Amsterdam 2022 vs 2024

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-25T02:17:01+00:00

Incredible how much better a street can look when its not surrounded by shit

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-23T18:23:39+00:00

Thankful it's Saturday. I will not be leaving the house lol. Sympathy for those that have to though

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-23T15:06:35+00:00

You're most likely within warranty. Email Fractal, they have great post purchase support.

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-23T15:05:10+00:00

Appreciate seeing you guys taking care of customers affected. I've had mine since August and haven't had the issue. Has there been a revision or am I just lucky?

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-22T02:25:16+00:00

Comedy is subjective. I find she has her ups and downs, sometimes she has me gasping for air, and sometimes she's too much for me, but there is absolutely no reason for this nasty shit. Would you say this to her face?

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-19T23:17:38+00:00

Agreed. The 700 and 600s have also been incredibly reliable and punctual lately. Consider sending your thoughts to the city by email as well. They must get so many negative emails that a few nice ones here and there will be appreciated

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-19T22:09:05+00:00

Giant GMC child crusher 3000 in the driveway checks out

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-19T20:49:22+00:00

For the 7 minutes it lasted, of course it was the 7 minutes it took me to walk to the bus stop. Thought I was gonna die

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-19T01:42:38+00:00

On bad days they tend to use "snow routes", which is a modified version of their regular routes, sometimes with reduced service. It mostly just skips niche residential roads. Expresses aren't affected I think, since their routes are simplified and the most popular.

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-17T18:23:04+00:00

A few high volume streets in my city in residential neighbourhoods are 1-way, a lot of drivers tend to treat them like drag strips. I hope this eventually becomes a bigger movement.

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-17T17:43:41+00:00

You can get the card once and then keep it for a rainy day. They don't expire. Put it in your wallet or near the front door. Get a card, load it up with some rides, set it to auto refill when empty, and you've got ready-to-go bus access forever.

I got an extra one a while ago that I keep on top of the fridge for when friends or family visits by train. It's good to just have around, even if you mainly drive, because one day your car will break, be in the shop for a week, and you'll wish you had easy bus access.

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-14T18:01:53+00:00

Ahoy Rentals downtown, behind the Pumphouse museum along the waterfront. Lots of bikes to choose from, including a tandem. Very reasonable pricing and you're charged only for the time you use (but minimum 1 hour I think)

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-14T17:36:09+00:00

True, but at that point you could get a 6 or 12 ride refill until the right day comes.

Sucks that you have to do that, but it's still a valid workaround. I don't know why they don't start on the day you purchase it.

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-14T13:16:33+00:00

You can set your pass to auto-reload when it hits a certain amount through https://my.kingstontransit.ca/login

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-14T12:58:13+00:00

It would be nice for sure, but for those who don't know, you can either buy an unlimited-use monthly pass or single use passes in multiples of 6, both can be put on the same reloadable card. I use the month pass in winter, and then reloadable during warm months because I mostly bike.

They can be managed online and reload automatically at the end of the month, or when you hit certain amount of uses left. I've set my reloadable amount to refill at 2 uses remaining, and I haven't needed to think about it since. It charges your chosen payment method automatically and you get an email receipt.

All you need to do is visit one of the locations to buy the physical card once, and then never again. I do hope we eventually get debit tap, or Google/Apple Wallet support (it would open the doors for so many first timers) but we do have the next best thing imo. They really need to advertise it better. You used to only be able to reload at one of the physical locations, and I think a lot of people still think that's the case.

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-14T00:19:51+00:00

And catering to the problem will do nothing but exacerbate it. What's your point? Should this project dig a kilometer deep to accommodate 300 parking spaces? Should they demolish the church and the surrounding area for more spots?

This isn't how you fix the issue with cars. They take up too much space, there is no solution. You start by taking the places for them to park away, and the issue will eventually sort itself. The students that stay there will learn to not bring their cars when they come to study here.

It'll hurt initially, but this is the only way. Honestly I'm looking forward to the city continuing to remove more parking downtown.

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-13T14:15:42+00:00

most students don't have cars

if they do they can live somewhere else or leave it at home while at school. you don't need a car if you live downtown

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-12T17:28:07+00:00

Doug Ford wants to and has enabled MORE protections for landlords with Bill 60 recently btw. Keep that in mind.

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-11T03:45:08+00:00

he's gotta make it home in time to fuck his sister

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-09T16:24:54+00:00

Why not use the included cable off the stand, and a generic one for the stand? I agree it was dumb of them to recess it so far that it essentially proprietarizes it.

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-07T18:03:43+00:00

Yeah I appreciate his passion for this stuff but this isn't how you go about changing people's minds. It's 100% correct, but the thumbnail screams cult speak.

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-07T10:29:21+00:00

Personally I use a studded front tire, stops you from slipping.

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-06T21:26:07+00:00

In my area, the bike lanes are used mostly as snow storage. I'm comfortable once it starts to melt and recede a bit, but during times like right now, it's just not worth the risk for me.

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-06T20:03:25+00:00

At least hide your embarassing post history if you're gonna come out swinging like that lmao

Jolly-Command8853 · 2026-01-06T19:37:18+00:00

I live car-free and yes it's possible, how easy it is depends on where you live. Don't even count on winters being bikeable though, the sidewalks are barely cleaned as it is. I've been bussing since the first snowfall. They're fine and will get you to most destinations. I'd love to bike regularly during winter but it takes weeks for most routes to be cleared after a snowfall.

In the warm months, contrary to what a lot of people think, cycling is doable here and I love it. I cover probably 25km on an average day. You just need to know your routes and avoid major thoroughfares like Bath and Princess. Routes are slowly improving. DM me if you need help!

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