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Nic Laporte @nicthedoor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Granville Island used to be the worst place in Vancouver for bike thefts. So I left my bike there for 3 weeks to see if that's still the case... @shifter.info @wearehub.bsky.social youtu.be/qcsB41aCfV4

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I Left My Bike Here for 24 Nights...

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Nic Laporte @nicthedoor.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Canmore is doing what most North American cities won't. They are doing the hard things that make a more livable community! youtu.be/EAE5DNHWT4g?...

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The North American Town with Red Bike Paths

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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 09/09/2026

Car crashes are the #1 source of preventable injury and death for Vancouverites, with the most vulnerable road users disproportionately affected. Ken Sim is hyper focused on "public safety," but is road safety on his agenda? 🤔 We speak to @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social youtu.be/TeemN0rp950

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Is Road Safety on Ken Sim's Agenda? - Vision Zero Vancouver on CBC

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Nic Laporte @nicthedoor.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I have been itching to join Velo-city for years. Perhaps 2027 is when it will finally happen 🌸🚲⛩️

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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Full-sized SUVs are pedestrian killers. New research finds that they're more than twice as likely to kill or seriously injure a pedestrian than other cars. (Notably, vehicle height—not weight—was the biggest risk factor.) doi.org/10.1016/j.js...

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Nic Laporte @nicthedoor.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

My son's favourite book! 🚲 At least I think so 😎

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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 26/08/2026

ICYMI: the VPD budget increased by 48% from 2018 to 2024, but the number of traffic tickets they issue has fallen by 59% over that same time period. Why has traffic enforcement evaporated in Vancouver?

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Nic Laporte @nicthedoor.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Vancouver Police once again displaying their priorities for street safety...

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 15/08/2026

Spent all day in Vancouver riding around on a rented e-bike and I gotta say: riding around a city on an electric bike on good protected bike infrastructure is just about the most fun you can have with your pants on.

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Toronto Mike @torontomike.com · 14/08/2026

The thing about ripping out bike lanes is it doesn't stop us from biking, it just makes it more dangerous. And if I feel unsafe, I take the lane.

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Nic Laporte @nicthedoor.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

This may feel like a "water is wet" moment for cycling advocates but these types of things need to be shouted over and over until the it becomes common sense to all. @momentummag.bsky.social momentummag.com/study-finds-...

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Nic Laporte @nicthedoor.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

After nearly 65 years the Windsor - Detroit border is finally accessible by bike and foot again! Photo credit: Gordie Howe International Bridge

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Nic Laporte @nicthedoor.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

"before you jump into my inbox in all caps, please ask yourself this: If I were to step into a crosswalk and be struck by a vehicle, would I prefer that vehicle to be an e-scooter, or an F-450? Answer that question honestly, and adjust your outrage accordingly" 🎤🫳 www.nsnews.com/opinion/opin...

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Opinion: Cars are the biggest threat on the road, not kids on e-scooters

All the outrage we feel about teens weaving on e-bikes and scooters would be better spent figuring out how to keep massive motorized vehicles away from all other road users

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Roy Symons // Rolling in the City @roysymons.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Summer scenes from Canmore... More in the blog... www.rollinginthecity.ca/blog/summer-... #bicycles #mountains #cycling #nature #lakes #fujifilm

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Nic Laporte @nicthedoor.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I had the chance to spend the day with Cycling Without Age Vancouver. It would be an understatement to say I was moved. @cyclingwithoutage.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE-e...

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The Bike That Makes Everyone’s Day

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Nic Laporte @nicthedoor.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Excellent look at Woonerfs (living streets) and why we need them. youtu.be/H86ibutV1qU?...

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The Fatal Flaw in American Street Design

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natalia barbour @nataliabarbour.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Kids in cars: - Are we there yet? Kids on bikes: - Yeeeeeeeey

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BicycleDutch @bicycledutch.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

A new bridge in Helsinki left me unexpectedly out of breath. Was it me, or was the bridge really steeper than the ones I'm used to in the Netherlands? To find out, I revisited two bridges in Nijmegen and filmed the rides. The video and the story are in this week's post.

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How steep are two cycling bridges in Nijmegen?

The first time I cycled up the new bridge in the Finnish capital Helsinki, at the beginning of last month, I did not make it to the top. I got out of breath, and my heart was racing at a rate I had been taught not to ignore during rehabilitation after my open-heart surgery, so I stopped to rest.

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Roy Symons // Rolling in the City @roysymons.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Take a deeper dive into our Guildford Way Complete Street project in the City of Coquitlam, as @nicthedoor.bsky.social walks through some of the design details and the safety benefits it brought to the corridor, #transportation #completestreet #roadsafety #cycling #cities youtu.be/UR-z3KeQH5E?...

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Don't Give Up at the Intersection

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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 03/06/2026

🎵With my lover coasting by my side / We’d be holding hands and feeling high / When I ride, I'm free!🎵 On #WorldBicycleDay let's remember the pure joy cycling brings with the new song by @danabrahamsmusic.bsky.social "Amsterdam". Listen to the cycling song of the summer! youtu.be/nTma5W3P-ps?...

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Nic Laporte @nicthedoor.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

A premier at war with cyclists, municipalities apathetic to clearing lanes in winter and police now violent with people harmlessly rolling a stop sign. 'Bout time I move back to help the fight...

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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 01/06/2026

The foam bricks were fun. But the Vision Zero Safe Mobility Plan, if passed as written, is going to be much more impactful. Today is the deadline to tell Council you support! visionzerovancouver.ca/2026/05/26/s...

