Janet Joy 🇨🇦
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#JoyRide: rode my Brompton from NYC - Toronto on Empire State Trail
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#JoyRide: rode my Brompton from NYC - Toronto on Empire State Trail
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6th annual Cycling Good Cheer — Toronto Community Bikeways Coalition
Join us for the 6th Annual Cycling Good Cheer!
www.communitybikewaysto.ca
Cycling Good Cheer bicycle parade is Sunday December 7th staring at 1pm at Yonge Street & Eglinton - see Santa riding a toy filled Cargobike, Ruby the Red Nosed Reindeer & elves from North Pole aka NorthYork! No ads just simple fun for the family!! www.communitybikewaysto.ca/events/roqzi...
Bonjour Brioche not only delivered a tasty brioche & spiced pear drink but a conversation with strangers who one happened to be a #bikeTO friend!!
Then inspired by @ecwpress.bsky.social Let’s Go Exploring title I found in QueenBooks 📚 I kept walking to The Beach & had an impromptu picnic!
Then inspired by @ecwpress.bsky.social Let’s Go Exploring title I found in QueenBooks 📚 I kept walking to The Beach & had an impromptu picnic!
November 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Bonjour Brioche not only delivered a tasty brioche & spiced pear drink but a conversation with strangers who one happened to be a #bikeTO friend!!
Then inspired by @ecwpress.bsky.social Let’s Go Exploring title I found in QueenBooks 📚 I kept walking to The Beach & had an impromptu picnic!
Then inspired by @ecwpress.bsky.social Let’s Go Exploring title I found in QueenBooks 📚 I kept walking to The Beach & had an impromptu picnic!
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At $240M/km, Finch West LRT is…
- MORE expensive per-km than the Sheppard Subway
- 2X the per-km cost of the Montreal REM & underground metros in other developed nations
… for a tram that’s SLOWER than a bus in traffic.
Let’s not mislead the public; Line 6 should be the 536 Finch West streetcar!
- MORE expensive per-km than the Sheppard Subway
- 2X the per-km cost of the Montreal REM & underground metros in other developed nations
… for a tram that’s SLOWER than a bus in traffic.
Let’s not mislead the public; Line 6 should be the 536 Finch West streetcar!
November 29, 2025 at 6:59 AM
At $240M/km, Finch West LRT is…
- MORE expensive per-km than the Sheppard Subway
- 2X the per-km cost of the Montreal REM & underground metros in other developed nations
… for a tram that’s SLOWER than a bus in traffic.
Let’s not mislead the public; Line 6 should be the 536 Finch West streetcar!
- MORE expensive per-km than the Sheppard Subway
- 2X the per-km cost of the Montreal REM & underground metros in other developed nations
… for a tram that’s SLOWER than a bus in traffic.
Let’s not mislead the public; Line 6 should be the 536 Finch West streetcar!
Reposted by Janet Joy 🇨🇦
Home Depot wanted holiday cheer, got a whole-ass choir calling out their partnership with ICE instead…
November 29, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Home Depot wanted holiday cheer, got a whole-ass choir calling out their partnership with ICE instead…
The Dufferin Express Bus was smokin’ if all major bus routes were like this - I’d love taking the bus!!
Now let dedicate space to Streetcars! 501 Queen from Woodbine to Dufferin was an snail pace 1.5 hrs
Now let dedicate space to Streetcars! 501 Queen from Woodbine to Dufferin was an snail pace 1.5 hrs
November 29, 2025 at 2:56 AM
The Dufferin Express Bus was smokin’ if all major bus routes were like this - I’d love taking the bus!!
Now let dedicate space to Streetcars! 501 Queen from Woodbine to Dufferin was an snail pace 1.5 hrs
Now let dedicate space to Streetcars! 501 Queen from Woodbine to Dufferin was an snail pace 1.5 hrs
Reposted by Janet Joy 🇨🇦
I walked along a few kms of College St this morning before 9am. Day care drop then carried on. Watched the people push and cycle their kids around, some dad on a cargo bike waved & said hi to some tweens walking in front of me. All very Sesame Street.
And this gov't has contempt for it all.
