October was a big month for transit projects across the US. Here's a rundown of some of the major lines that started revenue service last month, with commentary by me. Check it out and let me know if you have any experience with any of these projects!
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"Some level of institutional power is necessary for any institution to carry out its core functions. However, institutional power is ultimately administered by people, and people are subject their own incentives and agendas"

Yesterday was Halloween, and today I'm driving a trolley in a Veterans Day Parade. Life comes at you fast

Y'all got a favorite seat on the bus? This is mine

Went for a bike ride on the day of the Chicago Marathon. I fear a may never make it back across the race and to my home

One thing about me. I'ma throw back some hors d'oeuvres at a cocktail hour

Check out my latest discussing about my last five years working as a public sector consultant.

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This includes routes on the Frequent Network that CTA is actively adding service to. This city is exhausting 🙃

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Focusing on assigning blame (or offloading liability) distracts us from the real work of problem solving. I think this has applications for life generally, as well as politics specifically.

Autonomous Transit just launched in Jacksonville. This and zoning (spoiler: we don't need it) in my latest!

Driving a bus is where I'm most happy. Check out my latest post where I talk about my experience behind the wheel!

Lately, life has been teaching me what it means to self sustain in a place where I'm valued for my labor, not my talent. This book has been helpful. Here's an excerpt for your morning!

‼️Parking reform is in the Zoning Committee in Chicago today‼️. Email your alderman and express your support

Also, in I Hope This Helps 👍🏽:
1️⃣The Wisdom of Desire Paths
2️⃣The Importance of Clear Policy
3️⃣Bike Lanes (they're actually really good)
4️⃣Politicians Rarely Lie from the In Practice Substack

On Tuesday June 17th, an ordinance will be introduced to the zoning committee in Chicago that would remove parking mandates around transit.

Here's the letter of support I sent to the committee, and my alderman.

Send your own letter to the committee (mail to Nicole.Wellhausen@cityofchicago.org)

Without additional funding support, the Chicago Transit Authority (and Chicagoland transit generally) has to start planning for a 40% reduction in service. Check out my take on how we can do that without triggering a "death spiral"

Check out my article on the elements of Good Transit and let me know what you think!