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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

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Get a #yegbike , eh.

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@newfangl3d

2 years

@CheapoCrappy Why is this part upsidedown? That "masonry" is totally supposed to be at ground level.

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@newfangl3d

2 years

Don't threaten me with a good time.

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@CTVNews

2 years

Parking demand plummeted after COVID-19 and it's not picking up

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@newfangl3d

3 years

Dear #yegcc , I know that you're busy and that you have lots of things to do. But here's something that you don't need to do: When the Valley Line LRT begins operations, don't open 102ave to traffic from 99st to 103st... #yegwalk #yegbike

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@newfangl3d

3 years

This is an all-time, hall-of-fame worst-slogan-ever, right?

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@newfangl3d

11 months

@the_transit_guy Deepsea exploration.

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@newfangl3d

1 year

Why would the cyclists do this?

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

3 years

I will always RT this.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

2 years

@vijamsonic Wear a hardhat and carry a clipboard, and you're good.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

2 years

@Mumbleduck @fluoroquinolo13 I still can't believe that Cronenberg or someone never made movie about a li'l skull.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

6 years

#yegbike B O N U S L E V E L Unlocked!

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

2 years

Seriously @CityofEdmonton , get your act together. Get some signs out and start enforcement already.

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@newfangl3d

4 years

Can we all agree that a weekly "Rex Murphy: incompetent old chef" column would be infinitely better than his typical "Three cheers for fascism & climate change denial"?

Jonathan Goldsbie

@goldsbie

4 years

Rex Murphy has written 750 words about how, unable to cook for himself, he has been eating nothing but Kraft Dinner, and it's on the front page of tomorrow's Post:

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

3 years

A statue has collided with red paint near city hall.

CBC Edmonton

@CBCEdmonton

3 years

The Sir Winston Churchill near city hall has been doused in red paint. More to come. #yeg #yegcc

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@newfangl3d

1 year

"We shouldn't put a basketball court in our downtown park, because where would the people park?" - city of edmonton admin from st. albert

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@newfangl3d

2 years

@RED

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@newfangl3d

3 years

How it started How it's going

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

2 years

In 2019 @estolte did this excellent map of EPS tickets issued for sidewalk biking. The 3 really obvious lines running east-west are: 118ave, 107ave & Jasper ave. Coincidentally, 3 streets which aren't getting bikelanes are: 118ave, 107ave & Jasper ave.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

6 years

As #visionzero always says: Never jaywalk. Be visible. And most importantly, don't be a Lamppost. #yegwalk

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

2 years

Urbanists, Edmonton needs you. We've built a fancy new downtown rail line. Now our transportation experts insist that we need to let cars in here, because 10 years ago it seemed like a good idea. Are they right...? #StreetsForPeople #Placemaking #yegcc

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

2 years

3 days later, and the oliverbahn has not been touched. Are City of Edmonton crews all trapped at home in St. Albert? What is the deal? #yegbike

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

4 months

We had to say goodbye to this little girl today. She outlived many enemies, and was certain that she had finally successfully chased all of the skateboarders from the neighbourhood, never to return.

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@newfangl3d

3 years

Breaking: we got rid of lamphier too! #WorthIt

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@Mitchell_AB

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@newfangl3d

2 years

@edmontonpolice this you?

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

2 years

Officials are dicks.

Action News Now

@ActionNewsNow

2 years

A child hit by a car early Tuesday morning in Redding suffered minor injuries. Officials say she was not wearing her helmet properly.

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@newfangl3d

2 years

😭

Hayden Clarkin

@the_transit_guy

2 years

What’s the best private transit system in North America?

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

7 years

As #visionzero says: Never jaywalk. Be visible. And most importantly, don't be a Lamppost. #yegwalk

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

7 years

A surprisingly popular chart, now updated for 2015 What do #yeg drivers hit with their cars? #yegwalk #yegbike #visionzero

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@newfangl3d

11 months

@ChrisOnABikeYEG Not only reckless but also completely illegal, because fish actually use it for spawning.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

1 year

"Why are we spending hours and hours debating something that is so fundamental?" - Mayor Sohi, on the bikeplan

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

3 years

We all know that staples is always wrong. But less than 2 months ago, on September 9th he was sure that we didn't need to do anything because covid would just go away. Since then 59,935 people have tested positive and 668 people have died. @edmontonjournal still hasn't fired him.

