Mark Jackson-Brown
@markster3000.bsky.social
Car-free parent in Scarborough!
Transit lover, eBike rider.
He/him
Transit lover, eBike rider.
He/him
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I am a car free parent of 2 young kids in North Scarborough. Living life with our eBikes and the TTC/GO!
I post about transit, walkability, cycling... and video games 😆
I post about transit, walkability, cycling... and video games 😆
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Also on the chopping block from Toronto's parks bylaw: the longstanding rule against using “profane language” in parks. Also you will now be allowed to be boisterous, but not riotous.
November 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Also on the chopping block from Toronto's parks bylaw: the longstanding rule against using “profane language” in parks. Also you will now be allowed to be boisterous, but not riotous.
The "temporary" construction fencing around the Yonge-Eglinton LRT building has finally been taken down!
November 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
The "temporary" construction fencing around the Yonge-Eglinton LRT building has finally been taken down!
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I know a lot of people for whom Rad was their gateway into the magic of bike life. This is sad for them and for the company, who are already in a bad financial situation. I am personally not regretting spending more on quality e-bikes with certified components.
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
November 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I know a lot of people for whom Rad was their gateway into the magic of bike life. This is sad for them and for the company, who are already in a bad financial situation. I am personally not regretting spending more on quality e-bikes with certified components.
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Window display on college at major (Bazaar). Housing troubles all over. Other problems could be overcome w a funicular.
November 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Window display on college at major (Bazaar). Housing troubles all over. Other problems could be overcome w a funicular.
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Happy 'Weekend GO Train' day to all who celebrate!
Added weekend service on GO Kitchener Line starts Sunday
More frequent weekend trains and extended routes are being added starting Sunday
buff.ly
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy 'Weekend GO Train' day to all who celebrate!
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The Toronto Santa Parade was nice!
Only got a little rained on. The sun came out for the big man!
Only got a little rained on. The sun came out for the big man!
November 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The Toronto Santa Parade was nice!
Only got a little rained on. The sun came out for the big man!
Only got a little rained on. The sun came out for the big man!
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In the latest documents for Metrolinx's upcoming board meeting. They outline the most detailed information regarding GO Expansion ever publicly released. 1/4
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November 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
In the latest documents for Metrolinx's upcoming board meeting. They outline the most detailed information regarding GO Expansion ever publicly released. 1/4
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I look at this map, and immediately learn what ward Stephen Holyday represents.
There's been great strides in expanding Toronto Bike Share in recent years, but it's always felt out of sorts being managed by the auto-centric mission of the TPA. I'd very much look forward to better lad use around transit stations, and a bike share service that's unconflicted.
November 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I look at this map, and immediately learn what ward Stephen Holyday represents.
TTC announcing the opening date of the Finch LRT
November 21, 2025 at 12:10 AM
TTC announcing the opening date of the Finch LRT
Barney the relatable king
my favorite Half Life 1 glitch: Because of how the automatic voice-syncing works, the security guards mouth the beeps and boops you get when they punch in codes.
(It happens to the guard at the end of the trolley ride too)
(It happens to the guard at the end of the trolley ride too)
November 19, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Barney the relatable king
It's pretty neat how the angle of Yonge St north of St Clair just about points it directly at the CN Tower
November 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM
It's pretty neat how the angle of Yonge St north of St Clair just about points it directly at the CN Tower
The 3D chess of politics (and really any semi-democratic organization) has always been about controlling and deciding on *what* gets voted on.
No one in their right mind could vote against this, but they sure as hell tried to not have to vote on it at all.
No one in their right mind could vote against this, but they sure as hell tried to not have to vote on it at all.
Nearly every representative in the U.S. House voted to force the U.S. Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the culmination of a monthslong effort that has overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.
US House Votes to Force Release of the Epstein Files in Bipartisan Wave
Nearly all U.S. House representatives voted to force the release of Justice Department files on convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
www.mississippifreepress.org
November 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The 3D chess of politics (and really any semi-democratic organization) has always been about controlling and deciding on *what* gets voted on.
No one in their right mind could vote against this, but they sure as hell tried to not have to vote on it at all.
No one in their right mind could vote against this, but they sure as hell tried to not have to vote on it at all.
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Slept for a million hours and woke up feeling amazing. Do people really just wake up feeling like they want to bounce out of bed like this all the time? That’s fucked up
November 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Slept for a million hours and woke up feeling amazing. Do people really just wake up feeling like they want to bounce out of bed like this all the time? That’s fucked up
Light rail construction should be an operational expense (ongoing, in-house)
ION light rail is great and we should get good enough at building it that we can picture adding ION metro
November 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Light rail construction should be an operational expense (ongoing, in-house)
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Join us to ride the first weekend GO Train Kitchener to Toronto! Help us mark a major milestone.
Toronto activities: TTCriders Streetcar Summit, Santa Claus Parade, or just enjoy the city.
