Snow Clearance isnβt Gender Neutral. A worthwhile read from @nicoleroach.bsky.social. It's no surprise that "many snow clearing policies prioritize roads" & thus favour men who primarily drive. Whether we prioritize women or take a 8 to 80 approach, most cities need to do better. t.ly/CyPse
Flashback to June 2025, just 5 months ago. The annual Ride of the Fancy Women ( @fancywomenbikeyeg.bsky.social). The fab @nicoleroach.bsky.social, founder of @womenurbanismca.bsky.social graced the 100+ women with a few words at the start of the ride. Here's her speech:
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There are so many intersections between equitable cities and healthy winter cities. Some great reading here!
A school bus, but on bikes! I recently joined parents, kids, and volunteers for a community ride to celebrate the launch of @bikebusedmonton.bsky.social. #yegbike
I'm excited for the upcoming @velocanadabikes.bsky.social AGM & you should be too! Featuring special guest & absolute legend @tomflood.bsky.social! Don't miss it - register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Better still, become a VCB member or donate for a #BikeFriendlyCanada
πΆββοΈπ² Exciting news! Weβre teaming up with @etriders.bsky.social to host nationally recognized transportation equity + disability advocate Anna Zivarts (@nondriver.bsky.social) for this yearβs A City for Life event!
ποΈ Free event β grab your ticket now:
www.zeffy.com/ticketing/a-...
#yegwalk #yegbike
Group of children and adults riding bikes.
Group of children and adults riding bikes.
Group of children and adults riding bikes.
βRing your bell to welcome our new friends!β ππ²β¨
I had a great time riding alongside the Edmonton Bike Bus to help encourage active transportation for kidsβfor journeys to school and beyond.
Visit www.bikebusedmonton.com to learn more! π
We won π²
www.cycleto.ca/cycle_toront...
Bike lanes donβt cause congestion, cars do
By @sflkirk.bsky.social
Why do you ride?
Share your reasons ππΌ
Two women on bicycles
A group of people riding bikes in the street
A group of children and adults riding their bikes through a large intersection
Bike wheels and a high heel shoe
I had a wonderful time at my first-ever @fancywomenbikeyeg.bsky.social! ππ ππ²
This annual group ride in #Edmonton uses whimsy, flowers, and bikes to advocate for women-welcoming bicycle infrastructure.
Kudos to the organizers at @bikeology.bsky.social for hosting a very fun and fancy ride! π
Bike ridership is growing in #yeg ππ
www.michaeljanz.ca/bike_lane_us...
Did you know that summer streets are now open?
#yegbike #yeg #visionzero
πJOIN THE PARTY π Open Streets is a free, public, community-building event celebrating our organizationβs 10-year anniversary! As part of the broader Leagues on the Line event our organization will be leading programming near the Quarters LRT stop.
#yegbike #yegwalk #yegdt
Book cover for: That'll Never Work Here by Patty Wiens Series info: The City Project / series editors Emma & Michel Durand-Wood Imagery includes scenes of a woman (Patty!) cycling in urban settings and a group ride of diverse folks.
This book is the first in a new series called The City Project, and we have some fantastic authors lined up for the next few books.
Watch for the brilliant @pattybikes.com book being released this fall! It's called "That'll Never Work Here: Challenging the myths around biking in a winter city"
Book cover of: You'll Pay For This! Author: Michel Durand-Wood Series: The City Project / Series editors Emma & Michel Durand-Wood Imagery includes bumper-to-bumper traffic, an aerial view of a modern housing development, and a vacant big-box storefront.
Today is the day!
My husband's book (edited by yours truly!) officially debuts in Canada today.... which means it's also shameless self-promotion day ;)
Yes! Iβd love to join! β¨ππ²
The Ride of the Fancy Women is an Edmonton tradition. We don our fave cycle chic & slow roll to proclaim:
β’Bicycles are women's freedom machines
β’Bicycles fight traffic congestion
β’Bicycles fight climate change
β’City streets must welcome βοΈto π²
Jun 8Κ»25, details:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/ride-of-th...
Nicole Roach is the Co-founder and chair of Women in Urbanism Canada, "a women-led community working to transform Canadian cities into more equitable, enjoyable, and sustainable places for everyone."
We're just a few days away from the release of You'll Pay For This! by Michel Durand-Wood.
There are 4 days left in this legislative session.
Please, share the letter or sign it yourself so that the Minister knows people care about safe mobility!
win.newmode.net/pathsforpeop...
#yeg #yegbike
Spotted in the wild π
Support the cause π
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Time to claim your shift for Pedal Poll the fifth annual Pedal Poll #yegbike!
Taking place from June 3 to 8, he count is a chance to evaluate the state of cycling in our communities.
yegbike.info/events#calen...
We need teams of "Streeters" to get out this week to key locations in each ward around the city to help gather more signatures/letters. We hope to recruit another 1000 letters this weekend from all corners of the city. Canvass Materials will be provided!
docs.google.com/forms/d/1hPx...
Want to help provide evidence that people use active transportation? Sign up to help with the @velocanadabikes.bsky.social Pedal Poll that is happening in early June:
yegbike.info/events#calen...
Minister Dreeshenβs comments and overreach into local projects has been deeply concerning π¨ We must speak up for municipal autonomy and safe streets that support all community members regardless of their needs, abilities or chosen mode of transportation #yegbike π win.newmode.net/pathsforpeop...
I remember @nicoleroach.bsky.social telling me years ago, "I have this crazy dream..." - which was to create Women in Urbanism Canada - and lo and behold, here we are.
BRAVO to Nicole and all the other amazing women who have contributed to its success!
I remember this conversation! You were one of the first people I ever told about my dream πβ¨. So proud of the amazing community it is today. Thanks for being part of it! π€
π Join us today on π»οΈ Zoom at 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm CT for our second Annual General Meeting! us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Become an engaged member to vote! πββοΈ www.womeninurbanism.ca/membership
Alberta Transportation Minister complaining about bike lanes in Edmonton, concerned only with motor vehicle traffic flow and connectivity.
14 Women Accelerating Action in Urbanism. #IWD2025. www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words.
It's #InternationalWomensDay! π©βοΈ We have so many trailblazing women and gender-diverse people we want to celebrate and support. Read our latest blog to learn about 14 women accelerating action in urbanism: www.womeninurbanism.ca/words/14-wom...
