Mark Jackson-Brown
@markster3000.bsky.social
Car-free parent in Scarborough!
Transit lover, eBike rider.
He/him
Transit lover, eBike rider.
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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 😆
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This is awesome but its also the wards that need it the least. I'd be thrilled to see a store open on my street.
But the suburban wards where folks have to drive to pick up milk and eggs are the ones who actually need this! The arguments against have been so detached from reality.
But the suburban wards where folks have to drive to pick up milk and eggs are the ones who actually need this! The arguments against have been so detached from reality.
Mayor Olivia Chow's motion to allow neighbourhood corner stores in all wards in the Old Toronto & East York Community Council area CARRIES 25-1.
November 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
This is awesome but its also the wards that need it the least. I'd be thrilled to see a store open on my street.
But the suburban wards where folks have to drive to pick up milk and eggs are the ones who actually need this! The arguments against have been so detached from reality.
But the suburban wards where folks have to drive to pick up milk and eggs are the ones who actually need this! The arguments against have been so detached from reality.
Not a fan of yet another "suburbs get to opt-out of growing up" plan.
As with six-plexes, it's rule by fiat of ward councillors.
As with six-plexes, it's rule by fiat of ward councillors.
Full text of Chow's motion to allow neighbourhood corner stores in all Old Toronto & East York wards.
November 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Not a fan of yet another "suburbs get to opt-out of growing up" plan.
As with six-plexes, it's rule by fiat of ward councillors.
As with six-plexes, it's rule by fiat of ward councillors.
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Uhhhhhhhhhh
Did I miss an earlier announcement of a Finch West opening day of Dec 7th????
globalnews.ca/news/1152146...
Did I miss an earlier announcement of a Finch West opening day of Dec 7th????
globalnews.ca/news/1152146...
November 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Uhhhhhhhhhh
Did I miss an earlier announcement of a Finch West opening day of Dec 7th????
globalnews.ca/news/1152146...
Did I miss an earlier announcement of a Finch West opening day of Dec 7th????
globalnews.ca/news/1152146...
Part-time councillor really makes it seem like the kind of gig only meant for white collar professionals who can take (and afford) a sabbatical.
Or business owners who can farm off daily management while still cashing pay-cheques.
Or business owners who can farm off daily management while still cashing pay-cheques.
In general, it seems silly for cities with 100k+ populations to have part time councillors. Shrink the councils if you need to, but part time councils in medium sized cities seem built to privilege representation from dual income, upper middle class households who can make this work.
November 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Part-time councillor really makes it seem like the kind of gig only meant for white collar professionals who can take (and afford) a sabbatical.
Or business owners who can farm off daily management while still cashing pay-cheques.
Or business owners who can farm off daily management while still cashing pay-cheques.
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For only two round trips a day, they've really maximized utility for Kit->Tor trips.
The "daytime shopping/eventing" trip (9-4)
The "evening party" trip (5-11pm)
The "whole dang day" trip (9am-11pm)
The "daytime shopping/eventing" trip (9-4)
The "evening party" trip (5-11pm)
The "whole dang day" trip (9am-11pm)
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
For only two round trips a day, they've really maximized utility for Kit->Tor trips.
The "daytime shopping/eventing" trip (9-4)
The "evening party" trip (5-11pm)
The "whole dang day" trip (9am-11pm)
The "daytime shopping/eventing" trip (9-4)
The "evening party" trip (5-11pm)
The "whole dang day" trip (9am-11pm)
The irony here, is that the "fastest trip today" should be more like 30 minutes, but the Eglinton Crosstown refuses to open.
Did you know that when Mount Dennis GO opens this Sunday. It'll be 3x faster to get to Union Station than it currently takes. The fastest trips today take around 45 minutes, on Sunday it'll take just 13 minutes. This is the power of regional rail.
November 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The irony here, is that the "fastest trip today" should be more like 30 minutes, but the Eglinton Crosstown refuses to open.
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It’s really disappointing that there are only two weekend train round trips beyond Mount Pleasant; I don’t see why there cannot be a few more trips, especially for those going to Kitchener-Waterloo from Toronto, or between KW and Guelph.
PDF schedule here:
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PDF schedule here:
assets.metrolinx.com/image/upload...
November 11, 2025 at 8:53 PM
It’s really disappointing that there are only two weekend train round trips beyond Mount Pleasant; I don’t see why there cannot be a few more trips, especially for those going to Kitchener-Waterloo from Toronto, or between KW and Guelph.
PDF schedule here:
assets.metrolinx.com/image/upload...
PDF schedule here:
assets.metrolinx.com/image/upload...
Kitchener GO Train weekend schedule! (Sat & Sun)
7:49 Kitchener -> Union 9:35
15:49 Kitchener -> Union 17:35
16:48 Union -> Kitchener 18:38
22:48 Union -> Kitchener 00:38
Great (if minimal) start for daytrips into Toronto.
