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Lanrick Bennett
@lanrickbennett.bsky.social
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Working within the active transportation, environmental protection, affordable housing and placemaking sphere. Always advocating #BikeTO #TransformTO #BLM #TweetsAreMineByDefault
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Lanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · Oct 3
The broken record will continue 🚲The War on Cars is over. We need to decouple our dependency on single occupancy vehicles!

Appreciate @tvotoday.bsky.social allowing me space for this important discussion.

h/t #UofTCities

#ActiveTransportation + #PublicTransportion = #LeaveTheCarBehind
therundowntvo.bsky.social The Rundown @therundowntvo.bsky.social · Oct 3
"Single occupancy vehicles are not the way to continue to move people forward." – @lanrickbennett.bsky.social. How can Toronto's traffic be fixed? Tonight at 8/11pm with Jennifer McKelvie, Giles Gherson (Toronto Region Board of Trade), Baher Abdulhai (uoft.bsky.social) & @spaikin.bsky.social #topoli
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Time for Toronto’s #TransformTO to double down on our commitment!

‘Toronto City Council has adopted an ambitious strategy to reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions in Toronto to net zero by 2040’

www.toronto.ca/services-pay...

Cc: @toenviro.bsky.social @atmosphericfund.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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christophersolar.bsky.social
"a cyclist braved the snow on the bike path..."
JFC @ottawacitizen.com it's just a person calmly riding their bike on bare pavement.
Photo of a person riding a bike on a bare bike path surrounded by snowy ground. The Ottawa Citizen calls this "braving the snow".
November 11, 2025 at 3:03 AM
lanrickbennett.bsky.social
#BikeTO in Motion

Taking Action for Safe Cycling in the City

Discussion with cycling advocates working to make Toronto cycling-friendly

Sat, Nov 15, 2-4 pm
h/t @mbonsma.bsky.social

eventbrite.ca/e/taking-action-for-safe-cycling-in-the-city-tickets-1797500766179?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Taking Action for Safe Cycling in the City Concerned about safe cycling in the city? Join us for a discussion with cycling advocates working to make Toronto cycling-friendly and learn how you can become involved. Panel discussion followed by a Q&A period. Saturday, November 15, 2025, 2 - 4 pm S. Walter Stewart Library eventbrite eventbrite.ca/e/taking-action-for-safe-cycling-in-the-city-tickets- 1797500766179?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep tld=1 public librar S. Walter Stewart Library 170 Memorial Park Ave. Toronto, Ontario 416-396-3975 www.tpl.ca Panel speakers: Dr. Madeleine Bonsma-Fisher is a postdoctoral fellow in Civil & Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto studying how safe cycling networks influence the destinations people can access by bicycle in Canadian cities. She is a co-founder of UofT Coders, a group for graduate students to teach each other programming skills in a supportive peer environment. You can find her on Bluesky at @mbonsma.bsky.social or riding around Toronto with her family on her beloved cargo bikes. Jess Spieker was nearly killed by a reckless driver who struck her in 2015. Other members of Friends and Families for Safe Streets (FFS) have suffered the unbearable devastation of having a loved one killed by a motorist. Together, members of the group work to make sure that the loss, anguish and grief inflicted on them never happens to anyone else, ever again. See more at: ffsafestreets.ca Alison Stewart is the second Bicycle Mayor of Toronto, part of a global network that seeks to transform cities through cycling. She is also the founding member of Femme and Friends, a collective of women who seek to build the culture of biking by creating inclusive and supportive spaces for people to bike without the fear of judgment or competition. Alison began her journey as a cycling advocate in 2013 out of frustration with dangerous cycling conditions and the desire to be a positive agent of change. See more at: bycs.org/alison-stewart and femmesandfriends.ca Information Tables: Cycle Toronto is a member-supported charity that has been leading the change for a healthier, more vibrant, and more cycling-friendly city since 2008. Most recently, it served as the lead applicant in a successful Charter challenge against Ontario's Bill 212, blocking the Province's attempt to remove 19 kilometres of Toronto's bike lanes. See more at: cycleto.ca
November 11, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Ok Toronto people time to write to your councillor if you support n’hood retail options and tell them to support @joshmatlow.bsky.social’s motion at council this week.
November 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
lanrickbennett.bsky.social
#ThIsTorontoDanforth

Listening to Metro Morning’s traffic report, you’d think every driver in Toronto should be given a mandatory two week refresher on how to navigate streets when there is snow on the ground. If you don’t pass, your licence is taken away until Spring.

#BikeTO
November 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
lanrickbennett.bsky.social
#HappyMonday

Sharing my collection of #IdeasAtWork video playlist for November 10th

h/t @lauragmitchell.com @mplscargobikelibrary.com @bikebreath.bsky.social @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social @ridealso.bsky.social @levihildebrand.bsky.social @riesemuller.bsky.social

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Video Playlist for Nov 10th, 2025 #IdeasAtWork 1. Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library - Cyclehoop 2. This city is overcoming the backlash and building a cycling city - Shifter 3. Basket Bags Changed Everything - Bike Breath 4.Why This “Anti-Car Labyrinth” Is Actually Brilliant - Oh The Urbanity! 5. Honest thoughts on cargo bike ownership after 6 months. - Levi & Leah 6. We Review the Riese & Müller Homage 5 eBike with Nicholas Cowell - Fully Charged 7. RJ Scaringe & Chris Yu Introduce the TM-B - Ride ALSO A prson on a e-cargo bike Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library Overhead view of a protected intersection "Billiant" An image with a lot of equipment including a bike, bench, computer and a ladder
November 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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They’re trying to lure @anildash.com to Minneapolis.
bridgetkromhout.bsky.social Bridget Kromhout @bridgetkromhout.bsky.social · 2d
Minneapolis now has Prince library cards, so obviously @joelaha.bsky.social and I got ours!
Bridget and Joe holding up Prince library cards in the downtown Minneapolis library.
November 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
lanrickbennett.bsky.social
Prince 💜 #ImLibraryPeople
anildash.com Anil Dash @anildash.com · 2d
So cool! Prince *loved* libraries. For example, this is one donation he made from his charity a few days after 9/11 to save the Louisville Free Public Library, the first library in the community to serve African Americans.
November 10, 2025 at 11:23 AM
lanrickbennett.bsky.social
Let it snow!

Look forward to the ride tomorrow #BikeTO
jaketobin.bsky.social Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · 1d
Toronto snowstorm
November 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Toronto snowstorm
November 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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#IdeasAtWork

Church St pedestrianization plan via @chanface.bsky.social

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Rodney 🚧🚇‬ ‪@chanface.bsky.social‬ · 3d Update: had another meeting today with the councillor's office about the Church St pedestrianization plan & things are moving along! We’re aiming for Dundonald to Alexander during Summer 2026, possibly rolled into an extended Pride ped’ztn or FIFA activation! Transpo staff & the BIA are onboard! Image of a pedestrian street Chris Moise‬ ‪@chrismoise.ca‬ · 1mo Love it! I will propose it to the Village BIA and Transportation Staff and see what we can do for next summer.
November 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
lanrickbennett.bsky.social
#30DayMapChallenge

Day 9 #ImLibraryPeople

TPL_on_reddit says “Each corresponds to areas in the north, east, south/ centre and west of the city limits back then. Pre-amalgamated TPL had a smaller geographic footprint than today's TPL”

h/t @rebeccachesley.bsky.social @gmeslin.bsky.social
1/4 Toronto Public Library neighbourhood maps that have illustrations of roads, people, cars and buildings including libraries. Titled ‘Where’s A Public Library’ 2/4 Toronto Public Library neighbourhood maps that have illustrations of roads, people, cars and buildings including libraries. Titled ‘Where’s A Public Library’ 3/4 Toronto Public Library neighbourhood maps that have illustrations of roads, people, cars and buildings including libraries. Titled ‘Where’s A Public Library’ 4/4 Toronto Public Library neighbourhood maps that have illustrations of roads, people, cars and buildings including libraries. Titled ‘Where’s A Public Library’
November 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
lanrickbennett.bsky.social
#HearThis Sharing 3 pieces of Black specific content with my kids this week.

1. Paint The Polls BLACK
2. Call for Black Artists
3. Reclaiming Black Memory, Forging Black Possibilities

I think these stories are all worth #Amplifying

h/t @utoronto.ca

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THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9TH #HEARTHIS SHARING 3 PIECES OF BLACK SPECIFIC CONTENT WITH MY KIDS THIS WEEK Images of voter booths Essence PAINT THE POLLS BLACK Black Women Make History in 2025 Elections: New Mayors Elected Across Detroit, Albany, Charlotte, and Conyers YOUR VOICE SHARE Join our focus groups to share your experiences in public art. Sessions run Nov-Dec 2025 (in-person + online). Paid participation. CALL FOR Help reimagine an equitable future in public art. Sign up to learn more! BLACK ARTISTS The John Seltzer and Mark Seltzer Memorial Lecture Reclaiming Black Memory, Forging Black Possibilities: A Conversation with Melissa J. Nelson Aaron Francis Tura Cousins Wilson and Shane Laptiste Images of all of the participants
November 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM
lanrickbennett.bsky.social
- Fadi Masoud argued we should call them something else. "We need a different category for these spaces," he said. "Call them squares or plazas … that type of space requires a completely different reading of what is required and how best to design and maintain them."

h/t @uoftcities.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 4:07 AM
lanrickbennett.bsky.social
Stunning #MapNerd
rsfrankl.bsky.social Rachel Franklin 🦚 @rsfrankl.bsky.social · 2d
Nothing like a nice long flight for catching up on #30DayMapChallenge 🤪.

