Dave Munson
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Transportation and urbanism YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@HowToTown
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Hazelwood. Tecumseh Street. Caller said that she is at work and just remembered she left her tea kettle on. She would like police to go into her apartment and turn it off for her.
January 29, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Hazelwood. Tecumseh Street. Caller said that she is at work and just remembered she left her tea kettle on. She would like police to go into her apartment and turn it off for her.
Oh good, we’re charging MAGAts for crimes again! Can we maybe do the murderers next?
Also, apple cider vinegar? Did he think she had a wine stain on her sweater? What a weird thing to squirt on someone. And of all the reps to have a wine stain on their clothes, I’d imagine Omar is low on the list.
Also, apple cider vinegar? Did he think she had a wine stain on her sweater? What a weird thing to squirt on someone. And of all the reps to have a wine stain on their clothes, I’d imagine Omar is low on the list.
Justice Department charges man who squirted vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar
The Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis.
apnews.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Oh good, we’re charging MAGAts for crimes again! Can we maybe do the murderers next?
Also, apple cider vinegar? Did he think she had a wine stain on her sweater? What a weird thing to squirt on someone. And of all the reps to have a wine stain on their clothes, I’d imagine Omar is low on the list.
Also, apple cider vinegar? Did he think she had a wine stain on her sweater? What a weird thing to squirt on someone. And of all the reps to have a wine stain on their clothes, I’d imagine Omar is low on the list.
Surprise surprise, one of the only car-centric businesses on Butler St is also the only one being a dick about snow shoveling. Seriously GetGo, you let Wendy’s beat you on that front. Get it together.
January 29, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Surprise surprise, one of the only car-centric businesses on Butler St is also the only one being a dick about snow shoveling. Seriously GetGo, you let Wendy’s beat you on that front. Get it together.
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If it fits, I sits…
January 25, 2026 at 2:54 PM
If it fits, I sits…
Tomorrow I’ll probably talk about sneckdowns and all the ways a few inches of snow can show the inefficiencies in your transportation network.
But today I’m gonna throw snow at the wall under my kid’s window and see how close we can get.
But today I’m gonna throw snow at the wall under my kid’s window and see how close we can get.
January 25, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Tomorrow I’ll probably talk about sneckdowns and all the ways a few inches of snow can show the inefficiencies in your transportation network.
But today I’m gonna throw snow at the wall under my kid’s window and see how close we can get.
But today I’m gonna throw snow at the wall under my kid’s window and see how close we can get.
So why do Dutch drivers speed? Mostly to either keep up with traffic or because they’re in a hurry, whereas those who respect limits are for safety, because it’s a rule, or because of fines. I wonder what a survey in the US would show, especially since the fear of fines isn’t as strong.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:09 PM
So why do Dutch drivers speed? Mostly to either keep up with traffic or because they’re in a hurry, whereas those who respect limits are for safety, because it’s a rule, or because of fines. I wonder what a survey in the US would show, especially since the fear of fines isn’t as strong.
This data would suggest that approximately 50% of Dutch drivers speed depending on different conditions, and that they do so slightly more frequently than other Europeans. What does the data say about how frequently American drivers speed? I would hypothesize that it’s higher.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:54 PM
This data would suggest that approximately 50% of Dutch drivers speed depending on different conditions, and that they do so slightly more frequently than other Europeans. What does the data say about how frequently American drivers speed? I would hypothesize that it’s higher.
So what's wrong with high speeds? Well, primarily, that they increase the severity of crashes. But also, because they reduce reaction time and observation of peripheral vision, they actually increase the absolute number of crashes as well.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:20 PM
So what's wrong with high speeds? Well, primarily, that they increase the severity of crashes. But also, because they reduce reaction time and observation of peripheral vision, they actually increase the absolute number of crashes as well.
So why don't we just put a speed limiter on repeat speeder's cars? Well, because it works while the speed limiter system is turned on, but when it's deactivated (which on some systems can be done if the user engages "panic" mode), speeders go right back to speeding. Infrastructure is more effective.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:16 PM
So why don't we just put a speed limiter on repeat speeder's cars? Well, because it works while the speed limiter system is turned on, but when it's deactivated (which on some systems can be done if the user engages "panic" mode), speeders go right back to speeding. Infrastructure is more effective.
Why do people want speed cameras? It's just for governments to make money, right? Well, I don't know, I don't work in government anymore, but I still want them because they reduce crashes by 20%.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Why do people want speed cameras? It's just for governments to make money, right? Well, I don't know, I don't work in government anymore, but I still want them because they reduce crashes by 20%.
"In the Netherlands, the speed limit largely depends on the road category...If road safety were the only determinant, limits would be considerably lower." 1/2
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January 21, 2026 at 7:29 PM
"In the Netherlands, the speed limit largely depends on the road category...If road safety were the only determinant, limits would be considerably lower." 1/2
Ive been reading through SWOV's research (hence me not posting as much news commentary) and figured I should mention some of it. For instance, I've been going through their fact sheet on speed and speed management which has a ton of good stuff, and on this page mentions minimum speeds. 1/2
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January 21, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Ive been reading through SWOV's research (hence me not posting as much news commentary) and figured I should mention some of it. For instance, I've been going through their fact sheet on speed and speed management which has a ton of good stuff, and on this page mentions minimum speeds. 1/2
I watched Not Just Bike's recent video about the new LRT in Toronto and was confused by the signaling there as well. Is this a new thing? Or do I just not understand signaling?
Here are two photos of the PRTX lights in Pittsburgh, one in a green light state and the other in a red light state.
