Cal 🌿
@calsneurons.bsky.social
Casual urbanist. Neuroscience grad student. Wolf cut. East Van. Bikepacker. Coast Salish Territory. (they/them)
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Cal 🌿
@calsneurons.bsky.social
· Jan 25
Starter pack for Vancouver urbanists!
It's small (but mighty). Please suggest more people who should be included!
go.bsky.app/Sh2qgrE
It's small (but mighty). Please suggest more people who should be included!
go.bsky.app/Sh2qgrE
every day i feel thankful that i will never return to a city run by farkas and a province run by smith 🙏🥹
December 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
every day i feel thankful that i will never return to a city run by farkas and a province run by smith 🙏🥹
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“The funding from the federal government should be based on whether the housing gets built, especially if it’s housing at an affordable price point, agnostic of how we choose to get there,” Farkas told reporters."
Yes, but you're still stifling housing starts with your policy.
#cdnpoli
Yes, but you're still stifling housing starts with your policy.
#cdnpoli
NEW: Global News has learned the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has paused $129M in federal Housing Accelerator Fund money to the City of Calgary pending further clarity on citywide rezoning.
globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
Calgary’s $129M in federal housing funds ‘paused’ pending citywide rezoning status - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Calgary city council is preparing to debate a motion that calls for the repeal of the citywide rezoning policy in December, which would require a public hearing in the spring.
globalnews.ca
November 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
“The funding from the federal government should be based on whether the housing gets built, especially if it’s housing at an affordable price point, agnostic of how we choose to get there,” Farkas told reporters."
Yes, but you're still stifling housing starts with your policy.
#cdnpoli
Yes, but you're still stifling housing starts with your policy.
#cdnpoli
My lab side quest is AMPAR trafficking & complement in schizophrenia, so I'm compelled to share the love:
"The schizophrenia risk gene C4 induces pathological synaptic loss by impairing AMPAR trafficking"
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
"The schizophrenia risk gene C4 induces pathological synaptic loss by impairing AMPAR trafficking"
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The schizophrenia risk gene C4 induces pathological synaptic loss by impairing AMPAR trafficking - Molecular Psychiatry
Molecular Psychiatry - The schizophrenia risk gene C4 induces pathological synaptic loss by impairing AMPAR trafficking
share.google
December 2, 2025 at 8:04 AM
My lab side quest is AMPAR trafficking & complement in schizophrenia, so I'm compelled to share the love:
"The schizophrenia risk gene C4 induces pathological synaptic loss by impairing AMPAR trafficking"
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
"The schizophrenia risk gene C4 induces pathological synaptic loss by impairing AMPAR trafficking"
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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The results are clear. Painted lanes lead to more cyclists being killed or seriously injured. Cycle tracks (i.e. protected lanes) are much safer and lead to huge increases in cycling.
This is data from Vancouver. Our politicians should stop ignoring it.
This is data from Vancouver. Our politicians should stop ignoring it.
November 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The results are clear. Painted lanes lead to more cyclists being killed or seriously injured. Cycle tracks (i.e. protected lanes) are much safer and lead to huge increases in cycling.
This is data from Vancouver. Our politicians should stop ignoring it.
This is data from Vancouver. Our politicians should stop ignoring it.
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Kids don't always want to be on screens, they just need spaces and places to live, grow and play independently.
November 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Kids don't always want to be on screens, they just need spaces and places to live, grow and play independently.
lobster
Hey winter cyclists: the smartest thing I've done after threatening to do it for too many years was actually write down what to wear based on temperature. This helped immensely last year, and winter is coming 🥶
November 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
lobster
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i wonder how much of Americans' views on driving vs. transit would change if they had to pay for gas/insurance/etc every time they turned on the engine
"i'm not paying $5 to take the train to work twice a day when i can just drive" is a genuine opinion held by so many people
"i'm not paying $5 to take the train to work twice a day when i can just drive" is a genuine opinion held by so many people
November 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM
i wonder how much of Americans' views on driving vs. transit would change if they had to pay for gas/insurance/etc every time they turned on the engine
"i'm not paying $5 to take the train to work twice a day when i can just drive" is a genuine opinion held by so many people
"i'm not paying $5 to take the train to work twice a day when i can just drive" is a genuine opinion held by so many people
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Today is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. One of our volunteers @margiesanderson.bsky.social spent the morning postering locations where pedestrians have been killed this year in Vancouver alone.
November 17, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Today is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. One of our volunteers @margiesanderson.bsky.social spent the morning postering locations where pedestrians have been killed this year in Vancouver alone.
i've been blessed with a full rack of e-bikes from the mobi gods
November 16, 2025 at 6:34 AM
i've been blessed with a full rack of e-bikes from the mobi gods
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Same in Calgary.
"We’ve seen a 225% increase in pedestrian deaths over the past decade."
www.calgary.ca/roads/safety...
#Calgary #yyc #Alberta
"We’ve seen a 225% increase in pedestrian deaths over the past decade."
www.calgary.ca/roads/safety...
#Calgary #yyc #Alberta
The number of people dying on Edmonton roads is rising, reaching its highest point since 2015. edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/11/13/t...
Traffic deaths rising in Edmonton
The number of people dying on Edmonton roads is rising, reaching its highest point since 2015. New data from the Edmonton Police Service shows 29 traffic fatalities in 2025 as of Nov. 6, higher than ...
edmonton.citynews.ca
November 14, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Same in Calgary.
"We’ve seen a 225% increase in pedestrian deaths over the past decade."
www.calgary.ca/roads/safety...
#Calgary #yyc #Alberta
"We’ve seen a 225% increase in pedestrian deaths over the past decade."
www.calgary.ca/roads/safety...
