James Schofield
@jamesbikes.bsky.social
transportation planner/engineer, recovering software developer, dad, cyclist, #ygk. opinions are my own.
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I've written an article on the extraordinary transit success of Brampton, how it was achieved, and the lessons it has for other suburban areas in North America. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
How Did This Suburb Figure Out Mass Transit?
Transit ridership is off the charts in Brampton, Ontario, despite its typical low-density suburban layout. Here’s how the city got residents to get on the bus.
www.bloomberg.com
April 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I've written an article on the extraordinary transit success of Brampton, how it was achieved, and the lessons it has for other suburban areas in North America. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
An important point here about cycling by people with disabilities. I've been working on an effort to remove "dismount and walk" requirements at road crossings -- they're incredibly ableist in approach, and there's no evidence that they improve safety.
Yep: Researchers commissioned by TfL found that 78% of disabled people are able to cycle.
And 64% of respondents to a 2021 @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk survey reported that, for them, cycling is easier than walking.
The notion that no disabled people can cycle, do cycle or want to cycle is a myth.
And 64% of respondents to a 2021 @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk survey reported that, for them, cycling is easier than walking.
The notion that no disabled people can cycle, do cycle or want to cycle is a myth.
«Cycling isn’t for everyone»
Sure, but judging by the number of people I see cycling while carrying crutches, it certainly seems to be for a lot of people who struggle to walk.
🩼+🚲=✅
Sure, but judging by the number of people I see cycling while carrying crutches, it certainly seems to be for a lot of people who struggle to walk.
🩼+🚲=✅
April 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
An important point here about cycling by people with disabilities. I've been working on an effort to remove "dismount and walk" requirements at road crossings -- they're incredibly ableist in approach, and there's no evidence that they improve safety.
Imagine thinking the worst thing going on right now is the de-prioritization of tweets with links.
February 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Imagine thinking the worst thing going on right now is the de-prioritization of tweets with links.
I met Karina in 2015. I wanted to know who she was and what she stood for before I gave her my vote. Before I knew it we were running all over Burlington knocking on doors together. Let me tell you, she's the real deal and she's in this for all the right reasons. Don't underestimate her. Go Karina!
It’s time for a new generation of leadership. I'm here for Canada and for you today, tomorrow and for years to come.
youtu.be/bKJXameaHZo
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Karina Gould for LPC Leader
YouTube video by Karina Gould
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January 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I met Karina in 2015. I wanted to know who she was and what she stood for before I gave her my vote. Before I knew it we were running all over Burlington knocking on doors together. Let me tell you, she's the real deal and she's in this for all the right reasons. Don't underestimate her. Go Karina!