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Chris Drew
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urban planning, #BikeTO, transit, trains, camping, volunteering with the School of Urban and Regional Planning Alumni (SURPA) Association at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU).
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Brampton, TO, Ptbo
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Chris Drew @chrisjamesdrew.bsky.social · Jul 20
One of the first canoeists on the new Don River path at Biidaasige Park.
Person in a canoe on the new Don River. Person in a canoe on the new Don River.
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Will it be cold tomorrow? Yes. Do people riding the Eglinton Crosstown need buttons and magnets since there will be no official giveaways? Yes! Happy to do my part. Thanks to @cameronmacleod.bsky.social of @coderedto.bsky.social for the joy to giveaway!
Buttons and magnets with LRT for Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening
February 8, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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An update from @yonahfreemark.com on new transit lines opening across the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2026 and a roundup of the projects that opened in the region in 2025: www.thetransportpolitic.com/2026/01/01/t...
Transit Expansion in North America: A Look Ahead to 2026, and a 2025 Roundup
In 2026, new fixed-guideway transit lines are opening across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In this overview, I compile information about each of these projects, including: Metro and monora…
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January 1, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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Electric Streets.
Toronto, January 2021

One of my favorite shots I've ever taken with a Mirror lens @castingoutloud.bsky.social. I just love the compression the lens gives to images.

#EastCoastKin #AlphabetChallenge #WeekZdorZero #longexposure #TTC #streetcars #gunzel #lightpainting #vintagelenses
Broadview and Gerrard.
December 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Al is awesome. One of the best planners I've ever met (he's now retired), mentor and reference for me. I've had the chance to go on several of his walking and bike tours. Great example of staying active in retirement. cc @femwriter.bsky.social @jasonthorne.bsky.social
December 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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here's a beautiful episode of Life's Undertaking with a woman from the Dorothy Ley Hospice. It really is amazing, and we don't talk about it enough.

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Dorothy Ley Hospice
Podcast Episode · Life's Undertaking · 2025-02-26 · 39m
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December 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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It's my first time in a hospice. What an amazing part of our health care system. I'm very impressed it's very tranquil and peaceful here.
December 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Loved the sky today. Tonight was so lovely
November 5, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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I took this picture earlier tonight #biketo
November 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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@femwriter.bsky.social if memory serves, one of your favourite cloud patterns
Popcorn style clouds in the sky above downtown Toronto.
November 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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On a FlixiBus in the HOV lane on my way to Kitchener. Passing by Kelso Conservation Area in Milton cc @andrewmilleryyz.bsky.social @glista.bsky.social @transportaction.ca @transportaction.ca @transportaction.ca
Looking west at the Niagara Escarpment covered in trees.
October 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Fantastic day to head out for a bike ride!

Joining @chrisjamesdrew.bsky.social and TMAPS for their annual Bike Tour.

h/t @torontomet.bsky.social

#BikeTO
September 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Amazing ULI Toronto bike tour organized by @jasonthorne.bsky.social!
Various scenes at The Meadoway. Passive house at UTSC. At UTSC hearing a guest speaker on a gathering area. Jason on the platform at Union Station with his bike.
September 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Skyline views.
Download Toronto looking south.
August 17, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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Time for another nautical edition of #RavineRambles

This time paddling newly opened mouth of Don River. Starting at a boat launch in the new Biidaasige Park in the portlands.

This place really is an impressive feat of engineering.

#DonValleyRambler #lovetheravines #DonValley #DonRiver #ParksTO
July 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Would love this for Bike Share Toronto! #biketo cc @lanrickbennett.bsky.social
July 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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One of the first canoeists on the new Don River path at Biidaasige Park.
Person in a canoe on the new Don River. Person in a canoe on the new Don River.
July 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Positive news from that other site. cc @ttchelps.bsky.social @femwriter.bsky.social
Screenshot of giving kudos to a bus driver and the TTC responding.
July 16, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Tonight's 311 Toronto report. Mud and gravel post-Glen Road bridge construction is impacting the multi-use trail along Rosedale Valley Road. #biketo cc @lanrickbennett.bsky.social
Mud on a multi-use trail post construction. Looking northwest. Mud on a multi-use trail post construction. Looking northwest. Mud on a multi-use trail post construction. Looking southeast. Mud on a multi-use trail post construction. Looking southeast.
July 7, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Inspiring picture from Adelaide tonight. Also, @cityplanto.bsky.social is now on Bluesky! HT @jasonthorne.bsky.social cc @lanrickbennett.bsky.social @mikejcw.bsky.social @torontomike.com #biketo @cycletoronto.bsky.social
Looking west on Adelaide at Jarvis and a large group of cyclists waiting for the light. Looking west on Adelaide at Jarvis and a large group of cyclists waiting for the light.
June 12, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Some pretty amazing people and organizations on this list. #ShareTheRoad isn't on @bsky.app yet. Board members @chrisjamesdrew.bsky.social & @mlqtanner.bsky.social please pass along my thanks. Making noise here in Toronto #BikeTO