Return via 4:48pm train or train to Bramalea + bus. Weekend GO Passes are $10, kids under 12 ride free.
Toronto activities: TTCriders Streetcar Summit, Santa Claus Parade, or just enjoy the city.
Return via 4:48pm train or train to Bramalea + bus. Weekend GO Passes are $10, kids under 12 ride free.
November 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Join us to ride the first weekend GO Train Kitchener to Toronto! Help us mark a major milestone.
Toronto activities: TTCriders Streetcar Summit, Santa Claus Parade, or just enjoy the city.
Return via 4:48pm train or train to Bramalea + bus. Weekend GO Passes are $10, kids under 12 ride free.
Toronto activities: TTCriders Streetcar Summit, Santa Claus Parade, or just enjoy the city.
Return via 4:48pm train or train to Bramalea + bus. Weekend GO Passes are $10, kids under 12 ride free.
As much as "solar panels on parking lots!!" sounds like a great idea, I really suspect that the harsh realities of Canada (poor solar angles, snow loads) make this far less of a slam dunk than suggested.
November 16, 2025 at 11:15 PM
As much as "solar panels on parking lots!!" sounds like a great idea, I really suspect that the harsh realities of Canada (poor solar angles, snow loads) make this far less of a slam dunk than suggested.
Oh hey they've pulled a Portal 2 on Metroid Prime 4
Oof. 😢
November 14, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Oh hey they've pulled a Portal 2 on Metroid Prime 4
Sad that I'm not on the lookout for some new glassware...
November 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Sad that I'm not on the lookout for some new glassware...
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This is awesome but its also the wards that need it the least. I'd be thrilled to see a store open on my street.
But the suburban wards where folks have to drive to pick up milk and eggs are the ones who actually need this! The arguments against have been so detached from reality.
But the suburban wards where folks have to drive to pick up milk and eggs are the ones who actually need this! The arguments against have been so detached from reality.
Mayor Olivia Chow's motion to allow neighbourhood corner stores in all wards in the Old Toronto & East York Community Council area CARRIES 25-1.
November 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
This is awesome but its also the wards that need it the least. I'd be thrilled to see a store open on my street.
But the suburban wards where folks have to drive to pick up milk and eggs are the ones who actually need this! The arguments against have been so detached from reality.
But the suburban wards where folks have to drive to pick up milk and eggs are the ones who actually need this! The arguments against have been so detached from reality.
Not a fan of yet another "suburbs get to opt-out of growing up" plan.
As with six-plexes, it's rule by fiat of ward councillors.
As with six-plexes, it's rule by fiat of ward councillors.
Full text of Chow's motion to allow neighbourhood corner stores in all Old Toronto & East York wards.
November 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Not a fan of yet another "suburbs get to opt-out of growing up" plan.
As with six-plexes, it's rule by fiat of ward councillors.
As with six-plexes, it's rule by fiat of ward councillors.
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Uhhhhhhhhhh
Did I miss an earlier announcement of a Finch West opening day of Dec 7th????
globalnews.ca/news/1152146...
Did I miss an earlier announcement of a Finch West opening day of Dec 7th????
globalnews.ca/news/1152146...
November 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Uhhhhhhhhhh
Did I miss an earlier announcement of a Finch West opening day of Dec 7th????
globalnews.ca/news/1152146...
Did I miss an earlier announcement of a Finch West opening day of Dec 7th????
globalnews.ca/news/1152146...
Part-time councillor really makes it seem like the kind of gig only meant for white collar professionals who can take (and afford) a sabbatical.
Or business owners who can farm off daily management while still cashing pay-cheques.
Or business owners who can farm off daily management while still cashing pay-cheques.
In general, it seems silly for cities with 100k+ populations to have part time councillors. Shrink the councils if you need to, but part time councils in medium sized cities seem built to privilege representation from dual income, upper middle class households who can make this work.
November 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Part-time councillor really makes it seem like the kind of gig only meant for white collar professionals who can take (and afford) a sabbatical.
Or business owners who can farm off daily management while still cashing pay-cheques.
Or business owners who can farm off daily management while still cashing pay-cheques.
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For only two round trips a day, they've really maximized utility for Kit->Tor trips.
The "daytime shopping/eventing" trip (9-4)
The "evening party" trip (5-11pm)
The "whole dang day" trip (9am-11pm)
The "daytime shopping/eventing" trip (9-4)
The "evening party" trip (5-11pm)
The "whole dang day" trip (9am-11pm)
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
For only two round trips a day, they've really maximized utility for Kit->Tor trips.
The "daytime shopping/eventing" trip (9-4)
The "evening party" trip (5-11pm)
The "whole dang day" trip (9am-11pm)
The "daytime shopping/eventing" trip (9-4)
The "evening party" trip (5-11pm)
The "whole dang day" trip (9am-11pm)