinbikebike @bikebikeyyc.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Gift Link. 🎁 Instead of buying a second or third car -> buy a top quality electric bike or electric cargo bike. You'll save so much money and have fun doing it. You might even start to see how stupidly designed our cities are. www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/b86a88d...theglobeandmail.comCanadians are ‘hitting a breaking point’ when it comes to the cost of insuring their vehiclesSome are forgoing buying a second car, driving their cars longer, or choosing to drive less expensive ones to insure 2358 0
Reposted by ErinSean Granigan @twogoblinsinacoat.bsky.social · 15/02/2026I finally got around to emailing council to remind them that car ownership costs average people over $700,000 over their working life. #bikehfx and transit are huge affordability measures 615834 0
Reposted by Erin🇨🇦Peislandergirl (she/her) @peislandergirl.bsky.social · 15/02/2026Awesome weather for #winterbikedayyyc2026 - so many people out riding for Bike Bingo! Thanks so much @bikecalgary.bsky.social 💞🚲 #yycbike 1212 0
Reposted by ErinAlanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 19/01/2026"When I look back [...], I hope I can say[...]: I understood the problem, & I embodied the change I wanted to see. I stayed. I helped. I did something positive with the time I was given." This is the essence of one of my "ins" this year: leaning into showing up to create the village that I want. 031 0
Erin @erininyyc.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Bright sunshiney day, amazing coffee, a library and a bookstore stop - Mondays hit different these days 💕 010 0
Reposted by ErinAlanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 14/01/2026Community is so underrated in general IMO. People are out here wondering why they feel lonely, why they feel parenting young children is hard, etc etc. It's lack of community. @kmadmclean.bsky.social & I talk about this at least once a week. 041 0
Reposted by ErinTiny Beaches @tinybeaches.bsky.social · 14/01/2026I’d change the order, and would add cost savings Freedom Cost Savings Mental wellbeing Community Cities Health Ageing Climate 211 0
Reposted by Erinbikebike @bikebikeyyc.bsky.social · 14/01/2026Sadly, the people that really should read this (major bike brand leadership) and take some time to understand it, likely won't. And they'll wonder at their next board meeting why sales haven't really improved in the last 20 years. #bikeshoplike substack.com/home/post/p-... 2192 0
Reposted by ErinTiny Beaches @tinybeaches.bsky.social · 17/10/2025Calgary pedestrian deaths 9 and 10 for 2025 happened in 12 hour span yesterday. "Drivers: speed limits are there for a reason. Keep to those speed limits or drive below those speed limits," said Woodward [Calgary Police]. #Calgary www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.ca2 pedestrians killed in separate collisions in Calgary | CBC NewsCalgary police issued a safety warning to drivers after two separate fatal collisions involving pedestrians over the span of about 12 hours in the city’s southeast. 361 0
Reposted by ErinCalgary Brompton League @bromptonleague.bsky.social · 11/10/2025Thank you to everyone who joined our reservoir loop after dark. Happy autumn riding. 🚲🌙✨🍂 3188 0
Reposted by Erin𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 01/09/2025If you're 60, 69.1% of all job growth since your birth occurred under Democratic administrations. If you're 45, that number is 74.7%. If you're under 28, the number is 100%. Happy Labor Day. 237218277700 0
Reposted by ErinBentley ****TALK CLIMATE**** @bigclimate.bsky.social · 05/08/2025Now put that half a pack a day on a whole city like #YYC breathing hundreds more smoke hours per year then ask what the health costs will be for that population over a lifetime & understand: you are owed no small amount of money by some of the richest people on the planet #SueBigOil #abpoli #cdnpoli 37538 0
