Darren Bender

'Environmentalists should make good urbanists, since they understand systems, diversity, connectivity and interdependence.'
---Caryl Terrell

[Darren Bender @DarrenBnYYC]

@accuweather I wish MinuteCast worked in my region (southern Alberta) again! Any forecasts on when it will be fixed? Hasn't worked for a few months now.

[Darren Bender @DarrenBnYYC]

@Onit_transit @roamtransit Great - thanks!!

[Darren Bender @DarrenBnYYC]

@Onit_transit Wondering where I should wait for pickup this weekend when going from Canmore to Calgary? That is, which corner at the intersection of AB-1A & Benchlands Trail? That's a big intersection.

[Darren Bender @DarrenBnYYC]

@ABTransComm Any tips for drivers licence renewals stuck in the mail, given the impending postal strike? Can temp licences be extended? Thx

[Darren Bender @DarrenBnYYC]

@bikeasana @BikeBikeYYC @bromptonymous @policyfrog A good universal rule, though: never filter-up beside buses/big trucks or cars turning.

[Darren Bender @DarrenBnYYC]

@bikeasana @BikeBikeYYC @bromptonymous @policyfrog Absolutely. Very context-specific, and hard to make a general rule for cyclists.

[Darren Bender @DarrenBnYYC]

@BikeBikeYYC @bromptonymous @policyfrog Regardless, motorists and cyclists SHARE the responsibility of safe travel (not solely cyclists job)

[Darren Bender @DarrenBnYYC]

@BikeBikeYYC @bromptonymous @policyfrog No explicit laws in Alberta - depends on width of the lane and nature of traffic flow.

[Darren Bender @DarrenBnYYC]

In the suburbs, they take #BikeToSchool day VERY seriously! #yycbike https://t.co/x7szzQieWV

[Darren Bender @DarrenBnYYC]

@BluHrGirl Try being a guest on the @BikeTownPodcast ! Worked for me! ;-)

[Darren Bender @DarrenBnYYC]

@BluHrGirl @BikeTownPodcast The bike gods were smiling on me today - I had a tailwind push me home to my suburban home in the far northwest!

[Darren Bender @DarrenBnYYC]

Why all the outrage? On city streets, people pass cyclists like this all the time. https://t.co/ewxpZbbzPT #yycbike

[Darren Bender @DarrenBnYYC]

@CURTMAH Not that I am aware of. Unfortunately, I am travelling out-of-province during the opening.

[Tuscany Community @Tuscany_Calgary]

Today is #yycbike2school day - but EVERY day is bike to school day in Tuscany! Enjoy & stay safe! #yycbike

[Tammy Maloney @tammymaloney]

When it comes to beautifying #yyc, being a tightwad isn’t worth it http://t.co/QXlvSTDYYE via @metrocalgary #yycplan #yycca #yyccc #yycbike

[BikeBike Inc @BikeBikeYYC]

@Ward4Ward1 4 days later, still waiting for a reply to my respectfully asked question. Will you respond? #yycbike #yyccc

[Darren Bender @DarrenBnYYC]

@Ward4Ward1 Genuine Q: how about just on key routes where there is a high volume of traffic & separation needed to protect #yycbike'rs?

[Darren Bender @DarrenBnYYC]

@Ward4Ward1 Are you suggesting safe access to public roads is too much for cyclists to expect? City policy says it is reasonable.

[Darren Bender @DarrenBnYYC]

@StevenLuft In winter, there aren't really any stand-alone bike paths in Calgary. What are you referring to? @bikecalgary

[Darren Bender @DarrenBnYYC]

@yyctransport Regardless, I am very glad to see the snow removal crews out. Snow storage and bike lanes aren't compatible in the same space!