True Communities
@truecommunities.bsky.social
True Communities mission is to help people think differently about how we get around and develop urban and rural areas that foster true communities
Blog:
https://truecommunities.wordpress.com
Blog:
https://truecommunities.wordpress.com
My next video is coming out today, on the 2nd of December! Enjoy this ride from Zwolle, Overijssel to Wapenveld, Gelderland via Hattem using the #fietsknoop (bike node) system to navigate.
Tot gauw!
@gemeentezwolle.bsky.social @overijssel.bsky.social
#Gelderland #Overjissel #BikePath #Hattem
Tot gauw!
@gemeentezwolle.bsky.social @overijssel.bsky.social
#Gelderland #Overjissel #BikePath #Hattem
Navigating Between Cities in The Netherlands by Bike!
YouTube video by True Communities
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December 2, 2025 at 5:55 AM
My next video is coming out today, on the 2nd of December! Enjoy this ride from Zwolle, Overijssel to Wapenveld, Gelderland via Hattem using the #fietsknoop (bike node) system to navigate.
Tot gauw!
@gemeentezwolle.bsky.social @overijssel.bsky.social
#Gelderland #Overjissel #BikePath #Hattem
Tot gauw!
@gemeentezwolle.bsky.social @overijssel.bsky.social
#Gelderland #Overjissel #BikePath #Hattem
Imagining Dundee: How thoughtful design can shape a sustainable, connected neighbourhood
Welcome to Dundee, the proposed new community in the Region of Waterloo. Recently, the region shared two possible maps for Dundee’s layout, showcasing everything from roads and a community centre to bike…
Welcome to Dundee, the proposed new community in the Region of Waterloo. Recently, the region shared two possible maps for Dundee’s layout, showcasing everything from roads and a community centre to bike…
Imagining Dundee: How thoughtful design can shape a sustainable, connected neighbourhood
Welcome to Dundee, the proposed new community in the Region of Waterloo. Recently, the region shared two possible maps for Dundee’s layout, showcasing everything from roads and a community centre to bike paths, schools, mixed-use zoning, and a vibrant community core. Residents were invited to provide input on these maps, offering ideas for what they’d like to see and how the neighbourhood should be constructed.
truecommunities.wordpress.com
September 22, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Imagining Dundee: How thoughtful design can shape a sustainable, connected neighbourhood
Welcome to Dundee, the proposed new community in the Region of Waterloo. Recently, the region shared two possible maps for Dundee’s layout, showcasing everything from roads and a community centre to bike…
Welcome to Dundee, the proposed new community in the Region of Waterloo. Recently, the region shared two possible maps for Dundee’s layout, showcasing everything from roads and a community centre to bike…
I hope you had a great #WorldBicycleDay!
June 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
I hope you had a great #WorldBicycleDay!
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A typical European car is parked 92% of the time. It spends 1/5th of its driving time looking for parking. Its 5 seats only move 1.5 people. 86% of its fuel never reaches the wheels, and most of the energy that does, moves the car, not the people.
Sound efficient?
HT @ellenmacarthurfdn.bsky.social
Sound efficient?
HT @ellenmacarthurfdn.bsky.social
May 10, 2025 at 2:49 AM
A typical European car is parked 92% of the time. It spends 1/5th of its driving time looking for parking. Its 5 seats only move 1.5 people. 86% of its fuel never reaches the wheels, and most of the energy that does, moves the car, not the people.
Sound efficient?
HT @ellenmacarthurfdn.bsky.social
Sound efficient?
HT @ellenmacarthurfdn.bsky.social
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Walking did not merely decline. It was deterred.
When authorities were drafting plans for Rochester’s downtown expressways, few Rochesterians ever drove downtown. The great majority rode streetcars and buses – and walked.
When authorities were drafting plans for Rochester’s downtown expressways, few Rochesterians ever drove downtown. The great majority rode streetcars and buses – and walked.
May 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Walking did not merely decline. It was deterred.
When authorities were drafting plans for Rochester’s downtown expressways, few Rochesterians ever drove downtown. The great majority rode streetcars and buses – and walked.
When authorities were drafting plans for Rochester’s downtown expressways, few Rochesterians ever drove downtown. The great majority rode streetcars and buses – and walked.
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Utrecht, Netherlands. Catharijne singel.
May 3, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Utrecht, Netherlands. Catharijne singel.
My latest video is live! It showcases the cycling infrastructure on Northfield Drive and its seamless connection to Forwell Trail, an integral part of the City of Waterloo's #WaterLoop.