Reposted by ErinBrett Bergie 🏳️⚧️ @brettbergie.bsky.social · 30/07/2025"In his written decision, [the justice] highlighted expert evidence 'which establishes that bicycle lanes, and in particular separated or protected bicycle lanes, reduce motor vehicle traffic congestion by providing an alternative method of transportation [...].'" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caOntario court strikes down Ford government's plan to remove Toronto bike lanes | CBC NewsAn Ontario court has deemed the province's plan to remove three major Toronto bike lanes unconstitutional. 34716 0
Reposted by ErinTerri @terriclarke.bsky.social · 26/07/2025Is this what they mean by Morris having high volumes of traffic? 68514 0
Reposted by ErinJulie S. Lalonde @julieslalonde.bsky.social · 24/07/2025If you think justice was served today but wouldn't leave your daughters alone with those men, then take a long fucking look in the mirror. 420553 0
Erin @erininyyc.bsky.social · 18/07/2025I have spent three whole days in Montreal and holy smokes Calgary could be soooo much better. An incredibly functional and connected system, well graded, contra painted lines on one ways, so many car-free spaces, and so many people using them. I have possibly seen more bikes than cars. 🚲🚶♀️ 714720 0
Reposted by ErinBentley ****TALK CLIMATE**** @bigclimate.bsky.social · 29/05/2025MANITOBA. TODAY. THIS IS THE COST OF CLIMATE CHANGE. THIS IS THE NEW ABNORMAL. GET OFF YOUR ASS AND JOIN THE FIGHT #Wildfires #cdnpoli #abpoli #saskpoli #mbpoli 10301124 0
Erin @erininyyc.bsky.social · 30/05/2025I can tell it’s spring and the weather has been nice in calg cause all my winter local legends are dropping like flies 010 0
Reposted by ErinTiny Beaches @tinybeaches.bsky.social · 26/05/20253 Sundays a month, Mexico City closes 55km of streets to drivers and opens them to people walking, running, and bicycling. It’s free & on avg they have +21,000 participants. Calgary’s marathon weekend closed 42kms and had 17,250 participants; each paid ~$150. #Calgary www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caRecord-breaking 17,250 runners lace up for Calgary Marathon | CBC NewsA record number of participants pinned on race bibs and sped through the city during the Calgary Marathon weekend. Organizers say supporter turnout also reached an "unprecedented" high. 3115 0
Reposted by ErinBrett Bergie 🏳️⚧️ @brettbergie.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Motorist and pedestrian collisions and fatalities are at an 11-year high in Calgary (pedestrian deaths were up by 225% year-over-year in 2024). It’s not inevitable, doesn’t have to be this way. 051 0
Erin @erininyyc.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Almost 12,000 hectares burned in Canada in 2025 so far, three active alerts in Alberta right now, and media seems focused on the wrong kind of smoke today. 000 0
Reposted by ErinEmily Darling @radicaldreamer.bsky.social · 07/05/2025a message to every city council: start making these bollards out of concrete, you cowards 2252894 0
Erin @erininyyc.bsky.social · 06/05/2025I often find myself along the Memorial adjacent pathways at commute time, and it’s so easy to feel like everyone in this city drives. Today I found myself sitting near the Prince’s Island bridge at 4:45 so I counted bikes for three minutes. 21 people on wheels. More on foot. Not bad Calg #yycbike 041 0
Erin @erininyyc.bsky.social · 04/05/2025I don’t think anyone came up with this idea at the @bikecalgary.bsky.social town hall 🎂🎈 010 0
Reposted by ErinMatthew the Matticus @matticusssss.bsky.social · 02/05/2025CAN I GET A HELL YEAH FOR THE BEST BIKE RIDE ON THE CONTINENT!! 183 0
Reposted by ErinBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 26/04/2025“We found there’s this perfect one-to-one relationship. If a city increased its road capacity by 10% then driving in that city went up by 10%.” Still one of the best articles on why building bigger roads leads to more driving. Understanding #InducedDemand Via @wired.comwired.comWhat's Up With That: Building Bigger Roads Actually Makes Traffic WorseThe concept is called induced demand, which is economist-speak for when increasing the supply of something (like roads) makes people want that thing even more. Though some traffic engineers made note ... 15575218 0
Reposted by Erin🇨🇦Peislandergirl (she/her) @peislandergirl.bsky.social · 21/04/2025I love being in a Bike Gang! I’m my 50’s and finally found my people ☺️ #yycbike #ridebikesmakefriends 3704 0