Advocating for transit (rural and urban), medium density housing and mixed urban use development. Worried about the climate change emergency.https://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lt2ed3no3s27The @cityofsaskatoon.bsky.social should work alongside operators such as Flixbus for the intercity operator to be able to have a stop at a BRT station to enhance connectivity. https://saskatoon.substack.com/p/flixbus-in-saskatchewan03 Jul 2025 08:57 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt2ed3no3s27https://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lswyigkc6k2nFlixbus is now up and running in Saskatchewan, connecting the communities of North Battleford, Saskatoon and Regina. However, the only "proper" connection to local transit seems to be in Regina. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2o4NgAeqjcU02 Jul 2025 00:47 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lswyigkc6k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lswx2tblb22nWhen it comes to public transportation. Language matters. Calling a person an enthusiast just because they happen to choose taking a train over a private vehicle does not help. The person who uploaded this video may not have realised it. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JQOImV-vlwI02 Jul 2025 00:22 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lswx2tblb22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lrz2k4e47s2hStop signs are better than traffic lights. But roundabouts are the best as they are safer for all users. Not just the people in cars. (Roundabouts reduce speed, people on foot don't necessarily need to know the "rules" of the road. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KTmQKWnQ-vY20 Jun 2025 03:04 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrz2k4e47s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lrkjxeq2xs2hThis is a BRT in the suburbs of Busan, South Korea. 2 middle lanes are dedicated to buses and the 2 outer lanes are for general motorised traffic. The current layout for 22nd Street W in @cityofsaskatoon.bsky.social Saskatoon is of a similar layout (With the exception of the BRT/ Bus lanes).14 Jun 2025 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrkjxeq2xs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lrdpsslqz22chttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Aq4zXKdP4U. It would be interesting if we could build these coaches here as stationary units so that people could "experience" European style high tech trains before travelling to Europe. Get your feet wet type of thing.11 Jun 2025 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrdpsslqz22chttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lr2ogsom5c2fWhy is building a pipeline to connect Ontario and Quebec a left vs right issue. Protecting the environment should not be partisan. It is just common sense. Both the premieres and the federal government are proposing while the provinces are literally burning.08 Jun 2025 01:08 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr2ogsom5c2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lqlgiijlyk25This is an idea for developing Westgate plaza in #Saskatoon based upon the assumption that there will be a zone change to CS1 in the near future. (AI generated). Having a stairwell which is not heated or cooled but is protected from the elements i.e rain and snow should save on energy costs.01 Jun 2025 23:36 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqlgiijlyk25https://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lqldw4wpbc25The intersection of Laurier Drive, the Freshco entrance to Conferation Mall, the Civic centre and the walk in clinic could be fixed by applying this strategy by @streetcraft.bsky.social #Saskatoon https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EXTbBjXl2vk01 Jun 2025 22:50 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqldw4wpbc25https://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lqbnlhwq422h@cityofsaskatoon.bsky.social seems to talk the big talk about sweeping zone changes in order to accommodate a lot more housing. But are they really? The plan seems to be very watered down. https://saskatoon.substack.com/p/saskatoon-corridor-zoning-districts https://pub-saskatoon.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=22111629 May 2025 02:16 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqbnlhwq422hhttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lpvenoqdws2fHousing needs based upon 2021 data for the @cityofsaskatoon.bsky.social (Core housing need)24 May 2025 05:04 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpvenoqdws2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lpqgy3fdrk24A multiplex does not have to be boring.22 May 2025 06:03 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpqgy3fdrk24https://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lpkxxot3vk27Centre running bus lanes in Busan, South Korea. The car/ personal vehicle traffic on either side running smoothly. There is no reason why this cannot be prevalent in North America.20 May 2025 01:51 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpkxxot3vk27https://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lpjtwr47tk27If an absolutely massive stroad in Busan, South Korea is capable of having protected bike lanes what is stopping North American cities from having the same?19 May 2025 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpjtwr47tk27https://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lpikb22uxs2cThere should be enough affordable housing close to transit. There should also be short term rentals close to transit. We should have hotels/ hostels motels and BnBs. We should have homeless shelters We cannot afford to have one or the other. All of these types of shelters can co-exist.19 May 2025 02:40 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpikb22uxs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lpe6ynma4s2bI would rather splurge on this over a car any day.17 May 2025 09:08 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpe6ynma4s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lpdcijkiqk2qGetting rid of waste in Busan, South Korea. It details when, what will be picked up. Recyclables, general waste, organic waste, etc. It does not matter whether you live in a house or apartment, you seem to have to use the same bag. Would this work in @cityofsaskatoon.bsky.social?17 May 2025 00:38 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpdcijkiqk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lozg2ky45k2qRe-zoning alone does not solve the housing crisis. https://toronto.cityhallwatcher.com/p/torontos-multiplexes-are-multiplying?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email13 May 2025 02:15 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lozg2ky45k2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lozcaeo7vk2ySaskatoon and other municipalities need to build more affordable housing units in the form of multi-family housing. (Pictures from South Korea)13 May 2025 01:06 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lozcaeo7vk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lo3l3be74c24Is managing growth an indirect way of saying reducing the amount and type of homes being built.01 May 2025 05:25 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo3l3be74c24https://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lo3jwthk5s24Meet BYD's competitor. The Nissan Sakura. With the talk of Trump wanting to destroy the auto sector in North America we should start building these in Ontario or Manitoba.01 May 2025 05:04 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo3jwthk5s24https://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lo3joxdzys2pLike the mini lunches you can have while in Japan. All available at convenience stores.01 May 2025 05:00 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo3joxdzys2phttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3ln22qvsfr22uI can still imagine a future where it would there would be a seamless transfer between Saskatoon Transit and the future STC.17 Apr 2025 21:35 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ln22qvsfr22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lmzhvg77n22aI can imagine the possibilities on Idyllwild Drive in Saskatoon. More mixed use and medium density housing.17 Apr 2025 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmzhvg77n22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lmfq3nhw3s2uBike infrastructure in Barcelona.09 Apr 2025 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmfq3nhw3s2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lljl737ims2eDedicated bus and bike lanes in the Vake neighbourhood in @tbilisi.bsky.social.29 Mar 2025 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lljl737ims2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3ll23c3odn22rThis is literally the type of bike paths we need in Canada. No to Fossil fuels. Yes to fixing climate change. [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Mar 2025 10:54 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll23c3odn22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3lkdcuywuck2dWhat are the consequences of privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Would it create a situation where Americans will have higher foreclosures on property? I presume it works similar to the CMHC in Canada.14 Mar 2025 09:39 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkdcuywuck2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3ljx4i4766c2nBike lanes on the outskirts of Kutaisi, Georgia.09 Mar 2025 13:12 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljx4i4766c2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/vasanth4111.bsky.social/post/3ljv2a7o4sc23Sunset in Kutaisi, Georgia.08 Mar 2025 17:27 +0000at://did:plc:ibybdbd64ml3jbrhet7xjwvr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljv2a7o4sc23