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A city all about the quality of life for its people. Account managed by @jeffroach.ca and @uptownini.bsky.social
"the Canadian Corps Cyclist Battalion began in 1916...over time they were employed more directly in intelligence, scouting, and rapid advance roles, especially during the final “Hundred Days” Offensive of 1918. Their bicycles were initially Canadian-made and later included British-built machines."
Remembrance Day Tribute: On Two Wheels to Honour the Fallen. #RemembranceDAy
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Remembrance Day Tribute: On Two Wheels to Honour the Fallen
As we mark Remembrance Day, it’s worth reflecting on one of the lesser-known roles of the humble bicycle in the First World War: the cyclist corps.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
"the Canadian Corps Cyclist Battalion began in 1916...over time they were employed more directly in intelligence, scouting, and rapid advance roles, especially during the final “Hundred Days” Offensive of 1918. Their bicycles were initially Canadian-made and later included British-built machines."
"Anti-bike arguments aren’t just frustrating—they’re outdated, inaccurate, and often repeated without a shred of evidence."
A discussion guide for those with infinite patience... #peoplecity
A discussion guide for those with infinite patience... #peoplecity
Your Comeback Guide to all the Anti-Cycling Arguments You’ll Hear This Year. Did we miss any?
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Your Comeback Guide to all the Anti-Cycling Arguments You’ll Hear This Year
Anti-bike arguments aren’t just frustrating—they’re outdated, inaccurate, and often repeated without a shred of evidence.
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November 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
"Anti-bike arguments aren’t just frustrating—they’re outdated, inaccurate, and often repeated without a shred of evidence."
A discussion guide for those with infinite patience... #peoplecity
A discussion guide for those with infinite patience... #peoplecity
Prioritizing cars over people is brain dead stupid.
"Giving so much space to cars also precludes other businesses setting up in the immediate vicinity. The result is that most of the economic value of games is captured by the team, with local merchants getting less of a slice"
#peoplecity
"Giving so much space to cars also precludes other businesses setting up in the immediate vicinity. The result is that most of the economic value of games is captured by the team, with local merchants getting less of a slice"
#peoplecity
October 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Prioritizing cars over people is brain dead stupid.
"Giving so much space to cars also precludes other businesses setting up in the immediate vicinity. The result is that most of the economic value of games is captured by the team, with local merchants getting less of a slice"
#peoplecity
"Giving so much space to cars also precludes other businesses setting up in the immediate vicinity. The result is that most of the economic value of games is captured by the team, with local merchants getting less of a slice"
#peoplecity
A bicycle “turns humans into this hyperefficient terrestrial locomotor because they make being on land more like swimming.” #peoplecity
Bicycle Still the World’s Most Efficient Way to Travel — 52 Years After It Was First Proven.
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Bicycle Still the World’s Most Efficient Way to Travel — 52 Years After It Was First Proven
Half a century after Scientific American first declared the bicycle 'the most efficient form of human transport.'
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October 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
A bicycle “turns humans into this hyperefficient terrestrial locomotor because they make being on land more like swimming.” #peoplecity
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Last week, Zero30 was awarded a 2026 #Clean50 Top Project Award as one of Canada's most innovative sustainability projects. "Zero30 represents a new standard for how smaller Canadian utilities can approach decarbonization."
Learn more: sj.energy/clean50
#Zero30 #GreenEnergy #PoweringOurFuture
Learn more: sj.energy/clean50
#Zero30 #GreenEnergy #PoweringOurFuture
October 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Last week, Zero30 was awarded a 2026 #Clean50 Top Project Award as one of Canada's most innovative sustainability projects. "Zero30 represents a new standard for how smaller Canadian utilities can approach decarbonization."
Learn more: sj.energy/clean50
#Zero30 #GreenEnergy #PoweringOurFuture
Learn more: sj.energy/clean50
#Zero30 #GreenEnergy #PoweringOurFuture
Container traffic through #SaintJohn could hit 800K as ship activity ramps up in the centre of our city. With the shipping industry facing big fuel changes, it’s key that #netzero is treated as a real opportunity, not just by industry, but for clean air here in our #peoplecity. Here's what’s next...
What fuel will ships burn as they move toward net zero?
This is Part 3 of a short series on efforts to decarbonize the global shipping industry. Part 1 addressed international policy and politics, Part 2 efficiency measures. This part looks at alternative ...
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October 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Container traffic through #SaintJohn could hit 800K as ship activity ramps up in the centre of our city. With the shipping industry facing big fuel changes, it’s key that #netzero is treated as a real opportunity, not just by industry, but for clean air here in our #peoplecity. Here's what’s next...
China’s high-speed rail shows trains beat planes for city-to-city trips under 1,300 km if service is fast, frequent, connected, and downtown-to-downtown.
