Linda Mathies

@JustinTrudeau please join us on Bluesky! I’ve been off X since the New Year but just came back to let you know I’m waiting for you there!

How about some cheeky volleys back @JustinTrudeau , like ‘wouldn’t Canada look better one colour sea to sea’. What have you got to lose!?

@culturaltutor Well now that my culture lessons have transferred over to Bluesky, I can eXit here without a loss!😃

Thousands of Ontario residents came together to send a message to @fordnation and @PrabSarkaria that bike lanes save lives, solve congestion and transport goods.

He’s starting with lanes in Toronto, but all are at risk, including Ottawa. We need to stand up for everyone who uses lanes, benefits from cyclists shopping along the routes, and all those who will be too afraid to ride because of the increased danger. See you there! #ottbike

@BrentToderian Thank you so much for sharing your insights and evidence to debunk Ford’s ‘common sense’ nonsense. @CBCNews @ianhanomansing

@SjamieIt Reminds me of this…

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Sign the petition: Stand Up for Cycling Infrastructure in Ontario arieltroster.com/cycling_ayn_20…

@beynate You did a great job!

Walked into a scrum on my way out of caucus this morning.

Dear Car Manufacturers : can this msg be added onto the horn?

There will be an #ottbike rally and ride at City Hall on Tuesday at 5 pm both to mourn the people recently killed and injured in our city and to voice opposition to Ford's anti-cyclist bike lane law. Please join in.

Please consider our safety and acknowledge the truth that bike lanes are the solution to (not the cause of) congestion. Giving license to angry behaviour is not the solution. @TheBikingLawyer @PrabSarkaria

In Trumpian fashion, Ford’s divisive leadership style pits ppl against each other. Blaming bike-lanes is political rhetoric that creates dangerous conditions for cyclists. Emboldened, impatient drivers are encouraged to play chicken with their fellow citizens who cycle...

Thanks @AMOPolicy for speaking on behalf of Ontario municipalities when it comes to provincial overreach on bike lanes. Cities put a great deal of work and consultation into transportation planning. Minister @PrabSarkaria, please let us do our work.

@PrabSarkaria ideas like your proposed bike lane legislation are more than ignorant, they are dangerous to everyone’s well being.

A typical bike friendly, traffic calming street design in Belgium.

Regulating car bloat needs to be part of the plan coupled with road diet as North America catches up with European cities where pedestrianization flourishes. slate.com/business/2024/…

@NeilLumsdenMPP what will make us all safer is more bike lanes and a road diet. We are on a bike trip in Belgium where the majority don’t wear helmets but are protected by bike infrastructure.

@DevineSean My Family is biking through Belgium this week..arrived in Brussels on car-free day..no cars across the capital ! Amazing! Bike infrastructure so far ahead, cars stop for bikes at crossings, cargo bikes everywhere! brusselstimes.com/brussels/12370…

Downtown Chicago, circa today. Segregated bike lanes on one side (with a bike-share, mind you). Dedicated bus lane on the other side. Don’t let them say this can’t be done in Ottawa. There is a better way. If you build it, and build it well…

#Brussels streets free to use for everyone today - on foot, bike, scooter, roller blades or baby pram. And even with all the street parties the city is so quiet! I ❤️ #CarFreeSunday