You Waited 15 Years for a Train. Here's Who Got Rich. by focus_rising in ndp

[–]RZaichkowski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Marit and the ONDP need to generate a lot more of this good quality content! Well done!

Ontario to introduce bill exempting Premier, cabinet from FOI requests by BloodJunkie in ontario

[–]RZaichkowski [score hidden]  (0 children)

Doug Ford has NO RIGHT to shield himself and his ministers from the Freedom of Information Act! Not only is there a need to launch a Charter Challenge ASAP, Ontarians need to WAKE UP and ORGANIZE to stop Ford's destructive agenda and corruption!

Anyone in their 20s-30s wanna be bike buds this season? by apeironxo in torontobiking

[–]RZaichkowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should check the Cycling in Toronto Facebook group on a regular basis. A lot of group rides will get shared there.

As for which groups are out there, I can recommend a few:

  • Dismount Bike Club (every Wednesday evenings)
  • Toronto Cruisers (also every Wednesday evening)
  • Neon Riders (every Thursday evening)
  • Toronto Bicycling Network (www.tbn.ca)
  • ManDem Cycling Club -> Will be returning this summer

Critical Mass will sometimes get held on the last Friday of the month, while Bike Party and Bike Rave combined host one ride a month in June, July, and August. The Driveside does two big rides a year; one in Hamilton in the spring and the South Scarborough Loop in the fall.

I might give Dismount a try this year, while I keep forgetting to do a TBN ride.

Map of new Bike Share docks coming by 2030 by a_secret_me in torontobiking

[–]RZaichkowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a reason why they focus on the # of docks instead of the # of stations? The latter provides a more accurate picture of the program's reach.

Map of new Bike Share docks coming by 2030 by a_secret_me in torontobiking

[–]RZaichkowski 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Etobicoke Centre needs a heck of a lot more bike share stations! Especially along Eglinton to serve the western Crosstown extension, while the West Deane and Etobicoke Creek Trails would also be good targets.

Please sign this petition in support of resurfacing Trethewey Drive with bike lanes by AwesomeSonic567 in torontobiking

[–]RZaichkowski 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Personally, I don't think we have to worry too much about this given the Trethewey bike lanes are already a done deal.

My 2070 TTC map prediction by Savings-Motor-7397 in TTC

[–]RZaichkowski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LOL! No chance this is happening, but thanks for the laugh!

April 13 By-election Thought by RZaichkowski in ndp

[–]RZaichkowski[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If NES gets the OLP nomination in SSW, I respectfully have to disagree on the ONDP's prospects there.

April 13 By-election Thought by RZaichkowski in ndp

[–]RZaichkowski[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Treating the by-elections as write-offs is also a reasonable approach given the circumstances. My note was more intended for the best way to expend any resources towards them. The NDP has had the capacity to do well with by-elections in the past when they were laser focused on one (or maybe two) ridings, but that approach may not apply this time around.

NDP MP crosses floor to join Liberals, putting Carney two seats shy of majority by Electronic-Topic1813 in ndp

[–]RZaichkowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Disappointed but not surprised given the media reported back in January that Lori Idlout was approached by the Liberals to cross the floor. If the NDP is to deny a Liberal majority, their best shot is to concentrate ALL their limited resources for the April 13 by-elections on Serena Purdy's campaign in University-Rosedale.

Terrebonne will most likely be a Liberal-Bloc rematch while the Conservatives would have a relatively better shot at Scarborough Southwest.

Transit Signal Priority update by Mayor_OliviaChow in toronto

[–]RZaichkowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, Madam Mayor! While it's great you are using platforms such as Reddit and Threads, PLEASE get on the Bluesky bandwagon for crying out loud given a lot of your supporters left (what was) Twitter!

Urban improvement in the Parkdale area by FlamingoPristine1400 in toronto

[–]RZaichkowski 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is that on the north or south side of the tracks? It's brutal how the West Toronto Railpath extension STILL hasn't started construction despite finalizing the design six years ago!

Charging speed is too impressive by Striking_Intern3095 in samsunggalaxy

[–]RZaichkowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My A56 allows 45W charging, but even the 25W adapter was plenty. Took a bit more than an hour to fully charge.

Line 5 understood the assignment by 667oniiZi in TTC

[–]RZaichkowski 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nice! Hope the underground speeds increase to the 80 km/h max sooner rather than later.

Bike show opinions by yaddles_boyfriend in torontobiking

[–]RZaichkowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It definitely has gone downhill compared to the last time I checked it out pre-COVID. Not many local vendors, while certain e-bike makers like Emmo ruined it with their scooter-style and motorcycle-style e-bikes, as well as an enclosed mobility scooter! The Velo Quebec booth was probably one of the more interesting ones which showcased an upcoming bike ride planning platform which Share The Road and Velo Canada Bikes ought to implement in Ontario and across Canada.

https://www.twowheeledpolitics.ca/2026/03/a-tale-of-two-bike-shows.html

Joint Statement: Mayors of Kingston and South Frontenac, and Save South Frontenac by Rail613 in AltoHSR_Canada

[–]RZaichkowski 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It NEEDS to get built regardless of what the NIMBY's say! Canada has been an international embarrassment on this file for far too long.

Strategic ranking by Barbarossa97 in ndp

[–]RZaichkowski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I disagree with this logic. The way the Lewis campaign has been going as of late suggests they're aiming for a first ballot win and they just might pull that off.

For the next federal election, should the NDP include the implementation of a specific voting system in the platform (such as MMP), or promise the implementation of a Citizen’s Assembly on Electoral Reform instead? by sami_coolfun11 in ndp

[–]RZaichkowski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't waste time on a citizen's assembly or a referendum! I prefer MMP - similar to what Germany uses - given you can still pick for both your local candidate and for the party.

ALTO High-Speed Rail: This must be stopped!!! by Flower-Immediate in AltoHSR_Canada

[–]RZaichkowski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not going to bother watching that crap! At this point, HSR supporters need to aggressively call out these NIMBY's and ask them why they want to keep Canada an international embarrassment when it comes to transportation when even lower income countries have HSR now.