Smaller cities mean better buses and regional rail—not bullet trains. A Canada wide strat for people centered transport is needed. #peoplecity
Smaller cities mean better buses and regional rail—not bullet trains. A Canada wide strat for people centered transport is needed. #peoplecity
With its high-speed train, China has achieved what seemed impossible: flying is not profitable on an 808-mile route. - Evidence Network
With ultra-fast journeys, connected comfort and exemplary punctuality, the Chinese high-speed train is redefining travellers’ priorities, to the point of suffocating domestic air traffic between ... R...
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October 5, 2025 at 11:03 PM
China’s high-speed rail shows trains beat planes for city-to-city trips under 1,300 km if service is fast, frequent, connected, and downtown-to-downtown.
Smaller cities mean better buses and regional rail—not bullet trains. A Canada wide strat for people centered transport is needed. #peoplecity
Smaller cities mean better buses and regional rail—not bullet trains. A Canada wide strat for people centered transport is needed. #peoplecity
Saint John may some day soon need to do what Australia did during its Millennium Drought and plan for desalination from the Bay of Fundy, powered by renewables of course, to keep our water secure if/when dry conditions linger.
What others have done: sologi.co/47SS4dC
#climateaction #peoplecity
What others have done: sologi.co/47SS4dC
#climateaction #peoplecity
September 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Saint John may some day soon need to do what Australia did during its Millennium Drought and plan for desalination from the Bay of Fundy, powered by renewables of course, to keep our water secure if/when dry conditions linger.
What others have done: sologi.co/47SS4dC
#climateaction #peoplecity
What others have done: sologi.co/47SS4dC
#climateaction #peoplecity
"...battery range will not be an issue for the new locomotive, as its job will be to handle short-distance railcar switching operations." Sounds like NBSR sologi.co/4n8CGys
Our neighbourhoods would appreciate these more than the new fleet of diesel NBSR has planned.
Our neighbourhoods would appreciate these more than the new fleet of diesel NBSR has planned.
New electric-powered locomotive designed for harsh winters unveiled near Edmonton | CBC News
A new battery-powered locomotive designed to take on the frigid temperatures found in Canada was shown off at a railyard in Strathcona County on Wednesday.
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September 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
"...battery range will not be an issue for the new locomotive, as its job will be to handle short-distance railcar switching operations." Sounds like NBSR sologi.co/4n8CGys
Our neighbourhoods would appreciate these more than the new fleet of diesel NBSR has planned.
Our neighbourhoods would appreciate these more than the new fleet of diesel NBSR has planned.
NB Power’s public review lands in Saint John Thursday, 11-1. The timing is tough for many, promo of it hard to find.
Decisions here impact our entire community’s energy future—this is the time to show up.
SJ has the lowest rates in Atlantic Canada. NB Power is a major part of that. #peoplecity
Decisions here impact our entire community’s energy future—this is the time to show up.
SJ has the lowest rates in Atlantic Canada. NB Power is a major part of that. #peoplecity
NB Power’s public review is in Saint John, Sept 11, 11am–1pm (Thistle Saint Andrews Curling Club, 49 Dufferin Ave).
85%+ of our power comes from NB Power—your feedback matters. Add your voice. #NBPowerReview #Zero30
85%+ of our power comes from NB Power—your feedback matters. Add your voice. #NBPowerReview #Zero30
September 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
NB Power’s public review lands in Saint John Thursday, 11-1. The timing is tough for many, promo of it hard to find.
Decisions here impact our entire community’s energy future—this is the time to show up.
SJ has the lowest rates in Atlantic Canada. NB Power is a major part of that. #peoplecity
Decisions here impact our entire community’s energy future—this is the time to show up.
SJ has the lowest rates in Atlantic Canada. NB Power is a major part of that. #peoplecity
Paris makes streets for kids and neighbours; meanwhile, @govnb.bsky.social too often only sees infrastructure and budgets, not how people live.
Until the province has its own urban strategy, can it ever be a competent partner for cities? #peoplecity
Until the province has its own urban strategy, can it ever be a competent partner for cities? #peoplecity
Design cities that cater to children and families.
Paris has built 180 “School Streets” throughout the city, prioritizing children near schools. These streets feature greenery, safer walkways, and play spaces, creating a more inviting environment for children and families.
Paris has built 180 “School Streets” throughout the city, prioritizing children near schools. These streets feature greenery, safer walkways, and play spaces, creating a more inviting environment for children and families.
September 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Paris makes streets for kids and neighbours; meanwhile, @govnb.bsky.social too often only sees infrastructure and budgets, not how people live.
Until the province has its own urban strategy, can it ever be a competent partner for cities? #peoplecity
Until the province has its own urban strategy, can it ever be a competent partner for cities? #peoplecity
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Back to school time!
Drop-off + pick-up at our kids' elementary school in #Montreal used to be a dangerous rodeo.
