Denis Agar (he/him)
@denisagar.bsky.social
Transit polls well. We use that popularity to push for more reliable and abundant transit. Let's make it better than driving.
I'm in Vancouver - unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ land.
Executive Director of @movementyvr.bsky.social
I'm in Vancouver - unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ land.
Executive Director of @movementyvr.bsky.social
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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
go.bsky.app/6Pw2jpk
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My favourite sign from yesterday’s protest against the CAQ. A gov’t unable to see Muslim women who choose to wear the hijab as complex individuals possessing their own autonomy. Always treated as docile victims or demonized vectors of religious extremism. Never just ppl making their own decisions.
November 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
My favourite sign from yesterday’s protest against the CAQ. A gov’t unable to see Muslim women who choose to wear the hijab as complex individuals possessing their own autonomy. Always treated as docile victims or demonized vectors of religious extremism. Never just ppl making their own decisions.
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If anyone ever says that more people in a city would overtax public infrastructure, it's a good time to ask: "what infrastructure?"
SF has:
- declining school enrollment
- the best access to urban rec and park space in California
- sewer, water and other utilities under capacity. In Western SF more density makes it more affordable to serve these locations
- better transit access thru Muni Forward improvements
- declining school enrollment
- the best access to urban rec and park space in California
- sewer, water and other utilities under capacity. In Western SF more density makes it more affordable to serve these locations
- better transit access thru Muni Forward improvements
November 30, 2025 at 6:13 AM
If anyone ever says that more people in a city would overtax public infrastructure, it's a good time to ask: "what infrastructure?"
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I know that many other cities don’t plow their sidewalks, leaving it up to property owners. This is completely crazy to me.
Our sidewalk plows look like this and they do a pretty good job.
Our sidewalk plows look like this and they do a pretty good job.
September 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I know that many other cities don’t plow their sidewalks, leaving it up to property owners. This is completely crazy to me.
Our sidewalk plows look like this and they do a pretty good job.
Our sidewalk plows look like this and they do a pretty good job.
North Van slaps
November 29, 2025 at 11:23 PM
North Van slaps
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Next time you hop off the bus or SkyTrain, take a moment to see what local gems await you. By choosing to shop local, you’re not just supporting small businesses—you’re also contributing to a more vibrant community.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Next time you hop off the bus or SkyTrain, take a moment to see what local gems await you. By choosing to shop local, you’re not just supporting small businesses—you’re also contributing to a more vibrant community.
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Transit turning a profit in Florida would have been a miracle of biblical proportions. The question in my mind is whether this will be turned over to Amtrak or just disappear. Maybe the next owner can deal with the carnage this train is wreaking at level crossings?
In #Florida, Brightline is running longer trains.
Not good news! It shows the private railroad is in trouble.
"This summer, there were 32 trains racing between two cities each day, 16 northbound, 16 southbound. Now there are only 10 trains in each direction."
veronews.com/2025/11/27/l...
Not good news! It shows the private railroad is in trouble.
"This summer, there were 32 trains racing between two cities each day, 16 northbound, 16 southbound. Now there are only 10 trains in each direction."
veronews.com/2025/11/27/l...
November 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Transit turning a profit in Florida would have been a miracle of biblical proportions. The question in my mind is whether this will be turned over to Amtrak or just disappear. Maybe the next owner can deal with the carnage this train is wreaking at level crossings?
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Je suis sur un 92 O (Jean-Talon). On est on peu moins d'une dizaine à descendre à Canora pour prendre le REM, la plupart sont montées aux arrêts dans Parc-Ex.
La rame en direction D-M est pleine (plus de places assis), à 13h un samedi.
Le gens ne realisent pas assez la puissance de l'effet réseau.
La rame en direction D-M est pleine (plus de places assis), à 13h un samedi.
Le gens ne realisent pas assez la puissance de l'effet réseau.
November 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Je suis sur un 92 O (Jean-Talon). On est on peu moins d'une dizaine à descendre à Canora pour prendre le REM, la plupart sont montées aux arrêts dans Parc-Ex.
La rame en direction D-M est pleine (plus de places assis), à 13h un samedi.
Le gens ne realisent pas assez la puissance de l'effet réseau.
La rame en direction D-M est pleine (plus de places assis), à 13h un samedi.
Le gens ne realisent pas assez la puissance de l'effet réseau.
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Bus priority infrastructure in Asian cities always stuns me. Our electric bus (that runs every 10 minutes) is speeding down a center running bus lane.
It’s a ~40 minute ride to dinner and I’m seriously enjoying it.
It’s a ~40 minute ride to dinner and I’m seriously enjoying it.
