Carter Lavin
@carterlavin.bsky.social
Training folks to win transportation changes like bus lanes, bike lanes, & car-free plazas. Author of "If you want to win, you've got to fight: a guide to effective transportation advocacy" https://islandpress.org/books/if-you-want-win-youve-got-fight#desc
Want better transit service, safer streets, and bike infrastructure in the Bay Area?
Come to Book Passage at the Ferry Building in SF on 1/17 for a book talk about If You Want To Win, You've Got To Fight: A Guide To Effective Transportation Advocacy. Details here www.bookpassage.com/event/carter...
Come to Book Passage at the Ferry Building in SF on 1/17 for a book talk about If You Want To Win, You've Got To Fight: A Guide To Effective Transportation Advocacy. Details here www.bookpassage.com/event/carter...
www.bookpassage.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Want better transit service, safer streets, and bike infrastructure in the Bay Area?
Come to Book Passage at the Ferry Building in SF on 1/17 for a book talk about If You Want To Win, You've Got To Fight: A Guide To Effective Transportation Advocacy. Details here www.bookpassage.com/event/carter...
Come to Book Passage at the Ferry Building in SF on 1/17 for a book talk about If You Want To Win, You've Got To Fight: A Guide To Effective Transportation Advocacy. Details here www.bookpassage.com/event/carter...
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It would not take a lot more funding to provide this bus service, just the will to use a small portion of highway funding for it.
On the Richmond San Rafael Bridge MTC could use the $1 million+ they are spending annually to close the bike lane on weekdays to fund expanded bus service.
On the Richmond San Rafael Bridge MTC could use the $1 million+ they are spending annually to close the bike lane on weekdays to fund expanded bus service.
San Mateo lacks public buses entirely
Dumbarton has M-F basically peak hours only with a handful of midday options
Richmond San Rafael is slightly better with every day service although peak is only half hourly
These should all be 30 min at minimum 5am-10pm everyday service with hourly nights
Dumbarton has M-F basically peak hours only with a handful of midday options
Richmond San Rafael is slightly better with every day service although peak is only half hourly
These should all be 30 min at minimum 5am-10pm everyday service with hourly nights
January 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
It would not take a lot more funding to provide this bus service, just the will to use a small portion of highway funding for it.
On the Richmond San Rafael Bridge MTC could use the $1 million+ they are spending annually to close the bike lane on weekdays to fund expanded bus service.
On the Richmond San Rafael Bridge MTC could use the $1 million+ they are spending annually to close the bike lane on weekdays to fund expanded bus service.
Happy "Let's Circle Back in January" Day to all those who celebrate
January 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Happy "Let's Circle Back in January" Day to all those who celebrate
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Tell your elected officials to do everything in their power to stand up to Trump and prevent war with Venezuela.
Email your Members of Congress: act.indivisible.org/sign/stop-tr...
Call your senators: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
And call your representative: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email your Members of Congress: act.indivisible.org/sign/stop-tr...
Call your senators: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
And call your representative: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
January 3, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Tell your elected officials to do everything in their power to stand up to Trump and prevent war with Venezuela.
Email your Members of Congress: act.indivisible.org/sign/stop-tr...
Call your senators: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
And call your representative: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email your Members of Congress: act.indivisible.org/sign/stop-tr...
Call your senators: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
And call your representative: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
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The same editorial board described Seattle’s mayor raising taxes to pay for childcare as a totalitarian power grab
The Washington Post editorial board comes out in favor of the Venezuela attack/operation to capture Maduro
January 3, 2026 at 5:51 PM
The same editorial board described Seattle’s mayor raising taxes to pay for childcare as a totalitarian power grab
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Super disappointed by this statement from my representative.
Asking questions of Trump is not anywhere near sufficient.
We need ALL Democrats in Congress to commit to immediate impeachment and immediate actions to stop this war.
We cannot wait for the November election to take action.
Asking questions of Trump is not anywhere near sufficient.
We need ALL Democrats in Congress to commit to immediate impeachment and immediate actions to stop this war.
We cannot wait for the November election to take action.
My statement following President Trump's unconstitutional attack on Venezuela:
January 4, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Super disappointed by this statement from my representative.
Asking questions of Trump is not anywhere near sufficient.
We need ALL Democrats in Congress to commit to immediate impeachment and immediate actions to stop this war.
We cannot wait for the November election to take action.
Asking questions of Trump is not anywhere near sufficient.
We need ALL Democrats in Congress to commit to immediate impeachment and immediate actions to stop this war.
We cannot wait for the November election to take action.
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Congress must reassert its Constitutional power to declare war and reign in this Administration.
We must use every tool to hold this President accountable and to defend the principle that in the U.S., we do not let one man choose war.
We must use every tool to hold this President accountable and to defend the principle that in the U.S., we do not let one man choose war.
January 3, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Congress must reassert its Constitutional power to declare war and reign in this Administration.
