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Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Sep 14

A great evening for BikeNight! Good to see all ages and families all decked out!

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Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Jul 7

That time at my 66th bday party when I get asked by someone who does not understand bike commuter practicalities; ‘why are you still wearing minis?’

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Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · May 16

Cars have taken control of the human brain long before AI tries to take control.
Pictured below at Dow’s is the mega shrine to the car; lost is the bucolic knoll overlooking a soothing lake.

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Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Apr 19

Defunding CBC =cancelling free speech & national dialogue =a slide toward demagoguery

Why we need more news reporting

Part 2

substack.com

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Carol Off @caroloff.bsky.social · Apr 18

Pierre Poilievre says he's dedicated to "free speech" while the pseudo "news" groups- his cheerleaders-- attempt to shut down legitimate media.
My latest substack -- Part 2.
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Why we need more news reporting

Part 2

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Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Mar 4

Predictions for how long before Trump blames Canada for the trade war?

Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Mar 3

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Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Feb 28

Trump blaming Zelensky for a possible WW111 is gaslighting at its zenith.
Any suggestions on how to infiltrate the Fox News spin of the Oval Office’s despicable ambush?

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Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Feb 26

In 2022 18% of eligible Ontario voters gave Ford a majority. Vote and vote strategically. He squandered his mandate and doesn’t deserve another chance.

Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Feb 22

One of the most important things we can do to protect Canada’s sovereignty is protect CBC. You need to underscore its importance in protecting our values, our culture, and point out that PP plans to dismantle CBC as his top platform promise! #CanadaFirsthypocrisy

Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Feb 5

Employing the adjective ’Common-sense’ on PC’s campaign page is a red flag. It’s manipulative and disingenuous. Trump falsely declaring ‘it’s common sense that the plane crash was due to DEI’ should have Leaders take pause.

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Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Jan 13

Sweet new ‘bike-skating’ options on the #Rideaucanal

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Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Dec 31

That’s me😄…but then next morning ☕️ do you feel regret or self-regard?!

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Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Dec 22

At a Christmas party I’m asked ‘Is it true that bikelanes cause more congestion’? I say the answer is just Math..this answer is better:

Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Dec 21

@wesmars.bsky.social 🙏 ‘Killed by a traffic engineer’.
‘If only’ the Ford’s of the world would also read it.
(He’s our Premier who just passed legislation to ReMoVe bikelanes😩😤)

Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Dec 18

How about add a title ‘The Balanced Approach’

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Toronto Star @thestar.com · Dec 11

A cycling advocacy group and charity has launched a Charter challenge against the Ford government’s recent legislation that takes aim at Toronto’s bike lanes.

Cycling group launches Charter challenge of Ford government’s bike lane legislation

In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, Cycle Toronto argues that Bill 212 puts lives at risk and seeks an injunction to stop the removal of bike lanes on Bloor, Yonge and University.

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Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Dec 11

The expression ‘it’s common sense’ shuts down thoughtful discussion. Politicians employ it with no scientific basis. It’s manipulative, it stirs anger The common senses are limited and betray us. Ask Galileo. Scientific evidence takes us to places that our senses can not go. Eg.Magenta is made up!🌈

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Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Dec 8

@rideauwintertrail.bsky.social such fun going out on my first urban-ski of the season and getting first tracks, but more uplifting was crossing paths with a trail elf who was shoveling for us all!🙏

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Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Dec 6

If only bike-share could gain traction in the Nation’s Capital. Montreal earns title as the nation’s Biking Capital; providing summer & winter bikes!

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Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Dec 4

Behavioural science says the best chance to free ourselves from habits, like car commuting, is during life disruptors. Covid brought more 🚲 in Brussels.
Moving to a new home is another. Real-Estate agents could add a transit pass to their ‘Welcome Packet’ to incentivize. slate.com/technology/2...

The Psychological Traps That Keep Us Stuck Commuting Via Car

Even when better options are available, switching modes is tough.

slate.com

Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Dec 4

Consider AJ’s re-Cycles shop for your truly sustainable gift ideas! Jeff’s found the perfect gift- a bigger cluster for Granny😃. Thx Nick for the help! #445CatherineSt

Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Nov 24

Bikelane objectors are victims of automaker ad campaigns. We banned tobacco ads, let’s ban truck ads to help stop the belief that city space is for cars…An important step in freeing us from car dependency.

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Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Nov 24

☝️Just people on bikes. @brenttoderian.bsky.social

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Linda Mathies @liniemath.bsky.social · Nov 24

A fietser in Dutch is a term for someone who rides a bike for transportation. The term is used to describe casual cyclists who ride upright bikes and don't consider themselves to be any more of a cyclist than a pedestrian or driver. English could use such a term to shift the convo away from us/them

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