Edmonton Journal

@edmontonjournal

3 years

David Staples: Who got it wrong on COVID? Everyone, including the Canadian and Alberta Medical Assocations

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@newfangl3d

2 months

@PennDOTNews

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

2 years

@CBCPitchbot really nailed it this time:

CBC Calgary

@CBCCalgary

2 years

Pierre Poilievre tells Calgary supporters he'll build pipelines in all directions

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

2 years

@jeffsamsonow We might need to refund their rent though. Over 3 years that would add up to what, like $8?

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

2 years

In April 2022 the city released its Touch the Water Preliminary Design Report, with little fanfare. Let's take a closer look at this award-winning project. But buckle-up, because this is going to get bumpy... #yegcc #yegriver #yegwalk #yegbike

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

2 years

If you want to know why 102ave downtown absolutely should not be reopened to traffic, see above.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

3 years

Cars? Here? Why?

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

3 years

102ave will be a terrible road for cars. The city's models predicted an *18 minute wait* at peak times to turn onto 102ave. If it is opened to traffic it will be nothing but a long line of idling vehicles. So instead, why not make it for people?

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

1 month

@GrammarTable Parkade is a perfectly cromulent word.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

2 years

I don't care what jason said, you can stay home, unvaccinated aunt.

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@newfangl3d

3 years

That'll do it.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

1 month

If you weren't quite sure if tossing corbould was a good idea or not, the fact that staples & smith are in a sweaty panic is all that you need to know.

Edmonton Journal

@edmontonjournal

1 month

David Staples: Province considers move to 'audit and stabilize' the City of Edmonton, say government officials Read More:

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

3 years

Do people want to be on 102ave? Right now 102ave has a bit of a problem with monolithic malls from the 80s. But City Centre Mall and Manulife Place have both announced redevelopment plans to open up their malls to the street, and to encourage walkability.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

6 years

So yeah, #ExploreEdmonton

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

4 months

(no one tell eps about Bianca Amor...)

Edmonton Police

@edmontonpolice

4 months

Large number of weapons found in encampment During the recent Dawson Park Encampment removal, a discovery was made inside a hard golf travel case. Inside EPS found: • 10 Samurai swords • 11 Machetes • 34 knives including butterfly/folding and fixed blade • 2 Axes •…

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

1 year

@Boenau With all of that space, wouldn't it have been better to put in proper, protected bike lanes? For what's shown here the "park" space in the middle of a road is just car prettied-up car infrastructure.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

2 years

"What picture should we use?" "I dunno, just grab whatever."

City of Edmonton

@CityofEdmonton

2 years

Share your ideas on eliminating racism in Edmonton- apply to join the Anti-Racism Independent Body Advisory Board. Apply by November 7. Learn more:

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

4 years

We'll call this the start of the winter 2019-2020 #photothread .

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

2 years

I complain about City of Edmonton administration a lot, but a carbon budget that credits freeway expansions as a source of future emissions *reductions* is gross, dishonest, and negligent. #yegcc needs to stop trusting these people.

City of Edmonton

@CityofEdmonton

2 years

The City is releasing a carbon budget for the first time. It gives a holistic view of the carbon impacts for requests in the 2023-2026 budgets so Council can weigh climate change impacts when making decisions about the City’s budget. 🌎 #yegBudget #yeg

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

2 years

tell me that you drive everywhere, without telling me that you drive everywhere:

City of Edmonton

@CityofEdmonton

2 years

⚠ Construction on the 170 St Pedestrian Bridge is underway. Pedestrians are asked to detour along 165 Street. For more information, visit . #yegWalk

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

2 years

Dear #yegcc , while you're at your lrt ribboncutting, people will hold your hands, and show you the beautifully manicured path in the first picture. But if you peak outside your velvet ropes just a bit you will discover that most of Louise McKinney is dangerously impassable.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

3 years

@JeremyAppel1025 He's a public health expert.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

2 years

@NoLore Why bother to count, when you could just quote conspiracy theorists instead?

