Sign in

Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦

@longbranchmike.bsky.social
3.3K followers 672 following 3.7K posts

Managing Editor of LondonReconnections.com. Open to colabs. Opinions are mine own. Associate European. EN/FR (he/him/il/lui) You know, I'm something of a foamer myself...

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
But Thou Mustelid @rewhan.bsky.social · 4h
>America's billionaire capital poised to gut public transit That implies they ever stopped.
182
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Emilie Laperrière @emilielaperriere.bsky.social · 12h
Montréal fait figure d’exemple en Amérique du Nord, mais il faut poursuivre nos efforts, continuer à réinventer la ville pour les humains, et non pour les voitures.
0284
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
asaanichcyclist.bsky.social @asaanichcyclist.bsky.social · 3h
Ontario NDP + Ontario Liberals need to set aside their animosities, field a "joint set" of candidates in ridings where the Cons slip through the middle and promise voters PR if they get elected. (Probably won't happen though)
021
Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦 @longbranchmike.bsky.social · 3h
We really need a transit layer too
130
Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦 @longbranchmike.bsky.social · 3h
No spoilers please! Imma watch it tomorrow evening.
000
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Eric Doherty @ericdoherty.bsky.social · 4h
Maybe it is time for Toronto to join Victoria in calling these bike & roll lanes? #biketo #wheelchair
062
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Negro Frolics @desmondcole.bsky.social · 10h
Doug Ford’s war on bike lanes isn’t about traffic—it’s part of a global right-wing backlash to vilify urban residents and defend fossil fuel interests. @breachmedia.ca dove into the politics of cycling, and debunked some myths along the way www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoCz...
youtube.com
Doug Ford’s attack on Toronto’s bike lanes is part of a global right-wing playbook
YouTube video by The Breach
6375130
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Zack D @mrpresident1776.bsky.social · 7h
Yeah, I would love to do a podcast about it like how to f#$k up an airport but it would be a colossal time commitment www.radiospaetkauf.com/ber/
radiospaetkauf.com
How To F#€k Up An Airport - The BER Podcast
How To F#€k Up An Airport: A podcast series about the debacle at BER, Berlin's unfinished airport. Produced by Radio Spaetkauf and RadioEins.
021
Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦 @longbranchmike.bsky.social · 5h
This is _amazeballs_ transit & congestion zone messaging! @transportaction.ca @jaxjacobsen.bsky.social
010
Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦 @longbranchmike.bsky.social · 5h
Doug doesn't have the capacity nor the constitution to handle irony...
020
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Places Journal @placesjournal.bsky.social · 5h
Saturday Oct. 17th is International Repair Day. Today through Saturday, when you visit our website, you might see this message pop up on your screen. How might the design professions shift from building the world to repairing it? We hope you’ll take a moment to pause and read these timely essays.
183
Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦 @longbranchmike.bsky.social · 5h
Decent speed. Not slow like Toronto's streetcars on private right of way...
010
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Jaime Villanueva @jaime-villanueva.bsky.social · 7h
CTA announcing emergency budget cuts is a reminder that public transit always gets treated like a supporting character. I'll just be scattershooting around a lot of different topics tonight.
011
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Asinwreck @asinwreck.bsky.social · 7h
We are in an impressive era of NYC political messaging. www.thecityreporter.nyc/2026/10/15/c...
thecityreporter.nyc
This Subway Elevator Was Brought to You by Congestion Pricing, MTA Says
Newly installed signs point to what the Manhattan vehicle tolls are funding in the transit system.
131
Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦 @longbranchmike.bsky.social · 11h
gas & diesel exhaust, microscopic tire dust cause lung cause lung cancer.
000
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Elle @biknmusicmama.bsky.social · 17h
Car exhaust causes lung cancer
0257
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 12h
If you haven’t watched this yet, please watch and share. If you care about better or worse cities, transportation, bike-lanes, saving lives, calling out liars, and how to completely dismantle dishonest rage-farming politicians, watch it. Watch it to understand what Doug Ford is doing to Toronto.
youtu.be
The World's Dumbest Bike Lane Law Just Passed in Canada
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
313456
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Christine Morgan @bookwormchris.bsky.social · 20h
Being Heumann - Dropped kerbs didn’t fall from the sky accessiblelink.substack.com/p/being-heum... @christiane.link
accessiblelink.substack.com
Being Heumann - Dropped kerbs didn’t fall from the sky
There is a cultural and historical context to accessibility.
012
Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦 @longbranchmike.bsky.social · 11h
@danfalk Real life mathematics!
000
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Yonah Freemark @yonahfreemark.com · 12h
Very exciting to see both Chicago (assets.metra.com/s3fs-public/...) & Philly (wwww.septa.org/initiatives/...) developing plans for all-day, two-way, frequent service on their commuter rail lines.
Investments proposed to transform Chicago's Metra system.A vision for making SEPTA's regional rail service much more frequent.
413117
Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦 @longbranchmike.bsky.social · 13h
Thank you for your service Rodney.
010
Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦 @longbranchmike.bsky.social · 13h
Very elegant and dignified Ms Pitter.
010
Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦 @longbranchmike.bsky.social · 13h
Rosie talking about her bike hate, whilst in a bike hate rage, exposing the entitled attitude that all road space must be dedicated to expediting cars & trucks only. She is blind to the irony.
040
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Digital Warrior - Combat Disinfo @digitalwarrior.bsky.social · 16h
2/ Ziklag wasn’t a loose collection of activists. ProPublica obtained its internal documents, emails, and videos. The donors included families behind Hobby Lobby, Uline, and Jockey. Their plan had a budget, named operations, and specific battleground targets. www.propublica.org/article/insi...
propublica.org
Inside Ziklag, the Secret Organization of Wealthy Christians Trying to Sway the Election and Change the Country
The little-known charity is backed by famous conservative donors, including the families behind Hobby Lobby and Uline. It’s spending millions to make a big political push for this election — but it ma...
15631
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Sean Marshall @seanyyz.bsky.social · 14h
It’s a good thing nobody has to go anywhere to or from the downtown area on Sunday. Sunday Marathon means there’s practically no transit in Downtown Toronto.
TTC notice:

