Linda Mathies

A great evening for BikeNight! Good to see all ages and families all decked out!

That time at my 66th bday party when I get asked by someone who does not understand bike commuter practicalities; ‘why are you still wearing minis?’

Cars have taken control of the human brain long before AI tries to take control.
Pictured below at Dow’s is the mega shrine to the car; lost is the bucolic knoll overlooking a soothing lake.

Why we need more news reporting Part 2

Defunding CBC =cancelling free speech & national dialogue =a slide toward demagoguery

Why we need more news reporting Part 2

Pierre Poilievre says he's dedicated to "free speech" while the pseudo "news" groups- his cheerleaders-- attempt to shut down legitimate media.
My latest substack -- Part 2.
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Predictions for how long before Trump blames Canada for the trade war?

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Trump blaming Zelensky for a possible WW111 is gaslighting at its zenith.
Any suggestions on how to infiltrate the Fox News spin of the Oval Office’s despicable ambush?

In 2022 18% of eligible Ontario voters gave Ford a majority. Vote and vote strategically. He squandered his mandate and doesn’t deserve another chance.

One of the most important things we can do to protect Canada’s sovereignty is protect CBC. You need to underscore its importance in protecting our values, our culture, and point out that PP plans to dismantle CBC as his top platform promise! #CanadaFirsthypocrisy

Employing the adjective ’Common-sense’ on PC’s campaign page is a red flag. It’s manipulative and disingenuous. Trump falsely declaring ‘it’s common sense that the plane crash was due to DEI’ should have Leaders take pause.

Sweet new ‘bike-skating’ options on the #Rideaucanal

That’s me😄…but then next morning ☕️ do you feel regret or self-regard?!

At a Christmas party I’m asked ‘Is it true that bikelanes cause more congestion’? I say the answer is just Math..this answer is better:

@wesmars.bsky.social 🙏 ‘Killed by a traffic engineer’.
‘If only’ the Ford’s of the world would also read it.
(He’s our Premier who just passed legislation to ReMoVe bikelanes😩😤)

How about add a title ‘The Balanced Approach’

Cycling group launches Charter challenge of Ford government’s bike lane legislation In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, Cycle Toronto argues that Bill 212 puts lives at risk and seeks an injunction to stop the removal of bike lanes on Bloor, Yonge and University.

A cycling advocacy group and charity has launched a Charter challenge against the Ford government’s recent legislation that takes aim at Toronto’s bike lanes.

The expression ‘it’s common sense’ shuts down thoughtful discussion. Politicians employ it with no scientific basis. It’s manipulative, it stirs anger The common senses are limited and betray us. Ask Galileo. Scientific evidence takes us to places that our senses can not go. Eg.Magenta is made up!🌈

@rideauwintertrail.bsky.social such fun going out on my first urban-ski of the season and getting first tracks, but more uplifting was crossing paths with a trail elf who was shoveling for us all!🙏

If only bike-share could gain traction in the Nation’s Capital. Montreal earns title as the nation’s Biking Capital; providing summer & winter bikes!

The Psychological Traps That Keep Us Stuck Commuting Via Car Even when better options are available, switching modes is tough.

Behavioural science says the best chance to free ourselves from habits, like car commuting, is during life disruptors. Covid brought more 🚲 in Brussels.
Moving to a new home is another. Real-Estate agents could add a transit pass to their ‘Welcome Packet’ to incentivize. slate.com/technology/2...

Consider AJ’s re-Cycles shop for your truly sustainable gift ideas! Jeff’s found the perfect gift- a bigger cluster for Granny😃. Thx Nick for the help! #445CatherineSt

Bikelane objectors are victims of automaker ad campaigns. We banned tobacco ads, let’s ban truck ads to help stop the belief that city space is for cars…An important step in freeing us from car dependency.

☝️Just people on bikes. @brenttoderian.bsky.social

A fietser in Dutch is a term for someone who rides a bike for transportation. The term is used to describe casual cyclists who ride upright bikes and don't consider themselves to be any more of a cyclist than a pedestrian or driver. English could use such a term to shift the convo away from us/them

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.

Cycling is 10 times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities and 100 times more fun.

Gen Z’s can no longer blame the Boomers for tanking the planet. The biggest swing toward voting Trump (who appointed a Climate Denier as Energy Secretary) were 18-29yrs.

Pedestrian Signals & Cyclists What is the law around pedestrian head start signals and cyclists? Read more on if you can bike out ahead of motorists.

89%of cyclist fatalities or serious injuries occur at intersections. It’s time to amend the Highway Traffic Act and allow cyclists to be able to cross on the Headstart signals.

www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/cyclist...)

@brigittepellerin.bsky.social nice to find my pals here🌅🌞

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