Here's Day 8 — urban — right on time. A map of Paris buildings by age of construction. A real beauty if I do say so myself. 😍
Map of Paris buildings by age
November 9, 2025 at 4:02 AM
lanrickbennett.bsky.social
Channel your own @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social here

homes.luddy.indiana.edu/ccshan/for/f...

h/t @meghancarnold.com
BIKE LANES FOR EVERYONE
November 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
lanrickbennett.bsky.social
#IdeasAtWork

From pick up to back home in under 15mins ❤️ #queenbooks

Tickled pink to finally show off my copy of ‘Life After Cars’ via the fine folks behind @thewaroncars.bsky.social

h/t @sgoodyear.bsky.social @brooklynspoke.bsky.social

Cc: @ternbicycles.com
#EastEndLove #BikeTO
In front of Queen Books with a copy of LIFE AFTER CARS A photo of my new yellow book with my red bike Image of my bike on its resting pad with my book in hand
November 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
lanrickbennett.bsky.social
The lack of empathy isn’t a surprise by this wannabe influencer.

Of note: keepSIX Consumption and Treatment Service at the South Riverdale Community Health Centre was permanently closed on March 21, 2025
Image of spilled needles from a collection depot Wannabe influencer Warren Kinsella akinsellawarren X.com Jimmie Simpson Park. #OliviaChowsToronto Image of Apple Map highlighting walk distance from Jimmie Simpson Park to South Riverdale Community Health Centre NEWS Sections Toronto Leslieville drug consumption site closes doors for good in response to Ontario law Toronto woman killed by stray bullet while walking near the site in July 2023 Muriel Draaisma • CBC News • Posted: Mar 22, 2025 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: March 22 Outside image of South Riverdale Community Health Centre
November 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM
lanrickbennett.bsky.social
Name your fav superhero that isn’t DC or Marvel
1980s TV Shows Image of The Greatest American Hero and Ottoman
November 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
lanrickbennett.bsky.social
But #biketo is the reason for all of the congestion in the city.

Yes, it’s ok to admit that cars suck #TOPoli
ohtheurbanity.bsky.social Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 3d
Toronto streetcar missing a light because it’s stuck in traffic.
November 8, 2025 at 9:47 AM
lanrickbennett.bsky.social
Yup!
November 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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"A distracted pedestrian might cause a minor inconvenience. A distracted driver, enabled by street design that encourages high speeds, can end a life. To treat these as equivalent is to ignore the fundamental physics of power and force." -Lanrick Bennett
An Open Letter to NPR: Our Streets Are No Accident
In a world where we are constantly seeking self-improvement, National Public Radio’s Life Kit positions itself as a friendly guide…
buff.ly
November 7, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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kngprry.bsky.social
🧵 Hello! I've gotten an influx of new followers on this forum so I wanted to introduce myself properly! I'm an author, creative collaborator, and urbanist. I'm Toronto born and raised, the son of immigrants.
November 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
lanrickbennett.bsky.social
#IdeasAtWork

@visionzerovancouver.ca presents:
Life After Cars

A conversation with the hosts of @thewaroncars.bsky.social podcast.
Nov. 8th at 6:30 PM, Downtown Vancouver

Hosted by
@uytaelee.bsky.social

h/t @tomflood.bsky.social @lucymaloney.bsky.social

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Vision Zero Vancouver presents: Life After Cars A conversation with the hosts of the War on Cars podcast. Nov. 8th at 6:30 PM, Downtown Vancouver Doug Gordon Sarah Goodyear Vancouver City Councillor Lucy Maloney Hosted by Uytae Lee And Tom Flood of Rovélo Creative
November 7, 2025 at 11:48 AM
lanrickbennett.bsky.social
I’ve been voting for 32 years in Canada @parismarx.com I have never, ever seen a left flank of the @ndp.ca EVER.
parismarx.com Paris Marx @parismarx.com · 5d
it’s funny seeing canadian media present zohran as a “democratic socialist” like it’s some shocking thing and not just the left flank of the ndp
November 7, 2025 at 2:54 AM