David Bellerive
@dbellerive.ca
I don’t just write about infrastructure: I want to help build it.
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https://dbellerive.ca
Public systems, trust, delivery. EN/FR
https://dbellerive.ca
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The PBO's cost estimate is the result of a weekend spent playing around with the Transit Costs Project spreadsheet and some typesetting. There is ~0 special insight and treating it as authoritative is silly
😐 YOU DON'T SAY.
October 2, 2026 at 1:11 AM
The PBO's cost estimate is the result of a weekend spent playing around with the Transit Costs Project spreadsheet and some typesetting. There is ~0 special insight and treating it as authoritative is silly
Final day of Rail Safety Week, and an important one for me: I had the pleasure of partaking in today’s video about the importance of staying safe while enjoying, sharing, and talking about our railways!
#RSW26 @railfans.ca
#RSW26 @railfans.ca
No Photo or Video Is Worth the Risk | David Bellerive, Rail Fans Canada
YouTube video by Operation Lifesaver Canada
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September 27, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Final day of Rail Safety Week, and an important one for me: I had the pleasure of partaking in today’s video about the importance of staying safe while enjoying, sharing, and talking about our railways!
#RSW26 @railfans.ca
#RSW26 @railfans.ca
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The UPA commissioned a survey on Alto, tested many of its own arguments against the project, and compared it with a particularly favourable version of TGF.
After all of that, 59% of Quebecers still supported Alto.
We took a closer look at what the numbers actually show.
go-alto.ca/en/updates/u...
After all of that, 59% of Quebecers still supported Alto.
We took a closer look at what the numbers actually show.
go-alto.ca/en/updates/u...
UPA survey still finds majority support for Alto | GO ALTO
The UPA sought to show that support for Alto weakens as people learn more about the project. Its own survey still arrives at a difficult result to ignore: after the full exercise, 59% of Quebecers sup...
go-alto.ca
September 15, 2026 at 3:46 PM
The UPA commissioned a survey on Alto, tested many of its own arguments against the project, and compared it with a particularly favourable version of TGF.
After all of that, 59% of Quebecers still supported Alto.
We took a closer look at what the numbers actually show.
go-alto.ca/en/updates/u...
After all of that, 59% of Quebecers still supported Alto.
We took a closer look at what the numbers actually show.
go-alto.ca/en/updates/u...
Bold strategy: tresspassing and taking a statiscally unpopular position for three reasons that are basically pandering rather than based in evidence.
I'd say let's see if it pays off, but Neil's campaign as a whole is built on sinking deeper at every opportunity.
I'd say let's see if it pays off, but Neil's campaign as a whole is built on sinking deeper at every opportunity.
I love the concept of high speed rail, but Alto is a deeply flawed proposal that needs to be rejected. Here’s why I’m a No to Alto. NeilForMayor.ca
August 19, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Bold strategy: tresspassing and taking a statiscally unpopular position for three reasons that are basically pandering rather than based in evidence.
I'd say let's see if it pays off, but Neil's campaign as a whole is built on sinking deeper at every opportunity.
I'd say let's see if it pays off, but Neil's campaign as a whole is built on sinking deeper at every opportunity.
We can build all the models we want, but we usually miss what's actually happening right in front of us.
Whether we improve the infrastructure, people still need to get between our biggest cities. The real question now is how we make that travel better and more productive in the future.
Whether we improve the infrastructure, people still need to get between our biggest cities. The real question now is how we make that travel better and more productive in the future.
Canadians are already travelling between the cities Alto would connect.
🚗 Driving offers flexibility
✈️ Flying offers speed
🚆 Rail offers comfort and usable time
Alto brings several of those advantages together with fast trips, frequent departures and reliable service.
go-alto.ca/en/updates/t...
🚗 Driving offers flexibility
✈️ Flying offers speed
🚆 Rail offers comfort and usable time
Alto brings several of those advantages together with fast trips, frequent departures and reliable service.
go-alto.ca/en/updates/t...
Canadians Are Already Travelling. Alto Can Make It Better. | GO ALTO
Millions of trips already connect the cities of the Québec City–Toronto corridor by road, air and rail. Alto would give Canadians a faster, easier and more accessible way to make them.
go-alto.ca
August 13, 2026 at 6:31 PM
We can build all the models we want, but we usually miss what's actually happening right in front of us.
