Brandon S., aka BrandTran
@brandtran.bsky.social
I grew up on transit, bike, & work w/ ADAS transport. Everyone deserves good mobility options! Posts are my own & don't speak for my employer.
DC/PHL, now in PGH 🏳️🌈 all year long
DC/PHL, now in PGH 🏳️🌈 all year long
I need to experience more good mornings like this! 🤩
November 13, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I need to experience more good mornings like this! 🤩
so uhhhhh is anyone going to do anything about the epidemic of drivers just blasting through red lights these days? @timdonnelly.com investigates: nygroove.nyc/why-does-no-...
Society broke down and all, but you really still need to stop at red lights
I can't believe we need to explain this one, but it seems that we really do
nygroove.nyc
November 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
These pictures are incredible! The 2nd one with the civilian in the blue shirt is especially disconcerting though.... 😬.
I simply refuse to accept that police ever have to look like this. this is just pure cosplay. it should be illegal for cops to be dressed like soldiers going to war.
November 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
These pictures are incredible! The 2nd one with the civilian in the blue shirt is especially disconcerting though.... 😬.
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This really is an exceptional video and provides a huge service to the urban biking conversation around the world, and particularly here in North America and places like Australia/New Zealand. The length may scare you a bit, but if you really want to understand, it’s worth it.
I even have a cameo.
I even have a cameo.
WATCH: If you REALLY want to understand a BIG reason why cycling [aka riding a bike] is so dangerous in North America, and one of the biggest villains in the origin story of our unsafe status quo, invest some time watching this one, by NOT JUST BIKES (aka @theurbanistagenda.com here). Then share it.
This is Why Cycling is Dangerous in America
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 4:26 AM
This really is an exceptional video and provides a huge service to the urban biking conversation around the world, and particularly here in North America and places like Australia/New Zealand. The length may scare you a bit, but if you really want to understand, it’s worth it.
I even have a cameo.
I even have a cameo.
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It's eye opening.
I didnt know John Forester but many of his beliefs are circulating.
NJB is helping to sort all the 'arguments'.
Remarkable, that so many people had to read, what obvieously was considered the standard work:
I didnt know John Forester but many of his beliefs are circulating.
NJB is helping to sort all the 'arguments'.
Remarkable, that so many people had to read, what obvieously was considered the standard work:
When I took the League of American Bicyclists instructor certification seminar back in 2011, John Forester’s book was required reading. Even back then I knew it was BS, & I’m glad the League has come around since.
Oh boy, I had the same exact experience as Not Just Bikes when I decided I needed to read John Forester's Effective Cycling before writing about vehicular cycling in my book. It is a truly horrible book, and you really do not need to read it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRPd...
November 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
It's eye opening.
I didnt know John Forester but many of his beliefs are circulating.
NJB is helping to sort all the 'arguments'.
Remarkable, that so many people had to read, what obvieously was considered the standard work:
I didnt know John Forester but many of his beliefs are circulating.
NJB is helping to sort all the 'arguments'.
Remarkable, that so many people had to read, what obvieously was considered the standard work:
Marvelous! PA is about to finalize its budget with a signature from the governor this afternoon! I'm less than thrilled that we are leaving the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, but at least we have a budget and state programs will get their funds!
www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...
www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...
Pennsylvania budget bill heads to Shapiro’s desk - Pittsburgh Business Times
Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to sign the budget bill later today, officially ending the months-long standoff.
www.bizjournals.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Marvelous! PA is about to finalize its budget with a signature from the governor this afternoon! I'm less than thrilled that we are leaving the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, but at least we have a budget and state programs will get their funds!
www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...
www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...
How can you NOT be a lot more political, especially in the US?
Folks have been telling me they’ve noticed I’ve gotten “a lot more political” on social media this year.
Of course I have.
The circumstances have gotten nightmarishly worse, and the consequences of inaction and staying silent infinitely more obvious.
Everyone needs to get “a lot more political.”
