Mark Jackson-Brown
@markster3000.bsky.social
Car-free parent in Scarborough!
Transit lover, eBike rider.
He/him
Transit lover, eBike rider.
He/him
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I am a car free parent of 2 young kids in North Scarborough. Living life with our eBikes and the TTC/GO!
I post about transit, walkability, cycling... and video games 😆
I post about transit, walkability, cycling... and video games 😆
I was in Eglinton station for like 15 minutes, and completely unable to find the Next Train displays, because every time I looked at these boards they were giving these Stand Clear messages.
The issue is they have it programmed so that the literal screen that tells you when the next train comes changes over to warning you not to step on the yellow line every time someone does this.
February 8, 2026 at 9:28 PM
I was in Eglinton station for like 15 minutes, and completely unable to find the Next Train displays, because every time I looked at these boards they were giving these Stand Clear messages.
The Golden Mile BIA should get this tower painted gold
February 8, 2026 at 7:24 PM
The Golden Mile BIA should get this tower painted gold
I don't see the KW ION anywhere
February 8, 2026 at 7:23 PM
I don't see the KW ION anywhere
Happened to arrive at Kennedy with perfect timing to see the GO Train.
*Finally* there's elevator access to the platform.
*Finally* there's elevator access to the platform.
February 8, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Happened to arrive at Kennedy with perfect timing to see the GO Train.
*Finally* there's elevator access to the platform.
*Finally* there's elevator access to the platform.
First day LRT rides with me and my eldest kid!
February 8, 2026 at 6:39 PM
First day LRT rides with me and my eldest kid!
The tunnel is finally open 🥹
February 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The tunnel is finally open 🥹
@tritag.ca @chanface.bsky.social @alliebeldan.bsky.social hi Tritag peeps! As an old Tritag peep, I'd love to join up at lunch. Any idea where you'll be? Yonge-Eglinton Centre food court maybe?
February 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
@tritag.ca @chanface.bsky.social @alliebeldan.bsky.social hi Tritag peeps! As an old Tritag peep, I'd love to join up at lunch. Any idea where you'll be? Yonge-Eglinton Centre food court maybe?
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digital version so you can play along too!
February 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM
digital version so you can play along too!
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Everyone booed at Don Valley Station and chanted "Science Centre"
February 8, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Everyone booed at Don Valley Station and chanted "Science Centre"
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I'm seated behind a P.O.O.
February 8, 2026 at 12:26 PM
I'm seated behind a P.O.O.
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Nerd Tardis.
February 8, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Nerd Tardis.
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Nerd Parade.
February 8, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Nerd Parade.
Thr fun thing about sending the Eglinton trains to KW:
Since the Eglinton LRVs are single-ended, it would also compel KW to run double-length trains
Since the Eglinton LRVs are single-ended, it would also compel KW to run double-length trains
I really hope everything goes well with the Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening tomorrow and Toronto will get a high quality new transit line, but if everything goes south please send the trains here so we can bump up ION frequency
February 8, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Thr fun thing about sending the Eglinton trains to KW:
Since the Eglinton LRVs are single-ended, it would also compel KW to run double-length trains
Since the Eglinton LRVs are single-ended, it would also compel KW to run double-length trains
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Line 5 opening day is here
February 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Line 5 opening day is here
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Ford can either call his own public inquiry (and write the terms of reference) or he can wait for the next government to do something he'll enjoy even less.
No public inquiry into Eglinton Crosstown LRT woes, Doug Ford says: ‘Buddy, you’ve got to be a little more positive’
No public inquiry into Eglinton Crosstown LRT woes, Doug Ford says: ‘Buddy, you’ve got to be a little more positive’
The premier and Toronto’s mayor, along with other dignitaries, marked the opening of the long-delayed Eglinton Crosstown LRT on Friday with the unveiling of a plaque.
www.thestar.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Ford can either call his own public inquiry (and write the terms of reference) or he can wait for the next government to do something he'll enjoy even less.
