Mark (he/him)
@markedwardson.com
Civil engineering, transit, active transportation, housing, and Civ 6 shill | @WilfulAlpaca on twitter. | Vancouver/Victoria
til one early plan (2002) for the Canada Line involved boring the whole thing, *under* a future M-Line extension
Also a Nelson station sure would have been nice for me personally
www.projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/p/58851099aa...
Also a Nelson station sure would have been nice for me personally
www.projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/p/58851099aa...
February 8, 2026 at 8:10 AM
til one early plan (2002) for the Canada Line involved boring the whole thing, *under* a future M-Line extension
Also a Nelson station sure would have been nice for me personally
www.projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/p/58851099aa...
Also a Nelson station sure would have been nice for me personally
www.projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/p/58851099aa...
Reposted by Mark (he/him)
The main span of the Casano-Loutet overpass was installed this week and can be seen on the DriveBC highway camera. The pedestrian and cycling overpass is expected to be completed in July.
#NorthVancouver #BikeYVR
#NorthVancouver #BikeYVR
February 8, 2026 at 12:29 AM
The main span of the Casano-Loutet overpass was installed this week and can be seen on the DriveBC highway camera. The pedestrian and cycling overpass is expected to be completed in July.
#NorthVancouver #BikeYVR
#NorthVancouver #BikeYVR
I think the hand-wringing over voters blaming the Feds for a major, nation-wide crisis is overwrought tbh. If the voters want a strong federal government to solve this issue we should manifest one
February 7, 2026 at 6:26 PM
I think the hand-wringing over voters blaming the Feds for a major, nation-wide crisis is overwrought tbh. If the voters want a strong federal government to solve this issue we should manifest one
Something I don't get, why are there a surprising number of townhouses with _porches_ as part of large developments in Vancouver? This seems really bad for accessibility and convenience?
February 7, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Something I don't get, why are there a surprising number of townhouses with _porches_ as part of large developments in Vancouver? This seems really bad for accessibility and convenience?
Kinda fascinating claim about NA train crash standards, hadn't read this argument before
February 7, 2026 at 4:32 AM
Kinda fascinating claim about NA train crash standards, hadn't read this argument before
Reposted by Mark (he/him)
Our crew-built work is one big way that we’re delivering the Seattle Transportation Levy.
By using in-house construction crews, we complete improvements that you’ve requested with lower costs and faster timelines.
Here are 9 recently completed projects from our inspector’s camera roll:
By using in-house construction crews, we complete improvements that you’ve requested with lower costs and faster timelines.
Here are 9 recently completed projects from our inspector’s camera roll:
February 4, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Our crew-built work is one big way that we’re delivering the Seattle Transportation Levy.
By using in-house construction crews, we complete improvements that you’ve requested with lower costs and faster timelines.
Here are 9 recently completed projects from our inspector’s camera roll:
By using in-house construction crews, we complete improvements that you’ve requested with lower costs and faster timelines.
Here are 9 recently completed projects from our inspector’s camera roll:
Reposted by Mark (he/him)
Fireworks back at English Bay after Vancouver puts up $2 million vancouversun.com/news/firewor...
February 5, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Fireworks back at English Bay after Vancouver puts up $2 million vancouversun.com/news/firewor...
Reposted by Mark (he/him)
In a big city where people live in apartments it’s not a frivolity that people can come visit and have a place to stay. As my friend @grids.reillywood.com has previously pointed out, an exceptionally egregious example is B.C. Women’s and Children’s Hospital
February 4, 2026 at 2:15 AM
In a big city where people live in apartments it’s not a frivolity that people can come visit and have a place to stay. As my friend @grids.reillywood.com has previously pointed out, an exceptionally egregious example is B.C. Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Reposted by Mark (he/him)
Here is what I've been doing this past week: git.olaren.dev/Olaren/mapto...
