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David Finnis

@yvrcyclist.bsky.social

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Safe Cycling Advocate Retired library worker Former Municipal councillor Grandfather, organ donor Urbanist living in Vancouver, B.C.

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David Finnis @yvrcyclist.bsky.social · 4h

There’s a No Tyrants rally at Jack Poole Plaza this Saturday, October 18. Come show your support for our American neighbours as they struggle to prevent their country from becoming an authoritarian state.

David Finnis @yvrcyclist.bsky.social · 21h

Granville Island and Yaletown from the south side of False Creek.

David Finnis @yvrcyclist.bsky.social · 2d

Getting my @radpowerbikes.bsky.social RadWagon ready for #Halloween.

David Finnis @yvrcyclist.bsky.social · 2d

Fall beauty in Vancouver. Trout Lake in John Hendry Park in East Van.

David Finnis @yvrcyclist.bsky.social · 6d

Love the ghosts on the Tenth Ave bike route.

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David Finnis @yvrcyclist.bsky.social · 6d

It's always nice to visit VanDusen Gardens.

David Finnis @yvrcyclist.bsky.social · 26d

Don’t delay too long. Garfield is looking forward to a dinner invitation.

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 26d

Be Seen.
A New PSA

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David Finnis @yvrcyclist.bsky.social · 27d

Sadly

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Seth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · 28d

2 days until DRAW THE LINE! ✊🌎☮️

~70 actions across Canada.

The Vancouver line-up is stellar 👇

September 20, Vancouver:
2:00pm - Gather at VPL Central for kick-off
Welcome by Shane Pointe, Musqueam knowledge keeper
Speech by Mark Hancock, president of CUPE national
2:30pm - March begins from VPL
4:00pm - Program at Science World Park Begins
Welcome by Audrey Siegl, Musqueam
Speakers: Véronique Soufi, BC Society for Policy Solutions
Rayanna Seymour, West Coast Environmental Law
Byron Cruz, Sanctuary Health
Tamer Aburamadan, Al-Awda
Anjali Appadurai, Climate Emergency Unit
Special performances by:
Butterflies in Spirit (Indigenous dance group)
Desirée Dawson (Singer-songwriter)

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David Finnis @yvrcyclist.bsky.social · 28d

I've frequently seen it. (Sadly) Today, I was able to snap a photo.

David Finnis @yvrcyclist.bsky.social · 28d

Apparently, drivers drivers can ignore the "Do Not Block Intersection" sign on Thursdays. @cityofvancouver.bsky.social @hubvancouverubc.bsky.social @visionzerovancouver.ca

Note vehicles blocking crosswalk at Clark and 10th Ave.

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David Finnis @yvrcyclist.bsky.social · Sep 6

Seeing this reflection of the Marine Building reminds me of my Mum, who remembered it being built.

David Finnis @yvrcyclist.bsky.social · Sep 4

How about legislating lower default speed limits and permitting more automatic speed enforcement cameras?

David Finnis @yvrcyclist.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hey @dnv.org this is a great sign in front of Boundary Elementary School, but you need another on William Ave where numerous drivers refuse to obey the 30km/h school zone.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Aug 19

Riding bikes is 10X more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities. And that’s just the climate emissions. Doesn’t include the massive public & personal cost difference, the air & noise pollution difference, the massive space difference, etc, etc. Via @theconversation.bsky.social

Cycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities

Active travel can help tackle the climate crisis earlier than electric vehicles – even if you swap the car for a bike for just one trip a day.

theconversation.com

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David Finnis @yvrcyclist.bsky.social · Aug 21

BC's Mid-Sized Cities Are Densifying. But Where Are the Buses? via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...

BC’s Mid-Sized Cities Are Densifying. But Where Are the Buses? | The Tyee

Councillors say the province is pushing for more transit-oriented development but isn’t funding the needed bus service.

thetyee.ca

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