nicole roach

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

[Avi Lewis @avilewis]

I’m hearing from friends in Alberta that today is actually hitting folks pretty hard. Not the vote to remain, which was a relief, but the other 9 questions.

It’s becoming clear that the feeling of unity suggested by the referendum result is undercut by majority support for questions which feature policies that scapegoat migrants.

But no amount of punching down by Danielle Smith will fix Alberta’s health care, public education or cost-of-living crises. These are the consequences of years of underfunding, not of newcomers trying to build a life in that beautiful province.

Albertans deserve real solutions to the crises they face, not scapegoating that divides us and fuels prejudice. Right now, all Canadians have an opportunity to reject this and say: we stand with migrants facing the brunt of this cynical, negative politics.

A united Canada must mean more than just rejecting separation. It must mean actually standing up for all of us — building a movement across our differences to make this a country where everyone can live a life of dignity, equality and belonging.

[The Breach @TheBreachMedia]

Doug Ford’s war on bike lanes isn’t about traffic—it’s part of a global right-wing backlash to vilify urban residents and defend fossil fuel interests.

@DesmondCole reports from the frontlines of the showdown in Toronto.

[Dan Seljak @anotherglassbox]

The thing about bike lanes is that no city has ever implemented them before, and so we have no way of knowing whether or not they have catastrophic, city-destroying impacts

[Rachel Gilmore @atRachelGilmore]

You might not care about climate change but I can promise you it will come for you regardless

[Emma Jackson @EmmaJackson57]

It's straight up criminal to be building fossil fuel infrastructure in this era of climate catastrophe.
https://t.co/xHQd3wwXfJ

[Nora Loreto @NoLore]

New episode of Sandy and Nora! Carney's masterstroke in the senate to both reward Liberal loyalists and hack at Poilievre's knees. Both moves are bad for Canada but who cares! The banks will love the stability!

Also -- speed cameras and surveillance.

https://t.co/qjUCRiOAdf

[Rachel Gilmore @atRachelGilmore]

It's kinda crazy how all world leaders seem to have just decided to give up on fighting the climate crisis and let the poor and middle class burn/drown/starve or whatever while they race to see who can make the most profit off that dystopia for the next decade or so

[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