People on Bikes YYC

Telling the story of people who ride bikes in Calgary and our evolving city one snapshot at a time.

[Project Calgary @project_calgary]

🚨Next week, Calgary City Council will be considering budget adjustments for 2025+, including diverting 💰$100's of millions in taxes from existing communities to build four more new sprawl communities. #yyccc

➡️https://t.co/7tK8zUt0dI

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[Project Calgary @project_calgary]

🎉 3rd AVE CYCLE TRACK IS SAVED!

Greater Downtown communities will be eager to see permanent plans in 2024.

Thanks to everyone who helped advocate with us!

#yycbike

[Project Calgary @project_calgary]

A local office manager at QuadReal’s Livingston Place and Jamieson Place offices in downtown Calgary is sharing misleading messaging about the 3rd Ave S cycle track. #yycbike

👀 Read our open letter to @QuadRealGroup’s Chair of Sustainability.

https://t.co/zKLPfzvTw2

[People on Bikes YYC @pplonbikesYYC]

Senior City Administration is flouting the Downtown Strategy to pursue their own agenda.

This is a really bad look. We need Mayor @JyotiGondek to fix this mess.

[Project Calgary @project_calgary]

😎LEAKED: 3RD AVE SURVEY RESULTS SHOW HUGE SUCCESS!

📋The City conducted a comprehensive operational review + public feedback survey on the 3rd Ave Walking & Wheeling Upgrades btw Fall 2021-Fall 2022. However, the results remain suppressed by City Admin.

So we're leaking them!

[Peter Oliver @peterloliver]

Hey @QuadRealGroup, one of your Calgary office managers appears to have gone rogue and is actively opposing your company's ESG commitments by fighting a protected bike lane in downtown Calgary.

https://t.co/pzS6itxUzF

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

Looks like Calgary, a city I used to plan for, is about to have one of those defining moments where they either back up their declaration of a #ClimateEmergency, or they don’t.

The truth is always in the details.

Keep the 3rd Ave bike-lane @CityOfCalgary @JyotiGondek. #Calgary

[Project Calgary @project_calgary]

Will @JyotiGondek defend the Downtown Strategy and Climate Strategy or will she be the first Calgary mayor to rip out a bike lane?
#yyc #yycbike

https://t.co/4pTXjLLE3H

[Project Calgary @project_calgary]

Mayor @JyotiGondek and Cllr @YYCTKW, once proponents of the Downtown Strategy, are now silent on plans to backtrack and rip out a strategic investment.

Downtown Community Associations, businesses like Shaw and Rogers, and local orgs are being ignored.

https://t.co/efRdaCsZk8

[Mr.Fab @immrfabulous]

Today I was a victim of Hate Speech in Calgary.

I was excited to hear of a Pride Walk that was being painted so went to take a look and the verbal attack ensued.

The police have reached out and I will pursue this under the criminal code of Canada.

[Project Calgary @project_calgary]

📋 PETITION: Save the 3rd Ave South Downtown Cycle Track! 🚲

A behind closed door “senior leadership decision” has been made to rip out the successful 3rd Ave South cycle track this fall.

#yycbike

https://t.co/SXPMy0qvqr

[Beltline Neighbourhoods Association @yycbeltline]

COMING THIS FALL: Big improvements to mobility and safety on 11 St SW in #yycbeltline:
✅Protected mobility tracks
✅Curb extensions and accessibility ramps
✅More trees
✅Street repaving, fresh sidewalks and driveways

👷‍♀️Construction starts this August!

https://t.co/XYPX6xjmcB

[Peter Oliver @peterloliver]

It’s a small stretch of road but these are BIG mobility and safety improvements.

Construction starts on protected cycle tracks for 11 St SW in the Beltline this August 🥳🚲🛴

[Beltline Neighbourhoods Association @yycbeltline]

OVERWHELMING SUPPORT FOR 14/15 AVE SAFETY & MOBILITY IMPROVEMENTS IN BELTLINE!

Phase II engagement shows Option 2B is ranked #1:
✅600+ responses
✅Highest positive feedback (91%)
✅30+ letters of support from local businesses

#yycbeltline #yycbike #yyc

https://t.co/MOfLBHG2pb

[Beltline Neighbourhoods Association @yycbeltline]

PETITION: Support 15 Avenue South safety improvements including a protected cycle track.

#yycbeltline #yycbike #yyc

https://t.co/lPX8t4gboS

[Calgarians for Transit @YYCforTransit]

This week, @JeffDavisonYYC led a botched attempt to gut the #GreenLineYYC, killing LRT to the north and disconnecting the line.

This is a JAW-DROPPINGLY bad idea and he’s going to try it again on June 15th.

YOU CAN HELP STOP THIS!#YYC4Transit

https://t.co/S24drR75GV

[Peter Oliver @peterloliver]

We don't have the 💰 to hire a boutique PR firm like the small, anti-transit group that's flood social media with misleading #GreenLineYYC info. But we do have everyday Calgarians on our side.

Visit the link below to use our new #YYC4Transit DIY Toolkit!

https://t.co/XuNBIX3n4Y

[Project Calgary @project_calgary]

PETITION: Calgary needs more open streets to keep safe and healthy during the #COVID19AB pandemic.

Cities around the globe are opening up streets to allow for more space for people. Agustin Louro shares why Calgary needs to do better.🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️
#yyc #yycbike

https://t.co/Qy5SFutpSK

[Peter Oliver @peterloliver]

Good move by @cityofcalgary to ease the overcrowding on public pathways this weekend and allow for safer distancing between people getting some exercise and fresh air.

Enjoy the ☀️and keep your 2 meters📏

#yyc #yycbeltline #yycbike #yyccc #COVID2019

https://t.co/pQC4kEWjxb

[Beltline Neighbourhoods Association @yycbeltline]

OPEN HOUSE: The new 2nd Street SW plan sets a new benchmark for safe neighbourhood streets in Calgary.

Learn more about the new and improved design and how you can show your support at the open house on Wednesday, October 30th.

#yycbeltline #yycbike

https://t.co/7mpRYlctAl