We'll see you at #OBS2025 sharetheroad.ca/ontario-bike...
2025 Wheels of Change Awards The Winners OBS 2025 Ontario Bike Summit May 27 - 29, 2025 Windsor Ontario OntarioBikeSummit.CA Announcing the 2025 Wheels of Change Award recipients! Each year, Share the Road Cycling Coalition Inc. honours individuals and organizations who are advancing cycling through leadership, innovation, and relationship-building in Ontario. Nominated by their peers and selected by our Board of Directors, this year’s recipients reflect the many ways people are making a difference—on the ground, in policy, in design, and in community. Congratulations to all of this year’s honourees: 🏆 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Ry Shissler, founder of TheyCycle – for creating space and support for gender-diverse cyclists through community programs like hashtag#FillThePodium. 🏆 Community Champions Howard Chang – for his long-standing leadership, creative support, and generous advocacy across campaigns, capital projects, and commuter culture. Marvin Macaraig – for growing cycling communities in Scarborough through education and grassroots collaboration. Tom Omstead & Sue Omstead – for driving regional progress through Share the Road Essex County and tools like SafeCycle. Lanrick Jr Bennett – for empowering Toronto’s cycling community, building meaningful relationships, and advancing mentorship and media engagement. David Isaac – for supporting cycling education and legal advocacy in London, and building local cycling culture through London Bicycle Café and beyond. 🏆Professional Leadership James Schofield, P.Eng., WSP – for his technical and educational leadership in designing safer, more accessible streets across Ontario. 🏆 Organizational Impact CAA South Central Ontario – for their long-term partnership in public education, legislative change, and national cycling safety campaigns. Bike Windsor Essex – for being a community hub for education, inclusion, and cycling access in Windsor-Essex, including through programs like the Bike Kitchen, which provides affordable repairs, used parts, and hands-on learning opportunities. Toronto Community Bikeways Coalition – for advancing advocacy on issues from vehicle safety to infrastructure, and mobilizing action through campaigns like We Belong on Bloor and CRASH. Bike for Mike – for carrying forward the vision of safer streets and joyful cycling for all ages in memory of Mike Chamberlain. WDBA-APWD (Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority) - for championing cross-border active transportation through the Gordie Howe International Bridge project, which includes dedicated cycling infrastructure and supports long-term mobility and safety for cyclists. We look forward to celebrating these changemakers at the 16th annual Ontario Bike Summit, May 27–29, 2025, in the City of Windsor as part of our program of dynamic and inspiring speakers. 🔗 Register today: https://lnkd.in/gGg9WnXs hashtag#OntarioBikeSummit hashtag#OBS2025 hashtag#CyclingOntario hashtag#ActiveTransportation hashtag#BikeFriendlyCommunities Eleanor McMahon (she/her) Dave McLaughlin, BA, MES, RPP Diane Freeman, P.Eng. FCAE Jeff Casello Chris Drew EnviroCentre Honoured by this acknowledgment. I work within a dynamic fold of the city and know my work is a testiment to many others in my sphere of influence h/t Charlie's FreeWheels School of Cities, University of Toronto Robin Richardson Sarah Elton Julie Dabrusin Sabrina Bennett Good Roads Chris Drew Friends and Families for Safe Streets Madeleine Bonsma-Fisher Tom Flood Harman Idema Alison Stewart - Bilingual The Bike Brigade Share the Road Cycling Coalition Inc. you pulled together such an amazing group of advocates that chose two wheels to amplify their voices and work. Congratulations to all the 2025 recipients. hashtag#BikeTO
May 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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@worldbollardassoc.bsky.social rounded bollards.
typewriteralley.bsky.social Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · May 5
The permanent Pine Street bike lane planters have finally arrived at Westlake.
Eight big planters on a truck in front of Westlake Center
May 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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@ttchelps.bsky.social excellent horn use just now by e/b 4450 to remind a driver not to ignore King St E no straight through signage at Church. Driver got the message. Please pass along my kudos cc @wb62.bsky.social @glista.bsky.social (cross posting from X so I can tag @femwriter.bsky.social)
April 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Open to the public today. Check it out!
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✨Looking northwest at Front St E and Jarvis St in #Toronto. The archive photo shows the former St Lawrence Market North, which operated from 1968-2016. The Saturday Farmers' Market in the new building begins today, April 5, 2025.

👉More at www.torontojourney416.com/north-st-law...

#torontohistory
April 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Snow thunder in downtown Toronto just now.
April 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Always like updating my wife when passing by Guildwood and bringing back wedding day memories. Had enough time to get off the train to get the picture but definitely didn't want to miss getting back on since my jacket was inside.
Yesterday: standing in front of the Guildwood GO/VIA train sign on the platform and pointing to it. Wedding day in 2019 and standing in front of the Guildwood GO/VIA sign close to the road entrance.
February 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM