Alex Williams
🚌 Chair of Calgary Transit Riders
🎙️ Podcast Producer
🏘️ Housing Advocate
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- Micromobility is not just miniature driving.
- Reposted by Alex WilliamsWhy does this 👇 dilemma never enter FB group’s bike lash conversations? It always about where am I going to park my car…
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- I’ve been told to get married and have kids by so many people, who don’t realize that the biggest reason I haven’t done that, is because they fight endlessly against policies and practices that would make life affordable enough for me to do so…
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- Reposted by Alex WilliamsI hate working the weekends for the simple fact that we’re the forgotten ones. Transit is slow and unreliable. Local news, information and updates are tailored for people getting up later if at all. Yet we need to be where we’re supposed to in order to support everyone and everything around us.
- Reposted by Alex WilliamsCBC’s “This is Calgary” podcast, hosted by their traffic reporter, (re-)visits another Calgary car sewer and asks why does this place suck… …while never a mention that it’s a car sewer or that people don’t like hanging out in car sewers. #Calgary www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
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- It’s always crazy to me when people want their constituents to die.
- This just in! Bridge across river means more people crossing river!
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- A must listen! (Also the honour of my lifetime to get a moment in here.)
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- Reposted by Alex Williams@ohtheurbanity.bsky.social Shows us the importance of showcasing how much our cities are regularly changing for the better. 🚲🚶🚌 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eDq...
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- Reposted by Alex WilliamsWhen I bike to work in the rain on days like these I often get comments from colleagues like "wow you're brave" It doesn't take bravery to ride in the rain, all you need is a jacket. 😎
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- Today, I learned you can just make your own left-turn lane…
- We really need to take some pride in the way we do our snow clearing. Winter will never be easy to get around, but… we could try a little harder.
- Why aren’t there more people swimming across the freezing river? We can’t measure the number of people who’d cross a river with a bridge by the number of people who’re crossing it without one. If you ever think, “No one bikes here.” Ask, “Would I bike here?”
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- And I demand to know how many cars drive down my street each day! If it turns out to be any less than Deerfoot Trail, I demand the City pull it up! I won’t stand for such economic inefficiencies!
- Stay tuned for what 2026 will bring 👀
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- Reposted by Alex WilliamsLook at these elementary-aged kids, terrorizing the other passengers on the bus #hooligans
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- When my bus is this late, it’s almost like it’s on time again.
- Snow routes are active on busses in Calgary, today! @transit.app has the affected stops highlighted!
- Calgary Transit has detailed snow detour maps available here: www.calgarytransit.com/rider-inform...
- Look out for your fellow transit riders, today! Not everyone has a cell phone or knows how to work with their snow detour.
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- Reposted by Alex WilliamsHere is a look at the updated results in Calgary's mayoral race following the recount. Jeromy Farkas was elected with 26.1% of the vote with a margin of victory of 616 votes over runner-up Sonya Sharp. Farkas and the next city council will be sworn in tomorrow evening.
- Reposted by Alex Williams@cailynn.bsky.social has spent the past two years gushing about her cargo bike. Read why here: open.substack.com/pub/gooutsid...
- Election day is finally here! Polls are open from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM. This is your chance to make an impact on Calgary's future. We're counting on you. And remember: Where there's a Williams, there's a way!
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- Reposted by Alex WilliamsNerds: it's time for our Calgary municipal election forecasting contest! The winner gets a free copy of my forthcoming co-edited book, City Politics in Canada. Please share widely! #yyccc survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_...
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- Only 5 days left until Election Day! 🗳️ Let's build a more connected, accessible, and forward-thinking Calgary – one where every neighbourhood in Ward 11 can thrive. Vote Alex Williams for Ward 11 City Councillor. Where there's a Williams, there's a way.
- We’ve got one week until election day and many folks are still undecided! Come knock some doors with us: calendly.com/alexwilliams...
- Reposted by Alex WilliamsAlex Williams is in it for the long haul. But that’s not the only reason we’re endorsing Alex Williams for Ward 11. Check out our full endorsement page to learn more: calgarysfuture.ca/endorsements/alex-w… #YYC #YYCCC #CalgarysFuture #VoteReframe
- Reposted by Alex WilliamsIt's time to vote — because municipal politics affect you most directly! Until October 11th, you can vote at any advance poll in the city from 10 am - 7 pm. To learn more and make your plan to vote, visit calgarysfuture.ca/endorsements/#openchat #YYC #YYCCC #CalgaryVotes #CalgaryElection
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- Be like Holly! Get out there and vote!
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- We voted today! Advance Polls are open until October 11th!
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- Reposted by Alex WilliamsNEW: Elections Calgary says 14,442 people cast a ballot on Day 1 of advance voting. That's about 1.6% of total eligible voters in the city. To compare: 23,329 voted on Day 1 in 2021.
- Great chat with MRU POST students about Calgary's transit future – from reliability to accessibility. Big thanks to Willem @wklumpen.bsky.social for joining and to the students for their thoughtful ideas. Always inspiring to see young Calgarians engaged in shaping our city.
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- A lawn sign is a signal that Ward 11 is ready for change. Every sign on a yard, balcony, or window shows support for a stronger, safer, more affordable Calgary. Want one? Request online: www.alexwilliamsyyc.ca/signs. Where there's a Williams, there's a way!
- It’s better than nothing, true! But when it comes to getting around the city, it’s not really the thought that counts.
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- Reposted by Alex WilliamsWhy are we endorsing Alex Williams for City Councillor in Ward 11? Because he is committed to practical solutions and bold ideas. But that’s not all. Check out our full endorsement page to learn more about Alex Williams: calgarysfuture.ca/endorsements/alex-w… #YYC #YYCCC
- Reposted by Alex WilliamsPeople are dying in record numbers on Calgary roads. In 2024, 13 pedestrians and 16 motorists were killed on Calgary roads. The highest in a decade. We need to work together to stop this, make better choices and put safety first. Join the Drive to Zero Lives Lost: calgary.ca/visionzero
- It's official – election season has begun! I'll be at your doorstep, ready to listen and talk about what matters most in Ward 11. You can also reach me anytime by email or phone. Where there's a Williams, there's a way! Let's make Ward 11 stronger, safer, and more affordable.
- When sidewalks are missing or broken, kids, seniors, and transit riders pay the price. Safer routes mean better access to schools, transit, and local shops. Where there's a Williams, there's a way – small fixes make a big difference. Where do sidewalks end in Ward 11?
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- Macleod Trail could be so much more than a stroad people rush through. With smart planning, it can become a corridor where housing, small businesses & safe connections thrive – not just traffic. What’s your vision for the future of Macleod Trail?
- Reposted by Alex WilliamsStory time! 📖 Something I hear a lot from people when they learn that I door-knock for political campaigns is “Oh good for you, I could never do that.” (Full disclaimer, I said it once too). It makes me sad for a couple of reasons: first, you’re selling yourself short—most people have . .
