Episode 291 – Bike Lanes, Backroom Deals & a City That Won’t Listen (with Tony Imbrogno)
Bruce is back in the saddle with returning guest Tony Imbrogno — McGill PhD economist, federal government researcher, and the cyclist behind the Calgary Herald op-ed “As a cyclist, I think bike lanes are a scourge.”
Together they dig into why Calgary’s ever-expanding bike lane network is causing more problems than it solves: over-designed residential lanes, vanishing parking, frustrated businesses, and “artificial safe zones” that may actually put riders in more danger. But bike lanes are just the symptom. The real disease? A City Hall that runs box-ticking “engagement” sessions while the decisions are already made.
Also on the docket:
The Cowboys Park backroom deal, the noise bylaw flip-flop, and the squeeze on Stampede 2026
A looming property tax hike of up to 18% — while tens of millions in identified savings sit ignored
Water mains failing, no heads rolling, and a $435K top bureaucrat collecting bonuses
Fort Calgary renamed “The Confluence” and its RCMP history quietly dismantled — erasing the West one sign at a time
Mayor Farkas: refreshingly visible, but is he focused on the basics?
PSA: Use 311 — early and often. Make them log it.
Tony also shares his Substack, The Seekers Library, where he trades politics for lessons on resilience and living well.
Recorded June 30, 2026 — the eve of Canada Day, from the battle-ready nation of Alberta.
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