Robert Zaichkowski
@rzaichkowski.bsky.social
Accountant, Road Safety Advocate, Bike Blogger & Founder of the Toronto Open Streets Campaign. #BikeTO #BikeSky #TOpoli #VisionZero 🚲
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A blog about cycling and political advocacy based in Toronto, Canada. (#BikeTO)
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Happy Friday, Toronto! I just launched a petition calling on Mayor Olivia Chow & Toronto City Council to bring back open streets programs such as #ActiveTO and #OpenStreetsTO by 2026. You can read the call to action on my blog. #BikeTO #WalkTO #TOpoli www.twowheeledpolitics.ca/2025/05/acti... (1/3)
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"Open Streets not only helps improve public health outcomes, but also brings people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds together while boosting local businesses." - Robert Zaichkowski
#biketo
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#biketo
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Edward Keenan: Here are some more very good ideas from Star readers to make Toronto better
We gave you our Top 20 "great" ideas for Toronto. Now, how about some more?
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November 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
"Open Streets not only helps improve public health outcomes, but also brings people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds together while boosting local businesses." - Robert Zaichkowski
#biketo
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#biketo
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One thing of interest in this INsauga article is the Waterfront Trail will be rerouted west of Marie Curtis Park in Toronto through the new Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area in Mississauga when it opens on the last week of May 2026. #BikeTO #BikeMississauga #TOpoli www.insauga.com/residents-ex...
Residents excited as new conservation area finally opening next year in Mississauga | INsauga
Residents were thrilled to hear more about the new conservation area opening next spring in Mississauga. The $59-million, 26-hectare Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area has been in the works for near...
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November 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
One thing of interest in this INsauga article is the Waterfront Trail will be rerouted west of Marie Curtis Park in Toronto through the new Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area in Mississauga when it opens on the last week of May 2026. #BikeTO #BikeMississauga #TOpoli www.insauga.com/residents-ex...
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Snowplow is already clearing Bloor bike lane for a 2nd time -- and it's only 9am! Thank you @mayoroliviachow.ca @toronto.ca #biketo
November 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Snowplow is already clearing Bloor bike lane for a 2nd time -- and it's only 9am! Thank you @mayoroliviachow.ca @toronto.ca #biketo
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“‘People want their local leaders to take action … not walking away from their climate commitments’” @how-sen.com
“… 84 per cent of Toronto residents support green building standards as a climate action tool”
#topoli #climateaction
“… 84 per cent of Toronto residents support green building standards as a climate action tool”
#topoli #climateaction
Toronto's climate action plan is missing a major tool to lower emissions, experts say | CBC News
Experts from Toronto Environmental Alliance and the Atmospheric Fund say without building emission performance standards, the city’s climate action plan isn’t doing enough to meet 2040 net zero goal.
www.cbc.ca
November 30, 2025 at 11:42 AM
“‘People want their local leaders to take action … not walking away from their climate commitments’” @how-sen.com
“… 84 per cent of Toronto residents support green building standards as a climate action tool”
#topoli #climateaction
“… 84 per cent of Toronto residents support green building standards as a climate action tool”
#topoli #climateaction
The recently installed RapidTO bus lanes on Dufferin have already caused Daniel Tate's so-called IntegrityTO to blame bus lanes for gridlock. Having used to take the Sufferin', we need to prioritize the 40,000 daily bus users over single occupancy cars! #TTC #TOpoli www.instagram.com/integrity_to...
November 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The recently installed RapidTO bus lanes on Dufferin have already caused Daniel Tate's so-called IntegrityTO to blame bus lanes for gridlock. Having used to take the Sufferin', we need to prioritize the 40,000 daily bus users over single occupancy cars! #TTC #TOpoli www.instagram.com/integrity_to...
Thanks @shawnmicallef.bsky.social for calling out the serious problem about motor vehicle size bloat. Toronto and other cities around North America need to do more to discourage the use of large SUV's and pickup trucks! #BikeTO #WalkTO #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Shawn Micallef: This truck ad shows why Toronto needs smaller vehicles — if only the carmakers wanted to sell them
A car comically overloaded with plywood? It’s a good ad for a pickup — but also a sign of the incredible amount of money, weight and energy being wasted on
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November 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Thanks @shawnmicallef.bsky.social for calling out the serious problem about motor vehicle size bloat. Toronto and other cities around North America need to do more to discourage the use of large SUV's and pickup trucks! #BikeTO #WalkTO #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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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!
One YouTube channel which I'm a fan of is Real Life Lore for their in depth explainers of world events. Their latest video about the Sudanese civil war (since 2023) mentioned a siege that in some ways could be even worse than Gaza. A must watch for sure. #cdnpoli www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMVG...
