"The Zoning Code claims to protect public health, safety, and welfare, but that justification evaporates when applied to density restrictions and bans on multi-family housing. True public health standards should not vary by neighborhood." Go read this banger. #urbanism

" If you know someone who has been detained and released by ICE, our REBUILD Program provides FREE therapy to help them regain stability and support." www.darknessrisingproject.org/help-me-find...

10,000,000 people need to be relocated bc of the #climatecrisis. #transit & #landuse bc the #climateemergency is now

The title of this photo is "A Person Crossing From The Bus Stop To The Outlet Mall, Where There Is A 🚷 Sign, Because A Project Engineer Couldn't Make A High-Speed Multi-Lane Roundabout Safe For Pedestrians, And The Outlet Mall Said NO To A Bus Stop."

Congratulations to MLK MS phys ed teacher John Glodek, the SHAPE MD MS Phys Ed Teacher of the Year! His "Riding for Focus cycling program...brings structured cycling into the school day, giving students the chance to build functional skills, confidence, & community."💜 mocoshow.com/2025/11/20/m...

What do we want? THE PURPLE LINE! When do we want it? ON SCHEDULE BY THE END OF 2027, GIVEN THAT WE HAVE BEEN ADVOCATING FOR IT SINCE 1986!

Every sidewalk bicyclist is a vote for safe and protected bike lanes. cc @actfortransit.bsky.social

Every sidewalk bicyclist is a vote for safe and protected bike lanes.

If we're not going to change vehicles, there's an easy solution for this problem: Red lights for all vehicles when pedestrians have a Walk signal. They do this in London.

She got death threats for proposing and enacting basic safety measures. #carbrain ain't new.

Mayor of the #transit multi-verse

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Imagine if you had to wait up to 30 minutes before starting your car. Each and every time you got into your car.

If you're unfamiliar with Northern Virginia, this looks like a large employer just swapping one #TOD location for another. Which is true, but there's more to it than that. www.ffxnow.com/2025/11/17/n... 1/x

Popularity of Cars Raises Safety Concerns Cars are very popular, but safety concerns go alongside their use. Accidents involving cars are increasing, and many roads are not designed for safety. “There are a lot of unsafe roadways,” said one driver. wnyt.com/top-stories/...

Suffice it to say, this proposal would be the opposite of what is needed for US transportation policy. Federal transportation spending has been ineffective, inefficient, and bad for the environment. The Trump proposal would worsen those problems. US needs a complete rethink of transport policies ⬇️

This proposal would be in line with what House transportation committee chair Graves has recently said he wants: a roads and bridges-only transportation bill. It would also match what was proposed for transit as part of Project 2025.

Trump Admin is planning to ask Congress to dramatically cut funding for transit as part of the 2026 infrastructure law. The proposal would eliminate the transit account, which funds billions of dollars in capital expenses. It would also prevent states from “flexing” roads funds for transit.

What you pay for shows what you value.

A feel good, art, urbanism & community story. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Some weeks, it helps to remember all the good, talented, heroic people we know. Because there ARE a lot of good people on this planet.

Media outlets generally do stenography of law enforcement reports about crashes. @kmralph.bsky.social @drtaragoddard.com @calvinthigpen.com & Raymond Davis have guidance for improving media coverage of crashes by improving police news releases. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Imagine if media outlets wrote that someone who committed tax fraud "filed all forms" or "filed their taxes before the deadline".

Have I mentioned recently that green transportation is an economic issue? Have I mentioned recently that green transportation is an business issue? Have I mentioned recently that green transportation is a jobs issue?

All it took to get this quick-build safety upgrade was 10 years, the death of Nadir Gavarrete, and the guerilla work of the @crosswalksla.bsky.social

yay! now do Sligo Avenue

THIS. Re-work your zoning & land use. More housing in 'business districts', more restaurants & offices in neighborhoods. The coffee shops in my downtown 'suburb' already function largely as de facto co-working spaces, meeting rooms and study lounges.

Imagine if it were "Has Hot & Cold Water!" Or "Adorned With Electricity! In Every Room!" Sidewalks, like water & electricity, are a public utility that every home should have automatically.

I WILL RIDE THE HELL OUT OF THE PURPLE LINE who is spreading lies?

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed 4 years ago. In new research @urbaninstitute.bsky.social we study its effects. US transport spending increased by 30%, but: —Funding for non-highway projects flatlined —Construction cost increases resulted in no actual increase in infrastructure

This balcony urbanist will be listening when it airs.

Toddler playrooms are an amenity that could easily be added to any new apartment building. They don't up take much space ... just like kids. Here's a cute (but small) one in a brand new building in DC

Regardless of White House policy, farmers can benefit from solar panels on their land. cleantechnica.com/2025/11/06/i... #agrivoltaics #agrisolar #agripv #dualuse #agriculture #farms #farming #sustainable #sustainability #solar #solarenergy #solarpower #solarfarms #solarpowerplants #greenenergy

I'd marry an axe murderer if they'd promise to handle all the insurance phone calls.

Boy you can just realllllllly fucking tell who's never had to get on the horn with an insurance company huh

"The MD Board of Public Works approved the return of...an African American cemetery in Cabin John [Gibson Grove] to the descendants of Morningstar Tabernacle No. 88 [& Moses Hall]...The quarter-acre property was taken by eminent domain in the early 1960s so that the Capital Beltway could be built."

Housing on a 10-acre parking lot on the west side of the Odington MARC station!

Always have your elected reps phone numbers in your contacts.

Motornormativity, elite version

Pro Tip: If you're traveling the next few weeks on the Northeast Corridor, book whatever seats Amtrak has left at this point ASAP before prices go way up and availability disappears.

Re-listening @waroncars.bsky.social episode "Should the Bus Be Free?" w/ @yonahfreemark.com . As one does on a Wed in early Nov. Excellent breakdown of what making buses free can achieve -and what it can't. thewaroncars.org/2025/08/12/e...

Yesterday, the Montgomery County (MD) Council unanimously passed legislation prohibiting people from standing, stopping, or parking vehicles in designated bikeways.🥳 www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapp...

Last night’s election was big for housing ⬇️ —NIMBY NJ Gubernatorial candidate lost decisively. —Mamdani, promising to pause rent increases & develop 200k affordable units, won NYC decisively. —All pro-housing referendums in NYC passed. —Housing funding measures passed in Columbus & Denver.

Charlotte area voters on Tuesday approved a transpo tax that will raise an estimated $19 billion over 30 years. Funded transit projects include: • Red Line regional rail to Davidson • Silver Line light rail from CLT Airport to Coliseum/Ovens www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

Having good transit and good housing are winning issues

Where are we on housing policy this election evening? —NIMBY NJ Gubernatorial candidate loses decisively. —Mamdani, promising to pause rent increase & develop 200k affordable units, wins NYC decisively. —All pro-housing referendums in NYC likely passed. —Housing funding passed in Columbus & Denver.

I love it when poll workers call out “first-time voter!” and people hoot and clap