A little python program that generates poster for cities! You might have seen stuff like this around lately, but I modified it to put an emphasis on rail infrastructure :3
A little python program that generates poster for cities! You might have seen stuff like this around lately, but I modified it to put an emphasis on rail infrastructure :3
January 25, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Here is what I've been doing this past week: git.olaren.dev/Olaren/mapto...
A little python program that generates poster for cities! You might have seen stuff like this around lately, but I modified it to put an emphasis on rail infrastructure :3
A little python program that generates poster for cities! You might have seen stuff like this around lately, but I modified it to put an emphasis on rail infrastructure :3
Reposted by Mark (he/him)
Canadian local government finance. I promised a review of this article last night, but got diverted. Here we go.
This article's representation of a potential 'muni' option in Canada misses a lot of key points, which suggests proponents may be missing them as well.
ottawacitizen.com/news/infrast...
This article's representation of a potential 'muni' option in Canada misses a lot of key points, which suggests proponents may be missing them as well.
ottawacitizen.com/news/infrast...
Aging infrastructure is a ticking time bomb. Would tax-exempt municipal bonds help?
Tax-exempt bonds would allow investors to buy into their own home communities while earning safe, competitive returns, advocates say.
ottawacitizen.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Canadian local government finance. I promised a review of this article last night, but got diverted. Here we go.
This article's representation of a potential 'muni' option in Canada misses a lot of key points, which suggests proponents may be missing them as well.
ottawacitizen.com/news/infrast...
This article's representation of a potential 'muni' option in Canada misses a lot of key points, which suggests proponents may be missing them as well.
ottawacitizen.com/news/infrast...
Reposted by Mark (he/him)
With 2025 in the books, we take a look back over the last year for our annual Vancouver City Council Road Safety Report Card. 📝
How did each councillor score? Where did the mayor land? (Spoiler: at the bottom.)
Read the full report card here: visionzerovancouver.ca/2026/01/21/v...
How did each councillor score? Where did the mayor land? (Spoiler: at the bottom.)
Read the full report card here: visionzerovancouver.ca/2026/01/21/v...
Vision Zero Vancouver: 2025 Vancouver Council in Review
With year 3 of this council’s term complete, it’s time for our annual report card! See our 2024 and 2023 scores here. As always, we look for every road safety motion that came to counci…
visionzerovancouver.ca
January 26, 2026 at 1:01 AM
With 2025 in the books, we take a look back over the last year for our annual Vancouver City Council Road Safety Report Card. 📝
How did each councillor score? Where did the mayor land? (Spoiler: at the bottom.)
Read the full report card here: visionzerovancouver.ca/2026/01/21/v...
How did each councillor score? Where did the mayor land? (Spoiler: at the bottom.)
Read the full report card here: visionzerovancouver.ca/2026/01/21/v...
Also, from yesterday, bike stuff + Deep Cove in North Van District
January 26, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Also, from yesterday, bike stuff + Deep Cove in North Van District
lots of great bike/traffic calming infrastructure getting built in new west
January 26, 2026 at 2:21 AM
lots of great bike/traffic calming infrastructure getting built in new west
Can't build a hotel because it'd put the Stanley Park cayotes at risk
January 18, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Can't build a hotel because it'd put the Stanley Park cayotes at risk
Finished the Power Broker! What a great read
January 16, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Finished the Power Broker! What a great read
Reposted by Mark (he/him)
I am committing to Childcare By Right. We will make childcare a permitted use in every residential and commercial zone. If you pass your safety and provincial licensing checks, you open. No hearings and no neighbor vetoes. We are building a city where families actually belong.
January 14, 2026 at 3:21 PM
I am committing to Childcare By Right. We will make childcare a permitted use in every residential and commercial zone. If you pass your safety and provincial licensing checks, you open. No hearings and no neighbor vetoes. We are building a city where families actually belong.
Reposted by Mark (he/him)
We really should try to elevate the conversation about the nitty-gritty of urban integration of transit modes beyond the "I love grassy tram tracks" level. We urgently need it.
January 14, 2026 at 9:49 PM
We really should try to elevate the conversation about the nitty-gritty of urban integration of transit modes beyond the "I love grassy tram tracks" level. We urgently need it.
