Matt DesRosiers

Data-driven policy monger / wonk. But #NoPieCharts goddamnit

[Matt DesRosiers @MattOfTheRoses]

In light of a bunch of recent pedestrian deaths, I’m updating a #VisionZero #WalkTO #BikeTO thread with new(er) data. I’m not a planner, engineer, or any other type expert on the subject – but I analyze policy-related data for a living. Let’s dive in… 1/

[internet hall of fame @InternetH0F]

Saturn released a commercial in 2003 that ironically highlighted the inefficiency of cars and how much space they occupy

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

Liverpool FC. Premier League champions.

[sam @sam_d_1995]

this is actually incredible

[Matt DesRosiers @MattOfTheRoses]

@EricDLombardi And seniors are already advantaged in the tax system in many ways.

[Andy Boenau @Boenau]

Oh.

[Eric Lombardi 🇨🇦🚀 @EricDLombardi]

My greatest fear, one I’ve talked about for years now, is the western world’s descent into neofeudalism.

Imperialist rhetoric, a new oligarchy (neo-aristocracy), regulatory capture, a shift to zero-sum thinking.

Liberalism feels like it’s dying with a whimper.

[Andrew Coyne 🇺🇦🇮🇱🇬🇪🇲🇩 @acoyne]

My latest, on the case for Canada: It’s not about identity and difference. It’s about ambition and moral purpose. https://t.co/8AqyLGH9Ts

[Matt DesRosiers @MattOfTheRoses]

#TOpoli folks who want lower property taxes need to explain why they're against more density or which services they would cut

[Eric Lombardi 🇨🇦🚀 @EricDLombardi]

Happy New Year Toronto 🥳🥂

I want to share 10 IDEAS TO MAKE TORONTO BETTER this year!

They fall into 4 categories!

1) Public Realm & Street Life
2) Housing & Affordability
3) Transit & Mobility
4) Governance & Efficiency

🧵👇cc @MayorOliviaChow @BradMBradford @JoshMatlow

[David Coletto @DavidColetto]

I'm really excited to share this new analysis on the ideological dimensions of Canadian public opinion.

It's a long read, but I think a very valuable guide to understanding the nuances of Canadians right now and what it means for 2025

Enjoy! #cdnpoli #ideology #elections #polling

https://t.co/bkz6HAhKGz

[Matt DesRosiers @MattOfTheRoses]

Another pedestrian killed by a seemingly autonomous vehicle.

[Toronto Police Operations @TPSOperations]

COLLISION:
DVP N & Richmond St
11:09am
- pedestrian struck by vehicle
- driver remained on scene
- pedestrian pronounced deceased at the scene
- off ramp to Richmond St from DVP N is closed
- use alternate routes
#GO2431236
^se

[The Rundown @therundowntvo]

"Housing is now the unofficial third leg of the national retirement scheme — and we’re all paying the price." — @C_AnthonyMilton https://t.co/yuH4LyjEnO

[Luke Bornheimer (Streets Forward) @LukeBornheimer]

Newly released study shows that separated bike lanes reduce maximum car speeds by 28%, average speeds for turning cars by 21%, and 8% for cars going straight.

If cities want to reduce speeding, they should install separated/protected bike lanes—it’ll also get more people biking!

[Alex Bozikovic @alexbozikovic]

Toronto is not a dense city. Sensible planning would concentrate the region’s growth inside the city itself. We are doing the opposite.

[Matt DesRosiers @MattOfTheRoses]

I'd also be curious to see how many people have switched to short GO train rides (like from Danforth station), especially since fare integration started, largely skipping TTC altogether.

[Dylan Reid @dylan_reid]

This! Especially for us east end folks.

[Andrew Coyne 🇺🇦🇮🇱🇬🇪🇲🇩 @acoyne]

My latest, on the Conservative own-goal on carbon pricing: it isn’t just carbon pricing they’ve discredited, it’s pricing, markets — and conservatism https://t.co/O4JM7X7vEq

[Matt DesRosiers @MattOfTheRoses]

Good thread, and it doesn't even get into the many tax credits that are either designed for, or disproportionately benefit seniors.

[Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith]

While many pundits and reporters are focused on confidence votes — there’s a huge fiscal & public policy issue that the BQ and Blanchet have raised:

Should OAS be boosted for all seniors (as of 65) or just those over 75?

A 🧵 you won’t want to miss …

1/n
#cdnpoli #cdnecon

[Paul Novosad @paulnovosad]

RCT introduction of a pollution market in Surat, Gujarat.

Pollution fell by 20–30%, and efficiently — gains came from the firms who could cut pollution most effectively.

Mortality benefits are *25 times* costs.

An incredible state/research collaboration.

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[Dee_ 🇨🇦 @SomewhereInAB]

I post this grade 5 handout every so often. It seems a lot of people missed this class.

[Toronto Star @TorontoStar]

Just what does a cop have to do to get fired in this town? https://t.co/WYhwaIsjRJ