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I think this is another example of how cars are just seen as the normal way to get around. If I was worried I would probably take transit. There will be more people on the bus if something does happen, plus you don't bring an expensive item with you that can be stolen or broken into. Just a thought.

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I could maybe understand if you stayed in the car, but the sentence summarized the thoughts of a restaurant owner. People who go to a restaurant are usually gonna leave their cars for a bit to go eat. Shouldn't they be worried about their cars getting broken into or stolen if crime is that bad?

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Second thing that popped into my mind reading this sentence. Isn't it kinda stupid that people apparently don't feel safe walking in this neighbourhood, but feel safer if they bring their heavy, multi-thousand dollar vehicle? If crime is that bad, shouldn't you leave your precious car at home?

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I realize these are complex issues and that there really isn't a one size fits all approach, but shouldn't we, as a society, you know... actually help people who need it? Like what a healthy society is supposed to do. At the very least we could be doing better than what we are currently doing.

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So first thing. The solution to the problem of social disorder (which I will assume is used here to mean homelessness and drug use) is probably NOT bringing back parking, but more something along the lines of actually helping people who are suffering from homelessness and who have drug use problems.

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Now, I've already examined the argument of a "lack of parking" in Chinatown before (summary: I think it's bullshit), so I'm not going to address it again. I do find the following quote interesting: "Van said concerns around social disorder and safety in the area are impacting foot traffic."

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Edmontonians flag safety, parking concerns as city mulls transit priority measures, bus rapid transit | CBC News

Just read this article and watched the video inside the article. One of the complaints from a business owner is that a dedicated bus lane that already exists has cut the amount of sales she gets because people don't feel safe walking in the neighbourhood she's located in and there's less parking.

cbc.ca

Residents and businesses in Edmonton’s Chinatown told city council’s urban planning committee on Monday that they are worried about how bus rapid transit routes might be implemented.

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Technology Connections @techconnectify.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

OK. I'm gonna do something here with this discourse, and it's not ~really~ about cars. It's about the mindset of "I deserve this" and how that preempts the logic parts of the brain in ways which can hurt you. Here's a crotchety old man thread: (1/10)

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Funtime2025 @funtime2025.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Listening to some nice Jazz, drinking non-alcoholic beer, and building Ikea furniture. Nice day so far.

Funtime2025 @funtime2025.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Currently sick. On ads for cold medicine, they make it look like taking it will make you feel normal and full of energy, but in reality, you just feel less shitty, though very much still shitty.

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Funtime2025 @funtime2025.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

What it feels like reading news about the war in Iran: OIL PRICES ARE UP! THE MARKET IS GOING CRAZY! WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR OUR ECONOMY! SHOULD YOU INVEST IN OTHER THINGS!? WILL A HIGHER OIL BARREL PRICE BE BENEFICIAL FOR ALBERTA? People are dying. We seemingly care more about oil than human lives.

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Fighting against building a bus lane in an effort to preserve street parking is ultimately something that harms the health of this city and its citizens. We should encourage the development of better public transit and better pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, not fight against it.

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To reduce the number of parking lots we need to make our city less dependant on cars so you don't NEED a car to shop, visit friends, or go out and have fun. And that means making public transit a better, faster option, and means building bus lanes so those buses can get where they need quickly.

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That is 1/4 of a city block that could instead be better used as the location of a grocery store, a restaurant, or any number of businesses. If we weren't so car dependant, it could be so many better things. Our city is filled to the brim with vast, ugly parking lots.

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Let's expand out even more! The city block below the one where Freecloud Records is located has this monstrosity of a parking lot (bottom right of the attached picture)! It takes over 1/4 of the space of a city block.

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Well, if his customers are ready to do a little bit of walking (and couldn't we all use a bit more exercise), there's Impark Lot #448. Looking at their website (lots.impark.com/imp?utm_sour...) we learn it has 22 spaces, is also open 24/7, and also has an hourly rate of 2$/hour.