The Worst Horror On Earth You Aren't Being Told About
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November 29, 2025 at 2:21 AM
One YouTube channel which I'm a fan of is Real Life Lore for their in depth explainers of world events. Their latest video about the Sudanese civil war (since 2023) mentioned a siege that in some ways could be even worse than Gaza. A must watch for sure. #cdnpoli www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMVG...
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Boo! Why should Queen's Park (aka #DougFord) interfere with local decisions on bike lanes? Stay on your lane Doug! #onpoli #ottcity #ottbike
Ontario’s Bill 60 to affect 3 bike lane projects in Ottawa’s 2026 budget
Ontario’s Bill 60 to affect 3 bike lane projects in Ottawa’s 2026 budget
City staff in Ottawa say three projects included in the 2026 draft capital budget might not be able to proceed as planned under Ontario’s controversial Bill 60, which, among other things, prohibits municipalities from reducing vehicle lanes to install new bicycle lanes.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was raining
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
November 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was raining
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
Thanks for citing my blog post about the impact of Bill 60 on Toronto's bike plans, @graphicmatt.com! Also lots of good content on other Toronto issues. #BikeTO #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero
With a jam-packed calendar next week, I’ve got a special FREE edition of City Hall Watcher, looking at debates on density along avenues, parking signage, bike lanes, tourism, and whether we should be allowed to swear in parks.
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Supersized speed signs, park profanity, and bringing on more bike lanes
The week at Toronto City Hall for December 1 to 5, featuring some evolving avenues, scaled-down environmental plans, and a new water shuttle.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Thanks for citing my blog post about the impact of Bill 60 on Toronto's bike plans, @graphicmatt.com! Also lots of good content on other Toronto issues. #BikeTO #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero
Earlier today, I checked out the East Don Trail and noticed the base asphalt layer is in, but still nothing for that bridge ramp. Per a couple of workers on site, the bridge ramp may be done within the next one to two weeks, but the final asphalt layer won't be done until next year. #BikeTO #TOpoli
November 28, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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Pedestrian struck by motorist on Parkside a block from the speed camera that vigilantes kept tearing down that caused ford to remove them from all Ontario. Drive as you wish Ontario. Nobody matters. This is what you voted for.
November 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Pedestrian struck by motorist on Parkside a block from the speed camera that vigilantes kept tearing down that caused ford to remove them from all Ontario. Drive as you wish Ontario. Nobody matters. This is what you voted for.
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Remember the sticker fiasco, Ontario?? Well, after forcing municipalities to remove proven to be highly effective speed cameras, at taxpayer cost, #Ford is offering...bigger signs. Ones that actually block line of sight and put kids in danger. As if that will motivate drivers to slow down?? #onpoli
November 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
How bad is the impact of Bill 60 on Toronto's bike plans? My latest blog post identifies cycling projects that are at risk, as well as a bunch of projects coming to next Thursday's IEC meeting which need your support. #BikeTO #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero www.twowheeledpolitics.ca/2025/11/impa...
Impact of Bill 60 on Toronto’s Bike Plans
A blog about cycling and political advocacy based in Toronto, Canada. (#BikeTO)
www.twowheeledpolitics.ca
November 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
How bad is the impact of Bill 60 on Toronto's bike plans? My latest blog post identifies cycling projects that are at risk, as well as a bunch of projects coming to next Thursday's IEC meeting which need your support. #BikeTO #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero www.twowheeledpolitics.ca/2025/11/impa...
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Wahoo! The largest Quarterly Cycling Report EVER is live - over 20km of new Bikeways including "A Safer Kingston Road" a 6km transformation of a former 'highway' into a #CompleteStreet 🚶🚴♂️🚌🚗 secure.toronto.ca/council/agen...
#BikeTO #VisionZeroTO @cycletoronto.bsky.social @danking4all.bsky.social
#BikeTO #VisionZeroTO @cycletoronto.bsky.social @danking4all.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Wahoo! The largest Quarterly Cycling Report EVER is live - over 20km of new Bikeways including "A Safer Kingston Road" a 6km transformation of a former 'highway' into a #CompleteStreet 🚶🚴♂️🚌🚗 secure.toronto.ca/council/agen...
#BikeTO #VisionZeroTO @cycletoronto.bsky.social @danking4all.bsky.social
#BikeTO #VisionZeroTO @cycletoronto.bsky.social @danking4all.bsky.social
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And just like that, Guelph bike lanes will no longer be plowed.
An entire mode of transport has been made less accessible and more dangerous as cyclists will be forced to ride in the middle of the road with limited daylight.