Starting at 4 a.m., the following bus and streetcar routes will be diverted to accommodate the Marathon:

• 13 Avenue
• 19 Bay
• 64 Main
• 65 Parliament
• 72 Pape
• 75 Sherbourne
• 80 Queensway
• 83 Jones
• 92 Woodbine South
• 94 Wellesley
• 97 Yonge
• 114 Queens Quay
• 121 Esplanade – River
• 300 Bloor Danforth
• 307 Bathurst
• 320 Yonge
• 301/501 Queen
• 503 Kingston Road
• 304/504 King
• 305/505 Dundas
• 306/506 Carlton
• 307 Bathurst
• 509 Harbourfront
• 510 Spadina
• 511 Bathurst

The 511 Bathurst streetcar service will start at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday
6114
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
It turns out that the best way to avoid being killed by drivers is to be protected by infrastructure.
coloradosun.com
North America’s largest wildlife overpass is working. I-25 collisions near Castle Rock are down 91%.
In the 10 months since the wildlife crossing between Larkspur and Monument opened, there’s been just 2 reported collisions
121564399
Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦 @longbranchmike.bsky.social · 18h
Hahaha
000
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Dylan Reid @dylanreid.bsky.social · 19h
"In recent years, the number of [Toronto bike share] users has soared to almost eight million rides as of 2025 ... Mapping generated from Toronto’s open data portals suggests that almost half the users rely on the lanes now being removed." - @johnlorinc.bsky.social spacing.ca/toronto/2026...
spacing.ca
London, Paris, Toronto: A tale of three biking cities - Spacing Toronto
I spent some time in the past couple of weeks in London and Paris, and there’s an emerging point of contrast between these two alpha-cities that has become impossible to ignore. Similar in size, popul...
610552
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 20h
🌲
A ripped up billboard that's says a safer Ontario means
Doug ford in prison
218730
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Cervantes Xavier 🇨🇦 @cervantesx.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
If your policies are so unpopular you need hundreds of police to do some basic roadwork, perhaps your policies are shite?
01055
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Asher @skydome.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
G20 levels of police presence to remove a fucking bike lane. Absolute cowards. (Photo: @chanface.bsky.social)
35549146
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
WATCH: Seriously, if you’re following ANY bike-lane debate, you really should watch and share this excellent news story. Ford LIES that bike-lanes are bad for small business, and THE ACTUAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION obliterates him with data. Remember and share this as Ford tears out Toronto bike-lanes.
toronto.citynews.ca
Annex businesses tell Ford to back off Bloor bike lanes
Stores in the Annex say the Bloor bike lanes have been a big boost to business. As Michelle Mackey reports, the neighborhood's BIA wants the province to back off its new bill that could see the lanes removed.
271113517
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Eric Doherty @ericdoherty.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
The bike and roll lanes Doug Ford is now trying to destroy are used by people on wheelchairs and (3&4 wheel) mobility scooters. Many people who don't ride bicycles use 'bike lanes' including Carlos in Barcelona, Oda in #Toronto and Isabelle in London. #biketo #onpoli #wheelchair
ecoplanning.ca
Videos: Electric bicycles for wheelchairs - Ecopath Planning
Carlos de Albert Ysamat used to drive everywhere in Barcelona. But when he got what he calls his “electric bicycle […]
34623
Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦 @longbranchmike.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
All across Canada & the US! This should really become the norm in all cities.
010
Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦 @longbranchmike.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
I've been taking the King car west instead of the Queen car, as King is so much faster thanks to the streetcar prioritisation. I'm gonna check that they're in place in Mimico, I haven't been by there recently as the 507 has been busitituted for track replacement at Long Branch Loop for a few months.
010
Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦 @longbranchmike.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