And this gov't has contempt for it all.
November 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I walked along a few kms of College St this morning before 9am. Day care drop then carried on. Watched the people push and cycle their kids around, some dad on a cargo bike waved & said hi to some tweens walking in front of me. All very Sesame Street.
And this gov't has contempt for it all.
And this gov't has contempt for it all.
Memories of Cycling Good Cheer thanks to @bromptoning.bsky.social
Come to 6th annual bicycle parade December 7th! youtu.be/rr2sq2vqCqs?...
Come to 6th annual bicycle parade December 7th! youtu.be/rr2sq2vqCqs?...
Cycling Good Cheer
YouTube video by bromptoning
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Memories of Cycling Good Cheer thanks to @bromptoning.bsky.social
Come to 6th annual bicycle parade December 7th! youtu.be/rr2sq2vqCqs?...
Come to 6th annual bicycle parade December 7th! youtu.be/rr2sq2vqCqs?...
6th annual Cycling Good Cheer @bikewaysto.bsky.social bicycle parade makes EVERYONE SMILE:
Grinch from Scarborough, North York elves,TheBicycleMayor of Toronto + Ruby the Red-Nosed Reindeer from High Park! #cyclinggoodcheer www.communitybikewaysto.ca/events/roqzi...
Grinch from Scarborough, North York elves,TheBicycleMayor of Toronto + Ruby the Red-Nosed Reindeer from High Park! #cyclinggoodcheer www.communitybikewaysto.ca/events/roqzi...
November 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
6th annual Cycling Good Cheer @bikewaysto.bsky.social bicycle parade makes EVERYONE SMILE:
Grinch from Scarborough, North York elves,TheBicycleMayor of Toronto + Ruby the Red-Nosed Reindeer from High Park! #cyclinggoodcheer www.communitybikewaysto.ca/events/roqzi...
Grinch from Scarborough, North York elves,TheBicycleMayor of Toronto + Ruby the Red-Nosed Reindeer from High Park! #cyclinggoodcheer www.communitybikewaysto.ca/events/roqzi...
Cycling Good Cheer bicycle parade is Sunday December 7th staring at 1pm at Yonge Street & Eglinton - see Santa riding a toy filled Cargobike, Ruby the Red Nosed Reindeer & elves from North Pole aka NorthYork! No ads just simple fun for the family!! www.communitybikewaysto.ca/events/roqzi...
6th annual Cycling Good Cheer — Toronto Community Bikeways Coalition
Join us for the 6th Annual Cycling Good Cheer!
www.communitybikewaysto.ca
November 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Cycling Good Cheer bicycle parade is Sunday December 7th staring at 1pm at Yonge Street & Eglinton - see Santa riding a toy filled Cargobike, Ruby the Red Nosed Reindeer & elves from North Pole aka NorthYork! No ads just simple fun for the family!! www.communitybikewaysto.ca/events/roqzi...
CBC - a Caribbean Nutcracker i
The best nutcracker I ever saw was on Flatbush Ave - Brooklyn Ballet 🩰 - ballet + street dance
The Brooklyn Nutcracker was born on a street corner in Downtown Bk with hip-hop, pop-and-locker Big Mike Fields' work www.dance-enthusiast.com/features/imp...
The best nutcracker I ever saw was on Flatbush Ave - Brooklyn Ballet 🩰 - ballet + street dance
The Brooklyn Nutcracker was born on a street corner in Downtown Bk with hip-hop, pop-and-locker Big Mike Fields' work www.dance-enthusiast.com/features/imp...
IMPRESSIONS: “The Brooklyn Nutcracker” at Kings Theatre
In IMPRESSIONS: “The Brooklyn Nutcracker” at Kings Theatre, "The second act carries more substance, though the storyline dissolves altogether." — Theo Boguszewski, Brooklyn
www.dance-enthusiast.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
CBC - a Caribbean Nutcracker i
The best nutcracker I ever saw was on Flatbush Ave - Brooklyn Ballet 🩰 - ballet + street dance
The Brooklyn Nutcracker was born on a street corner in Downtown Bk with hip-hop, pop-and-locker Big Mike Fields' work www.dance-enthusiast.com/features/imp...
