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@justmeinottawa.bsky.social
In Ottawa 🍁, sometimes with a camera, often on a bike 🚲 always trying to live without a fucking car
I find it very funny that apparently #ottawa has “snow clearing standards”
Nah, they just hate people who don’t drive all the time, everywhere, and as fast as possible. That’s the fucking standard
Nah, they just hate people who don’t drive all the time, everywhere, and as fast as possible. That’s the fucking standard
December 7, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I find it very funny that apparently #ottawa has “snow clearing standards”
Nah, they just hate people who don’t drive all the time, everywhere, and as fast as possible. That’s the fucking standard
Nah, they just hate people who don’t drive all the time, everywhere, and as fast as possible. That’s the fucking standard
Your periodic reminder that transit and bus shelters are essential infrastructure. This isn’t rural, it’s 150 m from Bayshore mall #ottawa
December 7, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Your periodic reminder that transit and bus shelters are essential infrastructure. This isn’t rural, it’s 150 m from Bayshore mall #ottawa
Turns out this is a national practice by grocery stores. The rack here is partially uncovered but the design doesn’t work for any style of cargo bike… fa la la indeed ✌️
November 29, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Turns out this is a national practice by grocery stores. The rack here is partially uncovered but the design doesn’t work for any style of cargo bike… fa la la indeed ✌️
A “winter city” that has no pride, no care, no innovation cuz the balanced approach of austerity forever is the brain rot disease of #ottawa
And IMO, this much salt actually makes it more dangerous and easier to slip/slide and skid when biking
And IMO, this much salt actually makes it more dangerous and easier to slip/slide and skid when biking
November 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
A “winter city” that has no pride, no care, no innovation cuz the balanced approach of austerity forever is the brain rot disease of #ottawa
And IMO, this much salt actually makes it more dangerous and easier to slip/slide and skid when biking
And IMO, this much salt actually makes it more dangerous and easier to slip/slide and skid when biking
We live right on Carling Ave and my normal bus is 49 mins late and we’re still waiting. But hey, transit committee heard all the nice sounding %s this fucking city likes to spout cuz none of those people rely on transit to live #ottawa 15 mins frequency my ass
November 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We live right on Carling Ave and my normal bus is 49 mins late and we’re still waiting. But hey, transit committee heard all the nice sounding %s this fucking city likes to spout cuz none of those people rely on transit to live #ottawa 15 mins frequency my ass
As a previous cover lines writer… nice.
So is print in 2025
So is print in 2025
November 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM
As a previous cover lines writer… nice.
So is print in 2025
So is print in 2025
One simple litmus test: the fact that we haven’t banned people from driving through Lansdowne is also utterly fucking pathetic.
If you live outside of a car you will know there are 0, 0 fucking places in #ottawa people won’t drive on or through. We’d come here more often if it weren’t possible
If you live outside of a car you will know there are 0, 0 fucking places in #ottawa people won’t drive on or through. We’d come here more often if it weren’t possible
November 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
One simple litmus test: the fact that we haven’t banned people from driving through Lansdowne is also utterly fucking pathetic.
If you live outside of a car you will know there are 0, 0 fucking places in #ottawa people won’t drive on or through. We’d come here more often if it weren’t possible
If you live outside of a car you will know there are 0, 0 fucking places in #ottawa people won’t drive on or through. We’d come here more often if it weren’t possible
I’m not a senior but I’ve been on the bus a 1000x with seniors whose these just like we do.
It’s amazing how tropes of generational hierarchy are trotted out to deny people the ability for folks to live and move outside of a car. Is it about seniors or being anti-car? Who’s to fucking say 🙄
It’s amazing how tropes of generational hierarchy are trotted out to deny people the ability for folks to live and move outside of a car. Is it about seniors or being anti-car? Who’s to fucking say 🙄
November 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I’m not a senior but I’ve been on the bus a 1000x with seniors whose these just like we do.
It’s amazing how tropes of generational hierarchy are trotted out to deny people the ability for folks to live and move outside of a car. Is it about seniors or being anti-car? Who’s to fucking say 🙄
It’s amazing how tropes of generational hierarchy are trotted out to deny people the ability for folks to live and move outside of a car. Is it about seniors or being anti-car? Who’s to fucking say 🙄
A consistent feature of infrastructure maintenance in #ottawa winters is clearing of 1/2 the pathways, MUPs and sidewalks. Especially with heavy snow.
Even when there’s no road beside the pathway in an empty parking lot.
Cuz travel times for people driving is the overarching principle everywhere
Even when there’s no road beside the pathway in an empty parking lot.
Cuz travel times for people driving is the overarching principle everywhere
November 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
A consistent feature of infrastructure maintenance in #ottawa winters is clearing of 1/2 the pathways, MUPs and sidewalks. Especially with heavy snow.
Even when there’s no road beside the pathway in an empty parking lot.
Cuz travel times for people driving is the overarching principle everywhere
Even when there’s no road beside the pathway in an empty parking lot.
Cuz travel times for people driving is the overarching principle everywhere
I know I sound hyperbolic sometimes but once you realize that cities like #ottawa prioritize travel times for people driving all year round, in every decision, you won’t unsee it.
Our walk to school ended with both of us covered in muddy slush cuz folks get to drive 60 🥰 love it
Our walk to school ended with both of us covered in muddy slush cuz folks get to drive 60 🥰 love it
November 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I know I sound hyperbolic sometimes but once you realize that cities like #ottawa prioritize travel times for people driving all year round, in every decision, you won’t unsee it.