We must use every tool to hold this President accountable and to defend the principle that in the U.S., we do not let one man choose war.
We must use every tool to hold this President accountable and to defend the principle that in the U.S., we do not let one man choose war.
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Trump must be impeached immediately. This is not how a democracy functions.
January 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Trump must be impeached immediately. This is not how a democracy functions.
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When did Congress approve this?
January 3, 2026 at 6:47 AM
When did Congress approve this?
Wishing you victory, collective power, and positive change for your community in 2026.
Whether you dream of building something up, tearing something down, or a mix of both -- if you want to win, you've got to fight & build
I hope this book helps you on your journey
islandpress.org/books/if-you...
Whether you dream of building something up, tearing something down, or a mix of both -- if you want to win, you've got to fight & build
I hope this book helps you on your journey
islandpress.org/books/if-you...
If You Want to Win, You've Got to Fight
islandpress.org
December 31, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Wishing you victory, collective power, and positive change for your community in 2026.
Whether you dream of building something up, tearing something down, or a mix of both -- if you want to win, you've got to fight & build
I hope this book helps you on your journey
islandpress.org/books/if-you...
Whether you dream of building something up, tearing something down, or a mix of both -- if you want to win, you've got to fight & build
I hope this book helps you on your journey
islandpress.org/books/if-you...
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SFMTA approved transit-only red lanes on Ocean Ave in February 2024 - nearly two years ago - after a year of outreach. Now merchants along the Ocean corridor are trying to kill the project, less than a month before the paint was set to be applied.
actionnetwork.org/letters/fini...
actionnetwork.org/letters/fini...
Finish the Red Transit-only Lanes On Ocean
Tell City Hall and SFMTA how much you want faster and more equitable transit on Ocean Avenue! For Context: SFMTA approved the K Ingleside Rapid Project to add red transit-only lanes on Ocean in ...
actionnetwork.org
December 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
SFMTA approved transit-only red lanes on Ocean Ave in February 2024 - nearly two years ago - after a year of outreach. Now merchants along the Ocean corridor are trying to kill the project, less than a month before the paint was set to be applied.
actionnetwork.org/letters/fini...
actionnetwork.org/letters/fini...
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Saturday fun on Jan 17th if you’re in SF. I’m going to try and make it out to this one.
Incredibly thrilled to doing a book talk at the ICONIC Book Passage in the San Francisco Ferry Building on Jan 17th. Come on out
www.bookpassage.com/event/carter...
www.bookpassage.com/event/carter...
www.bookpassage.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Saturday fun on Jan 17th if you’re in SF. I’m going to try and make it out to this one.
Just got back from a quick trip to LA -- can transit buffs & Los Angeles experts guess where I took this pic?
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December 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Just got back from a quick trip to LA -- can transit buffs & Los Angeles experts guess where I took this pic?
islandpress.org/books/if-you...
islandpress.org/books/if-you...
TIL Japan built the bullet train before California built the 5 freeway.
The best time to build a high speed rail line was 20 years ago, the second best time to build one is today.
The best time to build a high speed rail line was 20 years ago, the second best time to build one is today.
December 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
TIL Japan built the bullet train before California built the 5 freeway.
The best time to build a high speed rail line was 20 years ago, the second best time to build one is today.
The best time to build a high speed rail line was 20 years ago, the second best time to build one is today.
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If you're interested in transportation advocacy (biking, public transit, safety), islandpress.org/books/if-you... by @carterlavin.bsky.social is great, you should read it.
(I'd emphasize things a bit differently: electoral politics seems strategic, not tactical. But my experience is much narrower.)
(I'd emphasize things a bit differently: electoral politics seems strategic, not tactical. But my experience is much narrower.)
If You Want to Win, You've Got to Fight
islandpress.org
December 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
If you're interested in transportation advocacy (biking, public transit, safety), islandpress.org/books/if-you... by @carterlavin.bsky.social is great, you should read it.
(I'd emphasize things a bit differently: electoral politics seems strategic, not tactical. But my experience is much narrower.)
(I'd emphasize things a bit differently: electoral politics seems strategic, not tactical. But my experience is much narrower.)
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Internet stranger here with a rec for further reading on next steps and examples on the means of activism!
My homie @carterlavin.bsky.social also released a book recently that might fill that gap! He’s a big part of the Transbay Coalitiom here in the Bay Area and is also an awesome guy!
My homie @carterlavin.bsky.social also released a book recently that might fill that gap! He’s a big part of the Transbay Coalitiom here in the Bay Area and is also an awesome guy!
If You Want to Win, You've Got to Fight
islandpress.org
December 27, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Internet stranger here with a rec for further reading on next steps and examples on the means of activism!
My homie @carterlavin.bsky.social also released a book recently that might fill that gap! He’s a big part of the Transbay Coalitiom here in the Bay Area and is also an awesome guy!