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Nic Laporte @nicthedoor.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

This is what 4,500 km/h would look like on the SkyTrain Millennium line. From East Van to Coquitlam City Hall in 20 seconds. @translink.ca

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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 29/05/2026

How do you cross the street? It's not as simple as it sounds! Awesome video as always from our friend @nicthedoor.bsky.social - and a great preview of some of the solutions coming our way if the new Vision Zero plan is approved by council! www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuMc...

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How to Cross the Street

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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 28/05/2026

On Tuesday June 2, council will vote on the new Vision Zero Safe Mobility Plan. This plan is GREAT. (Details in 🧵below). But we don't know if it will pass and we need your help! Please take a minute to email council & sign up to speak if you're able: visionzerovancouver.ca/2026/05/26/s...

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Tell Council: Pass the Safe Streets Plan!

We need your help to show Vancouver council that passing the road safety plan on Tuesday, June 2 is an urgent priority for the city.

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Nic Laporte @nicthedoor.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I ran into a couple with rented bikes looking at a big folded map of Vancouver's bike network. They happen to be from the Netherlands, just outside Amsterdam. I asked them how they liked cycling around our city. They said "it's so wonderful!" Made my day 🚲 😎

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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 19/05/2026

Today, with our friends @visionzeroottawa.bsky.social & @visionzerokh.bsky.social, we're launching a contest to find Canada's Best Commute! There will be community votes! Prizes! And great discussions for all. See details and enter your submission: visionzerovancouver.ca/2026/01/14/c...

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Canada’s Best Commute 2026

In November, CBC ran a contest to find Canada’s Worst Commute. What we learned is that people hate long car commutes, and that transportation systems should be designed to give people safer, …

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Nic Laporte @nicthedoor.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Now this is a great way to rank bike cities!

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Strange how so many will shame people on bikes for not wearing helmets yet don’t have much to say about bike lanes without protection. Via @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social

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image 1: person riding a cargo bike: if cyclists without helmets bother you
Image 2: painted sharrow: so should bike lanes without protection

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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 13/05/2026

(reposting because this is SUNDAY not Saturday!) Kent Ave is one of Vancouver's most neglected bikeways. This *Sunday* let's show it some love! Please join us at a Kent Ave cleanup at 11am followed by a brewery social. All are welcome, please share! Details: visionzerovancouver.ca/2026/05/12/m...

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May 17 2026: Kent Ave Cleanup & Brewery Social

Let’s give the Kent Ave ‘greenway’ some love! Kent is one of our city’s most neglected greenways. We’ll be picking up trash, sweeping debris, and documenting condition…

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Nic Laporte @nicthedoor.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

If you were looking to read an emotionally charged article about bike lanes that hits familiar cliches, look no further. Nobody uses bike the bike lanes ✅ Appeal to parking losses ✅ Bikes = virtue-signalling ✅ calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

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Bell: Alberta to bring in law to rip out bike lanes and stop new ones

The Alberta government is bringing out a new law where existing bike lanes could be removed and new bike lanes would not get the green light

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Nic Laporte @nicthedoor.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Had the chance to get some shots at The Crescent 200, one of my favourite community events of the year in Vancouver. @crescent200.bsky.social youtu.be/ICyqwn6ihTs

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The Strangest Bike Race in Vancouver

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Warren Wells, AICP @warrenjwells.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

To everyone saying, "How oh how do we stop Google Maps cut-through traffic??" ...I present to you the solution, which we've had for 50 years in Berkeley.

Berkeley traffic diverter at Grant St/Berkeley Way

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West Seattle Bike Blob @westseattlebikeblg.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

I love how folks will argue that road diets and bike lanes are bad for local businesses, meanwhile many of our most prominent intersections in West Seattle are already just vacant buildings.

Vacant building at corner of California and Admiral

Vacant building at Delridge and Andover, where a car crashed through the front door

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Nic Laporte @nicthedoor.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

This is the type of reporting we are NOT getting from privately owned media outlets. Keep up the good work CBC! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnLn...

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CBC uncovers grocers Loblaw, Sobeys overcharging for meat — again

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Nic Laporte @nicthedoor.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Over a month ago I released a video about rat running through local neighbourhoods and applauded @cityofvancouver.bsky.social for some of the temporary modal filters installed. THEY HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND multiple cyclists have been hit. COV, get your shit together and FIX IT! youtu.be/0ZFp6xMPVnk

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Urban Truth Collective @urbantruth.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

“But it makes no sense that we should be afraid of places where people can get most of what we need, closer by. Maybe our kids can even walk to the store! No walls, no guards…It’s just a normal, “common sense” place to live — as most cities used to be, before we mandated car dependency.” #UrbanTruth

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Andrea Learned | Name & Fame host Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Ugh. Another local bike shop closed. Buying online or at huge stores does NOT replace the community and wonderful one-on-one conversations about bikes and biking.

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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 25/02/2026

New video out on the Broadway detour aka Vancouver's busiest shortcut, from our good friend @nicthedoor.bsky.social

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The Bike Route with a Car Problem...

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Gordon Padelford @gordonofseattle.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Great video by @nicthedoor.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN5m... on lessons we can learn from Nanaimo, Canada (pop 100k). The level crossings for sidewalks and bike lanes across side streets 👨🏻‍🍳💋! If you ever get down to Seattle Nic give us a shout and we'll show you around!

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The city that went Dutch...

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Nic Laporte @nicthedoor.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Iowa politicians want to make cycling a lot harder. Threatening jail time for riding on sidewalks and roads with a 25mph+ limit. Why are they like this... youtu.be/Y-HyxHiGmRE?...

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Iowa cyclists alarmed by proposed bike safety bill

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