#Calgary #yyc #Alberta
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On Friday we had the opportunity to host a "Roadmap to Vision Zero" discussion hosted by Vancouver Coastal Health. Over 30 elected leaders, decision makers, stakeholders and activists joined for a very engaging and productive discussion. Thanks to all who participated!
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 AM
On Friday we had the opportunity to host a "Roadmap to Vision Zero" discussion hosted by Vancouver Coastal Health. Over 30 elected leaders, decision makers, stakeholders and activists joined for a very engaging and productive discussion. Thanks to all who participated!
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Finally got a group shot!
November 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Finally got a group shot!
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"The Invisible Pedestrian; or, why Vision Zero Vancouver doesn't promote reflectors" - the latest from us: visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/11/02/t...
The Invisible Pedestrian; or, why Vision Zero doesn’t promote reflectors
As the seasons change, and the days get shorter, we often get asked, “Why doesn’t Vision Zero promote reflectors and lights for pedestrians and cyclists? It seems like everyone wears dark rain coat…
visionzerovancouver.ca
November 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"The Invisible Pedestrian; or, why Vision Zero Vancouver doesn't promote reflectors" - the latest from us: visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/11/02/t...
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The Worst Intersection in Vancouver winner (loser?) has been crowned 🏆👀
November 2, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The Worst Intersection in Vancouver winner (loser?) has been crowned 🏆👀
why is no one at the hospital dressed up?? everyone is in business casual, i am a SEAGULL
October 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
why is no one at the hospital dressed up?? everyone is in business casual, i am a SEAGULL
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Reminder for tonight: please avoid driving between the hours of 4pm-10pm; and if you absolutely need to drive, be extra slow and take extra care. Let's make sure it's a fun and safe night for all kids.
Our Halloween message from Vision Zero Vancouver! 🎃 A little hard to hear, ironically because of all the cars
October 31, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Reminder for tonight: please avoid driving between the hours of 4pm-10pm; and if you absolutely need to drive, be extra slow and take extra care. Let's make sure it's a fun and safe night for all kids.
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my armchair psychological diagnosis is that the drive to accumulate as much wealth as possible eats away at the drive for self-improvement or the internal desire to cultivate any skills or tastes. these people build huge mounds of treasure and then essentially just sit around looking at it, empty.
find it genuinely delighting that people with enough money to never work again (and do literally anything they want anywhere in the world at any time) seemingly have nothing going on in their lives and are so miserable they are just spending the holidays frantically posting
December 27, 2024 at 9:28 PM
my armchair psychological diagnosis is that the drive to accumulate as much wealth as possible eats away at the drive for self-improvement or the internal desire to cultivate any skills or tastes. these people build huge mounds of treasure and then essentially just sit around looking at it, empty.
the canadian journal of psychiatry has drug ads on their papers this is... not right
October 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
the canadian journal of psychiatry has drug ads on their papers this is... not right
90s bus seat microglia, for my lab bench
October 14, 2025 at 6:03 AM
90s bus seat microglia, for my lab bench
my friend group is having shabbat dinner and someone suggested we go clubbing after 💀
September 27, 2025 at 1:43 AM
my friend group is having shabbat dinner and someone suggested we go clubbing after 💀
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This is a fantastic read about how we've excluded kids from experiencing and exploring our city.
"a major reason for this trend is that we’ve deprived children of their right to the city"
We need to do better! #yyccc
"a major reason for this trend is that we’ve deprived children of their right to the city"
We need to do better! #yyccc
Cars versus kids: How resistance to change limits children’s right to the city
Through a long history of prioritizing cars in our cities, we have normalized not seeing or hearing children on our streets.
theconversation.com
September 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
This is a fantastic read about how we've excluded kids from experiencing and exploring our city.
"a major reason for this trend is that we’ve deprived children of their right to the city"
We need to do better! #yyccc
"a major reason for this trend is that we’ve deprived children of their right to the city"
We need to do better! #yyccc
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"After 1 year, rebate recipients increased their e-bike use by an average of 40km/week week and reduced their motor vehicle use by 17km/week. Participants most often swapped out a car journey for an e-bike ride, particularly for commuting, errands and shopping."
news.ubc.ca/2025/09/bc-e...
news.ubc.ca/2025/09/bc-e...
B.C.’s e-bike rebates boost affordability, health and sustainable mobility - UBC News
New UBC study finds B.C.’s income-based e-bike rebate program improved access, encouraged active travel and reduced car use.
news.ubc.ca
September 24, 2025 at 4:13 AM
"After 1 year, rebate recipients increased their e-bike use by an average of 40km/week week and reduced their motor vehicle use by 17km/week. Participants most often swapped out a car journey for an e-bike ride, particularly for commuting, errands and shopping."
news.ubc.ca/2025/09/bc-e...
news.ubc.ca/2025/09/bc-e...
today i experienced the closest call i've ever had with a driver.
i was almost killed by a 2 ton vehicle, and all i got was a half-assed wave.
drivers don't fully understand how much power they have over pedestrians and other road users. and it pisses me off endlessly.
i was almost killed by a 2 ton vehicle, and all i got was a half-assed wave.
drivers don't fully understand how much power they have over pedestrians and other road users. and it pisses me off endlessly.
September 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
today i experienced the closest call i've ever had with a driver.
i was almost killed by a 2 ton vehicle, and all i got was a half-assed wave.
drivers don't fully understand how much power they have over pedestrians and other road users. and it pisses me off endlessly.
i was almost killed by a 2 ton vehicle, and all i got was a half-assed wave.
drivers don't fully understand how much power they have over pedestrians and other road users. and it pisses me off endlessly.