Whether we improve the infrastructure, people still need to get between our biggest cities. The real question now is how we make that travel better and more productive in the future.
Whether we improve the infrastructure, people still need to get between our biggest cities. The real question now is how we make that travel better and more productive in the future.
Please, explain something to me. I drive there almost every day and I honestly don't understand how widening it would help traffic flow better. Outside of peak hours where one might wait a few moments in the morning, it is even less busy than what Mark is "showing".
Investing in Ottawa’s East End roads and infrastructure.
Investir dans les routes et les infrastructures de l'Est d'Ottawa.
Investir dans les routes et les infrastructures de l'Est d'Ottawa.
July 29, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Please, explain something to me. I drive there almost every day and I honestly don't understand how widening it would help traffic flow better. Outside of peak hours where one might wait a few moments in the morning, it is even less busy than what Mark is "showing".
It is one of those “it makes so much sense” ideas that I cannot personally explain why it is not already underway. Quebec must develop a more robust and continuous method for delivering infrastructure projects.
They’re so close! Connecting the Orange Line to the REM would be such a big boost to the connectivity and redundancy of Montreal’s transit network.
July 26, 2026 at 9:32 PM
It is one of those “it makes so much sense” ideas that I cannot personally explain why it is not already underway. Quebec must develop a more robust and continuous method for delivering infrastructure projects.
Simple question for @neilsara.bsky.social: As candidate for mayor, would you support, oppose or interfere with ongoing development work for the Alto high-speed rail project and support the necessary work to deliver this project effectively in the city of Ottawa?
July 23, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Simple question for @neilsara.bsky.social: As candidate for mayor, would you support, oppose or interfere with ongoing development work for the Alto high-speed rail project and support the necessary work to deliver this project effectively in the city of Ottawa?
Making support visible also means making the cost of the status quo visible.
Building @go-alto.ca has been a rewarding exercise in turning complex ideas into tools people can actually use
Please, take the time to explore your own cost of inaction: the numbers add up very quickly!
Building @go-alto.ca has been a rewarding exercise in turning complex ideas into tools people can actually use
Please, take the time to explore your own cost of inaction: the numbers add up very quickly!
June 30, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Making support visible also means making the cost of the status quo visible.
Building @go-alto.ca has been a rewarding exercise in turning complex ideas into tools people can actually use
Please, take the time to explore your own cost of inaction: the numbers add up very quickly!
Building @go-alto.ca has been a rewarding exercise in turning complex ideas into tools people can actually use
Please, take the time to explore your own cost of inaction: the numbers add up very quickly!
The opposition to the project often talks about "a silent majority", and I will concede that they are right.
The issue is the majority is on the side of those saying we should be building it. Canada has waited long enough for modern, transformative and necessary infrastructure.
The issue is the majority is on the side of those saying we should be building it. Canada has waited long enough for modern, transformative and necessary infrastructure.
Canadians support high-speed rail. A new Quebec poll shows Quebecers do too.
65% support ALTO.
24% oppose it.
Support is broad across regions, languages, ages, and political preferences.
Public support matters. Make sure representatives hear it.
go-alto.ca/en/updates/c...
65% support ALTO.
24% oppose it.
Support is broad across regions, languages, ages, and political preferences.
Public support matters. Make sure representatives hear it.
go-alto.ca/en/updates/c...
Canadians and Quebecers support ALTO. Tell your representatives. | GO ALTO
A new Quebec poll shows strong support for ALTO, adding to a growing body of public opinion research showing that Canadians want high-speed rail.
go-alto.ca
June 16, 2026 at 5:13 PM
The opposition to the project often talks about "a silent majority", and I will concede that they are right.
The issue is the majority is on the side of those saying we should be building it. Canada has waited long enough for modern, transformative and necessary infrastructure.
The issue is the majority is on the side of those saying we should be building it. Canada has waited long enough for modern, transformative and necessary infrastructure.
@neilsara.bsky.social In those 5 minutes, you said literally nothing that contributed to a meaningful dialogue about improving transit for people of Ottawa. Congratulations.
June 11, 2026 at 3:03 PM
@neilsara.bsky.social In those 5 minutes, you said literally nothing that contributed to a meaningful dialogue about improving transit for people of Ottawa. Congratulations.
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This picture is misleading, here. This is a better indicator of the opposition to Alto. And of course, there are polling numbers that show how many people actually support this.
June 10, 2026 at 10:05 PM
This picture is misleading, here. This is a better indicator of the opposition to Alto. And of course, there are polling numbers that show how many people actually support this.
I just love new beta day.
And frankly, this first beta is way smoother than any release version of iOS26.
And frankly, this first beta is way smoother than any release version of iOS26.
June 8, 2026 at 8:11 PM
I just love new beta day.
And frankly, this first beta is way smoother than any release version of iOS26.
And frankly, this first beta is way smoother than any release version of iOS26.
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Ever wonder how an O-Train actually enters service each day? In this video, we take a look at how trains are launched from Albion Yard onto Line 2 & 4. There’s a lot more going on than you might expect.
youtu.be/7urbUuADisc
youtu.be/7urbUuADisc
From Yard to Mainline: How Ottawa's O-Train Line 2 & 4 Launches Trains
YouTube video by Rail Fans Canada
youtu.be
June 1, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Ever wonder how an O-Train actually enters service each day? In this video, we take a look at how trains are launched from Albion Yard onto Line 2 & 4. There’s a lot more going on than you might expect.
youtu.be/7urbUuADisc
youtu.be/7urbUuADisc
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Merci à Julien Sahuquillo et à Radio-Canada Toronto d’avoir reçu GO ALTO pour parler de la campagne citoyenne en appui au train à grande vitesse dans le corridor Québec–Toronto.
Le Canada a assez attendu. Bâtissons ALTO.
ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premie...
Le Canada a assez attendu. Bâtissons ALTO.
ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premie...
Lancement d'une campagne citoyenne pour le TGV Alto | OHdio | Radio-Canada
Écoutez l’extrait de l’émission Y a pas deux matins pareils : Lancement d'une campagne citoyenne pour le TGV Alto
ici.radio-canada.ca
May 28, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Merci à Julien Sahuquillo et à Radio-Canada Toronto d’avoir reçu GO ALTO pour parler de la campagne citoyenne en appui au train à grande vitesse dans le corridor Québec–Toronto.
Le Canada a assez attendu. Bâtissons ALTO.
ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premie...
Le Canada a assez attendu. Bâtissons ALTO.
ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premie...
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The first pieces of Exhibition Station’s superstructure have been installed. This hub will be a major transfer point between Lakeshore West GO trains, 509 + 511 streetcars, and the Ontario Line subway, serving Liberty Village and the busy Exhibition Grounds.
May 25, 2026 at 10:01 PM
The first pieces of Exhibition Station’s superstructure have been installed. This hub will be a major transfer point between Lakeshore West GO trains, 509 + 511 streetcars, and the Ontario Line subway, serving Liberty Village and the busy Exhibition Grounds.
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Yeah, hes been doing that for awhile. Someone should write several hundred complaints.
"An advertisement paid for through Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe’s office budget has drawn criticism from municipal governance experts, who say it has the appearance of election campaign material — something city policy explicitly prohibits."
May 25, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Yeah, hes been doing that for awhile. Someone should write several hundred complaints.
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Hello Canada. We are GO ALTO.
Canada has waited long enough for high-speed rail in the Québec–Toronto corridor.
We’re here to make support visible and build momentum.
Explore the campaign and add your name:
go-alto.ca/en/updates/n...
Canada has waited long enough for high-speed rail in the Québec–Toronto corridor.
We’re here to make support visible and build momentum.
Explore the campaign and add your name:
go-alto.ca/en/updates/n...
GO ALTO launches national campaign for high-speed rail | GO ALTO
An independent public campaign working to make support for high-speed rail visible, public, and sustained.
go-alto.ca
May 25, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Hello Canada. We are GO ALTO.
Canada has waited long enough for high-speed rail in the Québec–Toronto corridor.
We’re here to make support visible and build momentum.
Explore the campaign and add your name:
go-alto.ca/en/updates/n...
Canada has waited long enough for high-speed rail in the Québec–Toronto corridor.
We’re here to make support visible and build momentum.
Explore the campaign and add your name:
go-alto.ca/en/updates/n...
Hello, Montreal.
Today is a new dawn for the @remgrandmtl.bsky.social with the (actual) opening of the Anse-à-l’Orme branch!
4 new stations, 14km of mostly elevated guideway.
Today is a new dawn for the @remgrandmtl.bsky.social with the (actual) opening of the Anse-à-l’Orme branch!
4 new stations, 14km of mostly elevated guideway.
May 18, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Hello, Montreal.
Today is a new dawn for the @remgrandmtl.bsky.social with the (actual) opening of the Anse-à-l’Orme branch!
4 new stations, 14km of mostly elevated guideway.
Today is a new dawn for the @remgrandmtl.bsky.social with the (actual) opening of the Anse-à-l’Orme branch!
4 new stations, 14km of mostly elevated guideway.
Hey, councillor @timtierney.ca Reminder that democratic participation doesn't rely on which ward someone comes from. They bring genuine concerns.
@bettertransitottawa.ca has done something you haven't done: ask questions and identify what can be done to improve service. Not just slogans.
@bettertransitottawa.ca has done something you haven't done: ask questions and identify what can be done to improve service. Not just slogans.
May 14, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Hey, councillor @timtierney.ca Reminder that democratic participation doesn't rely on which ward someone comes from. They bring genuine concerns.
@bettertransitottawa.ca has done something you haven't done: ask questions and identify what can be done to improve service. Not just slogans.
@bettertransitottawa.ca has done something you haven't done: ask questions and identify what can be done to improve service. Not just slogans.
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This stat makes me happy.
At least 178 different players have a point during the NHL playoffs. None of them are named Brady Tkachuk.
April 26, 2026 at 12:38 AM
This stat makes me happy.
Guys, be careful about the echo chamber...
... says the echo chamber.
... says the echo chamber.
April 22, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Guys, be careful about the echo chamber...
... says the echo chamber.
... says the echo chamber.
This isn’t really about trains.
It’s about whether Canada is still willing to build major infrastructure, or keep studying it.
The case has been known for decades. The question now is whether we act on it.
dbellerive.substack.com/p/why-i-supp...
It’s about whether Canada is still willing to build major infrastructure, or keep studying it.
The case has been known for decades. The question now is whether we act on it.
dbellerive.substack.com/p/why-i-supp...
Why I Support Alto
Alto represents more than a train: it is a test of whether Canada is still willing to build ambitious, human, nation-shaping infrastructure.
dbellerive.substack.com
April 22, 2026 at 4:04 PM
This isn’t really about trains.
It’s about whether Canada is still willing to build major infrastructure, or keep studying it.
The case has been known for decades. The question now is whether we act on it.
dbellerive.substack.com/p/why-i-supp...
It’s about whether Canada is still willing to build major infrastructure, or keep studying it.
The case has been known for decades. The question now is whether we act on it.
dbellerive.substack.com/p/why-i-supp...
Final week for Alto consultations!
Feedback closes April 24. If you support high-speed rail in Canada, now’s the time to show up and make your voice heard.
Every action counts.
en.consultation.altotrain.ca/shaping-the-...
Feedback closes April 24. If you support high-speed rail in Canada, now’s the time to show up and make your voice heard.
Every action counts.
en.consultation.altotrain.ca/shaping-the-...
Shaping the Canada of tomorrow with high-speed rail
The train we need Alto’s aim is to build the country’s first high-speed rail network that will run at speeds of 300 km/h or more to efficiently connect major cities in the Toronto–Québec City corridor...
en.consultation.altotrain.ca
April 21, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Final week for Alto consultations!
Feedback closes April 24. If you support high-speed rail in Canada, now’s the time to show up and make your voice heard.
Every action counts.
en.consultation.altotrain.ca/shaping-the-...
Feedback closes April 24. If you support high-speed rail in Canada, now’s the time to show up and make your voice heard.
Every action counts.
en.consultation.altotrain.ca/shaping-the-...
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Note that the reason this got passed is because it doesn't explicitly say it reduces the bus lanes from 3 to 2 hours. Clause 3 includes the word "existing", which modifies the staff recommendation. This moved fast because @shawnmenard.bsky.social hid the modifier in unclear language.
Disappointment at council today. Council just passed a motion from Councillor Menard for the Bank Street bus lane study which will restrict bus lanes even further from staff's proposed 3 hours to 2 hours. This means we will get no data about how parking affects bus flow in the area.
April 8, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Note that the reason this got passed is because it doesn't explicitly say it reduces the bus lanes from 3 to 2 hours. Clause 3 includes the word "existing", which modifies the staff recommendation. This moved fast because @shawnmenard.bsky.social hid the modifier in unclear language.