The best nutcracker I ever saw was on Flatbush Ave - Brooklyn Ballet 🩰 - ballet + street dance
The Brooklyn Nutcracker was born on a street corner in Downtown Bk with hip-hop, pop-and-locker Big Mike Fields' work www.dance-enthusiast.com/features/imp...
Reposted by Janet Joy 🇨🇦
Here's a practical way to respond to the climate crisis, lower air pollution, ease traffic congestion, and make public transportation more appealing and convenient. Iowa City's success story with its free buses shows this strategy can work in lots of other places, too. (Gift link)
Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Here's a practical way to respond to the climate crisis, lower air pollution, ease traffic congestion, and make public transportation more appealing and convenient. Iowa City's success story with its free buses shows this strategy can work in lots of other places, too. (Gift link)
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Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
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"Ontario had a 96% carbon-free electrical grid in 2017; it is now only 84% clean."
Doug Ford continues to embarrass Ontarians with his regressive policies. #onpoli
www.thestar.com/news/gta/why...
Doug Ford continues to embarrass Ontarians with his regressive policies. #onpoli
www.thestar.com/news/gta/why...
Why GTA emissions are ‘moving in the wrong direction’ despite electric vehicles, transit use
The region would need to see a drop of 11 per cent in emissions annually to reach its 2030 targets, according to a new report.
www.thestar.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
"Ontario had a 96% carbon-free electrical grid in 2017; it is now only 84% clean."
Doug Ford continues to embarrass Ontarians with his regressive policies. #onpoli
www.thestar.com/news/gta/why...
Doug Ford continues to embarrass Ontarians with his regressive policies. #onpoli
www.thestar.com/news/gta/why...
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Another reminder that a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
Separated Bike Lanes Means Safer Streets, Study Says — Streetsblog USA
Cities that build protected lanes for cyclists end up with safer roads for people on bikes and people in cars and on foot, a new study of 12 large metropolises revealed Wednesday.
usa.streetsblog.org
November 17, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Another reminder that a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
Reposted by Janet Joy 🇨🇦
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Reposted by Janet Joy 🇨🇦
With the world heating up [and more pedestrians being killed], why are more SUVs being sold?
“It’s the industry that has driven the demand through huge marketing & advertising campaigns in recent years. SUVs offered the industry a simple way of charging more for a vehicle that does the same thing.”
“It’s the industry that has driven the demand through huge marketing & advertising campaigns in recent years. SUVs offered the industry a simple way of charging more for a vehicle that does the same thing.”
With the world heating up, why are more SUVs being sold?
Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.
www.bbc.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:09 AM
With the world heating up [and more pedestrians being killed], why are more SUVs being sold?
“It’s the industry that has driven the demand through huge marketing & advertising campaigns in recent years. SUVs offered the industry a simple way of charging more for a vehicle that does the same thing.”
“It’s the industry that has driven the demand through huge marketing & advertising campaigns in recent years. SUVs offered the industry a simple way of charging more for a vehicle that does the same thing.”
@bikewaysto.bsky.social launch of CLOSE THE LOOP campaign to close remaining 7 short gaps in 73km Toronto Loop. Today’s 50km ride with 20 hardy people (9C + 50km wind 💨 gusts) highlighted what could be! Keep in The Loop by signing up for newsletter www.communitybikewaysto.ca/events/closi...
November 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
@bikewaysto.bsky.social launch of CLOSE THE LOOP campaign to close remaining 7 short gaps in 73km Toronto Loop. Today’s 50km ride with 20 hardy people (9C + 50km wind 💨 gusts) highlighted what could be! Keep in The Loop by signing up for newsletter www.communitybikewaysto.ca/events/closi...
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Hey #BikeTO! @cycletoronto.bsky.social will be hosting a Bill 60 protest ride this Thursday. Leave 8 AM at Bloor & Spadina. #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero www.cycleto.ca/bill_60_prot...
Bill 60 Protest Ride
www.cycleto.ca
November 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Hey #BikeTO! @cycletoronto.bsky.social will be hosting a Bill 60 protest ride this Thursday. Leave 8 AM at Bloor & Spadina. #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero www.cycleto.ca/bill_60_prot...