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Line 5 Eglinton crosstown LRT opening info via @cllrjamaalmyers.bsky.social
Opening Day: Sunday February 8
→ First westbound train departs Kennedy Station at 7:30 a.m.
→ First eastbound train departs Mount Dennis Station at 7:37 a.m.
→ Trains every 4 mins during peak,
every 6 mins otherwise
Opening Day: Sunday February 8
→ First westbound train departs Kennedy Station at 7:30 a.m.
→ First eastbound train departs Mount Dennis Station at 7:37 a.m.
→ Trains every 4 mins during peak,
every 6 mins otherwise
February 5, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Line 5 Eglinton crosstown LRT opening info via @cllrjamaalmyers.bsky.social
Opening Day: Sunday February 8
→ First westbound train departs Kennedy Station at 7:30 a.m.
→ First eastbound train departs Mount Dennis Station at 7:37 a.m.
→ Trains every 4 mins during peak,
every 6 mins otherwise
Opening Day: Sunday February 8
→ First westbound train departs Kennedy Station at 7:30 a.m.
→ First eastbound train departs Mount Dennis Station at 7:37 a.m.
→ Trains every 4 mins during peak,
every 6 mins otherwise
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So, have billionaires *always* had the exact same cartoonishly blunt business philosophy as Zorg from The Fifth Element?
February 4, 2026 at 3:08 PM
So, have billionaires *always* had the exact same cartoonishly blunt business philosophy as Zorg from The Fifth Element?
Well thanks to food safety laws, it would *also* have been illegal to make and sell pizzas out of his oven at home, so may as well do it somewhere with better equipment.
February 4, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Well thanks to food safety laws, it would *also* have been illegal to make and sell pizzas out of his oven at home, so may as well do it somewhere with better equipment.
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At the moment Canada remains largely committed to 1) more sprawl 2) hyperconcentrated highrise development on suburban sites 3) letting existing house neighbourhoods shrink and atrophy.
All three of those are bad fiscally, socially, environmentally. It all needs to be shaken up.
All three of those are bad fiscally, socially, environmentally. It all needs to be shaken up.
February 3, 2026 at 8:11 PM
At the moment Canada remains largely committed to 1) more sprawl 2) hyperconcentrated highrise development on suburban sites 3) letting existing house neighbourhoods shrink and atrophy.
All three of those are bad fiscally, socially, environmentally. It all needs to be shaken up.
All three of those are bad fiscally, socially, environmentally. It all needs to be shaken up.
Ha! Everyone learned to hide in embarrassment.
When Line 5 opens on Sunday, there will be no opening ceremony or events. Rides will be free, however.
So feel free to visit at your own convenience.
www.ttc.ca/news/2026/Fe...
So feel free to visit at your own convenience.
www.ttc.ca/news/2026/Fe...
TTC to begin phased start to service on Line 5 Eglinton
www.ttc.ca
February 3, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Ha! Everyone learned to hide in embarrassment.
Bike share usage is still recovering after the snowstorm, but has a long way to go. It seems like this could fully recover if the city actually finished clearing its major bike routes.
Charts: @toronto.raccoon.bike
Charts: @toronto.raccoon.bike
February 3, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Bike share usage is still recovering after the snowstorm, but has a long way to go. It seems like this could fully recover if the city actually finished clearing its major bike routes.
Charts: @toronto.raccoon.bike
Charts: @toronto.raccoon.bike
The opening of every virulent disease movie:
A group of children on this 12 hour flight have found each other and are coordinating and teaching each other 6-7. It cannot be contained
February 3, 2026 at 2:32 PM
The opening of every virulent disease movie:
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he's still got it
Chrétien on Harper: "We're political opponents, but we're not enemies. Not today, anyways. Because he's afraid of the Shawinigan Handshake."
February 3, 2026 at 3:29 AM
he's still got it