Joey Schwartz
@joeys4b.bsky.social
Cyclist and general purpose noodnik.
Bike to work day at Toronto City Hall.
June 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Bike to work day at Toronto City Hall.
Parkside Road’s safety speed camera was attacked again! 4th one in about a year. I hope the fifth camera has better defences.
April 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Parkside Road’s safety speed camera was attacked again! 4th one in about a year. I hope the fifth camera has better defences.
The Bloor Street Bike Lane extension west was well into planning five years ago, about two months before the COVID lockdowns. The lockdowns actually speeded up the process, somewhat. Today, there's some pushback, but generally are well used and accepted by the community.
January 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The Bloor Street Bike Lane extension west was well into planning five years ago, about two months before the COVID lockdowns. The lockdowns actually speeded up the process, somewhat. Today, there's some pushback, but generally are well used and accepted by the community.
We are about two days away from Elon Musk having significant influence over the U.S. government when his beliefs seem to veer towards extreme right-wing policies and the politics of division, the _Toronto Star_ reports today.
January 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We are about two days away from Elon Musk having significant influence over the U.S. government when his beliefs seem to veer towards extreme right-wing policies and the politics of division, the _Toronto Star_ reports today.
As expected, the FAA has ordered a mishap investigation for yesterday’s Starship launch. As usual, the company that had the mishap will lead the investigation, in this case, SpaceX. Since they seem to know the likely cause of the RUD, and how to fix it, this maybe a quick investigation.
January 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
As expected, the FAA has ordered a mishap investigation for yesterday’s Starship launch. As usual, the company that had the mishap will lead the investigation, in this case, SpaceX. Since they seem to know the likely cause of the RUD, and how to fix it, this maybe a quick investigation.
SpaceX successfully launched the IFT-7 mission today. A few minutes later, they successfully captured Booster no. 14. However, ship 33 disintegrated over the Caribbean Sea at engine cut-off. Image credit: Everyday Astronaut.
January 17, 2025 at 12:19 AM
SpaceX successfully launched the IFT-7 mission today. A few minutes later, they successfully captured Booster no. 14. However, ship 33 disintegrated over the Caribbean Sea at engine cut-off. Image credit: Everyday Astronaut.
Congratulations Blue Origin on the successful maiden flight of their New Glenn orbital rocket. It adds another provider for the U.S. launch market.
Image credit: Spaceflight Now/Blue Origin
Image credit: Spaceflight Now/Blue Origin
January 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Congratulations Blue Origin on the successful maiden flight of their New Glenn orbital rocket. It adds another provider for the U.S. launch market.
Image credit: Spaceflight Now/Blue Origin
Image credit: Spaceflight Now/Blue Origin
More proof that the Gig economy is _The Hunger Games_ made real. Today's _Toronto Star_ investigative report shows that Uber Eats makes food couriers virtually indentured slaves. The City of Toronto can fix this by making them employees with guaranteed wages.
www.thestar.com/business/i-w...
www.thestar.com/business/i-w...
December 14, 2024 at 8:08 PM
More proof that the Gig economy is _The Hunger Games_ made real. Today's _Toronto Star_ investigative report shows that Uber Eats makes food couriers virtually indentured slaves. The City of Toronto can fix this by making them employees with guaranteed wages.
www.thestar.com/business/i-w...
www.thestar.com/business/i-w...
We cycled most of Toronto’s Bloor Bike Lanes and down Yonge Street for the annual Good cheer Ride today.
December 9, 2024 at 12:15 AM
We cycled most of Toronto’s Bloor Bike Lanes and down Yonge Street for the annual Good cheer Ride today.
Ghost Bike ride THU, 21 NOV '24. Meet at 5:00 p.m., depart 5:30 p.m. at Matt Cohen Park (Bloor & Spadina). This is a ride for the teenaged cyclist that died last week in Ajax. It is also a ride for all 18 cyclists killed this year in southern Ontario.
