Ali & LaBanane
@alilabanane.bsky.social
Bilingual (en/fr) I’m bananas for biking because it keeps me happy & healthy. Bicycle Mayor of Toronto. FemmesandFriends. Director Advocacy & Public Policy, Cycle Toronto. All views expressed are mine.
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Ali & LaBanane
@alilabanane.bsky.social
· Mar 28
Riding Through Bramalea-Gore-Malton
YouTube video by Jagmeet Singh
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👇🏼This @jagmeetsingh.ca is 13 years old and is the best political campaign video I’ve seen. There are no words or slogans. It is the simple and joyful action of biking. Bramalea-Gore-Malton bikes. My future includes biking, especially in uncertain times. 🚲 youtu.be/_BUj-qUSv9o?... via @YouTube
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@theenergymix.com BREAKING: ‘Empty Deal’ at COP30 as Petrostates Block Progress on Fossil Fuel Phaseout www.theenergymix.com/breaking-emp...
BREAKING: ‘Empty Deal’ at COP30 as Petrostates Block Progress on Fossil Fuel Phaseout
A dramatic, last-minute intervention by Colombia at the closing session of the COP30 climate summit Saturday afternoon failed to derail what one veteran negotiator called an “empty deal” on countries’...
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November 23, 2025 at 2:28 AM
@theenergymix.com BREAKING: ‘Empty Deal’ at COP30 as Petrostates Block Progress on Fossil Fuel Phaseout www.theenergymix.com/breaking-emp...
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"You cannot in good faith stand up on Monday and say, 'Stop building shelters!' And then stand up on Thursday and say, 'Get everybody out of the encampments.' It is REPREHENSIBLE to do that," says Councillor Gord Perks of Brad Bradford's motion.
November 14, 2025 at 12:20 AM
"You cannot in good faith stand up on Monday and say, 'Stop building shelters!' And then stand up on Thursday and say, 'Get everybody out of the encampments.' It is REPREHENSIBLE to do that," says Councillor Gord Perks of Brad Bradford's motion.
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Councillor Myers: "Just so I have it clear, the city is paying $1.5 billion for these GO Train stations. Who's going to own these assets when they're complete?"
The province, says staff.
Myers: "So the City of Toronto has paid $1.5 billion to build assets for the province."
Staff confirm, yes.
The province, says staff.
Myers: "So the City of Toronto has paid $1.5 billion to build assets for the province."
Staff confirm, yes.
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Councillor Myers: "Just so I have it clear, the city is paying $1.5 billion for these GO Train stations. Who's going to own these assets when they're complete?"
The province, says staff.
Myers: "So the City of Toronto has paid $1.5 billion to build assets for the province."
Staff confirm, yes.
The province, says staff.
Myers: "So the City of Toronto has paid $1.5 billion to build assets for the province."
Staff confirm, yes.
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Well, well, well. 👀
October 9, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Well, well, well. 👀
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This machine fights fascists.
ICE Nazis in Chicago tried to kidnap a food delivery worker but my man was too fast for those slow bastards
September 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
This machine fights fascists.
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Another thing that I do while driving is try to anticipate stuff. Could a jogger come from behind that hedge? Could that kid trip and fall onto the street? If yes, I slow down, watch carefully, and give lots of space. No, you don't have a right to a clear road. Yes, driving should be that hard.
Hi @npr.org! We worked late tonight putting together this handy pocket guide!
It doesn't address road design issues, but if we're going to educate road users, we should include drivers.
It's the size of a folded business card. Print it, fold it, put it in your wallet!
It doesn't address road design issues, but if we're going to educate road users, we should include drivers.
It's the size of a folded business card. Print it, fold it, put it in your wallet!
September 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Another thing that I do while driving is try to anticipate stuff. Could a jogger come from behind that hedge? Could that kid trip and fall onto the street? If yes, I slow down, watch carefully, and give lots of space. No, you don't have a right to a clear road. Yes, driving should be that hard.
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Some politicians will say out loud that road deaths are the cost of doing business. MPP Ric Breese at the Bill 212 committee meeting said that we would need to slow cars to 5km/h to avoid all deaths, and of course we can't do that, so "there occasionally will be injuries".
Violent crime is more rare, shocking, headline-grabbing. We treat it as an intolerable aberration from the norm. And we should! But that suggests that road deaths and injuries are the norm and are therefore tolerable. No politician will say that out loud, but watch what they prioritize.
