hahlen.bsky.social

These are my politics

Grow Together Edmonton@growtogetheryeg.bsky.social

One small bungalow turns into eight large homes for families. All for under $2,000. If you want more of these housing options, tell Danielle Smith to keep her hands off Edmonton's zoning 👇 www.growtogetheryeg.com/email-council

phoenixnewtimes.comCongressional candidate is raped while repairing her campaign signsEmbarrassed, she initially didn’t want to report attack. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office's investigation is ongoing.

Intercity tram! 35 miles in 1:10 minutes from Chateaubriant to Nantes

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@donoteat.bsky.social

JESUS FUCKING CHRIST

public health guy@publichealthguy1.bsky.social

oh my GOD

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Miser

@misernyc.bsky.social

Pedestrianized 35th reaches its final, lush form

I’m at the busway. I’m at the two way protected bike lane. I’m at the combination two way protected bike lane and busway

Weirdly after all that great bike infrastructure in central Grenoble the newly developed area to the northwest has basic directional lanes on either side of roads, with no protection from cars and not even any paint through intersections. This area was designated a “European Green Capital”

Secondhand bike and bike repair shop sponsored by the local transit agency…attached to the corner of a massive parking structure

I’m at the busway. I’m at the two way protected bike lane. I’m at the combination two way protected bike lane and busway

Something I like is the use of Big Rock to protect pedestrians from cars. It’s simple, effective, durable, and aesthetically pleasing

Street and interior design for recovering from architectural terrorism

I’m at the busway. I’m at the two way protected bike lane. I’m at the combination two way protected bike lane and busway

This is a design I don’t think I’ve ever seen before, center running bike lane slightly raised above general travel lanes on each side. Planting and sidewalks on each side. Nicely separates slow pedestrian traffic from fast bike/scooter traffic, and safe from right-turning cars

5 Sept

He’d love capture the flag except it has trains

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4 Sept

Fox always makes centrist dems sound so much cooler than they actually are

Around the SF (South) Bay on transit Train 1: Muni Metro K Ingleside Montgomery Street to Balboa Park ($2.85 Clipper fare)

Train 5: BART Blue Line from Dublin/Pleasanton to Montgomery Street ($5.25 Clipper fare)

Great scenery on the early part of this line too, and BART gets to show off its speed on these regional rail-like sections, beating some of the free way traffic! Polycentric transit systems are fun because they let you do trips like this. Total cost: $32.75

Around the SF (South) Bay on transit Train 1: Muni Metro K Ingleside Montgomery Street to Balboa Park ($2.85 Clipper fare)

Seriously incredible scenery for a commuter train. However, the route is very slow and doesn’t take Clipper for some reason. Still had pretty impressive ridership

Bus #1: Tri-Valley Wheels 10R from Pleasanton ACE to Dublin/Pleasanton BART ($2.50 Clipper fare)

Around the SF (South) Bay on transit Train 1: Muni Metro K Ingleside Montgomery Street to Balboa Park ($2.85 Clipper fare)

Train #4: Altamont Corridor Express 08 from San Jose Diridon to Pleasanton ($11 fare)

Excellent views on this segment, and a very comfortable train

Around the SF (South) Bay on transit Train 1: Muni Metro K Ingleside Montgomery Street to Balboa Park ($2.85 Clipper fare)

Brief diversion for coffee and to watch trains in San Mateo, which has a very nice station that has the vibes of dating from the Southern Pacific era but actually was built in 2000.

after this unplanned stop, train 3.5 was CalTrain Express #515 to San Jose Diridon

Around the SF (South) Bay on transit Train 1: Muni Metro K Ingleside Montgomery Street to Balboa Park ($2.85 Clipper fare)

Train 2: BART Red Line Balboa Park to Millbrae ($2.65 Clipper transfer fare)

Train 3: CalTrain Express #514 from Millbrae to San Jose Diridon ($8.50 Clipper fare)

@thewaroncars.bsky.social

10 Aug

this is the stupidest framing of a topic I’ve ever seen

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Left-NIMBYs make me want to fucking die. Painfully stupid self-righteous hypocrites

Joseph Miscimarra 🇺🇸@jmisci.bsky.social

Not to rub salt on the wound but this is a tiktok post from one of the Metra board members that Brandon Johnson just re-nominated. Just pure left-NIMBYism So I am not expecting much upzoning or TOD effort from Metra anytime soon (unless it’s 100% affordable and therefore unsustainable)

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The War on Cars

7 July

At its heart, this is a story about sprawl and the lack of a public square in many cities and towns. Places with parks, plazas, and places people can access for free often have outdoor concerts, movie screenings, or just ways people can socialize and have fun without having to pay for it.

bloomberg.comThe Fun Shortage Is Real, and It’s Making America MiserableWith fewer places to relax and socialize, and steeper prices for entry, having fun is quantifiably harder than it used to be.

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jamelle

@jamellebouie.net

7 July

there is a cohort of men who resent the responsibilities and obligations of adulthood — of the fact that you owe things to other people. it is a fundamentally childish impulse that they have reconfigured as the height of masculinity, and i think it informs the parasocial attraction to platner.

Marisa Kabas@marisakabas.bsky.social

what a fucking asshole

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dr. rich traditions, JD

@helldude.bsky.social

14 June

Replying to @helldude.bsky.social

i consider myself genuinely patriotic. i love our music and our movies and a lot about our culture and its achievements. new york is in fact the greatest city in the world. we have so many beautiful people here. our elites have declared war on it but it's still worth fighting for. to me at least

15 June

Expected parties responsible for 737MAX crashes 1. Boeing 2. McDonnell Douglas 3. Revolving door regulators 4. Reagan … 17. Donald Trump … 35. The UFC

Gillian Brockell@gillianbrockell.com

WHOA. At least three passenger jets appear to have had rejected landings/go-rounds in ~30 minutes while that UFC light show was going a mile away. @aaronparnas.bsky.social previously reported a commercial pilot filed an FAA safety report about being “nearly blinded” by a test run of the lights.

13 June

This thread is a great demonstration of the antisocial behavior and attitudes stimulated by car dependence. It is a system of mobility and lifestyle of conflict with strangers and the threat of violence. Walking/cycling/transit are communal experiences that stimulate camaraderie and civility.

Luke O'Neil@lukeoneil47.bsky.social

This guy is so mad about imaginary traffic he's not even in lol

10 June

What a novel solution

10 June

Posting a bitchy social media video about your opponent and revealing that you apparently like to park blocking bus lanes

Daniel Goldman@danielsgoldman.dg4ny.co

Brad continues to fundraise off of a performative, self-promoting case that does nothing to actually help immigrant communities across NYC. Meanwhile, I’m doing the work to fight ICE. It’s remarkable to watch him make the trauma these families are enduring all about himself.

7 June

Riding this bi-hourly bus up the mountain from Initial D. Bus foaming and car spotting at the same time

Me when I lie

Level boarding? ❌ Off-board fair payment? ❌ Dedicated lanes? ❌ Signal priority? ❌ More doors? ❌ All-door boarding? ❌ Full low floor? ❌ Special shiny livery? 🙂‍↕️✨✅

5 June

This is cultural appropriation of North American transit malpractice The busses are really nice though. I want these busses

2 June

What a machine. I wish Boeing was still a real company

2 June

Siri play 1999 by Charlie xcx

21 May

What a Specimen. I’m sorry I ever asked for three-door buses in North America this is the punishment for my hubris

apple.newsKamala Harris endorses L.A. Mayor Karen Bass for reelection — Los Angeles TimesFormer Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for reelection on Monday. The Democrats are longtime allies.

4 May

Certified loser behavior

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Jon Green

@modestholdings.com

1 May

Do not threaten me with a good time.

The Associated Press@apnews.com

Meta is raising the prospect of shutting down social media services in New Mexico in response to a push by state prosecutors for fundamental changes to platforms, including Instagram, to protect the mental health and safety of children.

bit.lyMeta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safetyMeta is raising the prospect of shutting down social media services in New Mexico in response to a push by state prosecutors for fundamental changes to platforms, including Instagram, to protect the mental health and safety of children.

YIMBYonese Liberation Army

23 Apr

Looks so much better than SNCFs boring all-white livery or Amtrak’s weird white and grey one

Railin EN (formerly Trenvista)@railineng.railin.net

Velvet, France's first private rail operator, baptised its first Avelia Horizon trainset yesterday at Alstom's La Rochelle plant. It will be the first fully privately owned company to compete against SNCF Voyageurs on high-speed services.

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@dingbattitude.bsky.social

17 Apr

Replying to @thefoxandthecity.com

*Amtrak, serving me a microwave cheeseburger* this is the best right? *me, stupid grin, nodding vigorously*