Our walk to school ended with both of us covered in muddy slush cuz folks get to drive 60 🥰 love it
Our walk to school ended with both of us covered in muddy slush cuz folks get to drive 60 🥰 love it
When a sign is placed along an off-ramp cuz I assume the MTO manual says so. Pinecrest is a monument of “fuck you” if you move around outside a car. God I despise Pinecrest. It’s so horrible and folks drive so fast #ottawa
November 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
When a sign is placed along an off-ramp cuz I assume the MTO manual says so. Pinecrest is a monument of “fuck you” if you move around outside a car. God I despise Pinecrest. It’s so horrible and folks drive so fast #ottawa
Good time to re-up this photo I've had since 2019, when folks gathered at city hall after someone was killed right in front on Laurier Ave.
This is applicable in so many ways #ottawa
This is applicable in so many ways #ottawa
November 8, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Good time to re-up this photo I've had since 2019, when folks gathered at city hall after someone was killed right in front on Laurier Ave.
This is applicable in so many ways #ottawa
This is applicable in so many ways #ottawa
What’s 2025 without some tongue-in-cheek newspaper fun.
Legendary, no notes Peterborough Weekly
Legendary, no notes Peterborough Weekly
November 8, 2025 at 12:12 AM
What’s 2025 without some tongue-in-cheek newspaper fun.
Legendary, no notes Peterborough Weekly
Legendary, no notes Peterborough Weekly
Bus and transit shelter is essential infrastructure
October 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Bus and transit shelter is essential infrastructure
Speaking of downtown… 3-4 inches deep on bank street. This is a design feature
October 31, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Speaking of downtown… 3-4 inches deep on bank street. This is a design feature
Do people who design and maintain infrastructure for people not in cars ever walk anywhere? I doubt it tbh
I’ve gone 250 m to the bus stop and both pant legs are soaked and this body of water has a orange cone soldier which does not deter people driving big trucks #ottawa
I’ve gone 250 m to the bus stop and both pant legs are soaked and this body of water has a orange cone soldier which does not deter people driving big trucks #ottawa
October 31, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Do people who design and maintain infrastructure for people not in cars ever walk anywhere? I doubt it tbh
I’ve gone 250 m to the bus stop and both pant legs are soaked and this body of water has a orange cone soldier which does not deter people driving big trucks #ottawa
I’ve gone 250 m to the bus stop and both pant legs are soaked and this body of water has a orange cone soldier which does not deter people driving big trucks #ottawa
Part of my job is as a photographer and it’s a game changer for a lotta reasons. Especially if you get one that can fit in public transit elevators! Here I have 2 camera bodies, lens, soft box, light stand and GODOX 1200 pro with a couple reflectors. Do this on this bike for 9 months a year
October 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Part of my job is as a photographer and it’s a game changer for a lotta reasons. Especially if you get one that can fit in public transit elevators! Here I have 2 camera bodies, lens, soft box, light stand and GODOX 1200 pro with a couple reflectors. Do this on this bike for 9 months a year
Fencing is gone along the parkway westbound lanes.
In a related note this section is closed from the new westboro beach intersection and last night around 9:15, I watched someone drive around the cones cuz they were too fucking entitled to turn back. Wish I could have taken a photo 🥸😇 #ottawa
In a related note this section is closed from the new westboro beach intersection and last night around 9:15, I watched someone drive around the cones cuz they were too fucking entitled to turn back. Wish I could have taken a photo 🥸😇 #ottawa
October 19, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Fencing is gone along the parkway westbound lanes.
In a related note this section is closed from the new westboro beach intersection and last night around 9:15, I watched someone drive around the cones cuz they were too fucking entitled to turn back. Wish I could have taken a photo 🥸😇 #ottawa
In a related note this section is closed from the new westboro beach intersection and last night around 9:15, I watched someone drive around the cones cuz they were too fucking entitled to turn back. Wish I could have taken a photo 🥸😇 #ottawa
I want to uncharacteristically highlight something that brings me joy: the “Folding Trolly Dolly” is one of my fav things we own, living without a car. I love this thing. Going on 3 yrs of use. Highly recommend.
And don’t worry, it’s cool to use one 🥰😇 #ottawa
And don’t worry, it’s cool to use one 🥰😇 #ottawa
October 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I want to uncharacteristically highlight something that brings me joy: the “Folding Trolly Dolly” is one of my fav things we own, living without a car. I love this thing. Going on 3 yrs of use. Highly recommend.
And don’t worry, it’s cool to use one 🥰😇 #ottawa
And don’t worry, it’s cool to use one 🥰😇 #ottawa
Here is a “Vision Zero Lead” on LinkedIn taking issue with a post from @tomflood.bsky.social where he decides to both sides the responsibility of “road users”
If I get killed by someone driving a fucking car, it’s not going to be a result of my dark clothing and headphones
If I get killed by someone driving a fucking car, it’s not going to be a result of my dark clothing and headphones
October 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Here is a “Vision Zero Lead” on LinkedIn taking issue with a post from @tomflood.bsky.social where he decides to both sides the responsibility of “road users”
If I get killed by someone driving a fucking car, it’s not going to be a result of my dark clothing and headphones
If I get killed by someone driving a fucking car, it’s not going to be a result of my dark clothing and headphones
And Canadian tire is doing this today…
October 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
And Canadian tire is doing this today…
