Feminist geographer and cargo bike mom. Volunteer: Bike Ottawa VP, For Our Kids, Kidical Mass championing safe, sustainable, fun, and equitable spaces especially for kids. Work: Transportation strategy and solutions with EnviroCentre. Views my own.https://bsky.app/profile/cassiesmith.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/cassiesmith.bsky.social/post/3mww2hqlxec2vThe first sign that my kid might become an urban planner was his Lego city. The second is that in today's PD Day pretend school he started a class called "city plan out". Sister and cat are the students.02 Oct 2026 18:57 +0000at://did:plc:ass2iwphbbph5unx3xlc7oam/app.bsky.feed.post/3mww2hqlxec2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/cassiesmith.bsky.social/post/3mwoyvz36ak2lThis year's #WeekWithoutDriving snuck up on me, but I'm happy to see this post from last year is still resonating with people. Follow the hashtag, @nondriver.bsky.social & @nondriverpodcast.bsky.social to learn about the campaign and how you can examine your transportation options & decisions. [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Sep 2026 23:41 +0000at://did:plc:ass2iwphbbph5unx3xlc7oam/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwoyvz36ak2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/cassiesmith.bsky.social/post/3mwo3hvywn222#Ottawa, were looking for #SchoolStreets volunteers in Old Ottawa East. You can help @envirocentre.bsky.social make school drop off hugs like this possible. Volunteers welcome families, share info & help monitor barricades during school drop-off and pick-up times.29 Sep 2026 14:54 +0000at://did:plc:ass2iwphbbph5unx3xlc7oam/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwo3hvywn222https://bsky.app/profile/cassiesmith.bsky.social/post/3mwjnzihrjs2fMorning: advocacy ride (h/t Step Thru for organizing, what a route!) Lunchtime: grocery shop by bike Afternoon: @velocanadabikes.bsky.social AGM (& well-deserved celebration of @sflkirk.bsky.social!) There are many ways to get involved & many people doing the work to make places bike-friendly.27 Sep 2026 20:43 +0000at://did:plc:ass2iwphbbph5unx3xlc7oam/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwjnzihrjs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/cassiesmith.bsky.social/post/3mwhhw3o26k22I'm heading to Vancouver next week (North Van specifically). Seeking recommendations for the best gluten-free vegan eats!26 Sep 2026 23:48 +0000at://did:plc:ass2iwphbbph5unx3xlc7oam/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwhhw3o26k22https://bsky.app/profile/cassiesmith.bsky.social/post/3mwh6pxzctk22I took 5yo and her friend on a cargo bike ride today. It was his first time and he was so full of joy and enthusiasm. We took the long way home just to get more time feeling like a bird flying.26 Sep 2026 21:03 +0000at://did:plc:ass2iwphbbph5unx3xlc7oam/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwh6pxzctk22https://bsky.app/profile/cassiesmith.bsky.social/post/3mwclsxdw422nOur school doesn't just have a #bikebus, there's also a run club that meets, trains and runs to school together (another weekday). The parent organizer asked for a volunteer to drive all the kids backpacks to school. My husband said why drive when you could cargo bike?! 25 bags delivered this week.25 Sep 2026 01:14 +0000at://did:plc:ass2iwphbbph5unx3xlc7oam/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwclsxdw422nhttps://bsky.app/profile/cassiesmith.bsky.social/post/3mvxawjtqfk2kGet people e-bikes and it opens up their eyes to how easy biking for transportation is - example 738: My in-laws (who bought e-bikes last year) are visiting and now they are the ones suggesting we bike to get places not me!20 Sep 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:ass2iwphbbph5unx3xlc7oam/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvxawjtqfk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/cassiesmith.bsky.social/post/3mvxa7m7zqk2kAnd I am grateful to have supporters like Cllr Troster who champion safe and active spaces for kids around the council table and in the community. [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Sep 2026 12:48 +0000at://did:plc:ass2iwphbbph5unx3xlc7oam/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvxa7m7zqk2k