Of course I have.
The circumstances have gotten nightmarishly worse, and the consequences of inaction and staying silent infinitely more obvious.
Everyone needs to get “a lot more political.”
November 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
How can you NOT be a lot more political, especially in the US?
Is this a Pennsylvania State Law thing as well? Because so many PA municipalities leave the maintenance of sidewalks to the property owners, including Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
This is a small snow plow for sidewalks
If your city plows the roads but leaves sidewalks up to property owners, your city hates pedestrians.
If your city plows the roads but leaves sidewalks up to property owners, your city hates pedestrians.
November 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Is this a Pennsylvania State Law thing as well? Because so many PA municipalities leave the maintenance of sidewalks to the property owners, including Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
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Don't be intolerant of people for the things they can't control like their ethnicity, race or gender.
Do be intolerant of people for the things they can control like their greed, their corruption and their intolerance of people for things they can't control.
Thanks for coming to my #TedTalk.
Do be intolerant of people for the things they can control like their greed, their corruption and their intolerance of people for things they can't control.
Thanks for coming to my #TedTalk.
November 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Don't be intolerant of people for the things they can't control like their ethnicity, race or gender.
Do be intolerant of people for the things they can control like their greed, their corruption and their intolerance of people for things they can't control.
Thanks for coming to my #TedTalk.
Do be intolerant of people for the things they can control like their greed, their corruption and their intolerance of people for things they can't control.
Thanks for coming to my #TedTalk.
I'm very excited about the Spring Garden Connector project! When I was #biking in #Philly in March, I took a ride down Spring Garden one evening...and it left much to be desired.
The public meeting is THIS Wednesday evening! Sadly I won't make it. #BikePhilly
springgardenconnector.com/get-involved/
The public meeting is THIS Wednesday evening! Sadly I won't make it. #BikePhilly
springgardenconnector.com/get-involved/
Project Updates – Spring Garden Connector
springgardenconnector.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I'm very excited about the Spring Garden Connector project! When I was #biking in #Philly in March, I took a ride down Spring Garden one evening...and it left much to be desired.
The public meeting is THIS Wednesday evening! Sadly I won't make it. #BikePhilly
springgardenconnector.com/get-involved/
The public meeting is THIS Wednesday evening! Sadly I won't make it. #BikePhilly
springgardenconnector.com/get-involved/
A lot of D2C ebike companies are like that. I learned that that hard way with my Juiced Bike, despite claims that "any bike shop will service it". Plus some parts are inferior for ebike demands.
That's why my biggest advice is to get an ebike via your local bike shop. Just wish they were cheaper.
That's why my biggest advice is to get an ebike via your local bike shop. Just wish they were cheaper.
"Rad bikes often use proprietary technology that is difficult or even impossible for a third party (like a regular bike shop) to replace or maintain"
Anyone else see a problem with that? #bikeshoplife www.seattlebikeblog.com/2025/11/10/r...
Anyone else see a problem with that? #bikeshoplife www.seattlebikeblog.com/2025/11/10/r...
Rad Power Bikes sends employees notice of ‘potential’ closure as efforts continue to ‘save Rad’
Read the full November 7 WARN letter (PDF). Seattle-based e-bike giant Rad Power Bikes has filed official notice to Washington State as well as the company’s 64 Washington employees that the …
www.seattlebikeblog.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
A lot of D2C ebike companies are like that. I learned that that hard way with my Juiced Bike, despite claims that "any bike shop will service it". Plus some parts are inferior for ebike demands.
That's why my biggest advice is to get an ebike via your local bike shop. Just wish they were cheaper.
That's why my biggest advice is to get an ebike via your local bike shop. Just wish they were cheaper.
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After 40 years of publishing ideas that shape a more sustainable world, Island Press is turning the page.
