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dustin @godfrey.bsky.social · 1d

hoping to see my former coworkers' new publication, a nonprofit news co-op to replace the Glacier papers that closed earlier this year, flourish and help prove a different model for journalism
www.freshetnews.ca/a-new-beginn...

A new beginning for local news in Burnaby, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities - Freshet News

The Freshet News is a new voice for Burnaby, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities with a mission to put community back in community news.

www.freshetnews.ca

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Mihai Cirstea @mihai-cirstea.bsky.social · 16h

New billboard in town 👀

Billboard reads: "There will never be a bell loud enough, a helmet strong enough, or clothing bright enough to make up for poor infrastructure. Join us in fighting for safer streets. Vision Zero Vancouver and Rovelo Creative." Beside the text, a picture of a child riding a bike in a painted bike lane.

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Alyssa_Jayne @alyssajayne.bsky.social · 1d

Now this is how you title a fundraising email, @movementyvr.bsky.social

Go donate to Movement to spite Bob Mackin’s insufferable claims that young caring people who can barely afford to live in this region are really just developer shills rolling in pools of gold coins.

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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 5d

It's a sad day when the Conservatives are doing a better job arguing for road safety than the NDP.

Instead of bending over backwards to make driving easier, the NDP could actually take action to save lives on our streets. (2/2)

Five things the Province can do to save lives on our streets

We mainly focus on municipal issues at Vision Zero Vancouver, but the Provincial government has a critical role to play in making our streets safe. Here are five evidence-based ideas the province c…

visionzerovancouver.ca

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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 4d

The Province is speeding the wrong direction down a one-way street. Making access to driving easier and cheaper while stripping away safety measures in the name of "efficiencies". This is the opposite of Vision Zero. www.biv.com/news/comment...

Rob Shaw: NDP moves to scrap second road test without proving it’s safe for B.C. roads

Opposition argues inexperience remains a leading cause of crashes

www.biv.com

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 9d

All the cool kids

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 9d

Japan loves the Foo Fighters 🔥

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 9d

Why I couldn't live post the #NewWest council meeting tonight: 🚃🚉

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 12d

Chair Mike Hurley issued an ominous statement at the Metro Van board meeting today

Mayor Mike Hurley chairs the Metro Vancouver board meeting. On the video stream, captions appear saying "Mr. Bird, the ostriches."

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 12d

The plants look so good! I walked by really early one morning to see trees everywhere 😅

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 13d

Today I waited for a SkyTrain at Braid Stn for 7 min, literally couldn't fit on the train, then had to wait another 10 minutes for the next one. Feels bad, man

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august 🍂 @auguststreet.ca · 16d

scarborough-rouge park just elected neethan shan - adding to a progressive wave of councillors in scarborough.

bus lanes were a key election issue.
the two runner-ups campaigned to rip out bus lanes. they lost.

lesson: don't mess with scarborough's bus lanes. suburban transit riders vote, too.

election polling. Neethan Shan - 5174 votes, 26.86%
Anu Sriskandarajah - 3374 votes, 17.52%
Shawn Allen - 2934 votes, 15.23%

photo of person in a suit holding a hockey stick with a bus lane in the background. headline: Business Leader has idea for bus lanes.

Link to article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/scarborough-rouge-park-byelection-1.7621668

photo of a person holding a flyer

My priorities for West Hill

1. Red Bus Lanes: These lanes on Kingston and Morningside have created traffic backups and frustrations for drivers. I will push to make these into carpool lanes open to cars during rush hour and on weekends, easing traffic congestion

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 16d

Requirements from Surrey, by segment

Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 16d

So tonight the City of Surrey voted to impose "conditions" on TransLink as they proceed to 30% design on King George Blvd BRT, and they're ... REALLY GOOD?!?!?

Dedicated BRT lanes pretty much everywhere you would ask for them. My expectations low 🙃

www.northdeltareporter.com/local-news/s...

Surrey council OKs TransLink advancing its Bus Rapid Transit design

Council approves Surrey's conditions to move forward with the 30% design work for the King George Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit (“BRT”) project

www.northdeltareporter.com

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Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders @movementyvr.bsky.social · 18d

🎉 GoByTransit Week!?! 🚌

We're celebrating Metro Vancouver's 1 MILLION daily transit riders with special Celebration Stations throughout the region! Stop by for ☕ Free coffee, 🥐 Free snacks and ❤ Free stickers!

🤳 Share your transit journey! Tag us @movementyvr and use #GoByTransitWeekYVR

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 16d

Gonna rename it to Lorenzi-ville?

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 16d

Motion on the agenda was referred to the next meeting as the mover is not present tonight.

A bunch of bylaws are being approved.

And that's it! Adjourned (after announcements) its only 8:18 PM! That can't be right 😮

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 16d

votes by letter (please find most of these written out a few posts back).

a. carried
b. defeated
c. carried
d. defeated
e. carried
f. carried
g. defeated
h. defeated

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 16d

McEvoy says that the attempted removal of council transp. remuneration is ableist as he can't drive, walk, or bike to council so he has to spend money on taxis.

Fontaine tries to offer apology. McEvoy says that council can't claim transp. expenses *because* there is a stipend.

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 16d

Fontaine: brings up that some people cant afford to pay for parking spaces, so free street parking is a cost savings for people.

Johnstone shares some Shoup-ian thoughts on parking.

Fontaine tries to amend his own motion to also include mayor's transp. budget. No one seconds it

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 16d

McEvoy asks for a severed vote.

Campbell brings up the fact that residents do not own street space, and that it is public space and needs to be used in equitable and fair ways. Expresses that she wants future engagement to be clear on what needs to be done and what is up for discussion.

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 16d

Nakagawa on Fontaine's motion, supports the idea and looks forward to seeing it come back from staff.

She strongly disagrees with the part about removing council's transportation allowance. Transportation for city purposes are part of the work and should be reimbursed to remain equitable.

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 16d

Nakagawa amends to ensure none of Fontaine's motion goes into work plans before it comes back to council to assess associated costs and implications. Fontaine supports this as it's what he assumed would happen anyway.

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 16d

- visitor permits remain affordable
- any new revenue from permit fees go toward local transp. improvements
- expand parking enforcement before implementing parking reductions
- make city hall parking paid and to remove council remuneration for trasportation (he said this, I dont see it though)

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 16d

Fontaine brings an amendment to the Implications of Housing Legislation on Curbside Management report, all about parking in the city. Lots here being read out, holy smokes.

- neighbourhood by neoughbourhood parking impact assessments.
- every household guaranteed a minimum of one permit

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