November 29, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Bus priority infrastructure in Asian cities always stuns me. Our electric bus (that runs every 10 minutes) is speeding down a center running bus lane.
It’s a ~40 minute ride to dinner and I’m seriously enjoying it.
It’s a ~40 minute ride to dinner and I’m seriously enjoying it.
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"Why don't kids go outside anymore?!"
Kids outside:
Kids outside:
November 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
"Why don't kids go outside anymore?!"
Kids outside:
Kids outside:
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Food for thought: the 13.5 km/h average trip speed for Line 6 Finch West is slower than the PM peak average trip speed of 13.9 km/h for the 507 Long Branch streetcar, which has no private right of way for most of the route.
In comparison, Lines 1 and 2 average 30 km/h and Line 4 averages 37 km/h.
In comparison, Lines 1 and 2 average 30 km/h and Line 4 averages 37 km/h.
The TTC has published the schedule for 6 Finch West, and the travel times/speeds are not impressive compared to the existing bus service. stevemunro.ca/2025/11/28/6...
November 29, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Food for thought: the 13.5 km/h average trip speed for Line 6 Finch West is slower than the PM peak average trip speed of 13.9 km/h for the 507 Long Branch streetcar, which has no private right of way for most of the route.
In comparison, Lines 1 and 2 average 30 km/h and Line 4 averages 37 km/h.
In comparison, Lines 1 and 2 average 30 km/h and Line 4 averages 37 km/h.
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The R6 rapidbus in metro Vancouver travels down a similarly congested sururban arterial street slowest with modest transit priority measures is at worst scheduled around 20km/h average. How is 13.5km/h even possible.
Food for thought: the 13.5 km/h average trip speed for Line 6 Finch West is slower than the PM peak average trip speed of 13.9 km/h for the 507 Long Branch streetcar, which has no private right of way for most of the route.
In comparison, Lines 1 and 2 average 30 km/h and Line 4 averages 37 km/h.
In comparison, Lines 1 and 2 average 30 km/h and Line 4 averages 37 km/h.
The TTC has published the schedule for 6 Finch West, and the travel times/speeds are not impressive compared to the existing bus service. stevemunro.ca/2025/11/28/6...
November 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The R6 rapidbus in metro Vancouver travels down a similarly congested sururban arterial street slowest with modest transit priority measures is at worst scheduled around 20km/h average. How is 13.5km/h even possible.
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Recently made a few maps of the new Finch West Line 6 + surrounding land-use
More here: schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/maps-of-line...
#toronto #transit #maps
More here: schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/maps-of-line...
#toronto #transit #maps
November 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Recently made a few maps of the new Finch West Line 6 + surrounding land-use
More here: schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/maps-of-line...
#toronto #transit #maps
More here: schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/maps-of-line...
#toronto #transit #maps
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I really wish lay people understood that there is nothing intrinsically faster in at-grade, on-street rail compared to buses. If anything, it has a number of constraints that can make it potentially slower. It's the quality of priority that determines its performance, not the rail.
November 29, 2025 at 3:16 AM
I really wish lay people understood that there is nothing intrinsically faster in at-grade, on-street rail compared to buses. If anything, it has a number of constraints that can make it potentially slower. It's the quality of priority that determines its performance, not the rail.
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And for this reason, the recommendation in the review for a sustainable transit funding model cannot be overstated!
This is how we go from a transit death spiral to a system that provides the broad societal value the CleanBC review says it does.
This is how we go from a transit death spiral to a system that provides the broad societal value the CleanBC review says it does.
“Transit expansion is the climate solution that is also a cost-of-living solution.” – Denis Agar, quoted in a HUB Cycling press release in response to CleanBC.
Read more:
Read more:
Media Release: CleanBC Review directs government to cleaner, safer and more affordable transportation direction | HUB Cycling: Bike Events, Education, Action in Metro Vancouver
The newly released independent CleanBC Review shows how implementing the existing CleanBC plan would improve affordability, health, and safety.“Protecting children and future generations from climate disasters can make life better and more affordable now,” said Eric Doherty, BC Climate Emergency Campaign transportation working group lead. “The Review points out that improving public transit, walking, rolling and cycling makes life more affordable, while also reducing carbon pollution.”
bikehub.ca
November 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
And for this reason, the recommendation in the review for a sustainable transit funding model cannot be overstated!
This is how we go from a transit death spiral to a system that provides the broad societal value the CleanBC review says it does.
This is how we go from a transit death spiral to a system that provides the broad societal value the CleanBC review says it does.
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Interesting new working paper that studies chains of movers after the construction of a new apartment building in Honolulu.
Paper finds that the project resulted in the opening up other, lower cost, housing on the island, benefiting the housing market overall.
Paper finds that the project resulted in the opening up other, lower cost, housing on the island, benefiting the housing market overall.
uhero.hawaii.edu
November 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Interesting new working paper that studies chains of movers after the construction of a new apartment building in Honolulu.
Paper finds that the project resulted in the opening up other, lower cost, housing on the island, benefiting the housing market overall.
Paper finds that the project resulted in the opening up other, lower cost, housing on the island, benefiting the housing market overall.
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The children yearn for the bus lanes.
"I think bus lanes are a great idea. Just so it's easier and faster for everyone that rides the bus".
Such wisdom from our younger generation. Great to see!
"I think bus lanes are a great idea. Just so it's easier and faster for everyone that rides the bus".
Such wisdom from our younger generation. Great to see!
This is frying me 😭😭😭
CBC News: Saskatoon students share what it’s like to ride the bus for free
Student: SIXX SEVENNN 🫴🫳
CBC News: Saskatoon students share what it’s like to ride the bus for free
Student: SIXX SEVENNN 🫴🫳
November 28, 2025 at 5:04 AM
The children yearn for the bus lanes.
"I think bus lanes are a great idea. Just so it's easier and faster for everyone that rides the bus".
Such wisdom from our younger generation. Great to see!
"I think bus lanes are a great idea. Just so it's easier and faster for everyone that rides the bus".
Such wisdom from our younger generation. Great to see!
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I do hope one day we hear an announcement of a nation building project that’s about more than pulling shit out of the ground and selling it.
November 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
I do hope one day we hear an announcement of a nation building project that’s about more than pulling shit out of the ground and selling it.
Choose your fighter: Condon or @mnolangray.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Choose your fighter: Condon or @mnolangray.bsky.social
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"Expanding transit is the fastest tool we have to reduce pollution, and we have evidence,” said @denisagar.bsky.social, Executive Director, @movementyvr.bsky.social Metro Vancouver Transit Riders #bcpoli #CleanBC #Vanpoli
Media Release: #CleanBC Review directs government to cleaner, safer and more affordable transportation direction. bikehub.ca/about-us/new... #bcpoli #cycling @ericdoherty.bsky.social @bcclimateemergency.bsky.social @we-can.bsky.social @navdeepsingh.bsky.social @guydauncey.bsky.social
Media Release: CleanBC Review directs government to cleaner, safer and more affordable transportation direction | HUB Cycling: Bike Events, Education, Action in Metro Vancouver
The newly released independent CleanBC Review shows how implementing the existing CleanBC plan would improve affordability, health, and safety.“Protecting children and future generations from climate ...
bikehub.ca
November 27, 2025 at 11:50 PM
"Expanding transit is the fastest tool we have to reduce pollution, and we have evidence,” said @denisagar.bsky.social, Executive Director, @movementyvr.bsky.social Metro Vancouver Transit Riders #bcpoli #CleanBC #Vanpoli
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Really can't overstate how problematic robotaxis become at scale:
"Urban traffic is constrained by the fact that getting around by car either requires (expensively) paying someone else to drive or (inconveniently) driving oneself. Without such constraints the result could be brutal gridlock."
"Urban traffic is constrained by the fact that getting around by car either requires (expensively) paying someone else to drive or (inconveniently) driving oneself. Without such constraints the result could be brutal gridlock."
Self-driving cars will transform urban economies
A robotaxi boom is coming. The impacts might be broader than you expect
www.economist.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Really can't overstate how problematic robotaxis become at scale:
"Urban traffic is constrained by the fact that getting around by car either requires (expensively) paying someone else to drive or (inconveniently) driving oneself. Without such constraints the result could be brutal gridlock."
"Urban traffic is constrained by the fact that getting around by car either requires (expensively) paying someone else to drive or (inconveniently) driving oneself. Without such constraints the result could be brutal gridlock."
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Your friends will be asking about the sick stickers on your laptop, the buttons on your backpack, your super rad local union-made tote bag, or this sweet bumper sticker for your car (or your mom’s car). Oh yeah, and a secret mystery item!
November 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Your friends will be asking about the sick stickers on your laptop, the buttons on your backpack, your super rad local union-made tote bag, or this sweet bumper sticker for your car (or your mom’s car). Oh yeah, and a secret mystery item!
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thinking of her today
November 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
thinking of her today
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INJECT THIS INTO MY VEINS
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Blasting past rush hour traffic on the completed portion of Dufferin RapidTO (up to Dundas)
November 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
INJECT THIS INTO MY VEINS
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