Imagine all the cool, fast trains we could have with the billions we spend on bombs.

Been snoozing all my alarms this morning. The 7am earthquake woke me up perfectly

We’re launching a bold plan to make high-speed rail the fastest, more sustainable way to travel across Europe by 2040. It’s a concrete timeline to remove bottlenecks, unlock investment, and harmonise rail systems ⬇️

Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House. Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity. They are not the same.

If you live in San Francisco, today is a good day to familiarize yourself with the San Francisco Rapid Response Network, which has a 24-hour hotline for reporting ICE raids, actually verifies those raid reports, and does attorney activation: sfilen.org/resources/sf...

Cleve Jones gave a riveting, rousing speech at San Francisco's No Kings rally yesterday, and he's graciously allowing me to publish it. He began: "The pronouns I use the most are the ones probably understood the least by those in the White House today. They are WE, US and OURS."

The governor signed SB 63, the Connect Bay Area Act, this afternoon, authorizing a ballot measure in five Bay Area counties in November 2026 to fund transit. Thank you @gavinnewsom.bsky.social for working to keep Bay Area moving.

You all have shown up for BART, which means it is time to add cars and run longer trains. Starting today: 🟨Yellow Line trains will increase from 8 cars to 9 cars. 🟥Red Line trains will increase to four 8 car trains in the AM and PM Peak. 1/2

The way this message still needs to be amplified.

The tell here is defining street capacity as a how many vehicles they can fit instead of the number of *people* they can move. Cars are the least efficient way to move people.

Okay on that note, will try to go to sleep. Happy groggy Monday y’all

The gays “Did you feel that?” “Me and my roommates all woke up” “Are you okay?” “My cat is unphased” My Mexican family which includes some gays Me: “Are you okay?” Family group chat: … Guess this is sub 5 quake energy lol

This earthquake was a small one - learn how to prepare for a big one. berkeleyca.gov/safety-healt...

Not my friend saying “duh” when they read this 😆 glad we’re all okay

🟡 M4.8 #earthquake detected 3 km ESE of Berkeley, California at 9/22/2025 2:56:12 AM PDT This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information

One year ago today, California realized the first part of its' HSR dream. Purpose-built trains that increased the freedom of everyone on the corridor. At @monicamallon.bsky.social's invitation, I boarded the very first electric train in service at 06:57. It was one of the best days of my life.

Fewer things spark more joy for me than the overlap of transit and art. If you’re like me, I’d check this event out on Sept. 24 🚄🎨🚎

Lurie allowing Waymo/Uber onto Market while cutting Muni service for 240,000 daily riders is despicable, and keeps anyone without tons of wealth out of downtown. We will not let the Mayor and his corporate buddies create an SF for the wealthy only. Sign the petition. Direct action coming soon.

The SFMTA wants your feedback on the Muni service cuts that took place in June. Link: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8416318/P...

Caltrain riders — we want to hear from you! Take this short survey to tell us about your experience. Survey is open through August 12 — don’t miss your chance to weigh in: samtranscore.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_....

In response to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA): Canceling these grants without cause isn’t just wrong — it’s illegal. These are legally binding agreements, and the Authority has met every obligation, as confirmed by repeated federal reviews, as recently as February 2025.

“Every day and every night, peaceful protest is our right!” Peaceful protesters about to cross Octavia/Central Freeway along Market in SF

Ridership is up over 40% on the Bay Area’s recently electrified Caltrain, made possible by local, state, and federal investments.” Read more in @governor.ca.gov’s latest press release www.gov.ca.gov/2025/04/09/r....

Advocates Resist Muni Service Cuts - sf.streetsblog.org/2025/03/18/a...

That was a long shake too. Fortunately nothing big and all fine here.

On the phone with dad and his husband. Dad didn’t feel it (he was standing) I felt it and his husband screamed. 😆 #earthquake

Tomorrow is SF Transit Operator Day. I'm calling on everyone in San Francisco to ride Muni tomorrow. There is no better way to show love and appreciation for the workers who move the people of the City than to board our buses, trains, streetcars, and cable cars. www.sftransitoperator.day

Latest: Ahead of Transit Driver Appreciation Day (next Tuesday), San Francisco Muni operator, Mc Allen, is calling for Muni passengers to show appreciation for their operators by sending in commendations. He's hoping passengers will send in at least 500 commendations on Tuesday.

Reports indicate federal funding for bike lanes may soon be frozen. As the grassroots advocacy organization for safer, better biking, we know these cuts will make our roads less safe for everyone.

This is what many cities in the U.S. looked like before the EPA. Why the heck would anyone celebrate deregulating it?

Fascinating new article that shows that "urban highways are associated with decreased social connectivity," especially over short distances. Gives strong evidence for the importance of the Reconnecting Communities program, designed to connect neighborhoods divided by highways.

🎉 New paper in PNAS: Urban highways are barriers to social ties https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2408937122 Highways are barriers that cut opportunities for social ties. We quantify this effect by overlaying the US highway network with millions of social ties from Twitter.

Fantastic way to bring a sense of Bay Area identity with local artists into our transit third spaces! Queer-centered art would be great @missmore8.bsky.social Student art too! @ccadesigndivision.bsky.social

A grassroots movement is calling on all Americans to abstain from shopping with major retailers tomorrow, February 28, as part of an “economic blackout.” I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott

I have written a short statement responding to mass firings today of #NOAA / National Weather Service (#NWS) staff (which were concentrated among recent hires as well as highly experienced staff who had recently been promoted). Please see below screenshot & below for full text.

What are we supposed to rely on now for hazardous weather alerts such as flood warnings, fire weather alerts, tornado warnings, etc.?? This is dangerous for the whole country

Such a mindful treat to visit the Japanese Tea Garden in the rain. Thank you @jeffreytumlin.bsky.social and @jahorne.bsky.social

The answer (in part) = “Dutch drivers pay far more tax if they have a heavier car. The idea is to penalise those vehicles which most contribute to causing the potholes to help pay for the roads.”

Big Oil spent ~$100 million to boost Trump in 2024. This fell short of the $1 billion he asked for, but it's already paying dividends. Trump loaded his cabinet with Big Oil lackeys, withdrew from the Paris Agreement, and moved to expand drilling in Alaska. Follow the money.

Incredible results that would be impossible to achieve so quickly with any other program. Congestion pricing doesn’t just reduce congestion and help pay to improve public transportation. It also makes the streets safer for everyone.

Timeline break ✨ commuter views at sunrise

SHARE WIDELY. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights. You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one. (1/3)

AOC: I don’t celebrate RAPISTS, so no, I’m not going to the inauguration tomorrow

Arguably one of the best muni stops in the system. Loving the fog in the distance.

Such a great update!

👀 stars at 3pm

Happy New York City congestion pricing eve to all who celebrate 🥳🎉

Muni Routle 01/04/2025 🟥 🟥 🟩 ⬛ ⬛ www.muniroutle.com Love the practice of really getting to know the lines.

ONE day until Congestion Pricing begins in NYC: