Doug Baer
@douglasbaer.bsky.social
PhD Sociologist + BES env. studies, urbanist, cyclist, statistics expertise, retired but teaches @ stats pgms Calgary-CCRAM & @ICPSRSummer (& previously GSERM(Switz)).
Yesterday, the Lochside Trail was blocked at a new development near Royal Oak. Flag person told me, "it'll be a few minutes". After waiting a minute, I asked, "why the wait?" Him: "I'm just doing my job". Roller + dump truck in pic sat there not moving. I gave up and re-routed via Douglas.
November 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Yesterday, the Lochside Trail was blocked at a new development near Royal Oak. Flag person told me, "it'll be a few minutes". After waiting a minute, I asked, "why the wait?" Him: "I'm just doing my job". Roller + dump truck in pic sat there not moving. I gave up and re-routed via Douglas.