This kind of smart, walkable, mixed-use urbanism is illegal to build in most American cities.

So let me get this straight. The U.S. Attorney’s Office had a draft statement announcing Jeffrey Epstein’s “suicide” dated August 9, 2019. He didn’t die until August 10. Totally normal. Nothing to see here. www.thedailybeast.com//epstein-fil...

Islamic Republic security forces in Iran run over protestors.

The American road: big crown + curb-and-gutter system efficiently moves stormwater while creating the visual hierarchy: road > parking > sidewalk (optional). It's remarkably effective for its intended purpose: moving cars and water.

This is the law firm that petitioned for the removal of the bike lanes because bike lanes violated due process, like ICE agents made of paint.

See something, say something!

I'm attending a @transbaycoalition.bsky.social Peninsula Car-Free Happy Hour. Join me! actionnetwork.org/events/penin...

36-year old woman and unborn baby killed by driver while riding ebike with her family on Pershing Drive in Playa del Rey — exactly where bike lanes were installed, then ripped out in 2017: bikinginla.com/2026/02/02/3... #bikeLA #LosAngeles

Next up is @cupcakerobot.bsky.social! She drags the city for ignoring its fiscal obligations (we're facing a $10-$15M deficit) and that spending money to undo safety infrastructure is unwise, and that it could jeopardize future funding measures.

Happy Monday, folks! I’m at San Mateo City Hall tonight, where the council is set to consider spending several million dollars to rip out bike lanes installed in 2022 in favor of more parking spots for cars. Yes, really. 🧵

Californian politicians, delivering the goods. Boomers: “Why’s our birth rate falling?!”

I missed this reporting over the summer but the success of the two blocks of pedestrian mall in San Mateo are incredible: "Foot traffic within parts of downtown San Mateo increased nearly 20% from last year and a whopping 120% since 2023" bit.ly/4kgXovq

I’d have no chance

Time to feast!

Your tax dollars pay for these chemical weapons

I expect that dying feels just like standing up too quickly but instead you die

Alex Pretti RIP ride, San Francisco

My YIMBY action for the day!

A real world example of why it is important to include younger residents in how we plan our cities. This parent has enabled their 14 year old to get around independently and that enables them to make ends meet in our high cost of living area.

A short story worth reading: www.online-literature.com/tolstoy/2738/

About 1 in 5 San Mateo residents can’t rely on a personal car for daily trips. In many neighborhoods, it’s closer to 1 in 3. Limited car access shows up most in lower-income areas. www.carlitesanmateo.com/blog/car-acc...

24 hours later: Trump has two journalists arrested

Theft

Is “incel” a uniquely American phenomenon?

More than 2/3rds of San Mateo County driving commuters don’t want to drive.

Don't block the box!

Let's strip the electronics off:

Oif morgn zol Got zorgen!

Relatedly, I'd bet that a not insignificant portion of the "loneliness crisis" stems from kids' shift away from informal play and toward formal organized activities, most of which end up being mom-organized, such that kids never learn to socially organize themselves.

With a dramatic flip of the coin, the new @samtrans.com Citizens Advisory Commission Vice Chair for 2026 is Ben Mangiafico! 🎉

Finished my first packet of signatures for the regional Bay Area transit funding measure! 🫡✨🚎

@nextdoorsv.bsky.social “Asiatics”—what century are we in?

What if the societal issue that inspired and mobilized you to action was having to pay for parking

This cannot possibly be ADA compliant, could it?

Decades of restrictive housing policies by liberal cities and states are finally coming back to bite us in a major way. If we can't create the conditions for a massive blue state housing construction boom as soon as possible, we're cooked.

An insane, perfect encapsulation of it all: The same day Trump’s agents kill a Veterans Affairs ICU nurse in broad daylight, the CEOs of Apple and Amazon join Trump to watch a private screening of a film about his wife directed by an alleged sexual abuser who was seen shirtless in the Epstein Files

the nba postponed a game because the united states government is killing its citizens

@nextdoorsv.bsky.social UN Agenda 21!!!!

Being poor/homeless is awful

I love public transit--this is a "good project", but it would also cost taxpayers $0 to legalize housing on the west side.

Embarrassing, no vision, sad.

@carlitesanmateo.bsky.social I think you'll love this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxGY...

What is a Constitution, anyways?

Brilliant transportation infrastructure you have there! It would be a shame if someone--*checks notes*--looks at their phone for a moment!

Class, elegance, style!

I live in Capitol Hill Seattle, if there’s even a hint of traffic my e-bike outperforms driving almost anywhere in the city. Pretty much only reason I drive anywhere is my wife is going too (need a second e-bike) I’m carrying something large (need a cargo bike) or the lack of a bike rack

Great read: medium.com/@haleykynefi...

We are going to do good things, whether the bad people who oppose them like it or not. Welcome to the future.