#safestreets #cardependency #bikesky
An entire mode of transport has been made less accessible and more dangerous as cyclists will be forced to ride in the middle of the road with limited daylight.
#safestreets #cardependency #bikesky
November 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
And just like that, Guelph bike lanes will no longer be plowed.
An entire mode of transport has been made less accessible and more dangerous as cyclists will be forced to ride in the middle of the road with limited daylight.
#safestreets #cardependency #bikesky
An entire mode of transport has been made less accessible and more dangerous as cyclists will be forced to ride in the middle of the road with limited daylight.
#safestreets #cardependency #bikesky
Just for a friendly reminder, the deadline to complete the survey for the Vaughan Road and Wychwood Avenue Safety Improvements project is TOMORROW! #BikeTO #TOpoli #VisionZero www.toronto.ca/community-pe...
Vaughan Road and Wychwood Avenue Safety Improvements
Complete the survey by November 27. View consultation materials in the Public Consultation accordion below. The City of Toronto is inviting residents to learn more and provide feedback on road safety ...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Just for a friendly reminder, the deadline to complete the survey for the Vaughan Road and Wychwood Avenue Safety Improvements project is TOMORROW! #BikeTO #TOpoli #VisionZero www.toronto.ca/community-pe...
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The first photo is what Doug Ford has made illegal in all of Ontario with Bill 60. #OnPoli
Cities like Paris are showing that urban greening thru street & place transformation is just COMMON SENSE, for cooling cities that are getting hotter due to the #ClimateCrisis, and for reducing emissions, cleaning the air, and improving quality-of-life!
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The first photo is what Doug Ford has made illegal in all of Ontario with Bill 60. #OnPoli
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“This is the people’s house, this is not your house. You shut down democracy, and you will see the consequences,” said @maritstilesndp.bsky.social as Doug Ford threatened critics globalnews.ca/news/1154280... #onpoli
Ford says he will audit ‘left-wing radical groups’ opposed to government legislation | Globalnews.ca
Ford's warning came after members of the tenant advocacy group ACORN interrupted the legislature to protest a controversial omnibus bill that shortens some eviction timelines.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
“This is the people’s house, this is not your house. You shut down democracy, and you will see the consequences,” said @maritstilesndp.bsky.social as Doug Ford threatened critics globalnews.ca/news/1154280... #onpoli
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Handy feature from the City Hall Watcher newsletter (consider subscribing if you're city politics nerd!) on where Toronto's housing growth is going.
You will not be SHOCKED where it's concentrated.
You will not be SHOCKED where it's concentrated.
Check your inbox: it's City Hall Watcher #359!
A look at how each ward is doing on housing starts — and whether councillors and MPPs in Toronto are on track to hit the provincial housing target by 2031. Also: a classic Ford fact-check.
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A look at how each ward is doing on housing starts — and whether councillors and MPPs in Toronto are on track to hit the provincial housing target by 2031. Also: a classic Ford fact-check.
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Handing out some housing report cards
City Hall Watcher #359: Some charts of which wards are contributed to Toronto's housing starts. Plus a provincial perspective and a Ford fact check
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November 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Handy feature from the City Hall Watcher newsletter (consider subscribing if you're city politics nerd!) on where Toronto's housing growth is going.
You will not be SHOCKED where it's concentrated.
You will not be SHOCKED where it's concentrated.
Disappointed Councillors Burnside & Kandavel would consider attending an event hosted by Daniel Tate's disgusting so-called "IntegrityTO" group! All the reason why groups such as Progress Toronto need our help as we approach an election year! #shame #TOpoli www.thestar.com/news/gta/int...
IntegrityTO has faced blowback for its graphic online posts. Is it showing the ‘stark reality’ of Toronto or making local politics toxic?
On Tuesday, IntegrityTO’s Daniel Tate plans to mark the group’s arrival on the political scene with a launch event at the Mod Club, which will be attended by at least two sitting councillors.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Disappointed Councillors Burnside & Kandavel would consider attending an event hosted by Daniel Tate's disgusting so-called "IntegrityTO" group! All the reason why groups such as Progress Toronto need our help as we approach an election year! #shame #TOpoli www.thestar.com/news/gta/int...
At last, the #TTC has made the December 7 opening date for Line 6 (a.k.a. Finch West LRT) official! Look forward to checking this out soon! #TOpoli 🚊 www.ttc.ca/riding-the-t...
Coming December 7, 2025 - Line 6 Finch West
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November 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
At last, the #TTC has made the December 7 opening date for Line 6 (a.k.a. Finch West LRT) official! Look forward to checking this out soon! #TOpoli 🚊 www.ttc.ca/riding-the-t...