Jon van Heyst

Bike Calgary's latest count (end of 2024) was just over 30km for the whole city - dedicated wheeling infrastructure with physical separation from vehicles. This also does not include the sections of river pathway with dedicated cycling paths.

28.07.2025 05:44 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

We took a tour of 132nd Ave from Fort Road to 127th street to check out the neighbourhood renewal underway. When you see the before & after of the bike paths going in, it's obvious how it makes for a healthier, happier, and safer community. #yegbike #yycbike #yeg

19.04.2025 06:34 — 👍 81    🔁 29    💬 3    📌 3

Just a little Costco trip with a premium parking spot #yycbike

26.12.2024 16:06 — 👍 9    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Self-driving cars found to be safer - except at dawn, dusk, or when turning, according to study --Sky News, 18 Jun 2024

2024 Headline of the Year nominee (June)

22.12.2024 18:54 — 👍 1896    🔁 258    💬 8    📌 24

A cargo bike carrying a Christmas tree over a bridge in winter.

Happy #treebybike 2024!
#yycbike

09.12.2024 16:00 — 👍 40    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

Tree day! No close passes this trip 😎🎄 @seumasb.bsky.social #treebybike #yycbike #yubafastrack #carryshitolympics

07.12.2024 19:47 — 👍 103    🔁 17    💬 0    📌 2

Hey Tim, I think this is just the small increase in operational funding to maintain (clear snow) from new 5A network infrastructure. No new capital dollars that I know of

27.11.2024 02:00 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I suspect that even if it is designated for riding bikes on, the police don't keep track of this information very well. It would help a lot if there was clear signage or markings on these routes.

26.11.2024 03:05 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

My friend an I were stopped by an officer several years ago while riding on these sidewalks. We were told that we had to ride on the road, and that were no exceptions to the bylaw (i had said that 17 Av SE was an exception). We decided to move on instead of arguing further.

25.11.2024 23:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

A map of a large intersection with red x's placed all over highlighting where the child was almost hit by drivers. Also notes on the page of things to improve the intersection.

A parent shared with me a map made by their 9 year old child (of that intersection) which was sent to the city 3 years ago.
"Red X's indicate the locations I have almost been hit by cars" Think about that.

25.11.2024 15:46 — 👍 144    🔁 55    💬 10    📌 11

#yyccc + #ableg must:

Step up, support Calgary's low-income transit pass, and stop playing political "hot potato" with our most vulnerable.

If you can find $1.2B for a new arena for our wealthiest, you can find $15M to support this essential service.

19.11.2024 23:59 — 👍 100    🔁 40    💬 4    📌 0

Bike rack on a regular day

Bike rack on bikebus day

A great reminder if you’d like to see more elementary school kids biking to your neighbourhood’s school, start a bikebus!

24.11.2024 16:44 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0