@albertkoehl.bsky.social
Author, Wheeling Through Toronto, A History of the Bicycle and Its Riders (UofT Press); enviro lawyer; road safety advocate, community organizer. Posts @bikewaysto.bsky.social + @crashcoaltion.bsky.social
@torontoboris.bsky.socialReposted by @albertkoehl.bsky.socialUrban farming.
For the last few years there has been a series of planters someone has left on the street allowance on Sheppard Ave.
They've planted onions & chives, fenced it off & actively tend to it. If there ever was a use case for a local community garden. This is it.
@brenttoderian.bsky.socialReposted by @albertkoehl.bsky.socialTo carry 50,000 people per hour in each direction, a city needs a 175m wide road for cars. Even if those cars are electric. And then there’s all the parking. OR a city can move A LOT MORE people in a lot less space, with A LOT LESS public money, emissions, pollution, noise etc. Choices. Simple.
@brenttoderian.bsky.socialReposted by @albertkoehl.bsky.socialREAD: “If bike lanes were actually removed today, the premier would lose his scapegoat. How would he then explain worsening motor traffic congestion – an outcome that’s virtually assured given a growing population and his measures to induce driving by making it cheaper…” Via @spacing.bsky.social
@spacing.bsky.socialReposted by @albertkoehl.bsky.socialIn an op-ed today, @albertkoehl.bsky.social argues that cycling advocates need to take over the script from Premier Ford spacing.ca/toronto/2026...
@rzaichkowski.bsky.socialReposted by @albertkoehl.bsky.socialPer @albertkoehl.bsky.social's latest article in @spacing.bsky.social, "If bike lanes were actually removed today, the premier would lose his scapegoat. How would he then explain worsening motor traffic congestion?" Well said! #BikeTO #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero spacing.ca/toronto/2026...
@crashcoalition.bsky.socialReposted by @albertkoehl.bsky.social"although our cars have become more fuel efficient, 80% of those fuel-efficiency gains have been erased by Canadians buying larger, heavier vehicles that consume more gas."
@visionzerovancouver.caReposted by @albertkoehl.bsky.socialTogether w/ @crashcoalition.bsky.social & @movementyvr.bsky.social, we're calling upon the Chief Coroner, Dr. Baidwan to assess the greater fatality risk of pickups and large SUVs on road safety, and to make recommendations to address these dangers. Read more: visionzerovancouver.ca/2026/09/21/o...
@urbantruth.bsky.socialReposted by @albertkoehl.bsky.socialThe WAR ON WALKING has taken many forms around the world. It’s often as simple as how we signal who space is and isn’t for.
Once our eyes are opened to all the ways we’ve prioritized cars over people, we can’t unsee it.
Frustrating photo contributed by @stadsplanering.bsky.social. #WarOnWalking
@rzaichkowski.bsky.socialReposted by @albertkoehl.bsky.socialA poll commissioned by Share The Road and the Ontario Traffic Council found 64% of Ontarians believe cities - not Queen's Park - should decide where bike lanes should go. #BikeTO #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero sharetheroad.ca/news/64-of-o...
@jnyyz.bsky.socialReposted by @albertkoehl.bsky.socialSept 2026 Critical Mass This month's ride started at High Park. A pretty big crowd. This guy had a great lighted sign. You might guess who it is referring to at the moment. Two of the many usual suspects it was great to see. David goes over some safety instructions. And we're off for one lap of…
@rzaichkowski.bsky.socialReposted by @albertkoehl.bsky.socialThanks @bikewaysto.bsky.social & Scarborough Junction Community for hosting today's Loop Trail and Scarborough Link rides which call for closing the gaps on their respective trails. You can read about the Loop Trail ride on my blog. #BikeTO #ScarbTO #TOpoli www.twowheeledpolitics.ca/2026/09/sept...
@bikewaysto.bsky.socialReposted by @albertkoehl.bsky.socialTwo rides. One goal. Working together for a world-class cycling loop! Sunday, Sept 27 -- 75km LOOP TRAIL ride - info/register with [email protected] .... or the 21km LINK RIDE - info/register with [email protected] TWO STARTING POINTS, same starting time. 9am. #biketo
@albertkoehl.bsky.social"I am an almost 79-year-old grandmother. My bike continues to be my main transportation since moving to Toronto in 1979 — even in winter when there is no snow or ice." #onpoli
@albertkoehl.bsky.socialThanks @torontoboris.bsky.social !
@cyclozparis.bsky.socialReposted by @albertkoehl.bsky.socialFederico Zandomeneghi, Rencontre à bicyclette, 1896. 🎨🚲
@bikewaysto.bsky.socialReposted by @albertkoehl.bsky.social
@albertkoehl.bsky.socialNepal Seeks Climate Compensation www.worldpoliticsreview.com/nepal-climat...
@bikewaysto.bsky.socialReposted by @albertkoehl.bsky.socialGreat investigative piece by Star abt Ford's rejection of city's compromise plan to restore car lanes but keep bikelanes. Ford rejection of win-win plan won't sit well with many Ontarians who prefer a respectful Made-in-Canada approach over Trump-style vindictiveness. #onpoli @andytakagi.bsky.social
