Reposted by Janet FleetFietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Sidewalks that dump pedestrians into the street for the benefit of turning cars is hostile design. It shouldn't be allowed design in any proper city. 90° corners direct behavior and force motorists to slow their speed and pay attention. This is how you create safe streets. 1728932
Reposted by Janet FleetBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 09/10/2026“The city’s transition away from the car, tho fantastically chaotic, has become a global role model. Under mayor Anne Hidalgo, Paris was ‘the most influential city in the world’ says Canadian urbanist Brent Toderian. Hidalgo, stepping down after 12 yrs, exulted: ‘The bike beat the car.’” #Parisft.comHow Paris beat the carThough chaotic, the city’s transition has become a global role model 3300109
Reposted by Janet FleetBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 07/10/2026“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath 50 reasons for more walkable streets.fastcompany.com50 Reasons Why Everyone Should Want More Walkable StreetsFrom making you live longer to making cities more resilient: If you want a reason to make your city more walkable, it's in here. 12522166
Reposted by Janet Fleetbikebike @bikebikeyyc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026"Driving is easier and faster, I don't get why you'd choose harder and slower?" Me: #yycbike 1941843
Reposted by Janet FleetFietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Mrs. Fietser knocked out the grocery run by bike on her lunch hour today. Driving a car just to haul a few bags of food through the neighborhood is incredibly inefficient. A car is simply too big of a tool for the job. 216717
Reposted by Janet FleetBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 07/10/2026“Local stores next to the protected bike-lane have seen a 49% increase in sales, compared to an average of 3% for Manhattan as a whole.” (Among MANY other public benefits.) Want To Make More Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane. #CityMakingMath via @fastcompany.com #BikeLanesMeanBusinessfastcompany.comWant To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike LaneResearch from New York City notes that newly installed protected bike lanes do more than keep bikers safe--they raise the income of the stores they are in front of. 12664256
Reposted by Janet FleetGravel Influencer @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 06/10/2026The mobility of children is simply not taken seriously or viewed as important. Something illustrative is how people will often say that kids "don't count" when you remind them that children and young teens are nondrivers who deserve the right to get around without cars. 334885
Reposted by Janet FleetOh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Bike lanes are for more than just cyclists! 441462
Reposted by Janet FleetBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The number of separatists in Alberta is very small, but every single one of them will vote in the separation referendum. It’s critical that everyone who doesn’t want separation votes as well, or else this could easily be Canada’s own Brexit moment. Don’t assume anything. Vote.  216258
Reposted by Janet FleetPhillip Meintzer @phillipmeintzer.bsky.social · 06/10/2026A new analysis from @redwaterinsights.bsky.social shows how Perpetual Energy shifted $200M in unprofitable, late-life assets to a newly formed, poorly financed company (Sequoia), which went bankrupt & overloaded AB's Orphan Well Association. www.redwaterinsights.org/research/dec... #ABLeg #ABPoliredwaterinsights.orgDecommissioning Defaults: The risks of late-life oil and gas assets — Redwater InsightsInternational case studies of systemic failure in how oil and gas decommissioning liabilities are allocated and enforced. They evidence the need for robust financial assurance frameworks that ensure o... 0117
Reposted by Janet FleetFietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 05/10/2026"But the handicapped need cars!" No, what they need are options in mobility. The tech exists to enable their freedom of independent mobility, but almost always what is lacking is the enabling infrastructure. Bike lanes and quality sidewalks serve everyone. 3857791400
Reposted by Janet FleetKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Goddamn, this point by @anandwrites.bsky.social really needed saying. 843126815
Reposted by Janet FleetPush The Needle @pushtheneedle.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The City of Seattle is shutting down a cafe’s outdoor deck because the code says any outdoor dining must be 50’ away from a residential property due to noise concerns Funny, we shove all housing growth on the loudest roads our city has. I guess that noise is fine? 1223633
Reposted by Janet FleetMelissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 05/10/2026Monday morning outside Rotterdam Centraal, thousands of cyclists stream toward the station in a carefully choreographed flow. What you’re seeing is the power of systems thinking—the bicycle and train both succeed because they work together seamlessly, where each mode extends the reach of the other. 1927967