November 14, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Ghost Bike ride THU, 21 NOV '24. Meet at 5:00 p.m., depart 5:30 p.m. at Matt Cohen Park (Bloor & Spadina). This is a ride for the teenaged cyclist that died last week in Ajax. It is also a ride for all 18 cyclists killed this year in southern Ontario.
Ford and Sarkaria's anti-bike lane Bill 212 will go into it's final reading on Thurs. Nov. 21. We intend to send them a strong message that day.
Save the date. Stay tuned.
@RespectTO @FFSafeStreets @CycleToronto
#youneverridealone by @tomflood1
Save the date. Stay tuned.
@RespectTO @FFSafeStreets @CycleToronto
#youneverridealone by @tomflood1
November 13, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Ford and Sarkaria's anti-bike lane Bill 212 will go into it's final reading on Thurs. Nov. 21. We intend to send them a strong message that day.
Save the date. Stay tuned.
@RespectTO @FFSafeStreets @CycleToronto
#youneverridealone by @tomflood1
Save the date. Stay tuned.
@RespectTO @FFSafeStreets @CycleToronto
#youneverridealone by @tomflood1
Advocacy for Respect for Cyclists hosted a Ghost Bike memorial ride for Brian Armstrong today. He was a member of many diverse communities and they came out today to pay tribute to him. I want to thank everyone that came out and our guest speakers.
September 30, 2024 at 6:05 AM
Advocacy for Respect for Cyclists hosted a Ghost Bike memorial ride for Brian Armstrong today. He was a member of many diverse communities and they came out today to pay tribute to him. I want to thank everyone that came out and our guest speakers.
I stand with Fred! As a Jew, as a former CUPE member, and someone that went to school with Fred Hahn, he is not an antisemite. He is an anti-Zionist, but so am I. That doesn't mean he is anti-Jew. He's pro-justice for Palestinians.
#FredHahn
#FredHahn
August 22, 2024 at 5:40 AM
I stand with Fred! As a Jew, as a former CUPE member, and someone that went to school with Fred Hahn, he is not an antisemite. He is an anti-Zionist, but so am I. That doesn't mean he is anti-Jew. He's pro-justice for Palestinians.
#FredHahn
#FredHahn
Cycling Death In Oakville
Details are limited, there's been yet another cycling death in the GTA. Police are reporting that the cyclist struck on 8th Line died. An ARC @RespectTO Ghost Bike Memorial Ride will be arranged at a later date. Details TBA.
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Details are limited, there's been yet another cycling death in the GTA. Police are reporting that the cyclist struck on 8th Line died. An ARC @RespectTO Ghost Bike Memorial Ride will be arranged at a later date. Details TBA.
experience.arcgis.com/.../5372f09e...
May 15, 2024 at 9:08 AM
Cycling Death In Oakville
Details are limited, there's been yet another cycling death in the GTA. Police are reporting that the cyclist struck on 8th Line died. An ARC @RespectTO Ghost Bike Memorial Ride will be arranged at a later date. Details TBA.
experience.arcgis.com/.../5372f09e...
Details are limited, there's been yet another cycling death in the GTA. Police are reporting that the cyclist struck on 8th Line died. An ARC @RespectTO Ghost Bike Memorial Ride will be arranged at a later date. Details TBA.
experience.arcgis.com/.../5372f09e...
This Sunday afternoon Ghost Bike memorial ride for a 47-year-old cyclist killed on St. Clair Av. E. Meet outside of Warden Hilltop CRC parking lot at 1:00 p.m., depart at 1:30 p.m.
March 2, 2024 at 12:43 PM
This Sunday afternoon Ghost Bike memorial ride for a 47-year-old cyclist killed on St. Clair Av. E. Meet outside of Warden Hilltop CRC parking lot at 1:00 p.m., depart at 1:30 p.m.
Cycled through the sleet and rain to get Innis College for the “Noise: How Much is Too Much?” Screening and talk. It’s at Innis Town Hall, my old stumping grounds. Richard Kerr’s art piece in the Cinema Studios lounge on the second floor.