Timm Bruch

@TimmCTV

2 years

Theo Fleury just said on Fox News that there are 1.4 million people heading to Ottawa in the trucker convoy. 1.4 million.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

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@MaxKingsleyEh @gaucoin13 @DrJayDrNo @gdnicholson @jkenney

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

5 years

Caption these:

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

10 months

I will always advocate for crosswalk smashy bricks rather than crosswalk flags.

BiciBandido

@BiciBandido

10 months

Suddenly he was not in the blind spot and was seen... #MagicBrick

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

2 years

A small change, but such an important one.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

3 years

There are a million reasons to rethink 102ave: climate change, vision zero, urban placemaking, hygge, downtown redevelopment, road maintenance... A single lane of gridlocked traffic won't save downtown, but embracing downtown as a place for people might.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

4 years

I guess we'll call this the start of the winter 2020 #photothread .

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

6 years

Truly shocking scenes in downtown Edmonton this morning, as local drivers band together to boycott roads. They are protesting the traffic nightmares which some claim have "totally, 100%" been caused by newly installed bike lanes.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

4 years

@JeffCallaway Our hearts go out to all of the poor fake leadership candidates who are still trying to pay off their fines for election fraud.

Another $70,000 in fines dished out to 'kamikaze' UCP leadership candidate

edmontonjournal.com

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

1 year

Breaking: Edmonton's City Manager reveals new climate action team.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

2 years

@brrittannyh Because "drunk at work" would be referring to his cabinet.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

7 months

"Are we sure that we want to put these things which look like sidewalks right next to a train?" "Sure, why not?"

Valley Line Southeast LRT

@yegvalleyLRT

7 months

Concrete landscaping headers can be found along the Valley Line Southeast. They are not sidewalks and should not be used to walk along the streets. Always use the signalized pedestrian crosswalks to safely cross the street or tracks and connect with the pedestrian walkways.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

3 years

I remember back in 2013 when we were all worried about the flood coming back a 4th time, and the risk of variant floods being brought into the province by carnies.

Kevin Nimmock

@KevinNimmock

3 years

Dr. Hinshaw is comparing this year's Calgary Stampede to that of 2013. She says just like Albertans banded together to host the event following the flood, they will do so this year.

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@newfangl3d

2 months

1 million Edmontonians are happy to see him gone.

Troy Pavlek

@troypavlek

2 months

BREAKING: City manager Andre Corbould resigning

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

3 years

...and let's be honest, it's not just the idling vehicles that are the issue. If traffic is allowed onto 102ave, drivers will also park on the bikelane, shortcut on the bikelane, and block the sidewalk & bikelane at every intersection.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

11 months

@tedmccoy Sir, this is a Moxie's.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

6 years

58% of all collisions in Edmonton occur in intersections. Drivers are reminded to dismount before crossing and walk your car across for the safety of all users. Let's get to the other side together. ✌️ #visionzero

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

3 years

"...oh, drivers won't break the rules. That won't happen." Sadly, because there is no separation for the 102ave bikelane, it will absolutely, 100% become the "I'll just be parking here for a second" lane. Instead, why don't we make it all a space for people? #visionzero

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

6 years

Always make eye contact when attempting to cross the street. But if a car has illegally tinted windows you must apologize for being in their way, because they are much better than you are. #yegwalk #visionzero

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

6 years

Still my favourite signage in town: - who thought it was a good idea? - who approved it, and agreed that it was a good idea? - who installed it, and how did they know which way was which? - in the history of this sad little sign has anyone ever knowingly obeyed it?

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@newfangl3d

4 years

The model which was used as inspiration for the new library is currently on display in Churchill Square. Hurry though, before it disappears.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

2 years

It's November 14th, so I guess it's finally time to start the winter 2021-2022 #photothread .