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Early this morning, our city still plunged into darkness, I set off to walk the Brooklyn Bridge.
As the sun came up, we were joined by canvassers, labor leaders, elected officials, and working people — a movement to bring a new day to our city.
Tomorrow, we win it together.
As the sun came up, we were joined by canvassers, labor leaders, elected officials, and working people — a movement to bring a new day to our city.
Tomorrow, we win it together.
November 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Early this morning, our city still plunged into darkness, I set off to walk the Brooklyn Bridge.
As the sun came up, we were joined by canvassers, labor leaders, elected officials, and working people — a movement to bring a new day to our city.
Tomorrow, we win it together.
As the sun came up, we were joined by canvassers, labor leaders, elected officials, and working people — a movement to bring a new day to our city.
Tomorrow, we win it together.
Reposted by Janet Joy 🇨🇦
Spooky season may be over, but we're not ready to move on; so here's a short video of The Great Pumpkin Pedaal Parade! @jsquaredink.bsky.social #Halloween #bikesky youtube.com/shorts/XN-BU...
The Great Pumpkin Pedaal Parade
YouTube video by bromptoning
youtube.com
November 2, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Spooky season may be over, but we're not ready to move on; so here's a short video of The Great Pumpkin Pedaal Parade! @jsquaredink.bsky.social #Halloween #bikesky youtube.com/shorts/XN-BU...
I am sitting on a rock in a park. A “puppy” runs up to a cat on a leash barking. Owner said. Sorry. He’s okay. I say calmly. This is not an off leash park. She takes offence. “I’m trying my best to teach him off leash” go to an off leash park I say. More words. she exits saying fuck off to me. Why?!
November 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I am sitting on a rock in a park. A “puppy” runs up to a cat on a leash barking. Owner said. Sorry. He’s okay. I say calmly. This is not an off leash park. She takes offence. “I’m trying my best to teach him off leash” go to an off leash park I say. More words. she exits saying fuck off to me. Why?!
Reposted by Janet Joy 🇨🇦
One of the most powerful Atlantic storms on record, Hurricane Melissa has killed dozens of people and inflicted billions of dollars in damage.
Warming made the deadly hurricane four times more likely, a new analysis finds.
Warming made the deadly hurricane four times more likely, a new analysis finds.
Warming Made Hurricane Melissa Four Times More Likely
e360.yale.edu
October 31, 2025 at 2:55 PM
One of the most powerful Atlantic storms on record, Hurricane Melissa has killed dozens of people and inflicted billions of dollars in damage.
Warming made the deadly hurricane four times more likely, a new analysis finds.
Warming made the deadly hurricane four times more likely, a new analysis finds.
Slow Down on Parkside Drive for ONE night!! #halloween 🦖
October 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Slow Down on Parkside Drive for ONE night!! #halloween 🦖
Reposted by Janet Joy 🇨🇦
Speed cameras save money and lives and are used all over the globe. Why are saving lives and money so controversial? www.cbc.ca/news/world/s...
Speed cameras are controversial in Canada. So why does Europe love them? | CBC News
Speed cameras are widely in use across Europe, where studies have shown they are highly effective at preventing accidents.
www.cbc.ca
October 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Speed cameras save money and lives and are used all over the globe. Why are saving lives and money so controversial? www.cbc.ca/news/world/s...
Reposted by Janet Joy 🇨🇦
This is not good. Today's legislative session at Queen's Park could see Third Reading for Bill 56 - which calls for a ban on speed cameras - happen today. Hope some lawyers got recruited to fight this awful bill ASAP! #shame #BikeTO #WalkTO #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero www.ola.org/en/legislati...
Orders and Notices 2025-Oct-30 | Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Orders & Notices - 2025-10-30 - Parliament 44 Session 1 of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
www.ola.org
October 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
This is not good. Today's legislative session at Queen's Park could see Third Reading for Bill 56 - which calls for a ban on speed cameras - happen today. Hope some lawyers got recruited to fight this awful bill ASAP! #shame #BikeTO #WalkTO #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero www.ola.org/en/legislati...