November 8, 2023 at 11:59 PM
Cycled through the sleet and rain to get Innis College for the “Noise: How Much is Too Much?” Screening and talk. It’s at Innis Town Hall, my old stumping grounds. Richard Kerr’s art piece in the Cinema Studios lounge on the second floor.
Rally & Ride to support the new Bloor St. W. bike lanes. Meet by the Bike Share dock near the front Bloor gate in High Park at 1:00 p.m. & depart at 1:15 p.m.
November 4, 2023 at 2:13 PM
Rally & Ride to support the new Bloor St. W. bike lanes. Meet by the Bike Share dock near the front Bloor gate in High Park at 1:00 p.m. & depart at 1:15 p.m.
CANCELLED: A Spooktacular Construction Zone Safety Rally
Official notice of cancellation from Cycle Toronto's director of advocacy, Alison. IF you want a Hallowe'en themed ride, Critical Mass is holding one this Friday evening.
Official notice of cancellation from Cycle Toronto's director of advocacy, Alison. IF you want a Hallowe'en themed ride, Critical Mass is holding one this Friday evening.
October 27, 2023 at 1:03 AM
CANCELLED: A Spooktacular Construction Zone Safety Rally
Official notice of cancellation from Cycle Toronto's director of advocacy, Alison. IF you want a Hallowe'en themed ride, Critical Mass is holding one this Friday evening.
Official notice of cancellation from Cycle Toronto's director of advocacy, Alison. IF you want a Hallowe'en themed ride, Critical Mass is holding one this Friday evening.
Tomorrow we're meeting at 6pm for a 6:30PM departure from the West Harbour Go Station to the crash site at York & James where a cyclist was killed last week. Memorial details: fb.me/e/2Px0V4y1B Organized by Hamilton cycling advocates &
@respectTO
. #YouNeverRideAlone
@respectTO
. #YouNeverRideAlone
October 5, 2023 at 6:53 PM
Tomorrow we're meeting at 6pm for a 6:30PM departure from the West Harbour Go Station to the crash site at York & James where a cyclist was killed last week. Memorial details: fb.me/e/2Px0V4y1B Organized by Hamilton cycling advocates &
@respectTO
. #YouNeverRideAlone
@respectTO
. #YouNeverRideAlone
Success! The OSIRIS-REx return capsule landed in the Utah dessert at 10:52 a.m. EDT (1452 UTC) carrying samples from the asteroid Bennu.
September 24, 2023 at 2:59 PM
Success! The OSIRIS-REx return capsule landed in the Utah dessert at 10:52 a.m. EDT (1452 UTC) carrying samples from the asteroid Bennu.
SpaceX launched the Starlink 6-18 mission tonight (0238 UTC 2023-09-24) from Florida's Eastern Range, SLC-40. 200th launch from that pad and for a reused booster 1060. 67th launch of the year for SpaceX. Image credit SpaceFlight Now, NSF, & SpaceX.
September 24, 2023 at 5:24 AM
SpaceX launched the Starlink 6-18 mission tonight (0238 UTC 2023-09-24) from Florida's Eastern Range, SLC-40. 200th launch from that pad and for a reused booster 1060. 67th launch of the year for SpaceX. Image credit SpaceFlight Now, NSF, & SpaceX.
Campaign launch to raise awareness & support of Canadian Blood Services' 3 downtown Toronto blood donor centres. The campaign, called “This City is in our Blood,” to support the King, College, and Yonge/Bloor donor centres. CBS needs 100,000 new blood donors every year. #Blood #CanadasLifeline
September 20, 2023 at 8:57 PM
Campaign launch to raise awareness & support of Canadian Blood Services' 3 downtown Toronto blood donor centres. The campaign, called “This City is in our Blood,” to support the King, College, and Yonge/Bloor donor centres. CBS needs 100,000 new blood donors every year. #Blood #CanadasLifeline