He’s doing that

Pretty sure the death of Khameini wasn’t the motivating factor behind the protests. Perhaps the U.S. bombing 100+ schoolgirls in an illegal war was more like it This framing is bullshit👇

He’s already bored and wants to move on to his next shitshow

Never trust ANYONE who says they know what God is thinking

A brief history of US and Iran

Trump attacked in the middle of Ramadan

Trump’s Department of Energy is lying, says scientist whose work was misrepresented

He’s already bored. Ready to commit some new horror

Americans Demand Congress Fund Active Transportation In Next Infrastructure Bill — And Not Just The Bike/Walk Advocates - usa.streetsblog.org/2026/02/27/c... via @usa.streetsblog.org and @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social

Friday’s Headlines Take a Lot to Laugh, Take a Train to Cry - usa.streetsblog.org/2026/02/27/f... via @usa.streetsblog.org and @blakeaued.bsky.social

What's Standing in the Way of Safer Streets in Philadelphia? www.strongtowns.org/journal/2026... via @strongtowns.org

Another #HotlineFriday in the books. We cover Amtrak's new long distance fleet strategy, passenger's reactions to the USDOT's proposed Amtrak reorganization, and news stories from around the country. Let's get to it. See you onboard: www.railpassengers.o...

PennDOT recently held its first town hall webinar to answer public feedback and questions on the long discussed passenger service between Scranton and NYC. The ongoing service development plan process should be wrapped up by 2028.

In case you missed it, we hosted our first Town Hall yesterday in Colorado Springs, and we had a full house! 🏠 Several more will follow, with the next Town Hall scheduled at Pueblo’s Union Depot on Sunday, March 8th at 1pm. RSVP information available via the Public Engagement portal in our bio!

“States across the political spectrum are demanding more transit, not less. This latest move by the Trump administration accelerates a long trend of Republican attacks on transit as a public good.” jacobin.com/2026/02/trum...

This looks interesting — "What does [the downtown highway] cost to the local economy? How much tax base did that erase from local municipal coffers? How much does it actually cost to be car dependent?” The “Atlas of Inner City Highway Impacts,” by @thedotcity.bsky.social in @usa.streetsblog.org.

Insane. If it was just this pig and his delusions... But he's got tens of millions of white Christian assholes all excited about meeting Jesus at Armageddon

This lying sack of pig shit will continue to invent reasons because this war makes no sense …unless you’re trying to deflect from the Epstein stink

The biggest pieces of shit in history are happy to risk American soldier’s lives for their idiot delusions

From last week

Dead Americans is a sacrifice Trump is willing to make

A stupid war led by stupid men for stupid reasons Are Americans ready to pay the price of Trump’s delusions of grandeur in dead soldiers?

Voter fraud doesn’t happen in Utah. Vote-by-mail is hugely popular, even among rank-and-file Republicans. Utah elections are free and fair The Utah Legislature and Pam Bondi want to change all that

Trump’s America

16-floor mixed-use project pitched for Zions Bank site in downtown Sugar House buildingsaltlake.com/16-floor-mix... via @buildingsaltlake.bsky.social and @jacobscholl.bsky.social

Dozens of condo units to be built in Cottonwood Heights near Big Cottonwood Canyon buildingsaltlake.com/dozens-of-co... via @buildingsaltlake.bsky.social and @jacobscholl.bsky.social

Talking Headways Podcast: The Future of Transit - usa.streetsblog.org/2026/02/26/t... via @usa.streetsblog.org, @theoverheadwire.com, and @yonahfreemark.com

Are Roundabouts Just For Rich People? - usa.streetsblog.org/2026/02/26/i... via @usa.streetsblog.org and @keawilson.bsky.social

How Recreational Cycling Can Lead to Safe Streets For All - usa.streetsblog.org/2026/02/26/h... via @usa.streetsblog.org

Thursday’s Headlines Need Alternatives - usa.streetsblog.org/2026/02/26/t... via @usa.streetsblog.org and @blakeaued.bsky.social

When We Treat Neighborhoods Like a Matching Tea Set www.strongtowns.org/journal/2026... via @strongtowns.org and @normvep.bsky.social

Did you know intercity passenger rail is the cleanest and most efficient form of motorized transportation 🌱 🚗 83% fewer emissions than driving ✈️ 72% fewer emissions than flying FRPR is all about giving Colorado a sustainable and useful alternative to I-25 congestion. More choices. Less pollution.

In with the new procurement, out with the old procurement. Amtrak has officially announced their plans to move forward with a single-level long distance fleet after an industry review with the FRA and recommendations from the USDOT media.amtrak.com/202...

The historic 187-year-old station (rebuilt six times) is going through a new transportation to get ready to expand upon the over a dozen trains it sees each day.

Amtrak has released a video showing the extensive work being done to their new maintenance facilities in Seattle, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and upstate New York to handle the brand new Airo fleet.

Amtrak is ending its search for new bi-level equipment for its long distance routes. It will instead look for entirely single-level equipment as the current long-distance fleet continues to age out.

Accessibility concerns across a full bi-level trainset are far different today than when Amtrak began ordering Superliners in 1979. The cost of adding elevators and other elements means just ordering longer trains of single-level coaches more practical. www.trains.com/pro/mechanic...

No one wants to go to the US I’ve asked

Remember that guy who broke into Mar a Lago with a gun and gasoline and died in a gunfight? Whatever happened to him?

Was there any reason to be friends with Epstein that wasn’t criminal? No. No there wasn’t

Millcreek moving ahead with plan to build city’s first hotel, condos near city hall buildingsaltlake.com/millcreek-mo... via @buildingsaltlake.bsky.social and @jacobscholl.bsky.social

Kansas City is Again Expanding Its Once-Mocked Streetcar - usa.streetsblog.org/2026/02/25/k... via @usa.streetsblog.org

Wednesday’s Headlines Will See You in Court - usa.streetsblog.org/2026/02/25/w... via @usa.streetsblog.org and @blakeaued.bsky.social

Rethinking What Makes Winter Roads Safe www.strongtowns.org/journal/2026... via @strongtowns.org

Today’s GOP

Transit funding will be on the ballot this June in Sonoma and Marin counties in Northern California in the form of an extension of the current $.25 sales tax that supports the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit system. The current funding plan expires in 2029

The "Passenger Rail Planning Act," led by IL Rep. Rita Mayfield, seeks to establish hourly train service across the Land of Lincoln and improve interstate connections. It also directs IDOT to prioritize these goals in FRA Corridor ID submissions Source:

The new fare gates at Boston's South Station are only two months old but are already seeing weather related issues causing them to shut down.