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Chris Drew

@chrisjamesdrew

urban planning, #BikeTO, transit, trains, camping, volunteering with the School of Urban and Regional Planning Alumni (SURPA) Association at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). IG chrisjamesdrew Brampton, TO, Ptbo

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Coffee table with a coffee on it and a painting in the background showing a Northern Ontario winter forest and lake scene.

Coffee table with a coffee on it and a painting in the background showing a Northern Ontario winter forest and lake scene.

Shopping local coffee addition. #Ptbo

21.02.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I can sent some aside for him and mail them. I'll be leaving on the first WB from Kennedy at 730am.

08.02.2026 02:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Buttons and magnets with LRT for Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening

Buttons and magnets with LRT for Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening

Will it be cold tomorrow? Yes. Do people riding the Eglinton Crosstown need buttons and magnets since there will be no official giveaways? Yes! Happy to do my part. Thanks to @cameronmacleod.bsky.social of @coderedto.bsky.social for the joy to giveaway!

08.02.2026 02:03 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Transit Expansion in North America: A Look Ahead to 2026, and a 2025 Roundup In 2026, new fixed-guideway transit lines are opening across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In this overview, I compile information about each of these projects, including: Metro and monora…

An update from @yonahfreemark.com on new transit lines opening across the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2026 and a roundup of the projects that opened in the region in 2025: www.thetransportpolitic.com/2026/01/01/t...

01.01.2026 18:52 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
Broadview and Gerrard.

Broadview and Gerrard.

Electric Streets.
Toronto, January 2021

One of my favorite shots I've ever taken with a Mirror lens @castingoutloud.bsky.social. I just love the compression the lens gives to images.

#EastCoastKin #AlphabetChallenge #WeekZdorZero #longexposure #TTC #streetcars #gunzel #lightpainting #vintagelenses

28.12.2025 18:17 πŸ‘ 1045 πŸ” 106 πŸ’¬ 26 πŸ“Œ 2

Also, reminds me of when @lanrickbennett.bsky.social and his son did this cc @torontomike.com

28.12.2025 17:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Al is awesome. One of the best planners I've ever met (he's now retired), mentor and reference for me. I've had the chance to go on several of his walking and bike tours. Great example of staying active in retirement. cc @femwriter.bsky.social @jasonthorne.bsky.social

28.12.2025 17:55 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Kitchen and lounge for families at the hospice.

Kitchen and lounge for families at the hospice.

Outdoor patio with snow. Also two bird feeders.

Outdoor patio with snow. Also two bird feeders.

Brief glimpses.

11.12.2025 18:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks. Will listen.

11.12.2025 15:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dorothy Ley Hospice Podcast Episode Β· Life's Undertaking Β· 2025-02-26 Β· 39m

here's a beautiful episode of Life's Undertaking with a woman from the Dorothy Ley Hospice. It really is amazing, and we don't talk about it enough.

podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/d...

11.12.2025 15:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It's my first time in a hospice. What an amazing part of our health care system. I'm very impressed it's very tranquil and peaceful here.

11.12.2025 15:31 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Congrats! Great news for cycling and for the City! cc @lanrickbennett.bsky.social @jasonthorne.bsky.social

26.11.2025 22:16 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great to see!

14.11.2025 19:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Will send pics when I ride one!

09.11.2025 04:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Loved the sky today. Tonight was so lovely

05.11.2025 00:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing! cc @lanrickbennett.bsky.social

05.11.2025 01:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I took this picture earlier tonight #biketo

05.11.2025 01:37 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Popcorn style clouds in the sky above downtown Toronto.

Popcorn style clouds in the sky above downtown Toronto.

@femwriter.bsky.social if memory serves, one of your favourite cloud patterns

04.11.2025 22:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Metrolinx extending weekend GO Trains to Kitchener GO Transit users in Waterloo Region are finally getting something they’ve wanted for a long time: weekend GO Train trips at the Kitchener station.

Heading to hear this announcement:

www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/ar...

16.10.2025 13:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Looking west at the Niagara Escarpment covered in trees.

Looking west at the Niagara Escarpment covered in trees.

On a FlixiBus in the HOV lane on my way to Kitchener. Passing by Kelso Conservation Area in Milton cc @andrewmilleryyz.bsky.social @glista.bsky.social @transportaction.ca @transportaction.ca @transportaction.ca

16.10.2025 12:17 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Fantastic day to head out for a bike ride!

Joining @chrisjamesdrew.bsky.social and TMAPS for their annual Bike Tour.

h/t @torontomet.bsky.social

#BikeTO

27.09.2025 17:10 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Various scenes at The Meadoway.

Various scenes at The Meadoway.

Passive house at UTSC.

Passive house at UTSC.

At UTSC hearing a guest speaker on a gathering area.

At UTSC hearing a guest speaker on a gathering area.

Jason on the platform at Union Station with his bike.

Jason on the platform at Union Station with his bike.

Amazing ULI Toronto bike tour organized by @jasonthorne.bsky.social!

13.09.2025 15:27 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Download Toronto looking south.

Download Toronto looking south.

Skyline views.

17.08.2025 07:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great find!

24.07.2025 23:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Time for another nautical edition of #RavineRambles

This time paddling newly opened mouth of Don River. Starting at a boat launch in the new Biidaasige Park in the portlands.

This place really is an impressive feat of engineering.

#DonValleyRambler #lovetheravines #DonValley #DonRiver #ParksTO

21.07.2025 18:05 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Glad you made it. Any pics? Good point and I wonder when that part will open.

21.07.2025 19:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Would love this for Bike Share Toronto! #biketo cc @lanrickbennett.bsky.social

21.07.2025 16:45 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes!

21.07.2025 16:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

There's parking relatively close I think. I think there's a small parking lot north of Commissioners St on Old Cherry St. Might be some street parking but I can't remember.

20.07.2025 23:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

As far as I know yes. I think they removed the last blocker. cc @whereisgraeme.bsky.social

20.07.2025 19:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0