An older lady said to me “were you born here?” in response to my suggestion that if we don’t keep QED for bikes and pedestrians, we should use a transit solution. It was a peak #Glebe comment about privilege.

Ran on the other side of the #rideaucanal today (avoiding downtown while Biden is here). A beautiful blue sky & sunshine! #run #running #dailrun #ottrun #glebe #ottawa

More context on why the Greens member for Balmain opposed the continuous footpath crossings and footpath widening on St Johns Road, Glebe, Sydney: https://aus.social/@jakecoppinger/109939984936257348

I wrote to Jamie Parker (Greens Member for Balmain (State Gov)) and he assured me that Bill's disagreement with the proposal was that extended widening of the footpath would "reduce space available for existing cyclists and would also mitigate opportunities for dedicated cycleways in the future." (info shared with permission).

Jamie said he knew that the project would get support to proceed (as the required majority supported it) but still felt he needed to make a clear statement about cycling issues if they arise on the agenda in future.

He emphasized his representatives on the various committees he has a vote on are always focused on minimising car use, prioritising pedestrian and bike movements, with an objective to maximise active transport opportunities where ever they arise.

I'm appreciative of their quick and candid response! It's frustrating this context is not accessible from the meeting minutes.

#sydney #cityofsydney #glebe #greens #auspol #nsw #nswgov #urbanism #cycling #betterstreets

The #Sydney story:
From contaminated #tip to sealed #carpark, to dog loo and back to #wildlife habitat....
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-31/urban-wildlife-refuge-glebe-inner-west-the-hill-green-space/101901026
#Glebe #landuse #city #contamination #greenspaces #urban wildlife refuges

The #Sydney story:
From contaminated #tip to sealed #carpark, to dog loo and back to #wildlife...
habitat. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-31/urban-wildlife-refuge-glebe-inner-west-the-hill-green-space/101901026
#Glebe #landuse #city #contamination #greenspaces #urban wildlife refuges

It's time for the annual Glebe Island Bridge article! I think it's is unlikely to be used for active travel if Transport for NSW have anything to do with it. #Glebe #sydneycycling #cycleways
Development plans increase pressure on government to reopen Glebe Island Bridge
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/development-plans-increase-pressure-on-government-to-reopen-glebe-island-bridge-20221220-p5c7qg.html?btis

Testing whether this works like Twitter:
police tape & a lot of officers in #WentworthPark #Glebe #Ultimo #Pyrmont #Sydney #police Why? What's happened?