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

6 months

@amandawtwong I had always assumed that the "Paint Your Wagon" stuff was a complete joke, so when I finally saw the movie I was totally surprised when Clint Eastwood actually does break-out into song.

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@newfangl3d

3 years

First dirt ride of the year for me, so we'll call this the start of the summer 2021 #photothread .

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@newfangl3d

2 years

I don't think there are any circumstances where a tracked snowremoval vehicle should cruise along a snowy mup for blocks with its blade up in the air. (tracks on both sides of the promenade, but an hour later still nothing touched)

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

6 years

Why doesn't the city clear your driveway for you, instead of wasting money on clearing the whitemud, because you don't even use the whitemud. The answer, tonight at 6.

Global Edmonton

@GlobalEdmonton

6 years

Why are some Edmonton bike lanes plowed before residential streets? #yeg

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@newfangl3d

2 years

Seems like it's time to for the city to provide a protected lane on 100ave through Oliver and along Victoria Promenade.

Bike Edmonton

@bikeedmonton

2 years

The 102 Ave bike lane at 116 St will be closed from mid-March until the end of August. #yegbike

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

1 year

I don't know that I've ever seen this before:

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

5 months

This doesn't look like much, but it's 132ave from 97~107st. #yegbike The paths on both sides are MASSIVE - so massive that they seem like service roads. It needs some snowclearing, and some landscaping to make it more clear what's going on, but ~30 blocks of this will be wild.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

3 years

More than a decade ago someone made the decision that traffic absolutely had to remain on 102ave. But at this point, 102ave has been closed to traffic for years and years. If that one lonely lane never reopens, no one will miss it.

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@newfangl3d

2 years

@RED

Large vehicles dangerous for pedestrians at intersections | Car News | Auto123

A recent IIHS study confirms what was already anticipated; the larger a vehicle is, the more of a threat it poses to pedestrians at intersections.

www.auto123.com

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@newfangl3d

7 years

Always remember: Even if you legally have the Right-of-Way, someone can take that from you as long as they weigh more. #visionzero #yegwalk

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

5 years

As #visionzero always says: Never jaywalk. Be visible. And above all, never, ever be a Lamppost. #yegwalk

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

9 months

world. class.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

6 years

37% of serious collisions in #yeg occur when someone lets themselves be followed to closely. Letting yourself be followed too closely is very dangerous. Always remember - never let yourself be followed too closely. #visionzero #yegtraffic

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

5 years

That's a nice new public space that you've got there. It would be a shame if even a single piece of seating were installed so that the public would actually be able to spend time there. A real shame. 1/

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

3 years

If anyone would like to see the images in the full glory outside of twitter, they are accessible here:

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@newfangl3d

8 months

Honestly, we've spent years assuming that the city was managing it, only to now learn administration has been doing absolutely nothing, because administration doesn't want to. #yegcc

Ashley Salvador

@AshleyASalvador

8 months

Edmonton has an unpermitted surface parking lot problem. We have spent years hoping it would resolve itself. We need to be looking at all of the tools we have in our tool belt to ensure these businesses are paying their fair share. #yeg #WardM étis

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

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The stupidest albertans are going to need to invent a new conspiracy about how arsonists are stealing all of the water.

Calgary Herald

@calgaryherald

3 months

'Gut punch': As Crowsnest River runs dry, Pincher Creek forced to dig for water

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

8 months

It is bonkers how much money and space we are wasting to create the world's fanciest onstreet parking, and to replace a protected bikelane with a doorzone bikelane. Admin are irredeemable. #yegbike #yegwalk

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

3 years

...and while the former BMO lot is currently a pit, one day it will become something new. Whatever that lot becomes, it needs people more than it needs a single lane of idling traffic.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

3 years

@Garossino @maxfawcett He's an expert on public health.

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

3 years

Did you know that if we were to make 102ave into a people place, we could get a plaza at the north end of Rice Howard Way - for free?

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

5 years

W. T. F. is this? #yegbike

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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @[email protected]

@newfangl3d

2 months

Council will try to blame this on the province, but the encampment sweeps during the deepest deepfreeze since the 1960s were entirely under their own control.