As we transition into a new phase in 2026, we’re offering one final opportunity to get every Island Press book at 50% off during our #SimplyEverything sale. Islandpress.org/half
As we transition into a new phase in 2026, we’re offering one final opportunity to get every Island Press book at 50% off during our #SimplyEverything sale. Islandpress.org/half
November 10, 2025 at 11:50 PM
After 40 years of publishing ideas that shape a more sustainable world, Island Press is turning the page.
As we transition into a new phase in 2026, we’re offering one final opportunity to get every Island Press book at 50% off during our #SimplyEverything sale. Islandpress.org/half
As we transition into a new phase in 2026, we’re offering one final opportunity to get every Island Press book at 50% off during our #SimplyEverything sale. Islandpress.org/half
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Meanwhile, '3rd world' India has almost electrified all of its vast network in record time. infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/railway...
Over 99% electrification of Indian Railways network complete
Indian Railways Electrification: The Indian Railways has completed over 99% electrification of its broad-gauge network, with a significant push towards renewable energy, including rooftop solar panels...
infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Meanwhile, '3rd world' India has almost electrified all of its vast network in record time. infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/railway...
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The @pghguild.com strike paper's top story: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit orders the PG to restore the striking journalists' contract, including its health care plan, and bargain a new one, and strikers are looking forward to returning to work: www.unionprogress.com/2025/11/10/t...
Third Circuit Court of Appeals rules for striking Pittsburgh journalists - Pittsburgh Union Progress
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on Monday morning ruled for the journalists of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh in the federal case behind their more than three-year strike at the Pit...
www.unionprogress.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The @pghguild.com strike paper's top story: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit orders the PG to restore the striking journalists' contract, including its health care plan, and bargain a new one, and strikers are looking forward to returning to work: www.unionprogress.com/2025/11/10/t...
Farewell to the @SFMUNI Bredas! I'm so glad I finally got to ride them a few years ago. They always looked awesome and the rising/lowering steps were unique! www.sfmta.com/blog/bye-bye...
Bye Bye, Breda: Take a Last Ride on a Transit Superstar
www.sfmta.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Farewell to the @SFMUNI Bredas! I'm so glad I finally got to ride them a few years ago. They always looked awesome and the rising/lowering steps were unique! www.sfmta.com/blog/bye-bye...
I'm grateful for intermodal transport. When I ride a bit far, I'm thankful that all of these local buses have bike racks that are free to use with payment of fare. Now I rest as I make my way back home. #BetterThanEurope #Pittsburgh #GreatAlleghenyPassage #GAP #bikelife
November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I'm grateful for intermodal transport. When I ride a bit far, I'm thankful that all of these local buses have bike racks that are free to use with payment of fare. Now I rest as I make my way back home. #BetterThanEurope #Pittsburgh #GreatAlleghenyPassage #GAP #bikelife
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Interact with this post if you're part of or support the LGBTQ+ community 🥰
November 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Interact with this post if you're part of or support the LGBTQ+ community 🥰
These 21m extra long buses are pretty nifty! Alas I missed out on riding the VanHool double articulated buses by a few years. #Hochbahn #Hamburg
Needless to say that I am in lovesick the five door Capacity bus operated by Hochbahn, who are, afaik, the only company which uses this variant
November 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
This Apple Cake at Big Dog Coffee is the South Side of #Pittsburgh is absolutely divine! I should try their regular coffee some time.
#BikeLife #BikeCoffee
#BikeLife #BikeCoffee
November 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This Apple Cake at Big Dog Coffee is the South Side of #Pittsburgh is absolutely divine! I should try their regular coffee some time.
#BikeLife #BikeCoffee
#BikeLife #BikeCoffee
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"San Diego should be the best city in North America for biking ... but the city makes it so much more difficult than it has to be." #sandiego #urbanism #bikesky
California: The Delightful and the Rage-Inducing
YouTube video by Ray Delahanty | CityNerd
youtu.be
November 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
#VisionZero efforts in #Pittsburgh. I hope this is taken just as seriously, if not more seriously, with the change in administration next year.
www.wesa.fm/development-...
www.wesa.fm/development-...
