Linda Mathies
@liniemath.bsky.social
Parkways for People -advocating for more active transportation.
Member of Ottawa Chamber Orchestra, Summerhill Strings, Wellington trio.
USLA Environment Committee
Member of Ottawa Chamber Orchestra, Summerhill Strings, Wellington trio.
USLA Environment Committee
A closer look at Ontario's anti-tariff ad featuring former President Reagan
YouTube video by CP24
youtu.be
October 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A great evening for BikeNight! Good to see all ages and families all decked out!
September 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
A great evening for BikeNight! Good to see all ages and families all decked out!
Cars have taken control of the human brain long before AI tries to take control.
Pictured below at Dow’s is the mega shrine to the car; lost is the bucolic knoll overlooking a soothing lake.
Pictured below at Dow’s is the mega shrine to the car; lost is the bucolic knoll overlooking a soothing lake.
May 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Cars have taken control of the human brain long before AI tries to take control.
Pictured below at Dow’s is the mega shrine to the car; lost is the bucolic knoll overlooking a soothing lake.
Pictured below at Dow’s is the mega shrine to the car; lost is the bucolic knoll overlooking a soothing lake.
Defunding CBC =cancelling free speech & national dialogue =a slide toward demagoguery
Why we need more news reporting
Part 2
substack.com
April 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Defunding CBC =cancelling free speech & national dialogue =a slide toward demagoguery
Reposted by Linda Mathies
Pierre Poilievre says he's dedicated to "free speech" while the pseudo "news" groups- his cheerleaders-- attempt to shut down legitimate media.
My latest substack -- Part 2.
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Why we need more news reporting open.substack.com/pub/caroloff...
My latest substack -- Part 2.
You don't need to subscribe to read.
Why we need more news reporting open.substack.com/pub/caroloff...
Why we need more news reporting
Part 2
open.substack.com
April 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Pierre Poilievre says he's dedicated to "free speech" while the pseudo "news" groups- his cheerleaders-- attempt to shut down legitimate media.
My latest substack -- Part 2.
You don't need to subscribe to read.
Why we need more news reporting open.substack.com/pub/caroloff...
My latest substack -- Part 2.
You don't need to subscribe to read.
Why we need more news reporting open.substack.com/pub/caroloff...
Predictions for how long before Trump blames Canada for the trade war?
March 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Predictions for how long before Trump blames Canada for the trade war?
Trump blaming Zelensky for a possible WW111 is gaslighting at its zenith.
Any suggestions on how to infiltrate the Fox News spin of the Oval Office’s despicable ambush?
Any suggestions on how to infiltrate the Fox News spin of the Oval Office’s despicable ambush?
February 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Trump blaming Zelensky for a possible WW111 is gaslighting at its zenith.
Any suggestions on how to infiltrate the Fox News spin of the Oval Office’s despicable ambush?
Any suggestions on how to infiltrate the Fox News spin of the Oval Office’s despicable ambush?
In 2022 18% of eligible Ontario voters gave Ford a majority. Vote and vote strategically. He squandered his mandate and doesn’t deserve another chance.
February 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In 2022 18% of eligible Ontario voters gave Ford a majority. Vote and vote strategically. He squandered his mandate and doesn’t deserve another chance.
Employing the adjective ’Common-sense’ on PC’s campaign page is a red flag. It’s manipulative and disingenuous. Trump falsely declaring ‘it’s common sense that the plane crash was due to DEI’ should have Leaders take pause.
February 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Employing the adjective ’Common-sense’ on PC’s campaign page is a red flag. It’s manipulative and disingenuous. Trump falsely declaring ‘it’s common sense that the plane crash was due to DEI’ should have Leaders take pause.
Sweet new ‘bike-skating’ options on the #Rideaucanal
January 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Sweet new ‘bike-skating’ options on the #Rideaucanal
At a Christmas party I’m asked ‘Is it true that bikelanes cause more congestion’? I say the answer is just Math..this answer is better:
December 22, 2024 at 1:56 PM
At a Christmas party I’m asked ‘Is it true that bikelanes cause more congestion’? I say the answer is just Math..this answer is better:
@wesmars.bsky.social 🙏 ‘Killed by a traffic engineer’.
‘If only’ the Ford’s of the world would also read it.
(He’s our Premier who just passed legislation to ReMoVe bikelanes😩😤)
‘If only’ the Ford’s of the world would also read it.
(He’s our Premier who just passed legislation to ReMoVe bikelanes😩😤)
December 21, 2024 at 4:34 PM
@wesmars.bsky.social 🙏 ‘Killed by a traffic engineer’.
‘If only’ the Ford’s of the world would also read it.
(He’s our Premier who just passed legislation to ReMoVe bikelanes😩😤)
‘If only’ the Ford’s of the world would also read it.
(He’s our Premier who just passed legislation to ReMoVe bikelanes😩😤)
Reposted by Linda Mathies
A cycling advocacy group and charity has launched a Charter challenge against the Ford government’s recent legislation that takes aim at Toronto’s bike lanes.