My homie @carterlavin.bsky.social also released a book recently that might fill that gap! He’s a big part of the Transbay Coalitiom here in the Bay Area and is also an awesome guy!
Has anyone written a Silicon Valley version of Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" yet?
December 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Has anyone written a Silicon Valley version of Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" yet?
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Solid urbanism and mobility Christmas
December 25, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Solid urbanism and mobility Christmas
According to this story, it'd take half a billion dollars to fix all of Oakland's roads. For context, Trump's East Wing of the White House project costs about $400M
oaklandside.org/2025/12/23/l...
oaklandside.org/2025/12/23/l...
Oakland’s most busted, pothole-ridden roads? Here’s the definitive list
The Oaklandside dug through the city’s last paving report and it’s official: two streets are tied for the worst. But trust us, the competition was stiff.
oaklandside.org
December 24, 2025 at 1:16 AM
According to this story, it'd take half a billion dollars to fix all of Oakland's roads. For context, Trump's East Wing of the White House project costs about $400M
oaklandside.org/2025/12/23/l...
oaklandside.org/2025/12/23/l...
Need a last-minute gift for that special someone in your life who thinks getting hit by cars is bad and our communities should do something about it? I've got the book for you!
islandpress.org/books/if-you...
islandpress.org/books/if-you...
If You Want to Win, You've Got to Fight
islandpress.org
December 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Need a last-minute gift for that special someone in your life who thinks getting hit by cars is bad and our communities should do something about it? I've got the book for you!
islandpress.org/books/if-you...
islandpress.org/books/if-you...
Incredibly thrilled to doing a book talk at the ICONIC Book Passage in the San Francisco Ferry Building on Jan 17th. Come on out
www.bookpassage.com/event/carter...
www.bookpassage.com/event/carter...
www.bookpassage.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Incredibly thrilled to doing a book talk at the ICONIC Book Passage in the San Francisco Ferry Building on Jan 17th. Come on out
www.bookpassage.com/event/carter...
www.bookpassage.com/event/carter...
Great seeing another 5 star review for my book If You Want To Win, You've Got To Fight: A Guide To Effective Transportation Advocacy. Check out more reviews here www.amazon.com/You-Want-You...
Get it 20% off from @islandpress.bsky.social with code FIGHT and soon from @princetonupress.bsky.social
Get it 20% off from @islandpress.bsky.social with code FIGHT and soon from @princetonupress.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Great seeing another 5 star review for my book If You Want To Win, You've Got To Fight: A Guide To Effective Transportation Advocacy. Check out more reviews here www.amazon.com/You-Want-You...
Get it 20% off from @islandpress.bsky.social with code FIGHT and soon from @princetonupress.bsky.social
Get it 20% off from @islandpress.bsky.social with code FIGHT and soon from @princetonupress.bsky.social
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The last night of Hannukah really delivered -- looking forward to reading both of these books over the holidays! @carterlavin.bsky.social @jeffspeck.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The last night of Hannukah really delivered -- looking forward to reading both of these books over the holidays! @carterlavin.bsky.social @jeffspeck.bsky.social
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"Local buses provided 10.6 million trips across the US on the average day in 2024, according to the American Public Transportation Association, which is more than four times the number of people who fly in the US every day."
With Mamdani, the Humble Bus Gets Its Due
Enthusiasm for NYC’s mayor-elect may reflect a little-understood reality about the essential role of buses. Still, making them faster won’t be easy.
www.bloomberg.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:21 AM
"Local buses provided 10.6 million trips across the US on the average day in 2024, according to the American Public Transportation Association, which is more than four times the number of people who fly in the US every day."
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California has fire code rules to veto plastic posts for protecting bike lanes
California also has rules that allow Waymo to gridlock an entire city during an emergency with no consequences
Why does state only care about fire response times when regulating bike lanes, but not when regulating tech?
California also has rules that allow Waymo to gridlock an entire city during an emergency with no consequences
Why does state only care about fire response times when regulating bike lanes, but not when regulating tech?
Waymo has halted service in San Francisco after numerous videos & images showed its autonomous cars snarling traffic during the blackout.
With traffic lights down, Waymos across the city stopped dead in their tracks at intersections.
missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-w...
With traffic lights down, Waymos across the city stopped dead in their tracks at intersections.
missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-w...
Waymo halts service during massive S.F. blackout after causing traffic jams
Waymo stopped its service across San Francisco on Saturday after numerous autonomous vehicles caused traffic jams in the city.
missionlocal.org
December 21, 2025 at 10:48 PM
California has fire code rules to veto plastic posts for protecting bike lanes
California also has rules that allow Waymo to gridlock an entire city during an emergency with no consequences
Why does state only care about fire response times when regulating bike lanes, but not when regulating tech?
California also has rules that allow Waymo to gridlock an entire city during an emergency with no consequences
Why does state only care about fire response times when regulating bike lanes, but not when regulating tech?