This year, we got approval for a rue-école (school-street).
Closed to cars—open to people.
I explain how we did it in this weekend's Globe:
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Drop-off + pick-up at our kids' elementary school in #Montreal used to be a dangerous rodeo.
This year, we got approval for a rue-école (school-street).
Closed to cars—open to people.
I explain how we did it in this weekend's Globe:
🧵
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
September 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Back to school time!
Drop-off + pick-up at our kids' elementary school in #Montreal used to be a dangerous rodeo.
This year, we got approval for a rue-école (school-street).
Closed to cars—open to people.
I explain how we did it in this weekend's Globe:
🧵
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Drop-off + pick-up at our kids' elementary school in #Montreal used to be a dangerous rodeo.
This year, we got approval for a rue-école (school-street).
Closed to cars—open to people.
I explain how we did it in this weekend's Globe:
🧵
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Taking the whole lane!
Taking the whole lane: ✔️
Distracted (laughing and talking): ✔️
No helmets: ✔️
No lights: ✔️
No shoes ✔️
No reflective vests: ✔️
Riding in a pack: ✔️
Textbook radical anti-car cyclists
Distracted (laughing and talking): ✔️
No helmets: ✔️
No lights: ✔️
No shoes ✔️
No reflective vests: ✔️
Riding in a pack: ✔️
Textbook radical anti-car cyclists
August 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Taking the whole lane!
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Agreed.
Parking mandates force developers to build more parking spaces than needed, wasting land, increasing construction costs, and ultimately making housing and businesses more expensive.
Ending parking mandates is good for small business.
Parking mandates force developers to build more parking spaces than needed, wasting land, increasing construction costs, and ultimately making housing and businesses more expensive.
Ending parking mandates is good for small business.
August 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Agreed.
Parking mandates force developers to build more parking spaces than needed, wasting land, increasing construction costs, and ultimately making housing and businesses more expensive.
Ending parking mandates is good for small business.
Parking mandates force developers to build more parking spaces than needed, wasting land, increasing construction costs, and ultimately making housing and businesses more expensive.
Ending parking mandates is good for small business.
🚨 Saint John, NB: Why pass laws forcing every home to finance parking for SUVs & pickups nobody needs? It’s nonsense, as demonstrated by Denver. Stop making housing costlier for a myth that everyone drives. Homes > parking spots. #PeopleOverParking #SaintJohnNB 🏠🚗❌
On Monday, August 4, Denver, Colorado became the next city in the U.S. to eliminate parking minimums! Getting rid of parking minimums will make it easier to build new houses and businesses, and encourage active transportation.
Read the full story here: buff.ly/e37FTWj
Read the full story here: buff.ly/e37FTWj
August 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🚨 Saint John, NB: Why pass laws forcing every home to finance parking for SUVs & pickups nobody needs? It’s nonsense, as demonstrated by Denver. Stop making housing costlier for a myth that everyone drives. Homes > parking spots. #PeopleOverParking #SaintJohnNB 🏠🚗❌
"lower speed limits and smart design"
Hold on a second, drivers aren't responsible for either of those two things.
Before you blame users for how they use a road, take a close look at how the builders of the road designed it to operate. #safedesign #peoplecity
Hold on a second, drivers aren't responsible for either of those two things.
Before you blame users for how they use a road, take a close look at how the builders of the road designed it to operate. #safedesign #peoplecity
“Helsinki has not recorded a single traffic fatality in the past 12 months, city and police officials confirmed this week.”
City engineer credits lower speed limits and smart design.
I agree. #Helsinki #VisionZero
City engineer credits lower speed limits and smart design.
I agree. #Helsinki #VisionZero
Helsinki goes a full year without a traffic death
A city traffic engineer credits the success to lower speed limits and smarter design.
yle.fi
August 3, 2025 at 1:34 PM
"lower speed limits and smart design"
Hold on a second, drivers aren't responsible for either of those two things.
Before you blame users for how they use a road, take a close look at how the builders of the road designed it to operate. #safedesign #peoplecity
Hold on a second, drivers aren't responsible for either of those two things.
Before you blame users for how they use a road, take a close look at how the builders of the road designed it to operate. #safedesign #peoplecity
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Can cities just replace parking spots with trees?
One borough of Montreal has been experimenting with quick, cheap implementations of this for greenery, shade, and water management.
But there’s been controversy due to losing parking and the fact that it doesn’t look as polished as bigger projects.
One borough of Montreal has been experimenting with quick, cheap implementations of this for greenery, shade, and water management.
But there’s been controversy due to losing parking and the fact that it doesn’t look as polished as bigger projects.
August 2, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Can cities just replace parking spots with trees?
One borough of Montreal has been experimenting with quick, cheap implementations of this for greenery, shade, and water management.