#CyclingInfrastructure #BikePaths #BikePaths #Stroad
#CyclingInfrastructure #BikePaths #BikePaths #Stroad
A Waterloo Winter Ride
YouTube video by True Communities
youtu.be
May 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
My latest video is live! It showcases the cycling infrastructure on Northfield Drive and its seamless connection to Forwell Trail, an integral part of the City of Waterloo's #WaterLoop.
#CyclingInfrastructure #BikePaths #BikePaths #Stroad
#CyclingInfrastructure #BikePaths #BikePaths #Stroad
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It’s patently clear that the people in power in this country do not want to end homelessness.
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
March 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM
It’s patently clear that the people in power in this country do not want to end homelessness.
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we're super excited for the #bikesky community to have one of the first video feeds on bluesky!
to add a post simply include a video and mention anything to do with bikes in your post or alt text
to add a post simply include a video and mention anything to do with bikes in your post or alt text
January 20, 2025 at 5:54 AM
we're super excited for the #bikesky community to have one of the first video feeds on bluesky!
to add a post simply include a video and mention anything to do with bikes in your post or alt text
to add a post simply include a video and mention anything to do with bikes in your post or alt text
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I took the @bunchbike.com on its first adventure… and of course I found two other folks riding cargo bikes on Bryant ahead of me. 🚲 ❤️
March 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I took the @bunchbike.com on its first adventure… and of course I found two other folks riding cargo bikes on Bryant ahead of me. 🚲 ❤️
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Strange how “maybe we could make it safer to bike” is somehow translated into Every trip across the planet must be made by bike by everyone in every situation.
January 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Strange how “maybe we could make it safer to bike” is somehow translated into Every trip across the planet must be made by bike by everyone in every situation.
We need more of these in cities. Arid climates can use these to store water for the dry seasons and wet climates can use these to prevent the flooding of buildings. Any town or city that does this will increase local biodiversity.
Impressive urban wetlands. Benjakitti Forest “sponge park” in Bangkok … Taipa constructed wetland in Macao … and Maple Garden in Taichung /3
January 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM
We need more of these in cities. Arid climates can use these to store water for the dry seasons and wet climates can use these to prevent the flooding of buildings. Any town or city that does this will increase local biodiversity.
Happy New Year, everyone!
January 1, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Happy New Year, everyone!
My final video of 2024 is live! Check it out now!
youtu.be/4hLvI1o9Ilk?...
#RegionOfWaterloo #BikeRide #BicycleInfrastructure #Trail #Creek #Environment #Sustainability #CityOfKitchener
youtu.be/4hLvI1o9Ilk?...
#RegionOfWaterloo #BikeRide #BicycleInfrastructure #Trail #Creek #Environment #Sustainability #CityOfKitchener
Bicycle Trail, Flood Plain or Both? Let's Take a Ride
YouTube video by True Communities
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January 1, 2025 at 12:20 AM
My final video of 2024 is live! Check it out now!
youtu.be/4hLvI1o9Ilk?...
#RegionOfWaterloo #BikeRide #BicycleInfrastructure #Trail #Creek #Environment #Sustainability #CityOfKitchener
youtu.be/4hLvI1o9Ilk?...
#RegionOfWaterloo #BikeRide #BicycleInfrastructure #Trail #Creek #Environment #Sustainability #CityOfKitchener
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My wife and I, in our early 40s, going to dinner on one bike, because adding spice to life has become a priority.
She's reviewing the menu ahead of time. 🤳😉
She's reviewing the menu ahead of time. 🤳😉
October 22, 2024 at 5:53 PM
My wife and I, in our early 40s, going to dinner on one bike, because adding spice to life has become a priority.
She's reviewing the menu ahead of time. 🤳😉
She's reviewing the menu ahead of time. 🤳😉
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A guy in a fancy Porsche just passed me and I swear he was jealous of my ride.
Hello everyone on here! My heart is full seeing my X community 🚲❤️
First post done. More to come.
Hello everyone on here! My heart is full seeing my X community 🚲❤️
First post done. More to come.
November 11, 2024 at 5:18 PM
A guy in a fancy Porsche just passed me and I swear he was jealous of my ride.
Hello everyone on here! My heart is full seeing my X community 🚲❤️
First post done. More to come.
Hello everyone on here! My heart is full seeing my X community 🚲❤️
First post done. More to come.
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Hi everyone!
I'm a planning professor at the University of Waterloo, researching housing, transportation & how they relate to each other.
I'm moving from Twitter & I'll post more here soon.