Pittsburgh's effort to eliminate traffic fatalities continues through infrastructure redesign
Pittsburgh joined an international movement, called Vision Zero, to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by implementing traffic calming measures and redesigning infrastructure to increas...
www.wesa.fm
November 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
#VisionZero efforts in #Pittsburgh. I hope this is taken just as seriously, if not more seriously, with the change in administration next year.
www.wesa.fm/development-...
www.wesa.fm/development-...
It's wonderful to see all the families out trick or treating throughout the neighborhood. Some blocks were closed to cars too!
What a wonderful part of living in a safe, walkable community. Those who are driving, biking, skating & especially e-biking (lol), be sure to look out for the little ones!
What a wonderful part of living in a safe, walkable community. Those who are driving, biking, skating & especially e-biking (lol), be sure to look out for the little ones!
October 31, 2025 at 11:51 PM
It's wonderful to see all the families out trick or treating throughout the neighborhood. Some blocks were closed to cars too!
What a wonderful part of living in a safe, walkable community. Those who are driving, biking, skating & especially e-biking (lol), be sure to look out for the little ones!
What a wonderful part of living in a safe, walkable community. Those who are driving, biking, skating & especially e-biking (lol), be sure to look out for the little ones!
That's.... I'm glad that this #Greyhound Station drama will come to an end next year in #Philadelphia.
Wow though
www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...
Wow though
www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...
Philadelphia’s wandering intercity bus terminal finds a permanent home back where it started
The two-and-a-half-year-long saga of Philadelphia’s wandering intercity bus terminal is ending where it started. The city is set to approve a deal that would have the PPA fix up and run the former Gre...
www.audacy.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
That's.... I'm glad that this #Greyhound Station drama will come to an end next year in #Philadelphia.
Wow though
www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...
Wow though
www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...
I'm wondering what kind of cyclist I am and what I could be. So far, I'm a bike commuter, though I can see myself doing more gravel riding...and maybe touring if I ever get that confidence to camp?
I dream of biking from Pittsburgh to DC! 🤩🤩 Meanwhile I'd love to reliably take my bike on #Amtrak!
I dream of biking from Pittsburgh to DC! 🤩🤩 Meanwhile I'd love to reliably take my bike on #Amtrak!
The @santacruzbikeparty.bsky.social elected me to plan and lead the ride again!
The last 1.5 years has been transformative for my cycling identity.
It’s never too late to reimagine what kind of cyclist you are!
Looking forward to the “Attitude of Gratitude” theme!
The last 1.5 years has been transformative for my cycling identity.
It’s never too late to reimagine what kind of cyclist you are!
Looking forward to the “Attitude of Gratitude” theme!
October 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I'm wondering what kind of cyclist I am and what I could be. So far, I'm a bike commuter, though I can see myself doing more gravel riding...and maybe touring if I ever get that confidence to camp?
I dream of biking from Pittsburgh to DC! 🤩🤩 Meanwhile I'd love to reliably take my bike on #Amtrak!
I dream of biking from Pittsburgh to DC! 🤩🤩 Meanwhile I'd love to reliably take my bike on #Amtrak!
I finally managed to install my Joe Ride cupholder and onto my gravel bike! Now, with the front basket, my set up feels complete, even though I couldn't find room for a phone mount.
At least this bike can now accommodate coffee shop runs. I do wish drop bars had more room for fun stuff though
At least this bike can now accommodate coffee shop runs. I do wish drop bars had more room for fun stuff though
October 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I finally managed to install my Joe Ride cupholder and onto my gravel bike! Now, with the front basket, my set up feels complete, even though I couldn't find room for a phone mount.
At least this bike can now accommodate coffee shop runs. I do wish drop bars had more room for fun stuff though
At least this bike can now accommodate coffee shop runs. I do wish drop bars had more room for fun stuff though