Reposted by Janet FleetTiny Beaches @tinybeaches.bsky.social · 05/10/2026"If you were to completely cancel and refund all of the money spent on bike lanes, even in the last 10 years in the city of Calgary, you wouldn't even barely be able to afford just one single interchange that's built in the suburbs," -Mayor Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social #yycbike #Calgarycbc.caCouncillor wants Calgary to pause new bike lanes ahead of upcoming provincial legislation | CBC NewsWith the province expected to take more authority over municipal bike lanes in the months ahead, one Calgary councillor wants the city to pause any new bike lane projects in the meantime. 516235
Reposted by Janet FleetIt's Jamie @sjamieit.bsky.social · 05/10/2026My mother-in-law, who hadn't been on a bicycle since the 1980s, visited us last year and we biked to toddler swimming class together. She's now biking 40 minutes to work everyday in Montreal because she has a separated bike lane the whole way there. 2269180
Reposted by Janet FleetFietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Our built infrastructure robs kids of their freedom of independent mobility. Streets are dominated by oversized vehicles, piloted by aggressive and distracted drivers where one mistake can turn lethal. We sacrificed child development to subsidize the auto industry. 21507108
Reposted by Janet FleetChristopher Cartwright @chriscartwright.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Let's kill everything A debate to kill all sharks in #Greenland , because "they eat fish" caught by local fishermen Humans are a nightmare ... Let's ask AGI to fix this #WarOnNature #Metacrisis www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comTo cull or not to cull: Greenland debates fate of world’s slowest sharkAs trawlers compete with Greenland sharks for halibut and cod, conservationists and fishers clash over what to do about misunderstood species 44342175
Reposted by Janet FleetGravel Influencer @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Me: We should make biking safer and more accessible. Car brains: Yeah, well you can't haul the entire contents of a Walmart on your bicycle! I know we're not dealing with logic here, but it's incredible that these are the kinds of conversations you have with people. 547237
Reposted by Janet FleetHow-Sen Chong @how-sen.com · 02/10/2026Listen: I don’t want to minimize the danger of high e-bike speeds. But if the problem here is that stores sell e-bikes that can drive faster than legal limits, then where’s the story about how literally *every car dealership has been doing the same thing for decades*?!?cbc.caHidden cameras show some stores unlocking speed limits on e-bikes, selling e-scooters that go up to 120 km/h | CBC NewsA new hidden camera investigation by Marketplace shows how some stores are selling e-scooters and e-bikes with top speeds much higher than provincial speed limits and with recommended rider ages young... 511668379
Reposted by Janet FleetDavid Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Saw this in London, and I love it. The bike hanger securely stores six bikes, using a single curbside parking spot. Huge help for those who can’t keep a bike in their home! 2239355
Reposted by Janet FleetTiny Beaches @tinybeaches.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Monthly water bills that are $90 more than today to cover the cost of aging water infrastructure. That's $1k/year.😱 We need real cost of living improvements like building more safe bicycle infra that allows people to save money by using a bicycle to get around the city. 🤷♂️ #yycBike #Calgarycbc.caAverage Calgarian's water bill could be nearly $90 more a month by 2030 | CBC NewsCalgarians could see hikes on their water bills for several years to come, as the city recommends annual increases over the next four years to address ongoing infrastructure woes. 352
Reposted by Janet FleetBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 03/10/2026To carry 50,000 people per hour in each direction, a city needs a 175m wide road for cars. Even if those cars are electric. And then there’s all the parking. OR a city can move A LOT MORE people in a lot less space, with A LOT LESS public money, emissions, pollution, noise etc. Choices. Simple. 9414161
Reposted by Janet FleetBen Seager @benseager.co.uk · 28/09/2026So just this morning I’ve seen: - someone taking a phone call while driving - someone FaceTiming(!) while driving - Two people driving through red lights at a busy junction. This was in the space of about 10 minutes. Can we have a *actual* war on motorists please. One where they actually lose. 6268076
Reposted by Janet FleetSage Tyrtle 🇨🇦 @sagetyrtle.bsky.social · 28/09/2026EEEE I HAVE A BIKE -- I loved riding yesterday so much I found a used bike and snatched it up. Other than wishing it was blue or yellow, it is PERFECT (zero interest in speed, 100% interest in comfort) and I've already had a wonderful time riding it. 3233515
Reposted by Janet FleetPush The Needle @pushtheneedle.bsky.social · 28/09/2026“Rental prices have stagnated recently because of an oversupply” Yeah housing supply creates affordable housing 4809
Reposted by Janet FleetFietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 28/09/2026"Running errands by bike is not practical when you have children, especially with a baby." What's possible in life is limited by the city you live in. When the infrastructure enables you, the options give you freedom. 534343