Reposted by Mark (he/him)
Zoning in theory:
You can’t build housing next to the pollution source 😊
Zoning in reality:
You can only build housing next to the pollution source, also daycares are illegal
You can’t build housing next to the pollution source 😊
Zoning in reality:
You can only build housing next to the pollution source, also daycares are illegal
January 14, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Zoning in theory:
You can’t build housing next to the pollution source 😊
Zoning in reality:
You can only build housing next to the pollution source, also daycares are illegal
You can’t build housing next to the pollution source 😊
Zoning in reality:
You can only build housing next to the pollution source, also daycares are illegal
Reposted by Mark (he/him)
OneCity is holding a contested mayoral nomination, and their two candidates, William Azaroff and Amanda Burrows, were on the Cambie Report. Link to the full episode below.
Here's what they had to say about housing (see follow up posts for alt text):
Here's what they had to say about housing (see follow up posts for alt text):
January 10, 2026 at 4:47 AM
OneCity is holding a contested mayoral nomination, and their two candidates, William Azaroff and Amanda Burrows, were on the Cambie Report. Link to the full episode below.
Here's what they had to say about housing (see follow up posts for alt text):
Here's what they had to say about housing (see follow up posts for alt text):
Reposted by Mark (he/him)
Hi everyone, I've been asked recently by many people including a couple of media outlets, whether I will be running for re-election this fall.
The answer: Yes I will! There is more to be done for a safe, affordable, livable, sustainable, fun and welcoming City. ❤️
#yyj #yyjpoli
The answer: Yes I will! There is more to be done for a safe, affordable, livable, sustainable, fun and welcoming City. ❤️
#yyj #yyjpoli
January 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Reposted by Mark (he/him)
So, Brendan, Why is the Millennium Line Bad?
January 5, 2026 at 4:59 AM
So, Brendan, Why is the Millennium Line Bad?
Reposted by Mark (he/him)
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"Not wanting to increase costs to residents, [Mayor] Harrison said the city is waiting for provincial funding before expanding transit services and buying more buses."
It's disingenuous takes like this from electeds that are hindering transit expansion altogether.
"Not wanting to increase costs to residents, [Mayor] Harrison said the city is waiting for provincial funding before expanding transit services and buying more buses."
It's disingenuous takes like this from electeds that are hindering transit expansion altogether.
Salmon Arm, B.C. tech growth hits a roadblock: getting to work | CBC News
Recruiting highly specialized staff from urban centres has been difficult for tech companies in Salmon Arm, since getting around the North Okanagan city requires a car.
www.cbc.ca
January 3, 2026 at 7:50 PM
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"Not wanting to increase costs to residents, [Mayor] Harrison said the city is waiting for provincial funding before expanding transit services and buying more buses."
It's disingenuous takes like this from electeds that are hindering transit expansion altogether.
"Not wanting to increase costs to residents, [Mayor] Harrison said the city is waiting for provincial funding before expanding transit services and buying more buses."
It's disingenuous takes like this from electeds that are hindering transit expansion altogether.
Exciting news on the housing affordability front (lolsob)
January 2, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Exciting news on the housing affordability front (lolsob)
Reposted by Mark (he/him)
If you're in Vancouver, I would encourage you to join OneCity *before Jan 11* so you can vote for William Azaroff as their mayoral candidate. I think this is one of the most impactful things an individual can do to shape the October election www.onecityvancouver.ca/membership
Be a Member
Building a Vancouver for Everyone
www.onecityvancouver.ca
January 2, 2026 at 4:57 AM
If you're in Vancouver, I would encourage you to join OneCity *before Jan 11* so you can vote for William Azaroff as their mayoral candidate. I think this is one of the most impactful things an individual can do to shape the October election www.onecityvancouver.ca/membership
Always striking to see how much denser the sprawly cities in Canada are than (supposedly) comparable US cities
January 1, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Always striking to see how much denser the sprawly cities in Canada are than (supposedly) comparable US cities