I hope no one in Toronto was planning daytrips to Kitchener.
7:49 Kitchener -> Union 9:35
15:49 Kitchener -> Union 17:35
16:48 Union -> Kitchener 18:38
22:48 Union -> Kitchener 00:38
Great (if minimal) start for daytrips into Toronto.
I hope no one in Toronto was planning daytrips to Kitchener.
November 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Kitchener GO Train weekend schedule! (Sat & Sun)
7:49 Kitchener -> Union 9:35
15:49 Kitchener -> Union 17:35
16:48 Union -> Kitchener 18:38
22:48 Union -> Kitchener 00:38
Great (if minimal) start for daytrips into Toronto.
I hope no one in Toronto was planning daytrips to Kitchener.
7:49 Kitchener -> Union 9:35
15:49 Kitchener -> Union 17:35
16:48 Union -> Kitchener 18:38
22:48 Union -> Kitchener 00:38
Great (if minimal) start for daytrips into Toronto.
I hope no one in Toronto was planning daytrips to Kitchener.
Beautiful snowflakes today
November 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Beautiful snowflakes today
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They also say nobody in Canada will ride a bike or use a bike lane in winter. Many liars.
This is the Canadian Premier League soccer finals and we have a bicycle kick goal in the middle of a blizzard … and that’s the most Canadian thing I’ve ever seen 😂
November 10, 2025 at 11:43 PM
They also say nobody in Canada will ride a bike or use a bike lane in winter. Many liars.
I haven't seen that security question option before...
But it's funny to see it pop up only now, given the ever increasing number of adults who would have no answer.
But it's funny to see it pop up only now, given the ever increasing number of adults who would have no answer.
November 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I haven't seen that security question option before...
But it's funny to see it pop up only now, given the ever increasing number of adults who would have no answer.
But it's funny to see it pop up only now, given the ever increasing number of adults who would have no answer.
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“no one rides in the winter”
Canadians:
Canadians:
Good morning to the person who passed me on a winterized unicycle (?!) as I was walking to the LRT this morning.
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
“no one rides in the winter”
Canadians:
Canadians:
Happy Winter Cycling season to everyone!
November 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Happy Winter Cycling season to everyone!
I wonder what the unhinged talking points would have looked like if this whole ostrich thing had opposite political polarity...
"Woke ostrich farm bioweapon facility turning our kids trans!!!"
"Woke ostrich farm bioweapon facility turning our kids trans!!!"
November 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I wonder what the unhinged talking points would have looked like if this whole ostrich thing had opposite political polarity...
"Woke ostrich farm bioweapon facility turning our kids trans!!!"
"Woke ostrich farm bioweapon facility turning our kids trans!!!"
Tonight!
At the ______________:
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At the ______________:
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November 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Tonight!
At the ______________:
______________!!!
At the ______________:
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It's the not quite almost magical time of year!
November 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
It's the not quite almost magical time of year!
Never forget what they took from us
November 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Never forget what they took from us
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The future terminus of O-Train Stage 3. Truly an urbanist's dream.
November 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The future terminus of O-Train Stage 3. Truly an urbanist's dream.
No, that was the production instance.
November 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
No, that was the production instance.
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Finally a big city mayor raised on “YOU CAN’T CUT BACK ON FUNDING! YOU WILL REGRET THIS!”
we’re about to find out if loving SimCity makes you a better mayor
Mamdani was asked in 2002 by NY Mag what he wanted for Christmas and said SimCity 3000
Mamdani was asked in 2002 by NY Mag what he wanted for Christmas and said SimCity 3000
June 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Finally a big city mayor raised on “YOU CAN’T CUT BACK ON FUNDING! YOU WILL REGRET THIS!”
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Just noticed that the Budget calls for Canada to join Eurovision. Like we are never going to get the points, guys. Unless we join the Eastern European block.
November 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Just noticed that the Budget calls for Canada to join Eurovision. Like we are never going to get the points, guys. Unless we join the Eastern European block.
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A 34-year-old as a politician: My god he's like a baby. It's like they just elected an infant to be their mayor.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
November 5, 2025 at 5:45 AM
A 34-year-old as a politician: My god he's like a baby. It's like they just elected an infant to be their mayor.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
I heartily recommend my friend's book series!
Arson is out today!
The Stealing from Wizards Quadrilogy is complete!
Binge some wholesome Canadian wizard school fantasy. Fall in love with the characters and the world. 💙📚
The Stealing from Wizards Quadrilogy is complete!
Binge some wholesome Canadian wizard school fantasy. Fall in love with the characters and the world. 💙📚
Stealing from Wizards: Volume 4: Arson
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November 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I heartily recommend my friend's book series!
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I will support any New York mayoral candidate who admits bodegas are just convenience stores and everywhere in the world has them
November 4, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I will support any New York mayoral candidate who admits bodegas are just convenience stores and everywhere in the world has them