Ian Fisher
@electricyvr.bsky.social
Avid urbanist, traveller, interested citizen and transit rider. Rail operations planning manager. Opinions are my own. 🚫 divisive false dichotomies.
Reposted by Ian Fisher
Eby repealed a carbon tax that had been working in BC for almost 2 decades in order to make gas a bit cheaper, and handed out $410 million to drivers for basically no reason. And now there's no money for active transport grants. 300 people a year are killed in BC in motor vehicle crashes.
September 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Eby repealed a carbon tax that had been working in BC for almost 2 decades in order to make gas a bit cheaper, and handed out $410 million to drivers for basically no reason. And now there's no money for active transport grants. 300 people a year are killed in BC in motor vehicle crashes.
One reason for @cityofvancouver.bsky.social vanishing road lines? Including those that aren’t repainted over a year after contacting 311? (Stop line NB Cambie at W 2nd Ave)
@petermeiszner.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
@petermeiszner.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Road lines fading faster after environmental rule, say local politicians – raising costs and safety concerns
The regulation limits the concentration of a chemical compound used in road paint which enhances durability
www.theglobeandmail.com
June 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
One reason for @cityofvancouver.bsky.social vanishing road lines? Including those that aren’t repainted over a year after contacting 311? (Stop line NB Cambie at W 2nd Ave)
@petermeiszner.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
@petermeiszner.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Reposted by Ian Fisher
Rescuing summer from the clutches of climate change. From wildfires to ticks, a never-ending cascade of threats serve as a reminder that mitigation and adaptation are required, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: Rescuing summer from the clutches of climate change
A never-ending cascade of threats is a reminder that we need to mitigate the climate crisis if we don’t want to leave our kids in a hellscape
www.theglobeandmail.com
June 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Rescuing summer from the clutches of climate change. From wildfires to ticks, a never-ending cascade of threats serve as a reminder that mitigation and adaptation are required, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
Reposted by Ian Fisher
Mexico is moving rapidly to restore passenger rail on a 3,000 km network, mainly of existing railways used by freight, at a cost of about Cdn$10B. Isn't it time Canada invested in restoring services and routes too?
www.railjournal.com/analysis/mex...
📷 Presidencia de la República
www.railjournal.com/analysis/mex...
📷 Presidencia de la República
June 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Mexico is moving rapidly to restore passenger rail on a 3,000 km network, mainly of existing railways used by freight, at a cost of about Cdn$10B. Isn't it time Canada invested in restoring services and routes too?
www.railjournal.com/analysis/mex...
📷 Presidencia de la República
www.railjournal.com/analysis/mex...
📷 Presidencia de la República
Manitoba & Saskatchewan have declared states of emergency due to massive, uncontrolled forest fires. The premier of Manitoba declared a gas tax holiday esp for pickup trucks when elected. The premier of Saskatchewan supports oil & gas and opposes action on #climatechange.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Sask. premier declares provincial state of emergency | CBC News
The Saskatchewan government has declared a provincewide state of emergency, as wildfires raging across the northern part of the province continue to drive thousands from their homes.
www.cbc.ca
May 29, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Manitoba & Saskatchewan have declared states of emergency due to massive, uncontrolled forest fires. The premier of Manitoba declared a gas tax holiday esp for pickup trucks when elected. The premier of Saskatchewan supports oil & gas and opposes action on #climatechange.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
More cities would do well to emulate Montreal’s universal no right on red and green through arrow leading pedestrian interval.
May 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
More cities would do well to emulate Montreal’s universal no right on red and green through arrow leading pedestrian interval.
RIP BC Consumer #CarbonTax (2008-25) Introduced by the right-leaning Campbell government. The most economically efficient way to reduce emissions. Rebates for low income people. Killed by a concerted campaign of selective and disinformation.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
B.C. scrapping consumer carbon tax altogether on April 1, government says | CBC News
The B.C. government has announced it will completely scrap the provincial consumer-facing carbon tax on April 1 and is urging gas stations to prepare for the change.
www.cbc.ca
March 26, 2025 at 1:35 AM
RIP BC Consumer #CarbonTax (2008-25) Introduced by the right-leaning Campbell government. The most economically efficient way to reduce emissions. Rebates for low income people. Killed by a concerted campaign of selective and disinformation.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Aside from a litany of safety and environmental problems, the size and reduced visibility due to SUVs also reduces roadway capacity, increasing congestion.
A groundbreaking new study found that the surge in SUVs from 1995 to 2019 reduced Minnesota's highway lane capacity by 9.5%.
Less lane capacity --> More congestion
Me, in CityLab 🧵
Less lane capacity --> More congestion
Me, in CityLab 🧵
How SUVs Are Making Traffic Worse
As larger, taller sport utility vehicles took over US roads, they also aggravated highway congestion, according to a new study. It’s yet another ill effect of “car bloat.”
www.bloomberg.com
March 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Aside from a litany of safety and environmental problems, the size and reduced visibility due to SUVs also reduces roadway capacity, increasing congestion.
This is a profoundly disturbing summary of the rampant corruption of the Trump-Musk regime. If they expect to avoid prosecution for this down the road it raises even more alarming questions about the future of democracy and justice in the United States.
youtu.be/hycoCYenXls?...
youtu.be/hycoCYenXls?...