Cycling group launches Charter challenge of Ford government’s bike lane legislation
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, Cycle Toronto argues that Bill 212 puts lives at risk and seeks an injunction to stop the removal of bike lanes on Bloor, Yonge and University.
www.thestar.com
December 11, 2024 at 4:53 PM
A cycling advocacy group and charity has launched a Charter challenge against the Ford government’s recent legislation that takes aim at Toronto’s bike lanes.
The expression ‘it’s common sense’ shuts down thoughtful discussion. Politicians employ it with no scientific basis. It’s manipulative, it stirs anger The common senses are limited and betray us. Ask Galileo. Scientific evidence takes us to places that our senses can not go. Eg.Magenta is made up!🌈
December 11, 2024 at 1:58 PM
The expression ‘it’s common sense’ shuts down thoughtful discussion. Politicians employ it with no scientific basis. It’s manipulative, it stirs anger The common senses are limited and betray us. Ask Galileo. Scientific evidence takes us to places that our senses can not go. Eg.Magenta is made up!🌈
@rideauwintertrail.bsky.social such fun going out on my first urban-ski of the season and getting first tracks, but more uplifting was crossing paths with a trail elf who was shoveling for us all!🙏
December 8, 2024 at 4:52 PM
@rideauwintertrail.bsky.social such fun going out on my first urban-ski of the season and getting first tracks, but more uplifting was crossing paths with a trail elf who was shoveling for us all!🙏
If only bike-share could gain traction in the Nation’s Capital. Montreal earns title as the nation’s Biking Capital; providing summer & winter bikes!
December 6, 2024 at 4:20 PM
If only bike-share could gain traction in the Nation’s Capital. Montreal earns title as the nation’s Biking Capital; providing summer & winter bikes!
Behavioural science says the best chance to free ourselves from habits, like car commuting, is during life disruptors. Covid brought more 🚲 in Brussels.
Moving to a new home is another. Real-Estate agents could add a transit pass to their ‘Welcome Packet’ to incentivize. slate.com/technology/2...
Moving to a new home is another. Real-Estate agents could add a transit pass to their ‘Welcome Packet’ to incentivize. slate.com/technology/2...
The Psychological Traps That Keep Us Stuck Commuting Via Car
Even when better options are available, switching modes is tough.
slate.com
December 4, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Behavioural science says the best chance to free ourselves from habits, like car commuting, is during life disruptors. Covid brought more 🚲 in Brussels.
Moving to a new home is another. Real-Estate agents could add a transit pass to their ‘Welcome Packet’ to incentivize. slate.com/technology/2...
Moving to a new home is another. Real-Estate agents could add a transit pass to their ‘Welcome Packet’ to incentivize. slate.com/technology/2...
Consider AJ’s re-Cycles shop for your truly sustainable gift ideas! Jeff’s found the perfect gift- a bigger cluster for Granny😃. Thx Nick for the help! #445CatherineSt
December 4, 2024 at 1:27 AM
Consider AJ’s re-Cycles shop for your truly sustainable gift ideas! Jeff’s found the perfect gift- a bigger cluster for Granny😃. Thx Nick for the help! #445CatherineSt
Bikelane objectors are victims of automaker ad campaigns. We banned tobacco ads, let’s ban truck ads to help stop the belief that city space is for cars…An important step in freeing us from car dependency.
November 24, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Bikelane objectors are victims of automaker ad campaigns. We banned tobacco ads, let’s ban truck ads to help stop the belief that city space is for cars…An important step in freeing us from car dependency.
A fietser in Dutch is a term for someone who rides a bike for transportation. The term is used to describe casual cyclists who ride upright bikes and don't consider themselves to be any more of a cyclist than a pedestrian or driver. English could use such a term to shift the convo away from us/them
November 24, 2024 at 2:04 PM
A fietser in Dutch is a term for someone who rides a bike for transportation. The term is used to describe casual cyclists who ride upright bikes and don't consider themselves to be any more of a cyclist than a pedestrian or driver. English could use such a term to shift the convo away from us/them
Reposted by Linda Mathies
Cycling is 10 times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities and 100 times more fun.
Cycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities
Active travel can help tackle the climate crisis earlier than electric vehicles – even if you swap the car for a bike for just one trip a day.
theconversation.com
November 23, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Cycling is 10 times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities and 100 times more fun.
Gen Z’s can no longer blame the Boomers for tanking the planet. The biggest swing toward voting Trump (who appointed a Climate Denier as Energy Secretary) were 18-29yrs.
November 18, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Gen Z’s can no longer blame the Boomers for tanking the planet. The biggest swing toward voting Trump (who appointed a Climate Denier as Energy Secretary) were 18-29yrs.
89%of cyclist fatalities or serious injuries occur at intersections. It’s time to amend the Highway Traffic Act and allow cyclists to be able to cross on the Headstart signals.
www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/cyclist...)
www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/cyclist...)
Pedestrian Signals & Cyclists
What is the law around pedestrian head start signals and cyclists? Read more on if you can bike out ahead of motorists.
www.thebikinglawyer.ca
November 15, 2024 at 10:29 PM
89%of cyclist fatalities or serious injuries occur at intersections. It’s time to amend the Highway Traffic Act and allow cyclists to be able to cross on the Headstart signals.
www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/cyclist...)
www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/cyclist...)