September 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Some politicians will say out loud that road deaths are the cost of doing business. MPP Ric Breese at the Bill 212 committee meeting said that we would need to slow cars to 5km/h to avoid all deaths, and of course we can't do that, so "there occasionally will be injuries".
Speed Kills. Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) is proven to work at reducing illegal speeding.
www.progresstoronto.ca/petition-pro...
www.progresstoronto.ca/petition-pro...
September 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Speed Kills. Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) is proven to work at reducing illegal speeding.
www.progresstoronto.ca/petition-pro...
www.progresstoronto.ca/petition-pro...
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Drivers hate this one weird trick: matching the big number on the sign to the one on your dash.
Ford wants to ban school-zone cameras + fund “a million ways” later. Great! Build them now. Don’t switch off the only thing lowering speeds today.
Ford wants to ban school-zone cameras + fund “a million ways” later. Great! Build them now. Don’t switch off the only thing lowering speeds today.
September 24, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Drivers hate this one weird trick: matching the big number on the sign to the one on your dash.
Ford wants to ban school-zone cameras + fund “a million ways” later. Great! Build them now. Don’t switch off the only thing lowering speeds today.
Ford wants to ban school-zone cameras + fund “a million ways” later. Great! Build them now. Don’t switch off the only thing lowering speeds today.
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The Kaufmann Lady Cycle Troupe
ca. 1905
ca. 1905
September 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The Kaufmann Lady Cycle Troupe
ca. 1905
ca. 1905
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Driver who racks up between $300 and $400 a month in speeding and parking tickets feels like he’s "being bullied.” www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...
September 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Driver who racks up between $300 and $400 a month in speeding and parking tickets feels like he’s "being bullied.” www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...
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Not in #TorontoDanforth but still giving #EastEndLove
"3rd annual Bike Day at the market! #32spokesto and #andersonsbicycle will be on hand for light tuneups and bike checks."
August 28th East Lynn Park 3pm-7pm
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"3rd annual Bike Day at the market! #32spokesto and #andersonsbicycle will be on hand for light tuneups and bike checks."
August 28th East Lynn Park 3pm-7pm
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August 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Not in #TorontoDanforth but still giving #EastEndLove
"3rd annual Bike Day at the market! #32spokesto and #andersonsbicycle will be on hand for light tuneups and bike checks."
August 28th East Lynn Park 3pm-7pm
h/t @alilabanane.bsky.social
deca.to/blog/
On FB: www.facebook.com/share/p/18r2...
"3rd annual Bike Day at the market! #32spokesto and #andersonsbicycle will be on hand for light tuneups and bike checks."
August 28th East Lynn Park 3pm-7pm
h/t @alilabanane.bsky.social
deca.to/blog/
On FB: www.facebook.com/share/p/18r2...
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Join us to celebrate our Charter challenge win tomorrow, Thursday, July 31st at 5:30 pm. We'll be hosting a rally starting near the Scales of Justice bike rack at 361 University, followed by a ride.
Learn more and RSVP now:
www.cycleto.ca/victory_ride...
Learn more and RSVP now:
www.cycleto.ca/victory_ride...
July 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Join us to celebrate our Charter challenge win tomorrow, Thursday, July 31st at 5:30 pm. We'll be hosting a rally starting near the Scales of Justice bike rack at 361 University, followed by a ride.
Learn more and RSVP now:
www.cycleto.ca/victory_ride...
Learn more and RSVP now:
www.cycleto.ca/victory_ride...
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Best news of the day for us people who bike! Ford government's attempt to remove Toronto bike lanes is unconstitutional, judge rules www.thestar.com/news/gta/for... #topoli #onpoli #bikeTO
Ford government’s attempt to remove Toronto bike lanes is unconstitutional, judge rules
The provincial government had argued that road space dedicated to cyclists was adding to congestion. A Superior Court judge said the government’s decision would risk the lives of cyclsits.
www.thestar.com
July 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Best news of the day for us people who bike! Ford government's attempt to remove Toronto bike lanes is unconstitutional, judge rules www.thestar.com/news/gta/for... #topoli #onpoli #bikeTO
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This is huge huge huge! Congrats to the wonderful team at @cycletoronto.bsky.social!!!
July 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
This is huge huge huge! Congrats to the wonderful team at @cycletoronto.bsky.social!!!
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This, by the way, is also the answer to people snarking "there's a Charter right to bike lanes now?" No, and the decision doesn't say there is. The government can still cause you bodily harm, the Charter only asks them to present the barest evidence-based case that it's needed.