Reposted by Janet FleetJohn Lloyd @boyonabike62.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Groceries may be more expensive but at least I ain’t payin’ for gas. 632226
Reposted by Janet FleetBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 28/09/2026“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back to a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.” IT SAVES PUBLIC MONEY to house people.thebetter.newsFinland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.meIn Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness. 9385152
Reposted by Janet FleetCassie Smith (she/her) @cassiesmith.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Our school doesn't just have a #bikebus, there's also a run club that meets, trains and runs to school together (another weekday). The parent organizer asked for a volunteer to drive all the kids backpacks to school. My husband said why drive when you could cargo bike?! 25 bags delivered this week. 524836
Reposted by Janet FleetMatthew the Matticus @matticusssss.bsky.social · 18/09/2026So apparently the AB gov is doing a study on building a bypass for Airdrie, which already has a 6 lane highway to it that they are putting 300M+ into interchanges for. We have so far failed to build an 11km pathway to connect the cities for $2-5M. #yycbike #abpoli 5238
Reposted by Janet FleetFietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Earth, welcome to The War on Cars. 613917
Reposted by Janet FleetWarren Wells, AICP @warrenjwells.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Cargo bikes are just cars for local trips. Cars that don't require insurance, registration, gas, financing, or 90% of the maintenance costs. Are all those worth the ability to go on the highway every now and then? 1620127
Reposted by Janet FleetMadeleine Bonsma-Fisher, PhD @mbonsma.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Not to mention that in places with a bikeway, bikes are easily approaching and exceeding car volumes. It's a very efficient use of road space. 19823
Reposted by Janet FleetThe War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Seems bad to base our entire transportation system on a volatile commodity, but what do we know? 1353265
Reposted by Janet FleetBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 15/09/2026$15K+ on average each year for each car in the United States. And Gas specifically is 55% higher than six years ago. That’s a shocking cost, especially when u consider how much of the U.S. has been planned and designed to be functionally car dependent, and that often means multiple cars are needed.cnbc.comCar ownership costs an average of $5,851 a year on top of auto loan payments, analysis findsThe cost of insurance, gas, and maintenance or repairs can add thousands of dollars a year to the price of owning a car. 1919856
Reposted by Janet FleetTiny Beaches @tinybeaches.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Here’s one case of traffic light synchronization I can get behind! 😂 26411
Reposted by Janet FleetBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 15/09/2026The more you insist that cars equal “freedom,” the more likely it is that you live in car dependency, which is the opposite of freedom. 2345174
Reposted by Janet FleetFietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 15/09/2026With bikes, it's easy to stop and enjoy the scenery. It adds enjoyment to life, which is something you can't get with a white knuckle grip on a car steering wheel in high speed urban stroad traffic. 934547
Reposted by Janet FleetPeter Flax @pflax1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026This story buries the lede, but if you pull out a calculator and do the math, AAA found that the average American spends $15,031 a year for a single car! www.cnbc.com/2026/09/14/c...cnbc.comCar ownership costs an average of $5,851 a year on top of auto loan payments, analysis findsThe cost of insurance, gas, and maintenance or repairs can add thousands of dollars a year to the price of owning a car. 53596182
Reposted by Janet Fleetcait (and adonis) @cait.bsky.social · 14/09/2026why is it not enough that vulnerable people must give up their rights for the greater good? why must they also accept their own sacrifice quietly and graciously? ask yourself if you would be so forgiving if you were the one expected to suffer for the greater good 221896397
Reposted by Janet FleetBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 14/09/2026With our kids now #BackToSchool, never forget that we ARE the traffic that we’re afraid of. If more kids walked, biked or rode transit to school, it would erase a LOT of car trips each day, and our kids would be safer, healthier and better at school as a result. HT Ian Lockwood. Spread the word. 15438131
Reposted by Janet FleetBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 13/09/2026This is cool— apparently @adamtranter.bsky.social transformed a street parking space into a parklet (mini park/public space), but the municipality removed it because it wasn’t a mother vehicle. So he did this. Nice job. And dumb interpretation by city hall. Via Marco Te BrommelStroet on LinkedIn. 524450