But there’s been controversy due to losing parking and the fact that it doesn’t look as polished as bigger projects.
One borough of Montreal has been experimenting with quick, cheap implementations of this for greenery, shade, and water management.
But there’s been controversy due to losing parking and the fact that it doesn’t look as polished as bigger projects.
Why does Saint John require a 200m buffer for shelters and tent sites, but only 150m for heavy industry? We’re saying people needing shelter are a bigger threat to our neighbourhoods’ quality of life than factories. What does that say about our priorities?
August 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Why does Saint John require a 200m buffer for shelters and tent sites, but only 150m for heavy industry? We’re saying people needing shelter are a bigger threat to our neighbourhoods’ quality of life than factories. What does that say about our priorities?
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Electric school buses have zero tailpipe emissions. They’re also cleaner, quieter, and better for kids’ health—and our climate.
Let’s make the switch.
Sign our petition urging GNB to electrify our school bus fleet: nblung.ca/advocacy/ele...
#NewBrunswick #Electric #AirQuality #ChildrensHealth
Let’s make the switch.
Sign our petition urging GNB to electrify our school bus fleet: nblung.ca/advocacy/ele...
#NewBrunswick #Electric #AirQuality #ChildrensHealth
Children’s Health & Healthy Transportation • NB Lung / Poumon NB
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August 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Electric school buses have zero tailpipe emissions. They’re also cleaner, quieter, and better for kids’ health—and our climate.
Let’s make the switch.
Sign our petition urging GNB to electrify our school bus fleet: nblung.ca/advocacy/ele...
#NewBrunswick #Electric #AirQuality #ChildrensHealth
Let’s make the switch.
Sign our petition urging GNB to electrify our school bus fleet: nblung.ca/advocacy/ele...
#NewBrunswick #Electric #AirQuality #ChildrensHealth
This belongs in the category of "we know how to fix this". Is this being fixed or are we polluting our kid zones for another school year?
Every day during the school year, thousands of New Brunswick kids ride diesel school buses—breathing in harmful fumes linked to asthma, learning issues, and more.
August 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
This belongs in the category of "we know how to fix this". Is this being fixed or are we polluting our kid zones for another school year?
"...these projects get characterized too much as a cycling-only project...what you're doing is you're reducing the number of conflict points for drivers, reducing the crossing distance for pedestrians and increasing sight-line visibility for everyone. Six lanes never made sense." sologi.co/mainst
Main Street project fixes decades-old errors in key Saint John route | CBC News
An upgrade of Main Street and the viaduct in Saint John will give the city its first protected bike lane while correcting problems that date back to the days of urban renewal in the 1960s.
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July 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
"...these projects get characterized too much as a cycling-only project...what you're doing is you're reducing the number of conflict points for drivers, reducing the crossing distance for pedestrians and increasing sight-line visibility for everyone. Six lanes never made sense." sologi.co/mainst
🚧 NB's bridge wizards cracked the code: close ALL lanes during rush hour for maximum chaos! soloci.co/45Y0ors
Perfect time to buy an e-bike or move into the city centre. Nothing says "we value your time" like a 60-minute detour. #SaintJohn
Perfect time to buy an e-bike or move into the city centre. Nothing says "we value your time" like a 60-minute detour. #SaintJohn
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure advising of temporary full closures of the Saint John Harbour Bridge
On behalf of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DTI) DTI is advising the public of temporary full closures of the Saint John Harbour Bridge, beginning July 10 and continuing until ea...
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July 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
🚧 NB's bridge wizards cracked the code: close ALL lanes during rush hour for maximum chaos! soloci.co/45Y0ors
Perfect time to buy an e-bike or move into the city centre. Nothing says "we value your time" like a 60-minute detour. #SaintJohn
Perfect time to buy an e-bike or move into the city centre. Nothing says "we value your time" like a 60-minute detour. #SaintJohn
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In order to eliminate any inconvenience to cars, we’ve made it illegal for children to be children
June 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
In order to eliminate any inconvenience to cars, we’ve made it illegal for children to be children
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June 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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This road diet/active transportation project underway in Saint John, New Brunswick is one to watch. Uptown Saint John has always been so incredibly disconnected from the rest of the city by the highway that cuts through. This project will be transformational.
Research shows "a strong relationship between commuter cycling and decreased all-cause mortality". More: sologi.co/45AVCjo
#peoplecity: new, safe active transit lanes for humans! So great to see infrastructure built for safe, healthy living options. #mainstreet #safety #sjnb
#peoplecity: new, safe active transit lanes for humans! So great to see infrastructure built for safe, healthy living options. #mainstreet #safety #sjnb
May 31, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This road diet/active transportation project underway in Saint John, New Brunswick is one to watch. Uptown Saint John has always been so incredibly disconnected from the rest of the city by the highway that cuts through. This project will be transformational.