Reposted by Matt ArmstrongSean Marshall @seanyyz.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Time to ride a brand new busway 2182
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongCRASH - Coalition to Reduce Auto Size Hazards @crashcoalition.bsky.social · 29/09/2026"although our cars have become more fuel efficient, 80% of those fuel-efficiency gains have been erased by Canadians buying larger, heavier vehicles that consume more gas." www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...thestar.comKatharine Lake Berz: Is Canada’s love affair with SUVs running out of road?Cole Attisha, a staff editor at Autoblog in Vancouver, says SUVs suit Canadian families and Canadian roads, and drivers shouldn’t be punished for choosing them. Ben Shoalts, a master’s student 11411
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 28/09/2026The countdown is on for a traffic-free Oxford Street. Monday 26 October marks a new chapter for the nation’s high street as it becomes pedestrianised. 23694129
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongMatt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Someone told me that print media is dead. They also told me that generative AI is the future. Anyway, I’m at Toronto’s Word on the Street book & magazine festival. It’s busy. 2131
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongDavid Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Hyper-fast acceleration is dangerous as well as pointless. As I wrote in 2024, the 0-to-60 metric is outdated and needs to die. No driver on a public road needs to go from 0 to 60 mph in under 8 seconds. Even the slowest car on the market is more than quick enough.fastcompany.comHow fast can a car go from 0 to 60? It really doesn't matterThe auto industry has pushed this metric for decades. But cars—especially EVs—are so fast that comparing the decimals is pointless and dangerous. 1115435
Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Someone told me that print media is dead. They also told me that generative AI is the future. Anyway, I’m at Toronto’s Word on the Street book & magazine festival. It’s busy. 2131
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongCanadian Architect @canadianarchitect.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Canadian Architect’s September 2026 issue: canadianarchitect.com/september-20... Cover: @uvic.ca Indigenous Law Wing, Victoria, British Columbia. An architectural collaboration between Two Row Architect, Teeple Architects and Low Hammond Rowe Architects. Photo: Latreille Photography #architecture 033
Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I like this accessible picnic table I saw in Scarborough. A person in a mobility device can pull up to the end, while the extended seat allows someone to sit directly with them. Cute! 071
Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 18/09/2026I put a lot into the City of Toronto’s Modular Housing Initiative, to rapidly build housing for people experiencing homelessness. So today it felt great to share some of my experience as a panelist as part of this @cip-icu.bsky.social learning event. members.cip-icu.ca/mpower/event...members.cip-icu.caScaling Prefabricated and Modular Constructions: Lessons from Practice 161
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongJoey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 10/09/2026This is wonderful! You have to check out what the Farmer's Market has done on York Blvd. 0293
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongToronto Star @thestar.com · 11/09/2026A large LED aerial drone display appeared over Toronto’s skies late Thursday night advertising Loblaw’s health services app, sparking heated discussion online about the use of airspace for promotional material.thestar.comLoblaw’s late-night drone show in downtown Toronto sparks debate about ads in our skies 152712
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongMatt Staub @staubio.com · 10/09/2026If you're breathlessly worried about street parking, you might want to do something about these selfish folks who turn 4 spots into 2. 2272
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongMatt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 06/09/2026This building, with its exterior staircase to access an upper unit, is in Toronto. Was it inspired by Montreal walk-ups? 091
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongLanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 06/09/2026The invention of Jaywalking via Hannah Fry #WarOnWalking youtube.com/shorts/6W_s3...youtube.comThe invention of JaywalkingYouTube video by Hannah Fry 116350
Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 06/09/2026This building, with its exterior staircase to access an upper unit, is in Toronto. Was it inspired by Montreal walk-ups? 091
Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Introduce yourself with five artists you’ve seen at least twice Smerz Austra Caribou Ralph Jamie xx 010
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongPaul Kulig @paulkuligto.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Extension of the West Toronto Railpath south of Dundas is finally taking shape. This ramp will connect to a bridge to Sorauren Park across the tracks. 2226
Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Love to see a City work vehicle in a park that is small, with a low front hood height, great visibility, & a lower weight (to cause less impact to the grounds & trees). 070
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongGO ALTO @go-alto.ca · 13/08/2026Canadians are already travelling between the cities Alto would connect. 🚗 Driving offers flexibility ✈️ Flying offers speed 🚆 Rail offers comfort and usable time Alto brings several of those advantages together with fast trips, frequent departures and reliable service. go-alto.ca/en/updates/t...go-alto.caCanadians Are Already Travelling. Alto Can Make It Better. | GO ALTOMillions of trips already connect the cities of the Québec City–Toronto corridor by road, air and rail. Alto would give Canadians a faster, easier and more accessible way to make them. 0136
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 11/08/2026“Here’s what we found: Every additional 100kg of vehicle weight was associated with a 6% increase in odds of pedestrian fatality. Every additional 10cm of height was associated with an 11% increase in odds of pedestrian fatality. The relationship was even stronger in lower-speed environments.”theconversation.comBig US-style trucks are killing more pedestrians in Australia – our research proves itPedestrians are more likely to be killed by heavier cars – and even more so if the vehicle is taller, Australian-first research has found. 25628345
Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Small wins. I noticed an AI ad for a company that I have been a customer of. I wrote them a short email explaining the environmental & social impacts of AI, and that if they choose to use AI instead of hiring an artist, that I would no longer be a customer. Got a decent response: 213630
Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Stopped to charge my car in Prescott, Ontario. Never been here & I just want to hug the town! Pretty waterfront, lovely public spaces (check out this green amphitheatre!), a pop-up village for food & vendors at the marina (not open being Monday), and food-producing community gardens. Cute! 150
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongKanchan @kayehm.bsky.social · 10/08/2026The Ford F-series and Silverado are the #1 and #2 top selling large trucks in North America (and on this list, but lower down) - but Dodge drivers do more damage with their vehicles. We know about the design issues - but there has to be some correlation between these statistics and brand marketing? 0111
Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Green residential laneways of Montreal. In some cases, if it weren’t for hints (a sewer grate, a car nearly hidden by shrubs), it just feels like wandering a wide garden path. And traffic calming too (alternating bump outs). Beautiful!! 070
Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 08/08/2026I have never purchased anything from Amazon & this encourages me to maintain that. Also a friendly reminder that you can switch to the no-AI version of DuckDuckGo. It’s pretty good. 070
Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Bike delivery in Montreal. Just observed a massive amount of food being dropped off to a déppaneur (my breakfast spot). This was next level imho. 170
Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Love this. Not the most beautiful, but a simple, fun, & effective public installation for beating the heat! (Montreal, Parc La Fontaine) 080
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongDezeen @dezeen.com · 03/08/2026Plans for a large new building in Rotterdam intended to encourage people to lead more environmentally friendly lifestyles are wrong-headed and should be scrapped in a blaze of publicity, writes Barnabas Calder. www.dezeen.com/2026/08/03/rotterdam…dezeen.com"Plants on a building doesn't make it sustainable, any more than a basil leaf on a steak makes it vegan"Plans for a large new building in Rotterdam to encourage people into more ecological lifestyles should be scrapped, writes Barnabas Calder. 062
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongCanadian Architect @canadianarchitect.bsky.social · 04/08/2026ICYMI: Our August issue celebrates the 11 winners of the 2026 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture.canadianarchitect.com2026 Governor General’s Medals in ArchitectureEvery two years, the prestigious Governor General’s Medals in Architecture recognize and celebrate outstanding design in recently built projects by Canadian architects. Here are this year’s winners. 043
Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Recently had to explain to a professional from outside Toronto, that the vast majority of downtown Toronto workers commute by bike, walking, or transit. Some drive, but they are the minority. Perhaps I should show them these bike share stations… 611221
Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 26/07/2026‘Officials pointed to climate change as a contributing factor’. .. In other news, I recently switched my browser to the no-AI version of DuckDuckGo & been happy with it. Pro-tip: you can go into settings to also turn off AI images in search results too. 150
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongJason Thorne @jasonthorne.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Toronto, you’re going to love your new waterfront park! The next phase of Biidaasige Park is now open. 1023430
Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 25/07/2026This part of Biidaasige Park officially opens tomorrow. It’s incredible. Lovely evening to be there. 0201
Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 23/07/2026I believe in shopping local & in the right to repair. So when I needed a small part replaced for my bike, I asked local shops. None could get one. So I went directly to the source, which shipped…. This. Yes that little part is all that was in the box. I expected it in a small envelope. Such waste. 150
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongShawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 18/07/2026To make my weekend easier & relaxing, my first @thestar.com column back from vacation is about transportation identity politics. Keeping people divided is useful for some political interests & ambitions. Maybe it’s good to resist that.thestar.comShawn Micallef: I’m a cyclist, I’m a driver, I’m a TTC rider. Stop making me pick sides, just make it easier to get aroundCyclists, drivers, TTC riders and pedestrians can unite in service of a better commute 2025883
Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Sometimes it’s just fun to go for a bike ride with a few friends. 0141
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongMore Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Toronto's new LRT lines are significantly faster than when they opened. Line 5 riders are saving 8 minutes on average for trips from Mount Dennis -> Kennedy compared to opening. Finch LRT riders are saving 15 minutes on average for trips from Finch West -> Humber College. 1/2 36714
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongDave @davescrivener.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Well, well, well. Look what was hiding under a giant billboard for a few decades. 3195
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongMatt Elliott @graphicmatt.com · 16/07/2026TTC ran a “pilot project” to track the number of cars illegally passing streetcars at stops: “Preliminary data indicates that near-miss incidents may be very pervasive and that there is likely merit to developing a technology-based solution to this problem” Shocker. secure.toronto.ca/council/agen... 914232
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongSean Marshall @seanyyz.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Why I’m a fan of the Oxford comma. 846222223631
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongSean Marshall @seanyyz.bsky.social · 14/07/2026I have once again updated my Canada intercity transportation map, which includes some new additions and changes in Quebec and seasonal services operated by Flixbus in Ontario. There’s now a direct Toronto-Picton service via Wellington on weekends. seanmarshall.ca/2026/07/14/i...seanmarshall.caIntercity map updates for July 2026A few additions and changes to my interactive intercity map in time for summer. 3256
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongEric Very @ekvery.bsky.social · 09/07/2026The elements lean into Toronto's architectural history with pieces recovered from the 1912 Toronto Bank, which was demolished in the 60s, and the beams holding them paying homage to the Mohawk Skywalkers who built many of Manhattan's most famous skyscrapers and the CN tower. 001
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongJason Thorne @jasonthorne.bsky.social · 05/07/2026A new pop-up gathering space on the Toronto waterfront created in partnership with @c40cities.bsky.social. Designed by Ha/f and 3XN/GXN and constructed by Arcana using salvaged lumber and recovered bricks to show how temporary installations can contribute to a more sustainable built environment. 1355
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongAdam Nathaniel Furman @anfurman.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Today was the opening of Colourway, a project that has transformed the Plumstead overpass with painted murals, ceramic walls and staircase, new flooring, lighting and events support. I worked on this with Adams & Sutherland, Make:Good, & Rumi Bose for RBG, Peabody & Berkeley 1111219
Reposted by Matt ArmstrongThe War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 29/06/2026"The report calls for hood height caps of 85 cm (33.5 inches), width limits of 192 cm (75.6 inches), taxes tied to vehicle dimensions, parking fees based on size, and regulatory incentives reserved for smaller EVs measuring less than 4.2 meters (165.4 inches) long."carscoops.comResearchers Want To Tax Cars By The Inch To Stop Carspreading | CarscoopsResearchers argue that stopping vehicle growth could save lives, space, and billions in energy costs 541539273
Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Love the cycling DJ leading the @tosoarch.bsky.social contingent at the Toronto Pride 🌈 parade yesterday. Also love the representation of queer buildings & spaces. Nice to get a big wave from @jasonthorne.bsky.social marching with them! 👋🏽 “Let’s hear it for love” 1162
Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Huge hometown crowd for a park screening of Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie. People like free events in public spaces. I am real excited! 060