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Oh damn, so the street is back open? What's left to be finished?

Victoria’s Draft Financial Plan proposes cutting the Youth Bus Pass Program. 70% of eligible teens use it. Cutting it would harm safety, equity and independence. Email mayorandcouncil@victoria.ca to tell them to keep it, along with Bike Valet and Neighbour Space.

Final week to shape the future of the Western Gateway Community Corridor!

Three land use scenarios have been created to show different ways this area could grow in the future. Complete the survey Nov 7 to help shape the future of this area.

Learn more: engage.viewroyal.ca/view-royal-2050

I think electric vehicles quickly becoming a large enough share of the vehicle percentage that they shouldn't get special treatment.

The pride parade seemed to work well, and it kept buses running on Douglas

The Cowichan Tribes debate is quickly becoming an international culture war issue, which means any attempt by someone to try and clarify facts, timelines or arguments by the people materially involved in the actual discussion will not matter in slightest.

But literally none of this is correct.

Oh and as a local resident we've been begging North Saanich to add a sidewalk to the the west side of East Saanich Rd for decades now

No, that is the route everyone takes, but this is the route only locals know about(google won't let me add a crucial connection)

I see dozens of people making that walk every day even when the bus is running

Their flight landed at 9pm so the 88 leaving at 9:06pm didn't work
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Poster for Better Transit YYJ's Sunset Ride on October 16th at 6 PM. We'll be starting the ride at the corner of Johnson and Store St. Join us!

Join us next Thursday the 16th at 6pm for a sunset bike ride along the waterfront! Everyone welcome, we'll be talking about public transportation while enjoying active transportation 🚲🚌

Fuck yeah, my future just got slightly brighter

I don't know what level of government would be in charge of implementing it, but we need a empty storefront tax

Under the overpass is just a squashed rounded about so that makes some sense, but the unholy combination of a half diverging dimond and roundabout is truly atrocious.

Sketch of bike share parking zone in the curb lane, approximately the size of one parking space and filled with about 7 e-bikes.

📍 Help shape Victoria’s e-bike share system by telling us where you want to go! Suggest parking zone locations (where shared e-bikes will be parked and available for use) by dropping pins on the map at engage.victoria.ca/bikeshare before Sept. 24! #yyjbike

If prioritized homes for people like we prioritize homes for cars we would be much further along in dealing with this housing crisis.

@davidebybc.bsky.social does post occasionally

Homes for Living Saanich Council moves forward with Quadra-McKenzie Plan Saanich - July 8th, 2025 Last night, Saanich council voted to receive a staff report containing an updated draft of the Quadra-McKenzie Plan, which will now proceed to a fourth round of public engagement. "Building townhomes and apartments in existing single family neighborhoods is critical for solving the housing shortage. That's why we support the QMP, which would legalize thousands of new homes near transit, schools, and other amenities" said Jack Sandor, president of Homes for Living. "Furthermore, we condemn the hostile treatment many young people received from people opposed to the plan in the audience. Booing, jeering, and profane insults are unacceptable and only serve to make speaking before council more daunting." In addition to booing and shouting that had to be shut down by the Mayor, at least four different young people in the audience reported harassment from other audience members, including homophobic and other graphic insults. "We are grateful to Mayor Murdock for doing what he can to ensure Saanich council is a place everyone feels comfortable to share their views." Media Contact: Jack Sandor Vice President, Homes for Living hello@homesforliving.ca

We're pleased that after last night's vote, the draft Quadra-McKenzie Plan will now move forward to round 4 of public consultation.

However, we're concerned about the hostile reception many supporters of the plan, particularly young people, received from other members in the audience.

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so I was here, and I gotta say that "NIMBYs who boo and shout at the mayor" are our staunchest allies in the fight for more housing

I was stunned at how rude some were: 4 of us got verbally harassed by QMP opponents. One later accused me of being a "piece of garbage" developer-funded "paid actor"

so much grey hair

workshopping a new national defence strategy, hear me out:
1. the Navy buys a bunch of single-family-zoned land next to the Pacific fleet HQ in Esquimalt
2. build like crazy using the federal government's ability to pre-empt zoning

I'm guessing the serious cycling accidents and fatalities down by 37% are total numbers and don't take into account the increase in people biking

I see a great spot for bike share parking

And you could also aim to set aside a percentage of the parking for visitors

Yeah grandfathering in current residents and vehicles would probably get the least pushback, while having a fee for new vehicles

Yes! There is no city boundary cut off. The downside right now is that without a docking station, if you pause your trip, your rental charge continues. Hopefully some neighbouring municipalities feel encouraged to join in. Until then, it’s still a lovely ride as long as you like.

I've heard rumors that @victoria.ca has something in the works, would be wonderful if they chose Evo.

Oh damn! So you can take the Evo bikes outside of Langford as long as you return them to Langford

It also looks like people are okay with traffic as long as it doesn't impede vehicle movement