Alex Williams

We really need to take some pride in the way we do our snow clearing. Winter will never be easy to get around, but… we could try a little harder.

Why aren’t there more people swimming across the freezing river?

We can’t measure the number of people who’d cross a river with a bridge by the number of people who’re crossing it without one.

If you ever think, “No one bikes here.” Ask, “Would I bike here?”

Ban right turns on red at intersections, proposes Vancouver city councillor | Urbanized OneCity councillor Lucy Maloney is pushing for a ban on right turns during the red-light traffic signal at intersections across Vancouver.

"The City’s own data indicate that conflicts involving right-turning vehicles are among the most common types of pedestrian collisions ... If adopted, these changes would mark one of the most significant intersection-safety reforms in Vancouver in years."

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And I demand to know how many cars drive down my street each day! If it turns out to be any less than Deerfoot Trail, I demand the City pull it up! I won’t stand for such economic inefficiencies!

Stay tuned for what 2026 will bring 👀

My semi-regular reminder that it would also be financially transformative, for the household AND the city.

Look at these elementary-aged kids, terrorizing the other passengers on the bus

#hooligans

News headline from Nov 25: Female pedestrian in hospital following hit-and-run collision in north Calgary crosswalk

News headline from Nov 20: Multiple pedestrians struck in Calgary on Thursday; man in his 20s in life-threatening condition

News headline from Nov 20: 2 injured, including a child, in northwest Calgary crash

News headline from Nov 25: 3 injured in Tuesday morning collision between semi, Passat in southeast Calgary

A WEEK in this city. How is the strategy of "people just need to drive better" going, folks? Don't talk to me about safety in this city unless you're talking about cars. A city built around cars is a city built for death and injury. #yyc

Venn diagram that illustrates the impossibility of having all of stable services, low density, low taxes.

Apropos of nothing in particular…

From Calgary’s 2016 Pedestrian strategy

This is taken from Calgary’s 2016 Pedestrian Strategy.

We were targeting 4 and with more than a month to go, we are at 11 people dead after they were struck by a driver while walking.
#yycBike #Calgary

When my bus is this late, it’s almost like it’s on time again.

Look out for your fellow transit riders, today! Not everyone has a cell phone or knows how to work with their snow detour.

Calgary Transit has detailed snow detour maps available here: www.calgarytransit.com/rider-inform...

Snow routes are active on busses in Calgary, today! @transit.app has the affected stops highlighted!

Would be great if the province of Alberta valued a measles-free designation as much as they value a rat-free designation. 🦠🐀

Perspectives: Calgary police must use their social capital to demand housing, not more officers - LiveWire Calgary “Arresting is connecting.” When I read how CPS Chief McLellan was attempting to frame last week’s exercise, I couldn’t believe it.  On November 5, the Calgary Police executed Operation ORDER, a milita...

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And a small tent to camp along the trail…

Here is a look at the updated results in Calgary's mayoral race following the recount.

Jeromy Farkas was elected with 26.1% of the vote with a margin of victory of 616 votes over runner-up Sonya Sharp.

Farkas and the next city council will be sworn in tomorrow evening.

Two Years on a Cargo Bike Why cargo bikes are the best

@cailynn.bsky.social has spent the past two years gushing about her cargo bike. Read why here: open.substack.com/pub/gooutsid...

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Ann is the real MVP 👏

Election day is finally here! Polls are open from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM. This is your chance to make an impact on Calgary's future. We're counting on you.
And remember: Where there's a Williams, there's a way!

Bach every Sunday.

Nerds: it's time for our Calgary municipal election forecasting contest! The winner gets a free copy of my forthcoming co-edited book, City Politics in Canada. Please share widely! #yyccc

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Third pedestrian killed in Calgary in two days This incident marks Calgary’s 30th fatal collision of 2025, and the 11th fatal collision involving a pedestrian.

Are safe streets an election issue when Calgarians go to vote on Monday? Which candidate is advocating for safe streets for people to walk and bike?

Or do Calgarians only care about whether a 4 plex is going up next door?

#Calgary #yyccc #vote

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Only 5 days left until Election Day! 🗳️

Let's build a more connected, accessible, and forward-thinking Calgary – one where every neighbourhood in Ward 11 can thrive.

Vote Alex Williams for Ward 11 City Councillor.
Where there's a Williams, there's a way.

We’ve got one week until election day and many folks are still undecided! Come knock some doors with us: calendly.com/alexwilliams...

Alex Williams is in it for the long haul.

But that’s not the only reason we’re endorsing Alex Williams for Ward 11.

Check out our full endorsement page to learn more: https://calgarysfuture.ca/endorsements/alex-williams/

#YYC #YYCCC #CalgarysFuture #VoteReframe

It's time to vote — because municipal politics affect you most directly!

Until October 11th, you can vote at any advance poll in the city from 10 am - 7 pm.

To learn more and make your plan to vote, visit https://calgarysfuture.ca/endorsements/#openchat

#YYC #YYCCC #CalgaryVotes #CalgaryElection

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