Here are links to some stuff I've written:
theconversation.com/profiles/bri...
spacing.ca/toronto/auth...
I'm a planning professor at the University of Waterloo, researching housing, transportation & how they relate to each other.
I'm moving from Twitter & I'll post more here soon.
Here are links to some stuff I've written:
theconversation.com/profiles/bri...
spacing.ca/toronto/auth...
November 11, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Hi everyone!
I'm a planning professor at the University of Waterloo, researching housing, transportation & how they relate to each other.
I'm moving from Twitter & I'll post more here soon.
Here are links to some stuff I've written:
theconversation.com/profiles/bri...
spacing.ca/toronto/auth...
I'm a planning professor at the University of Waterloo, researching housing, transportation & how they relate to each other.
I'm moving from Twitter & I'll post more here soon.
Here are links to some stuff I've written:
theconversation.com/profiles/bri...
spacing.ca/toronto/auth...
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It's time to replace urban delivery vans
It's time to replace urban delivery vans
E-bikes are cleaner, and safer. So why aren’t we using them?This episode is presented by Delta. Delta doesn’t have a say in our editorial, but they make vide...
https://youtu.be/R63DdEe_8aM?si…
September 20, 2023 at 1:56 PM
It's time to replace urban delivery vans
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What a way to open the account…
#WorldBollardAssociation
#WorldBollardAssociation
November 10, 2024 at 1:45 PM
What a way to open the account…
#WorldBollardAssociation
#WorldBollardAssociation
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**Sound Up**
In another episode of "Why I Love 🇳🇱 Dutch Tv"...
A Dutch tv commercial promoting cycling to school for kids. To contrast, they show the experience of a child that relies on their parents to be driven to school.
Which experience truly adds joy and independence to their lives?
In another episode of "Why I Love 🇳🇱 Dutch Tv"...
A Dutch tv commercial promoting cycling to school for kids. To contrast, they show the experience of a child that relies on their parents to be driven to school.
Which experience truly adds joy and independence to their lives?
November 9, 2024 at 2:01 PM
**Sound Up**
In another episode of "Why I Love 🇳🇱 Dutch Tv"...
A Dutch tv commercial promoting cycling to school for kids. To contrast, they show the experience of a child that relies on their parents to be driven to school.
Which experience truly adds joy and independence to their lives?
In another episode of "Why I Love 🇳🇱 Dutch Tv"...
A Dutch tv commercial promoting cycling to school for kids. To contrast, they show the experience of a child that relies on their parents to be driven to school.
Which experience truly adds joy and independence to their lives?
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DYK? Since the demise of Greyhound, a lot of companies have taken over bus routes across Canada, although there are still far too many gaps.
There is no official travel guide, but @seanyyz.bsky.social has created a GIS map of routes, and BusBud.com offer reservations for many of these services.
There is no official travel guide, but @seanyyz.bsky.social has created a GIS map of routes, and BusBud.com offer reservations for many of these services.
November 10, 2024 at 6:59 PM
DYK? Since the demise of Greyhound, a lot of companies have taken over bus routes across Canada, although there are still far too many gaps.
There is no official travel guide, but @seanyyz.bsky.social has created a GIS map of routes, and BusBud.com offer reservations for many of these services.
There is no official travel guide, but @seanyyz.bsky.social has created a GIS map of routes, and BusBud.com offer reservations for many of these services.
This is an interesting blog regarding bikes being used in advertising.
On the topic of bicycles in advertising, Bike Pretty has written one of the best write-ups on it that I've ever seen. 👇
bikepretty.com/blogs/blog/w...
bikepretty.com/blogs/blog/w...
Why Do Companies Put Bikes in Their Ads
I've been collecting ads that use bicycles as a metaphor for peace of mind and fun. While TV shows and movies will often put a character on a bike only to have them crash horribly (because car compani...
bikepretty.com
November 10, 2024 at 7:12 PM
This is an interesting blog regarding bikes being used in advertising.
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November 10, 2024 at 3:38 AM
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More to come as our barebones safe infrastructure is removed by Ford. Ask every anti-bike-infrastructure replyguy and or John Tory or or or what they think about this. www.cp24.com/local/durham...
13-year-old cyclist dies after being struck by vehicle in Ajax
A 13-year-old cyclist has died in hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Ajax on Thursday morning, police say.
www.cp24.com
November 8, 2024 at 6:19 PM
More to come as our barebones safe infrastructure is removed by Ford. Ask every anti-bike-infrastructure replyguy and or John Tory or or or what they think about this. www.cp24.com/local/durham...