Murphy: Six Weeks In, This White House Is On Its Way To Being The Most Corrupt In U.S. History
YouTube video by Senator Chris Murphy
youtu.be
March 8, 2025 at 7:58 PM
This is a profoundly disturbing summary of the rampant corruption of the Trump-Musk regime. If they expect to avoid prosecution for this down the road it raises even more alarming questions about the future of democracy and justice in the United States.
youtu.be/hycoCYenXls?...
youtu.be/hycoCYenXls?...
Mark V @translink.ca #SkyTrain will start testing during revenue hours (but not in revenue service) soon!
March 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Mark V @translink.ca #SkyTrain will start testing during revenue hours (but not in revenue service) soon!
Reposted by Ian Fisher
Canada should be shifting as many of its regulations as possible to align with the frequently better European / Internationalized alternatives as opposed to following American standards
In 2026, cars will need fewer screens and more buttons to earn 5-star safety rating in Europe. New testing rules will be introduced that require vehicles to have physical controls to earn the highest safety score.
This is a good thing for public safety, and a bad thing for companies like Tesla.
This is a good thing for public safety, and a bad thing for companies like Tesla.
Cars will need fewer screens and more buttons to earn five-star safety rating in Europe
Euro NCAP will release new testing guidelines in 2026.
www.theverge.com
March 4, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Canada should be shifting as many of its regulations as possible to align with the frequently better European / Internationalized alternatives as opposed to following American standards
Vancouver TransLink chooses Solaris Trollino with in-motion charging to replace #trolleybus fleet dailyhive.com/vancouver/tr...
European firm to build 262 new trolley buses for TransLink | Urbanized
TransLink has selected European bus manufacturer Solaris as its new supplier to replace Metro Vancouver's aging trolley bus fleet.
dailyhive.com
March 4, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Vancouver TransLink chooses Solaris Trollino with in-motion charging to replace #trolleybus fleet dailyhive.com/vancouver/tr...
Reposted by Ian Fisher
If road deaths were a virus, we’d call it a pandemic. Safer transport helps us all – and we need it urgently. Deaths on the road costs countries up to 5% of GDP. Centring transport around people, not cars, can propel development. www.theguardian.com/global-devel... via @theguardian.com @who.int
If road deaths were a virus, we’d call it a pandemic. Safer transport helps us all – and we need it urgently | Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Jean Todt
Deaths on the road costs countries up to 5% of GDP. Centring transport around people, not cars, can propel development
www.theguardian.com
February 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
If road deaths were a virus, we’d call it a pandemic. Safer transport helps us all – and we need it urgently. Deaths on the road costs countries up to 5% of GDP. Centring transport around people, not cars, can propel development. www.theguardian.com/global-devel... via @theguardian.com @who.int
Rather silly @opinion.bloomberg.com CityLab headline. Killing NYC’s congestion charge benefits the elites who can afford to drive and park. People of ALL incomes who use the subway, buses and trains will suffer.
February 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Rather silly @opinion.bloomberg.com CityLab headline. Killing NYC’s congestion charge benefits the elites who can afford to drive and park. People of ALL incomes who use the subway, buses and trains will suffer.
Just made a Van311 request regarding the terrible placement of this @cityofvancouver.bsky.social traffic signal cabinet at Quebec & Terminal. Totally hides pedestrians crossing and waiting to cross. Right turning motorist behaviour is often poor. @visionzerovancouver.ca
February 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Just made a Van311 request regarding the terrible placement of this @cityofvancouver.bsky.social traffic signal cabinet at Quebec & Terminal. Totally hides pedestrians crossing and waiting to cross. Right turning motorist behaviour is often poor. @visionzerovancouver.ca
Reposted by Ian Fisher
Trump is now calling Canada, the USA’s closest ally, a “bad abuser” in his disinformation campaign to justify stupid tariffs.
WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW to understand how much of a lie that is, and how outrageously out-of-line an American President is by saying it.
Watch it, then please share it a lot.
WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW to understand how much of a lie that is, and how outrageously out-of-line an American President is by saying it.
Watch it, then please share it a lot.
IMPORTANT: If you live in the United States or Canada, you’ve probably heard Trump‘s constant claim that the United States is “subsidizing” Canada. It’s wrong of course, but here’s the best explanation I’ve seen about how & why it’s wrong. PLEASE WATCH & SHARE IT A LOT. Kudos to Andrew Chang & CBC.
Is Trump right about the U.S. 'subsidizing' Canada? | About That
YouTube video by CBC News
youtu.be
January 23, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Trump is now calling Canada, the USA’s closest ally, a “bad abuser” in his disinformation campaign to justify stupid tariffs.
WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW to understand how much of a lie that is, and how outrageously out-of-line an American President is by saying it.
Watch it, then please share it a lot.
WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW to understand how much of a lie that is, and how outrageously out-of-line an American President is by saying it.
Watch it, then please share it a lot.
Great turnout for the opening of @translink.bsky.social Capstan Canada Line station!
December 20, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Great turnout for the opening of @translink.bsky.social Capstan Canada Line station!
Reposted by Ian Fisher
Is photo radar a cash cow or a lifesaver? Speeding is deadly. Slowing cars is a worthwhile public health initiative, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: Is photo radar a cash cow or a lifesaver?
Surely the problem here is too many speeding cars, not too much income from law-breakers
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 11, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Is photo radar a cash cow or a lifesaver? Speeding is deadly. Slowing cars is a worthwhile public health initiative, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
Reposted by Ian Fisher
Canada could retaliate against American tariff-rattling by banning imports of cybertrucks
November 26, 2024 at 11:36 PM
Canada could retaliate against American tariff-rattling by banning imports of cybertrucks