David Barrett

Absolutely is! Many other relevant components are being rolled out over the coming weeks as well.

Some people also like to throw around the idea the bike lanes are ableist not fully understanding the spectrum of disability. Bikes are actually a form of mobility for some PWD and bike lanes further support that mobility. Drives me bonkers when ppl assume bikes are just for non disabled

Hakan has set up something truly special in that spot!

ANALYSIS | Alberta minister threatens to axe bike lanes. Can he make his case? | CBC News Province claims urban bike lanes worsen congestion. Ontario said the same thing — then a judge found they lacked evidence to back up their point.

"Dreeshen is incorrect that it's two vs 98 per cent, as the non-cycling total also includes transit users and people walking into downtown; automobile drivers and passengers account for 59 per cent of downtown visits, according to city statistics."
#ableg #abpoli #cycling
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I definitely just finished watching that! Thanks for sharing. And thanks for the notes 🙂

You saw my (brief) Edmonton trail shout-out in the vid, didn't you. 😂

A truly crummy walking (or cycling or driving) experience.

All of this. It's technically designated as a main street and I've been advocating on city committees that it should be prioritized for a main street glow-up. If I remember correctly, it's one of the most rapidly developing corridors, currently without city investment. Currently a car sewer...

Widen those sidewalks! Continue the bike lane up the hill. Make it into the main street it's designated as!

This is very cool wayfinding design. Question(s) for you:
1. Do they also display landmarks somehow? Ie zoo's, tourist destinations etc?
2. This setup seems excellent for inter-city travel. Given the love of signs and lacking street design, would those signs get 'lost' and difficult to follow?

omg calgary ELECT THIS DORK

Yes - biologist/geographer/dork. I'm OK with all of those monikers :)

Yes! All for this. Instead of ripping out benches, we should be adding them!

I’m not saying you should vote for David, but you should vote for David.

And tell your local politicians (and candidates, of close to an election) what parts of the ride are dangerous! Prioritizing safe routes to school is absolutely critical and action has been too slow.

Yes!! 💯

👏🏼👏🏼

This could also be referred to as the "🏙️ city girl mobility policy update 💅🏼"

David Barrett for Ward 7 Your independent choice for Calgary's ward 7 neighbourhoods! Let's build a city that works and is welcoming for all.

Ward 7 needs an independent candidate with experience and a bold vision for the ward. One that lifts everyone up and brings our core services and investment back to the inner city. Check out www.davidfor7.ca for more details and to get involved!

Pushing back against government overreach

🧮Creating the case for community investment using data

🚫Standing up for our Ward 7 communities

Improving mobility choice

🛴 Working with companies that run micromobility options to make sure they are feasible for transportation, not just fun

🚲 Explore the feasibility of a Calgary Parking run docked bike share program

👮Enforcement of scooter/bike share parking

Sustainably funding our wheeling infrastructure

🛣️Tying our new wheeling infrastructure funding to 5% of the total roads budget

🅿️ Using 2% of downtown parking revenues to help maintain existing wheeling infrastructure, especially in the core.

Safer Crosswalks & Slower Streets

🚨Install more pedestrian-activated signals

⬆️Add raised crosswalks & curb extensions

⤴️Expand traffic calming (speed humps, chicanes)

Fix Broken & Missing Sidewalks

🚧Prioritize repairs in high-need areas

🚶Ensure all major routes have continuous sidewalks

❄️Push for faster snow & ice clearing in winter, including piloting a city-led residential sidewalk snow removal program.

Policy update time!

🚶Safe, accessible streets mean stronger communities, cleaner air, and better local businesses 🧑‍🦽 www.davidfor7.ca/wal...

Here’s my plan to make walking, wheeling, and getting around in Ward 7 safer and more enjoyable 🧵👇

#yyccc #yyc #yycelxn #Ward7

Yes - next time! I was coming and going all weekend between door-knocking and parenting, so I didn't even have time to search anyone out... :(

And my goodness did they put on a good show! Sad I didn't find you (as I was chasing while they were on stage).

That would be my understanding as well. As puzzling as it is...

I'm sure there's still some discretion that could be used.

Blue sky poking through after a heavy rain. Trees on either side of a pathway, with folk music festival stage in the back. Food vendors along right hand side of pathway.

You show off, you, @calgaryfolkfest.bsky.social. 😍

If this was at risk of damaging the public tree canopy, there could have been discussions about alternatives, options to prevent damage etc.

We need to be better at looking at the full picture and the risks and benefits before acting.

Calgary homeowner calls city's removal of tree swing 'a sad day for outdoor play' | CBC News A tree swing belonging to a family in the northwest Calgary community of West Hillhurst has been taken down by the city, which cited tree protection bylaws. Homeowner Nuvyn Peters says it's a poor use...

It's frustrating to see community initiatives like a tree swing (or benches) removed by the city without meaningful discussion about why.

Community-led/grassroots place making is so important to making vibrant communities and is too often stymied. #yyccc www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...