I’m heartbroken over the story of #KyrenLacey. A sh*t situation didn’t have to frame other drivers. The Louisiana patrol involved should resign. I hope it gets the coverage it deserves. It’s a little outside the box, but could be good for @thewaroncars.bsky.social youtu.be/qXuQagG_64k?...

Cycling in most American cities. Still the best way to get around 🚲 #visionzero #bike #carsruincities @thewaroncars.bsky.social

CDMX 💚

Insane @newyorker.com

Behavior change is hard, but financial incentives make a difference. Offer something of value (reserved parking) and people will pay. blog.palisadestahoe.com/general/toge...

Alcohol is the preferred blame for road violence, but it’s just one factor. Speed is dangerous, even without factors like drowsiness, distraction, intoxication, etc @txdot.bsky.social @ntsb-bot.bsky.social

LA's single-stair motion has been adopted! And I very much appreciate these quotes from two moms of young kids on our council. More family-sized housing please!

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It's hard to believe it's almost been a month since Donald Shoup passed away. We've got 80 great memories honoring his legacy posted and impact and would love to have even more.

This month's Architect's Newspaper includes a great feature on single-stair reform efforts to improving housing quality and affordability. Included are interviews with @stephenjacobsmith.com @holz-bau.bsky.social @conradspeckert.bsky.social and Austin City Councilmember Chito Vela.

Spoiler alert: not much punishment. Lack of jail time aside, why is it so hard to take a drivers license away?

I know @thewaroncars.bsky.social usually focuses on car ads, but the Rocket ad feels like a “drive to qualify” mortgage message. Leaving the big city, “country roads” harmony … it’s honestly a great ad, and there’s a message for how cities have not built housing & driving far away to buy a home

Rest in peace, Professor Shoup (1938-2025) We will keep up the good work. Share your stories and thoughts with the parking reform community here: parkingreform.org/donald-shoup

I never attended one of his classes, but I will always consider Donald Shoup my favorite professor. He was very early on a wonky concept, but his work was the foundation for the reform movement today. He will be so so missed. RIP Professor Shoup parkingreform.org/donald-shoup/

Random benefit of the aged population in the US Senate: Many of them remember polio, and remember what a difference vaccines make (if the impact of the COVID vaccine isn’t enough)

Aftermath of a crash on this mega-strode in Austin (near downtown if you can believe it). Remembering how the city tried to make it safer, and then Gov Abbott blocked it (because fewer lanes = less freedom).

I think that’s called penny wise and pound foolish.

Look, no hands! First Waymo in Austin

Print journalism (or any journalism) will need to get creative in the future. Love to see what The Sentinel in Marfa has created.

Happy New Year!

I don’t collect many books anymore but there’s a theme to the ones I’m gifted and I won’t say no

For all the problems with cars, we don’t talk enough about the limited law enforcement that has to dedicate resources to theft & crashes. www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/n...

Great episode with @drtaragoddard.bsky.social Gig’em @tamu.bsky.social

If you love cities & history, or need to find a gift for someone who does, here are three great books that I highly recommend ✨ @conordougherty.bsky.social @megankimble.bsky.social @henrygrabar.bsky.social

Tariffs could be great for Facebook Marketplace and resale in general. I don’t think slapping huge tariffs on imports is good policy, but I also think consumption/waste of cheap goods is out of hand and could use a reset

City streets are for people. RIP

Happy Thanksgiving.

Shoal Creek has some great fossils

As much as I hate car dependence, l love seeing EV adoption. Rivian having a moment in Austin. @rivianofficial.bsky.social

For all the post election analysis, housing affordability needs to be a main topic.

Texas is pro highway, not pro business.

New paper! Wildlife crossings are a win-win, protecting motorists and increasing wildlife resilience to climate change by reducing mortality and reconnecting habitats. We review how crossings support adaptation and offer siting/design considerations to maximize benefits. ➡️ tinyurl.com/tt48caxk 🧪🌎

Texas Book Festival is a lovely reminder of how pleasant the streets can be

Blue states need to greenlight housing deals now if they want more residents for the next census. It’s hard to feel a good economy if housing is not secure, and it’s hard to keep electoral college votes unless you have an active pipeline of projects. BUILD BUILD BUILD BUILD BUILD

Austin art scene is different but also great 📍Laguna Gloria