Alanna dB
@whoalansi.bsky.social
WHOA Lansi | Passionate | Foodophile | Wanderlust ✈️🚈🚗🚲| Extrovert | Accidental Urbanist | Urban Arrow Cargo Bike Family | Wife to #nadeboer | Mom to Odin, Annika, & Everly | Bilingue - Francais-Anglais | Communication Strategist by day
Pinned
Alanna dB
@whoalansi.bsky.social
· Nov 13
I guess I should introduce myself: Salut! I'm Alanna, or Lansi. WHOA (lansi) cuz I can be a little intense; I'm not for everyone, & that's ok.
I'm an accidental urbanist - we traded our second vehicle for a cargo bike in October 2023. I now do all my running around #YYC by bike, & I love it.
I'm an accidental urbanist - we traded our second vehicle for a cargo bike in October 2023. I now do all my running around #YYC by bike, & I love it.
Reposted by Alanna dB
Doing this two days before TDoR is particularly vile.
Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause on trio of transgender laws
The Alberta government has invoked the Charter’s notwithstanding clause for the second time in less than a month in this case to protect from legal challenge a trio of laws affecting transgender youth...
www.ctvnews.ca
November 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Doing this two days before TDoR is particularly vile.
"We’ve designed cities where kids can’t safely walk or bike anywhere because everything is engineered around keeping cars moving quickly." @codysd.bsky.social 's post dives into some of the reasons that I push so hard for #bikebus, #kidicalmass, & safe and active routes to school.
We Ask Everyone Outside Cars to Be Safe So Drivers Don’t Have to Be
Or: How we traded kids’ freedom for drivers’ convenience
medium.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:56 PM
"We’ve designed cities where kids can’t safely walk or bike anywhere because everything is engineered around keeping cars moving quickly." @codysd.bsky.social 's post dives into some of the reasons that I push so hard for #bikebus, #kidicalmass, & safe and active routes to school.
Reposted by Alanna dB
I just called the premier’s office to express my opposition to Bill 9 and the use of the notwithstanding clause. Wait time was about 5 minutes.
PLEASE PLEASE consider calling with your feedback. All comments are being forwarded to the premier’s communications team.
Let’s fill up those documents!
PLEASE PLEASE consider calling with your feedback. All comments are being forwarded to the premier’s communications team.
Let’s fill up those documents!
The UCP: the NOT WORTH STANDING government.
Call the Premier’s office:
780-427-2251 (Edmonton)
Toll free: 310-0000 (in Alberta)
Call the Premier’s office:
780-427-2251 (Edmonton)
Toll free: 310-0000 (in Alberta)
November 19, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I just called the premier’s office to express my opposition to Bill 9 and the use of the notwithstanding clause. Wait time was about 5 minutes.
PLEASE PLEASE consider calling with your feedback. All comments are being forwarded to the premier’s communications team.
Let’s fill up those documents!
PLEASE PLEASE consider calling with your feedback. All comments are being forwarded to the premier’s communications team.
Let’s fill up those documents!
Reposted by Alanna dB
The UCP, and their supporters, are claiming that S33 needed to be used to prevent sterilization of children. But no evidence is provided about the amount of surgery occurring below 18 (puberty blockers are not the same thing as surgery). Is it 0, 5, 50, 500, 5000?
November 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The UCP, and their supporters, are claiming that S33 needed to be used to prevent sterilization of children. But no evidence is provided about the amount of surgery occurring below 18 (puberty blockers are not the same thing as surgery). Is it 0, 5, 50, 500, 5000?
Oof. Way too much talk about transgender rights & debating on issues that shouldn't ever have been given a platform over the last 12 hours. My heart is so heavy for all the trans kids who are going to suffer thanks to Bill 9. #abpoli
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Oof. Way too much talk about transgender rights & debating on issues that shouldn't ever have been given a platform over the last 12 hours. My heart is so heavy for all the trans kids who are going to suffer thanks to Bill 9. #abpoli
Little bit wet on the ride home today. My hair is soaked & I regret not wearing my ski helmet & goggles. I think it's gonna be pretty icy tomorrow morning though! #yycbike
November 19, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Little bit wet on the ride home today. My hair is soaked & I regret not wearing my ski helmet & goggles. I think it's gonna be pretty icy tomorrow morning though! #yycbike
Three UAs at pickup last night. We made a few people smile (& comment about how it was sad that the season was coming to an end, which always makes me laugh. We ride year round!) #yycbike
November 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Three UAs at pickup last night. We made a few people smile (& comment about how it was sad that the season was coming to an end, which always makes me laugh. We ride year round!) #yycbike
We took family photos at one of our kid's favourite places: Balmoral Circus. It was a really fun way to document this stage of our lives & showcase one of our favourite ways to spend time together (on bikes!) #yycbike @calgary.ca
November 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
We took family photos at one of our kid's favourite places: Balmoral Circus. It was a really fun way to document this stage of our lives & showcase one of our favourite ways to spend time together (on bikes!) #yycbike @calgary.ca
Reposted by Alanna dB
You guys realize that taxing people to pay for services isn't socialism, right? This is just how governments work.
November 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
You guys realize that taxing people to pay for services isn't socialism, right? This is just how governments work.
Reposted by Alanna dB
🚦 Today is the Day of Remembrance for Victims of Traffic Incidents 🚦
In Canada ~160,000 people are injured + ~1,800 die in traffic incidents annually. With partners, we're working to make roads & communities safe, sustainable + more prosperous.
1/3 #WDoR2025
In Canada ~160,000 people are injured + ~1,800 die in traffic incidents annually. With partners, we're working to make roads & communities safe, sustainable + more prosperous.
1/3 #WDoR2025
November 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🚦 Today is the Day of Remembrance for Victims of Traffic Incidents 🚦
In Canada ~160,000 people are injured + ~1,800 die in traffic incidents annually. With partners, we're working to make roads & communities safe, sustainable + more prosperous.
1/3 #WDoR2025
In Canada ~160,000 people are injured + ~1,800 die in traffic incidents annually. With partners, we're working to make roads & communities safe, sustainable + more prosperous.
1/3 #WDoR2025
Reposted by Alanna dB
The AMA has done the math showing that the cost to operate an automobile can approach $10,000 PER YEAR!
For that kind of money you could buy a new Urban Arrow electric cargo bike, ride it for a year, toss it in a dumpster, buy another, and you'd till be ahead.
There is another way. #cargobikelife
For that kind of money you could buy a new Urban Arrow electric cargo bike, ride it for a year, toss it in a dumpster, buy another, and you'd till be ahead.
There is another way. #cargobikelife
November 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The AMA has done the math showing that the cost to operate an automobile can approach $10,000 PER YEAR!
For that kind of money you could buy a new Urban Arrow electric cargo bike, ride it for a year, toss it in a dumpster, buy another, and you'd till be ahead.
There is another way. #cargobikelife
For that kind of money you could buy a new Urban Arrow electric cargo bike, ride it for a year, toss it in a dumpster, buy another, and you'd till be ahead.
There is another way. #cargobikelife
Reposted by Alanna dB
“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath
50 reasons to want more walkable cities.
50 reasons to want more walkable cities.
50 Reasons Why Everyone Should Want More Walkable Streets
From making you live longer to making cities more resilient: If you want a reason to make your city more walkable, it's in here.
www.fastcompany.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:40 AM
“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath
50 reasons to want more walkable cities.
50 reasons to want more walkable cities.
Reposted by Alanna dB
Here’s something that’s really important for everyone to understand.
If we design our cities just for cars, they fail everyone, including drivers.
If we design our cities with many great CHOICES in how to get around, they work better for everyone, including drivers.
Spread the word.
If we design our cities just for cars, they fail everyone, including drivers.
If we design our cities with many great CHOICES in how to get around, they work better for everyone, including drivers.
Spread the word.
November 15, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Here’s something that’s really important for everyone to understand.
If we design our cities just for cars, they fail everyone, including drivers.
If we design our cities with many great CHOICES in how to get around, they work better for everyone, including drivers.
Spread the word.
If we design our cities just for cars, they fail everyone, including drivers.
If we design our cities with many great CHOICES in how to get around, they work better for everyone, including drivers.
Spread the word.
Reposted by Alanna dB
👇
Drivers: I know you think you’re doing cyclists a favour by stopping & waving us through an intersection while you’ve got right of way, but you really aren’t. You’re being unpredictable and screwing up the flow of traffic for everyone and just causing further delays for us to safely cross. Stop it.
