nicole roach

she/her ⋒ Working to make communities more equitable, enjoyable, and sustainable ⋓ Co-founder + Chair of @WomenUrbanismCA ⋑

[Mayor Carolyn Parrish @carolynhparrish]

Wonderful School Streets Pilot Project at Sts.Peter & Paul Catholic Elementary School, a car-free street during afternoon pickup time. Creating safe, community-friendly space for walking and cycling to and from school. Was a wonderful hour in a very busy day.The hugs were great!

[Fae Johnstone 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @FaeJohnstone]

Moments ago, Premier Danielle Smith's government made a terrifying decision and introduced legislation to suspend the charter-protected rights of transgender young people in Alberta.

Now is the time to act. Visit https://t.co/ZvqnaotWCu and sign our petition.

[Bike Share Toronto @BikeShareTO]

Explore Toronto Islands by Bike! ☀️
Bike Share Toronto has officially launched on the Islands!

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
🚲 4 convenient stations across the island
🚴‍♀️ 250 classic bikes permanently stationed and ready to ride
🙋‍♀️ Valet service available at every station on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holiday Mondays

Start your island adventure today: https://t.co/TxS2e9iLx7
#BikeShareTO #TorontoIslands #IslandLife #ExploreToronto #BikeTO

[Green Municipal Fund @GreenMuniFund]

We’re excited to announce the launch of GMF’s new funded learning offer—Safe and Active School Routes. Up to $125K for safer, more active school streets and a national peer learning cohort.

✅ Quick-build features (bollards, paint, bump-outs)
✅ Bike lanes, paths, sidewalks
✅ Lighting, benches, storage

📅 Register for our webinar on Thursday, May 29 at 11 a.m. ET (French) or 2 p.m. ET (English) to learn more about the offer: https://t.co/2ts8fUCnpZ

🔗 Learn more about the offer: https://t.co/MvlxoaqRsX

#ActiveSchoolTravel #CDNMuni #UrbanMobility

[Gabrielle Drolet @gabrielledrolet]

cartoon with joke by my buddy Jack

[Paths for People @pathsforppl]

👏👏Great video by @AshleyASalvador on the amazing infrastructure going in on 132 ave! #TikTok https://t.co/p7oO56JFLE

[nicole roach @roachwithme]

I'm excited to be a panelist for this important conversation on how to advance transportation equity during the upcoming federal election! 🚲 🗳️ Sign up for the webinar, facilitated by Mobilizing Justice, happening on March 14: https://t.co/Cmd7rRQ51r

[Vélo Canada Bikes @Canada_Bikes]

For many working to advance #transportationequity progress in Canada, the imminent federal election is top of mind. We will present on a panel with @grncommunities (@roachwithme), @FCM_online & @ttcriders at this upcoming @MobilizingJust
webinar.
https://t.co/jKLl5OcrI5

[Paths for People @pathsforppl]

Do you live in the Avonmore community? If yes, we have a survey opportunity for you. 🤩
The Avonmore community league wants feedback on our Mill Creek proposal - fill it out here: https://t.co/BPNxTur6L0
Learn more about our proposal here: https://t.co/naYzc8lkW2

[Reductress @Reductress]

REPORT: Woman Totally Fine as Long as She Does Week’s Worth of Work in Next 25 Minutes: https://t.co/C2n1gybRzt

[Maria @mlstrat]

what happened to circling back after the holidays!!!! why does everyone need everything now!!!! what is going on!!!!

[Lea Ravensbergen @LeaRavensbergen]

New paper alert! Working with the incredible @soukhov_a and Nick Mooney from @McMasterSEES , we explore how to make accessibility metrics gender-sensitive by calculating access to mobility of care destinations.
Read more here: https://t.co/rQbUsaa3Fm

[Ali = Alison Stewart 🚲😎 @AlisonVStewart]

Today marks an important milestone for @CycleToronto who has partnered with @ecojustice_ca to challenge Bill 212 for safe streets that include bike lanes across Ontario. @FFSafeStreets To be continued…#ONpoli

[Brent Bellamy @brent_bellamy]

The day has arrived.
45 years after pedestrians were first barricaded from crossing the street at Winnipeg’s storied Portage and Main intersection, the concrete walls have finally started coming down.

[Women in Urbanism Canada @WomenUrbanismCA]

📣 The deadline to apply for our Project Coordinator role is Sunday, December 1, 2024! 📆

Go to https://t.co/1m079XJM9J to learn more about the position and how to apply. We look forward to your application. ☺️

[UKs #1 Race Baiter @Shadowbandolero]

Did you think women were gonna organise it for you?

[Green Communities Canada @grncommunities]

What On Earth with Laura Lynch - Nov. 10, 2024: HOW TO: Get kids to school without all those cars. @_RachelSanders investigates solutions like bike buses, and GCC's #SchoolStreets initiative: https://t.co/SLaAIpKLiu

[Matt Elliott @GraphicMatt]

In summary, Ford's bike lane removals will, according to a new City Hall report:

- Cost $75 million in direct costs and sunk costs.
- Make traffic much, much worse for at least nine months during construction to remove lanes
- Have minimal long-term impact on car travel times.