July 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This, by the way, is also the answer to people snarking "there's a Charter right to bike lanes now?" No, and the decision doesn't say there is. The government can still cause you bodily harm, the Charter only asks them to present the barest evidence-based case that it's needed.
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Really cannot overstate the extent to which the court was impatient with the total lack of evidence presented by the government.
July 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Really cannot overstate the extent to which the court was impatient with the total lack of evidence presented by the government.
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#Breaking: Doug Ford government's attempt to remove Toronto bike lanes unconstitutional, judge rules
Ford government’s attempt to remove Toronto bike lanes is unconstitutional, judge rules
The provincial government had argued that road space dedicated to cyclists was adding to congestion. A Superior Court judge said the government’s decision would risk the lives of cyclsits.
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/ford-governments-attempt-to-remove-toronto-bike-lan[…]judge-rules/article_2654addd-bf4b-4cd2-a734-45b3c4b03081.html
July 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
#Breaking: Doug Ford government's attempt to remove Toronto bike lanes unconstitutional, judge rules
This is great news 📰 for Montréal and creates a case study for Toronto to model. 🚲😻
That’s so cool! Montreal’s bike share system is rolling out trailers that work on BIXIs as well as personal bikes.
They’re hoping to have 50 by the end of the summer, and hundreds over the next few years.
They’re hoping to have 50 by the end of the summer, and hundreds over the next few years.
July 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This is great news 📰 for Montréal and creates a case study for Toronto to model. 🚲😻
👇🏼Thank you @momentummag.bsky.social for the in-depth overview of @cycletoronto.bsky.social Pathways to mobility project - an excellent community collaboration that will lead to more folks biking.
#BikeTO #PublicHealth #TOpoli
#BikeTO #PublicHealth #TOpoli
We Need to Rethink Urban Cycling for Older Adults, New Report.
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We Need to Rethink Urban Cycling for Older Adults, New Report
A project is helping change the narrative around cycling and older adults . Pathways to Mobility is showing how cycling plays a role in healthy aging.
momentummag.com
July 15, 2025 at 9:13 PM
👇🏼Thank you @momentummag.bsky.social for the in-depth overview of @cycletoronto.bsky.social Pathways to mobility project - an excellent community collaboration that will lead to more folks biking.
#BikeTO #PublicHealth #TOpoli
#BikeTO #PublicHealth #TOpoli
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If you've read this article and want to learn more about Alison Stewart check out @pattybikes.com podcast interview with her, dropping tomorrow! youtu.be/iOD7nZXN1x0?...
That's Her Problem! Episode 08 - Alison Stewart - F-Off Doug Ford!
YouTube video by Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor
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July 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
If you've read this article and want to learn more about Alison Stewart check out @pattybikes.com podcast interview with her, dropping tomorrow! youtu.be/iOD7nZXN1x0?...
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A win is a win! 👏
After the Ford government’s attempt to appeal, the court has ruled in favour of upholding a temporary injunction first granted in April 2025.
In other words, Ontario continues to be prevented from removing 3 major bike lanes on Yonge, University, and Bloor in Toronto.
After the Ford government’s attempt to appeal, the court has ruled in favour of upholding a temporary injunction first granted in April 2025.
In other words, Ontario continues to be prevented from removing 3 major bike lanes on Yonge, University, and Bloor in Toronto.
July 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
A win is a win! 👏
After the Ford government’s attempt to appeal, the court has ruled in favour of upholding a temporary injunction first granted in April 2025.
In other words, Ontario continues to be prevented from removing 3 major bike lanes on Yonge, University, and Bloor in Toronto.
After the Ford government’s attempt to appeal, the court has ruled in favour of upholding a temporary injunction first granted in April 2025.
In other words, Ontario continues to be prevented from removing 3 major bike lanes on Yonge, University, and Bloor in Toronto.
📰🚨 The Ontario government lost its appeal: the 3 targeted bike lanes for removal will remain untouched until a final ruling is made by Justice Schabas. Shout out to @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social @cycletoronto.bsky.social
#BikeTO #ONpoli #TOpoli
#BikeTO #ONpoli #TOpoli
July 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
📰🚨 The Ontario government lost its appeal: the 3 targeted bike lanes for removal will remain untouched until a final ruling is made by Justice Schabas. Shout out to @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social @cycletoronto.bsky.social
#BikeTO #ONpoli #TOpoli
#BikeTO #ONpoli #TOpoli