November 15, 2025 at 12:26 AM
👇
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, Nov 23! Last #kidicalmass YYC Ride of 2025! After this month's ride, we will be taking a break until the spring! Join us for one last (weather-dependent) hurrah! #yycbike
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, Nov 23! Last #kidicalmass YYC Ride of 2025! After this month's ride, we will be taking a break until the spring! Join us for one last (weather-dependent) hurrah! #yycbike
Winter bike gear time is upon us. The snow isn't really sticking & the fleece was probably overkill, but I don't love getting pelted with wet snow when I'm riding. #yycbike
November 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Winter bike gear time is upon us. The snow isn't really sticking & the fleece was probably overkill, but I don't love getting pelted with wet snow when I'm riding. #yycbike
Love this thread about winter cycling & needing to design for it (& maintain those designs through that season). Ultimately, driving, walking, rolling, running, riding are all harder with snow, but we can manage it if we choose (& we do, for cars).
I dislike the framing of winter as an “excuse”, as if you can wish it away.
I see it as an additional *challenge* that is *surmountable*.
Winter cities need to (1) design bike infrastructure for snow, (2) care about plowing, and (3) learn how to do a good job of plowing/maintaining the bike lanes.
I see it as an additional *challenge* that is *surmountable*.
Winter cities need to (1) design bike infrastructure for snow, (2) care about plowing, and (3) learn how to do a good job of plowing/maintaining the bike lanes.
November 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Love this thread about winter cycling & needing to design for it (& maintain those designs through that season). Ultimately, driving, walking, rolling, running, riding are all harder with snow, but we can manage it if we choose (& we do, for cars).
Reposted by Alanna dB
Driving is harder with snow, but we manage. Walking is harder with snow, but we manage. Both requires special equipments and infrastructure to function during winter season (winter tires, winter boots, snowplowers). I don’t see why biking should be an exception.
November 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Driving is harder with snow, but we manage. Walking is harder with snow, but we manage. Both requires special equipments and infrastructure to function during winter season (winter tires, winter boots, snowplowers). I don’t see why biking should be an exception.
Reposted by Alanna dB
WInter is tough for everyone. Trip times regularly double for drivers after a snowfall, and for short trips, you're gonna be cold biking or driving.
WInter is just a reality in a winter city, and there are challenges for all modes. At least you get to be on a bike, which makes every trip better.
WInter is just a reality in a winter city, and there are challenges for all modes. At least you get to be on a bike, which makes every trip better.
November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
WInter is tough for everyone. Trip times regularly double for drivers after a snowfall, and for short trips, you're gonna be cold biking or driving.
WInter is just a reality in a winter city, and there are challenges for all modes. At least you get to be on a bike, which makes every trip better.
WInter is just a reality in a winter city, and there are challenges for all modes. At least you get to be on a bike, which makes every trip better.
Is anyone else just riding the struggle bus with Microsoft lately? My ppt crashes all the time now & it's driving me crazy & slowing down my work.
November 14, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Is anyone else just riding the struggle bus with Microsoft lately? My ppt crashes all the time now & it's driving me crazy & slowing down my work.
Reposted by Alanna dB
It's me: that cargo bike mom happily hauling her kids around (or riding with them), leading Kidical Mass, & supporting Bike Bus having the best fall in recent memory, but honestly can't wait for some crisp winter rides!
This week I wrote about the rise of the e-bike dad - this piece was originally going to run alongside the story I did in September about the bike boom in general, and we didn't have space in print, but here it is:
www.economist.com/united-state...
www.economist.com/united-state...
Parents on e-bikes are transforming the school run
They’re smug, snug and often faster than drivers
www.economist.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
It's me: that cargo bike mom happily hauling her kids around (or riding with them), leading Kidical Mass, & supporting Bike Bus having the best fall in recent memory, but honestly can't wait for some crisp winter rides!
Reposted by Alanna dB
in related news, I regret to inform my fellow Calgarians that I am still riding a regular bike with no winter tires so the 8 months of winter means we need to be prepared for winter to extend into mid July #yycbike
Thankfully noticed that the car wasn't going to yield as it was supposed to and avoided being hit while leaving the cancer hospital.
As much as I think about how ironic it would be to be hit by a car going to/from cancer treatment I'm just not that committed to the bit.
*ban right turn on red*
As much as I think about how ironic it would be to be hit by a car going to/from cancer treatment I'm just not that committed to the bit.
*ban right turn on red*
November 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
in related news, I regret to inform my fellow Calgarians that I am still riding a regular bike with no winter tires so the 8 months of winter means we need to be prepared for winter to extend into mid July #yycbike