D_Clark

An advocate for active travel.

[Bike Calgary @bikecalgary]

When something gets too expensive, Calgarians change. That moment is here - time to break the car habit. Please share this message widely. #yycbike https://t.co/djyWVlqtpF

[Bike Calgary @bikecalgary]

With partners Pedal & Sea Adventures, we are excited to announce our Croatia bike and boat raffle! Get your tickets today for an epic 7-day cycling holiday in Croatia! Proceeds support our efforts in advocacy, education and community building. Tickets: https://t.co/CB2NVgm48F

[Bike Calgary @bikecalgary]

Reminder to register for the Bike Calgary AGM - there are some great door prizes for registered attendees! And don't forget - supervised bike parking. #bikeyyc

[Bike Calgary @bikecalgary]

YYC's council is reviewing the budget this month, it's important to keep adequate $ for active mobility. On that topic, here is a new video on how cycling infrastructure is planned to efficiently use $ in Montreal - this also applies to YYC: https://t.co/01om5ZMUE9 #yycbike

[Paths for People @pathsforppl]

Are you planning how to get out and vote on Monday? 🗳️
Tell us (1) how you’re getting there and (2) tag a friend to see what their plan is!

Check out the @taprootedmonton.ca
website for info on voting stations and candidates before you go. ✅

[D_Clark @YYC_Wheeling]

@DanWMcLean Dan, Based on the best studies, urban centers like Calgary have an essential role to play in climate change mitigation. It’s all explained here: https://t.co/duX9OqIFEc

[D_Clark @YYC_Wheeling]

@PluginAlberta @TOCAlberta @Brangwyn Interesting to compare decommissioning of a EV charging station with a gas station. Much simpler, cheaper, and safer in the EV case! https://t.co/9EfPVsqJzo

[Bike Calgary @bikecalgary]

Our hearts are heavy with the tragic news of the loss of a beloved cyclist at the intersection of 26th Avenue and 32nd Street SW yesterday. To the family and friends of the victim, we extend our deepest condolences during this unimaginably difficult time.

[Bike Calgary @bikecalgary]

How will you celebrate the 10 Year anniversary of Calgary's downtown cycle tracks? Bike Calgary looks forward to the coming decades as we help build an even better cycling city for all. Enjoy this ride down memory lane thanks to Bull & Ship Films! #yycbike https://t.co/fjWAJArVEg

[Bike Calgary @bikecalgary]

Do you have 2 hours available next week to help further both local #yycbike and national advocacy efforts? Get an easy ✅ on your BikeFest bingo card and sign up for #PedalPoll2025 https://t.co/b9IerlkTtf

[Bike Calgary @bikecalgary]

Lots of information and ideas on traffic congestion (looking at you, Minister Dreeshen) in this article - well worth a few minutes of your time. #yycbike https://t.co/eN0apKbRDk

[Bike Calgary @bikecalgary]

Bike Calgary President Doug Clark has been speaking to media this week following calls from the Alberta Government to remove some bike lanes in Calgary and Edmonton. Check out his conversation this morning on the CBC's Calgary Eyeopener: https://t.co/9WKvUTGUq9

#yyc #bikeyyc

[D_Clark @YYC_Wheeling]

@TheBreakdownAB

[YYC Transportation @yyctransport]

The 12 Ave S.E. cycle track between Macleod Tr and 4 St S.E. is planned to reopen the afternoon of November 4 now that work in the area is mostly complete. Thanks to everyone for your patience while we completed this necessary work.

[Bike Calgary @bikecalgary]

Are you interested in helping shape the future of cycling in Calgary? We're currently accepting nominations for Board Directors ahead of our AGM on Nov. 6. Click the link for more info or to apply: https://t.co/iokpPyoSRU #yyc #bikeyyc

[Edel Pérez-López @Edel_PLopez]

To highlight how this tweet by Premier Danielle Smith is misguided or contradicts established facts, let’s break down the issues with her statement:

1.Regulatory bodies exist to uphold standards: Professional regulatory bodies, like those overseeing doctors, lawyers, engineers, or other licensed professionals, exist to maintain public trust by enforcing standards of competence, ethics, and public safety. They don’t “control personal opinions” for the sake of control, but ensure that professionals’ conduct, including their public statements, adheres to standards that protect the public. If a professional shares misinformation or harmful views, the regulator has a duty to intervene, not to censor personal opinions, but to maintain trust and uphold their obligations to society.
2.Misinformation and harm: Danielle Smith’s tweet implies that professionals’ personal opinions are separate from their professional roles, which is a dangerous oversimplification. For example, if a medical professional spreads misinformation (e.g., anti-vaccine propaganda), this can harm public health. Regulatory bodies must step in to prevent this. Protecting public safety is precisely part of their mandate, and doing so may involve correcting or disciplining professionals who publicly mislead people.
https://t.co/ky0vmZgTbo isn’t “unnecessary”: Continuing education and mandatory training are often implemented for a reason—typically to ensure that professionals stay current on best practices, new technologies, and ethical standards. The idea that professionals shouldn’t have to undergo “unnecessary training” is subjective. For instance, if there are new developments in a field (like climate science or new treatments in healthcare), regulatory bodies often require professionals to update their knowledge to ensure competent service.
4.Professional integrity matters: Suggesting that regulators should only focus on “competence, ethics, and public safety” while disregarding how professionals’ opinions and statements affect the public contradicts the purpose of regulation itself. Ethics isn’t just about what happens in a closed office or during a specific transaction—it includes how professionals engage with the public, represent their expertise, and influence public discourse. Allowing professionals to spread disinformation or act unethically outside their direct services undermines the whole premise of regulation.
5.Delusional implications: The delusional aspect of this statement is the notion that professionals can freely express any personal opinion without consequences from their regulatory body. In reality, professionals are often seen as representatives of their field, and if their public opinions contradict established knowledge, particularly on matters of public safety (like health, law, or engineering), regulators are obligated to act. Her tweet ignores this reality and frames legitimate regulatory oversight as censorship, which is misleading and potentially dangerous.

In summary, Premier Danielle Smith’s tweet disregards the fundamental role of regulatory bodies in protecting the public from harm. It portrays essential oversight as unnecessary censorship, which contradicts both the purpose and necessity of professional regulation.

[D_Clark @YYC_Wheeling]

@TinyBeaches I added it to 311 too.

[North Darling @NorthDarling]

Bike lanes: now with 50% more close calls!

[criticalmass.yyc @criticalmassyyc]

If you’ve got one, come out in your Flames jersey tonight #yycbike!