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Sure looks like there's enough parking to me! There's Impark lot #376 which is right next to him, and according to their website (lots.impark.com/imp?utm_sour...), it has 35 spaces, is open 24/7, and has an hourly rate of 2$/hour. But what if it gets full!?

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Now I'm gonna pick on Freecloud Records because he went through the effort of contacting a newspaper to air his grievances (to be fair, that is apparently the opinion of multiple Chinatown businesses). The screenshot is a satellite picture from Google Maps.

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'Bike lanes on steroids' — Chinatown businesses tell council they want street parking back

Read this article in the Edmonton Journal where business owners in Edmonton's Chinatown are saying they would prefer the city not build a bus lane on 101st. Why? Because it would remove parking that is just so impossible to find! You know what!? Just for fun, lets go on google maps!

edmontonjournal.com

Update on Chinatown revitalization strategy suggests city install surveillance cameras, "bear-proof" dumpsters and public washroom

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Emily M. Bender @emilymbender.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

A strong statement of resistance to the relentless marketing of "AI" in education spaces. I encourage all educators to have a look and consider signing on: openletter.earth/an-open-lett...

openletter.earth

An open letter from educators who refuse the call to adopt GenAI in education

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Funtime2025 @funtime2025.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

I do have to make an exception for questions that involve physics as they will often use the letter t as the variable for time. Still not happy about it, but I'll tolerate those ones.

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Funtime2025 @funtime2025.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Whenever I see the letter t used as a variable inside a mathematics textbook question I cry a little inside. Let's hope I won't change some + signs into t and vice versa when I work on the question!

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Funtime2025 @funtime2025.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Looks like today is going to be a beautiful sunny day! Should probably clean my bike's chain. I've really been neglecting to do that. Oops...

Funtime2025 @funtime2025.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Mother nature has decided to change things up it seems. Lately we've had a lot of later afternoon thunderstorms but this morning I wake up to the sound of thunder. Oh well! It's good to change things up I suppose.

Funtime2025 @funtime2025.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

University libraries during the summer are amazing. Go on any floor (not just the quiet ones) and it is soooo quiet! Perfect place to do some reading, studying, or work

Funtime2025 @funtime2025.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Have used part of that path to go to Southgate and Real Canadian Superstore. Definitely love them! Thank you City of Edmonton!

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Funtime2025 @funtime2025.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Love that the new Canadian Blood Services building in Edmonton is located right next to an Edmonton Public Library branch. Very convenient!

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Funtime2025 @funtime2025.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Library: *sends email saying my hold is ready for pickup* Me: great!... What did I put on hold again?

Funtime2025 @funtime2025.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Was on the bus #4 on Whyte Ave going back home and looking at the buildings I thought to myself "those older brick building are so nice. They have a beauty that I think more modern buildings lack."

Funtime2025 @funtime2025.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Why do I always get a cold on my days off? Can't I just enjoy my days off!?

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Funtime2025 @funtime2025.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Just came back from a bike ride! Went to Edmonton Public Library's Woodcroft location to pick up a DVD. Nice ride on this beautiful sunnn... cloudy day.

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Funtime2025 @funtime2025.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

I didn't know this function existed until today! I'm typing an instructions booklet for a coworker of mine so this function will be very useful. Thank you!

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Robert Zaichkowski @rzaichkowski.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Thanks to groups like @pathsforpeople.bsky.social, @bikeedmonton.bsky.social, @yegbike.bsky.social & @bikecalgary.bsky.social for standing up for Alberta cyclists whose bike lanes are under threat. Something we #BikeTO folks are all too familiar with Bill 212. #YYCbike #YEGbike #ONpoli #ABpoli

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Funtime2025 @funtime2025.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Would like to learn more about various art forms. Went to the Art Gallery of Alberta to look at some of their exhibits. It was fun though I'm sure I would have appreciated the artworks more if I had more knowledge of the arts and artists on display. Did get to see and learn what linocuts are.

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Funtime2025 @funtime2025.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

New to BlueSky and I've never really used a similar website to post things so we'll see how this goes. May or may not post frequently.