Jamy-Ellen
@jamyellen.bsky.social
Housing strategist | inclusive communities | social justice | feminist | she/her | views are mine
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Why the ‘Trick-or-Treat Test’ still matters for better neighbourhoods. My past @opinion.bloomberg.com article.
Every year, #Halloween trick-or-treating reveals a LOT about good and bad urban design and more walkable neighbourhoods all year long.
Think about it as you look/walk around on Halloween.
Every year, #Halloween trick-or-treating reveals a LOT about good and bad urban design and more walkable neighbourhoods all year long.
Think about it as you look/walk around on Halloween.
Why the ‘Trick-or-Treat Test’ Still Matters
Community designers have this same discussion every year, for good reason.
www.bloomberg.com
October 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Why the ‘Trick-or-Treat Test’ still matters for better neighbourhoods. My past @opinion.bloomberg.com article.
Every year, #Halloween trick-or-treating reveals a LOT about good and bad urban design and more walkable neighbourhoods all year long.
Think about it as you look/walk around on Halloween.
Every year, #Halloween trick-or-treating reveals a LOT about good and bad urban design and more walkable neighbourhoods all year long.
Think about it as you look/walk around on Halloween.
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The global phenomenon of “bikelash” has become one of the biggest barriers to implementing interventions that make our streets more liveable, accessible and sustainable. So how do we best manage it as advocates for change? Here are eight strategies we recently presented at the Velo-city Conference.🧵
August 14, 2025 at 9:54 AM
The global phenomenon of “bikelash” has become one of the biggest barriers to implementing interventions that make our streets more liveable, accessible and sustainable. So how do we best manage it as advocates for change? Here are eight strategies we recently presented at the Velo-city Conference.🧵
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Reminder #BikeHFX - we need many bums on bikes this Friday to show our support for better infrastructure to promote active mobility! Details below 👇
Critical Mass is back! FRIDAY JULY 25.
Meet at Grand Parade (City Hall) 6:00pm, rolling out at 6:30
Meet at Grand Parade (City Hall) 6:00pm, rolling out at 6:30
July 22, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Reminder #BikeHFX - we need many bums on bikes this Friday to show our support for better infrastructure to promote active mobility! Details below 👇
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Critical Mass is back! FRIDAY JULY 25.
Meet at Grand Parade (City Hall) 6:00pm, rolling out at 6:30
Meet at Grand Parade (City Hall) 6:00pm, rolling out at 6:30
July 18, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Critical Mass is back! FRIDAY JULY 25.
Meet at Grand Parade (City Hall) 6:00pm, rolling out at 6:30
Meet at Grand Parade (City Hall) 6:00pm, rolling out at 6:30
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I wasn't expecting to drop everything to write this update today. Mayor Fillmore is putting forward a motion that could kill or drastically reduce the Regional Centre Bike Network. It's problematic, reckless, and lacking in evidence. My take here samaustin.ca/the-bike-net...
The Bike Network is in Trouble - Sam Austin
On Tuesday, Mayor Andy Fillmore will put forward a motion that could kill or drastically reduce the Regional Centre Bike Network and potentially throw away over $8 million in remaining federal and pro...
samaustin.ca
June 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I wasn't expecting to drop everything to write this update today. Mayor Fillmore is putting forward a motion that could kill or drastically reduce the Regional Centre Bike Network. It's problematic, reckless, and lacking in evidence. My take here samaustin.ca/the-bike-net...
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“A review of scientific research has found that pedestrians and cyclists are 44% more likely to be killed in a collision with an SUV or light truck, compared to a passenger car.
The outlook is even more dire for children, who are 82% more likely to be killed when struck by the larger vehicles.”
The outlook is even more dire for children, who are 82% more likely to be killed when struck by the larger vehicles.”
Research shows SUVs and utes are the most deadly vehicles
SUVs and large utes are among the most popular vehicles for car buyers in Australia. They may also be the most deadly.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
May 18, 2025 at 1:57 AM
“A review of scientific research has found that pedestrians and cyclists are 44% more likely to be killed in a collision with an SUV or light truck, compared to a passenger car.
The outlook is even more dire for children, who are 82% more likely to be killed when struck by the larger vehicles.”
The outlook is even more dire for children, who are 82% more likely to be killed when struck by the larger vehicles.”
Hi #bikehfx 😃 wondering if anyone has advice on how they’ve been handling this on Upper Water Street? There was no traffic when I went through today but it’s usually bumper-to-bumper.
May 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Hi #bikehfx 😃 wondering if anyone has advice on how they’ve been handling this on Upper Water Street? There was no traffic when I went through today but it’s usually bumper-to-bumper.
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Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit charge man with Murder | Royal Canadian Mounted Police
www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca
January 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM