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Very important to be engaging with South Bay voters and making sure that they’re voting YES on Measure RTM

Congratulations to the Republican National Committee for buying every single ad slot on this World Series. I’m counting the Sydney Sweeney one

i love sunset dunes so much its what san francisco should strive more to be

America's Highway Trust Fund spends far more than it brings in in gas and truck taxes, and the US constantly bails the fund out from the federal general fund and by taking out loans. The Bay Area will pay ~$1.3B/year to bail out the fund yet again, starting in 2028. From @maxmautner.com.

I hear this from so many folks in Berkeley and Oakland, and I’m so happy they have a back up when buses are canceled. But we must improve AC Transit reliability for everyone in cities without bike share and those who can’t use it, including kids. Elect @valencia4actransit.bsky.social.

Just to highlight how scummy the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association is (and through guilt by association the Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association) - they recommend Yes on Prop 39 Make It Harder To Vote, even though it would cost the state $100 million dollars! So much for fiscal responsibility!

I really appreciate the consistent reporting of @calmatters.org on CA DMV's reluctance to take away a bad driver's license after they kill with their car. But there is important context that goes unmentioned: why do so many people need to drive? How has the state failed in creating alternatives?

Older buildings provide a lot of cheap housing, even though they aren't required to charge low rents the way subsidized affordable housing is. This often works OK, but there's risk of big rent increases when buildings change owners. Helping existing owners out, or helping nonprofits buy, can help.

As we approach the midterms, remember that the Alt National Park Service is a merch sales operation claiming without evidence to be a group of federal employees, and is not a genuine source of news about elections of any kind. Please get your election info from a local, reputable source.

East Bay transit fans: lots of campaign events for Yes on RTM and Adriana Valencia for AC Transit @valencia4actransit.bsky.social coming up ! Sign up at luma.com/seamlessbaya...

Help us get out the vote for Berkeley Measures U and V this Saturday 10/24! luma.com/duwiezzc

Bad targeting; gonna get shown to a bunch of far-right republican staffers

AC Transit Board Policy 471: “two or more consecutive trips of the same line shall not be canceled” What’s the point of having Board Policies if they’re not followed? I have asked for a report on adherence to this policy. I will let you know when the item gets scheduled.

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Now that both parts are up, here's a short 🧵on my deep dive into why American roads are a sea of SUVs and trucks – and no, it's not just "consumer demand." 🙄 First: the light truck loophole — which was closed recently! But not in a way people are celebrating ...

We have fun here! Miles really understates how much he put into making this happen — let alone flying across the country for it. (The observant viewer may catch that this was filmed the same day as the cable car speedrun — 20 hour day for us!)

This is getting traction so, evergreen i wrote a few years ago: insideevs.com/features/755...

I accept full responsibility and I’m sorry

"Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)... is considering cutting 70% of its service and closing up to 15 of 50 stations, some 30%. Caltrain, the area’s leading local commuter rail system, could discontinue weekend service and shutter up to a third of its stations."

it's time for Valkyries basketball

MY MAYOR LEVI MY BILLBOARD AI MY SV II BORE VALKS IN FOUR

Imagine being an Eagles and Cal football fan in October 2026. @mayorofoakland.bsky.social and I in shambles

Long distance is crazy wdym I said goodbye to both my girlfriend and Jalen Hurts this morning

Ottumwa has made a horrible mistake. Do you know how many young adult satanists pass through there everyday on the California Zephyr

Using public data from the Berkeley Rent Board rent registry, the @dailycal.bsky.social has released a map tool that lets you compare rents across the city, with an optional "Rent-O-Meter" function that factors in things such as location and how old the building is. data.dailycal.org/2026-10-13-r...

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NOT-DODGERS

CONGRATS TO THE BREWERS AND THEIR PASTA LOVING FANS ON MAKING THE WORLD SERIES.

Air to Ground Message: BREWERS SCORE PLZ Area: Kleine Brogel, Belgium Type: Boeing 747-8 A: #a8a27a1080a F: #f3c6384be87

Decrying 'premeditated road violence,' Toronto bike riders successfully blocked crews from removing Bloor Street bike lanes for at least one night #SEAbikes #Seattle

Streetsblog urges you to vote NO on Prop 45 la.streetsblog.org/2026/10/06/s...

Surprised to see so many responses here leaning toward or supporting Prop 45 *on the basis that it would make it easier to build housing in urban areas.* AB130 exempted nearly all new infill housing from CEQA last year!! It was a huge deal, and it's working! We don't need 45 to do that!

Dozens of Toronto bike riders are occupying bike lanes to block Doug Ford’s order to tear them out. Bike lanes are a highly effective means of saving lives. Keep up with this thread 👇

Absolute heros. Literally saving lives!! Thank you for your service

This is one of those rare times I am going to tell you that both the League of California Cities and the California State Association of Counties are totally right and you should follow their advice: Vote NO on Prop 43. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...

I, personally, would not go on the record with a reporter to announce I’m in favor of destroying the playground my kid is currently loving because I drive to work once a week (and the road still wouldn’t go there anyway), but everyone lives their lives differently I guess

Men will do anything to keep watching the Eagles

You could tear so many ACLs on this bad boy

Forget Trump, he won't be around forever. Remember the sector that has chosen this and wants him president. They'll still be around and we should find a way to stop them from doing this again to the United States. www.ft.com/content/2285...

Attn safe streets advocates: Looking to hear from both supporters and opponents of automated traffic enforcement (speed/red light cameras) for Streetsblog. If that’s you, or you know someone who is a good fit, shoot me a DM or Signal @arz.01

To which all must ask ourselves, “how will I contribute to the abolition of ICE today”

Brad Chapin, who first accused Manny Yekutiel of sexual assault, says he's gotten his life back after Yekutiel dropped out of the D8 supervisor race. Now, he's advocating for other sexual assault survivors and is endorsing Darshini Patel. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/10/san-...

"in these terrible times, being part of movements really can be the most nourishing way to keep going and refuse despair. I think it’s worth it to do this work, together, for the long haul." truthout.org/articles/a-l...

Ironic, being the one event NOT during Transit Month, but the Rider First Awards are a can't-miss Transit Month event for me every year. It feels really good during trying times to celebrate the people and campaigns doing it right. + I'm emceeing this year! Join me this Friday, 6-8 pm in SF 👇

BREAKING: A driver fled after striking two elderly pedestrians in Berkeley on Wednesday night, causing major injuries, according to preliminary reports.