www.toronto.ca/services-pay... This is much needed! Cars race past streetcars dangerously.
toronto.ca
Enhanced Pavement Markings at Streetcar Stops Pilot
As part of the City of Toronto’s Vision Zero commitment to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries, Transportation Services and the TTC are undertaking a pilot project to evaluate th...
250
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Nathan Ross @n-j-ross.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
People want good quality sustainable transport options (even if that's not what they call it or think about it)
051
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Paul Welsh @paulwelsh89.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Eveline Syme, Sydney tram line, 1936 National Gallery of Australia
1277
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
We seem to be in an era of unprecedented stupidity, but this may be the single stupidest thing I’ve ever heard.
1321343
Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦 @longbranchmike.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Denis, do you know about: www.transportaction.ca/canada-inter...
transportaction.ca
Canada Intercity Transportation Map
This map depicts Canada's current public transport network, including intercity and regional motorcoach, ferry, passenger rail and intercommunity bus routes.
010
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Matt Stickland @landofsticks.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Speed cameras are not cash grabs. If you don't speed you cash doesn't get grabbed. Speed cameras are not cash grabs. If you don't speed you cash doesn't get grabbed. Speed cameras are not cash grabs. If you don't speed you cash doesn't get grabbed. Speed cameras are not cash grabs. If you don't spee
1115029
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Aden Y @adenyacobi.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Two new bus manufacturers to enter the US market: one making diesel buses in the U.S. and one trying to sell Vietnamese-made electric buses to US transit agencies www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/abc-com...
smartcitiesdive.com
2 bus companies plan to enter US transit market by 2028
ABC Cos. is launching a new line of transit buses, while VinFast will bring its Vietnamese-made electric buses here via a new partnership.
182
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Denis Agar (he/him) @denisagar.bsky.social · 10/11/2024
Here's a starter pack of all the transit rider groups that have popped up so far on BlueSky. Reply if I've missed a group! go.bsky.app/6Pw2jpk
188731
Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦 @longbranchmike.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
@transportaction.ca
030
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
A boutique in Vancouver is now open and selling all-Indigenous designs. Hear why the location is special and their goals for Beverly Hills and beyond, tonight on APTN National News. Watch live: www.youtube.com/@aptnnews
24619
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Elle Cordova @ellecordova.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
I finally get to tell you about Curiosities. I have a new album coming out Nov 13 that contains a murder ballad, a sea shanty, and a song about Roswell among other curious things. I can’t wait for you to hear it! Preorder on Kickstarter to help fund acoustic sessions, videos, and a live show!
kickstarter.com
Elle Cordova’s Curiosities
A collection of songs and a live concert experience that will bring Elle's music, comedy, and storytelling to the stage.
1341774
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Elyse Graham @elysegraham.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Sailor Mercury
A cosplayer dressed like Freddy-Mercury-wearing-a-Sailor-Mercury-costume. It's very well done.
031
Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦 @longbranchmike.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Very impressed Zeppelin let them use one of their songs!
010
Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦 @longbranchmike.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Is Anthropic's AI called HAL ?
030
Reposted by Long Branch Mike (LBM) 🇨🇦
Doc Vivi Leandra【 VTC 】- Real-Life Scientist VTuber 🧬🖥️ @docvivileandra.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
this kind of shit is meant to excuse their own negligence by making it seem impossible to contain, fyi
811630