I'm wondering if using the white LRT style lights would have been a little better, so car drivers won't get confused
I'm wondering if using the white LRT style lights would have been a little better, so car drivers won't get confused
January 21, 2026 at 7:14 PM
I watched Not Just Bike's recent video about the new LRT in Toronto and was confused by the signaling there as well. Is this a new thing? Or do I just not understand signaling?
This one is a wild ride. As far as I can tell, no one was injured, so, that's a positive. But in relation to the earlier story about a driver being charged, it's interesting how fast charges can be brought in this case.
Driver allegedly rammed patrol car in Allegheny County, then hid on roof before arrest
An early morning incident brought a large police presence to Pittsburgh’s Bluff neighborhood. Pittsburgh Public Safety said the incident stemmed from a situation out of Swissvale.
www.wtae.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:20 PM
This one is a wild ride. As far as I can tell, no one was injured, so, that's a positive. But in relation to the earlier story about a driver being charged, it's interesting how fast charges can be brought in this case.
No mention of the driver responsible for hitting the officer (and Dirk the police dog).
Crash injures officer, police dog in Westmoreland County Sunday
A police officer and a K-9 were injured and are now recovering after they were struck by a vehicle while responding to an incident in Murrysville Sunday evening.
www.wtae.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:16 PM
No mention of the driver responsible for hitting the officer (and Dirk the police dog).
Too many crashes result in no charges for the negligent party. It's good to see these charges come forward. My question is, why does it take so long to press the charges?
Homicide by vehicle charge filed in crash that killed school van driver in Westmoreland County
In March, 60-year-old Rene C. Davis, 60 of Hempfield Township was killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer and another car near the intersection of Route 22 and Route 819.
www.wtae.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Too many crashes result in no charges for the negligent party. It's good to see these charges come forward. My question is, why does it take so long to press the charges?
I have a news alert set up for DOMI (Department of Mobility and Infrastructure for the non-nerds), but it tends to only return me sports stories. I guess sports writers like to use words like "DOMInate."
January 12, 2026 at 8:48 AM
I have a news alert set up for DOMI (Department of Mobility and Infrastructure for the non-nerds), but it tends to only return me sports stories. I guess sports writers like to use words like "DOMInate."
Okay, why are all the actual crashes, where someone's negligence hurts another road user, called "accidents," but this one, where a driver hurt no one but themselves (and their passengers) called a crash? You've got this backwards, @wtae4.bsky.social.
1 injured, 3 others evaluated after rollover crash in Western Pa.
At least one person was hurt, and medics evaluated three others after a rollover crash in Indiana County Saturday evening.
www.wtae.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Okay, why are all the actual crashes, where someone's negligence hurts another road user, called "accidents," but this one, where a driver hurt no one but themselves (and their passengers) called a crash? You've got this backwards, @wtae4.bsky.social.
Glad to see the follow-up on this @wtae4.bsky.social story, because when it was initially published it was half-baked. It seems as if the driver failed to drive safely given the conditions. That said, it's important to ask what infrastructure could do to encourage safer driver behavior.
Coroner: 28-year-old killed in two-vehicle crash along Rt. 40 in Fayette County
A 28-year-old has died following a two-vehicle crash along Route 40 in Fayette County Wednesday night.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Glad to see the follow-up on this @wtae4.bsky.social story, because when it was initially published it was half-baked. It seems as if the driver failed to drive safely given the conditions. That said, it's important to ask what infrastructure could do to encourage safer driver behavior.
Again, @wtae4.bsky.social doing nothing more than passing along a dispatch report. Which "officials" responded? Did you follow up with them? What does "struck by a vehicle along the road" mean? Did the driver jump the sidewalk? Is there insufficient ped infrastructure? What's the history here?
Person hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in Washington County
One person was taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Washington County Saturday night.
www.wtae.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Again, @wtae4.bsky.social doing nothing more than passing along a dispatch report. Which "officials" responded? Did you follow up with them? What does "struck by a vehicle along the road" mean? Did the driver jump the sidewalk? Is there insufficient ped infrastructure? What's the history here?
So do you sit back to pack? Side to side? or facing each other, knees touching?
New seats offer resting place at smaller Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus stops
They are essentially two seats attached to a pole at less-busy bus stops, but Pittsburgh Regional Transit thinks its new Simme-Seats can improve the public...
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January 11, 2026 at 12:55 PM
So do you sit back to pack? Side to side? or facing each other, knees touching?
Yet another half-baked @wtae4.bsky.social story. So authorities didn't say what led to the crash; did you call them? Or is this another report on a Facebook post? What are the conditions like? What's the crash history? Come on, a little effort please.
Truck, car collide in Fayette County | At least 2 injured
A portion of a road was shut down in Fayette County after a car and a truck collided.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Yet another half-baked @wtae4.bsky.social story. So authorities didn't say what led to the crash; did you call them? Or is this another report on a Facebook post? What are the conditions like? What's the crash history? Come on, a little effort please.
Yes, @coreyoconnorpa.bsky.social, we need safer routes to school. You know how we get that? Give our Safe Routes to School coordinator at DOMI (her name is Harriet Jackson and she's great) more money!
Pittsburgh's new mayor walks kids to school to learn about safety of their route
Mayor Corey O'Connor joined children and their parents on their walk to school in Squirrel Hill to assess safety concerns along their route.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Yes, @coreyoconnorpa.bsky.social, we need safer routes to school. You know how we get that? Give our Safe Routes to School coordinator at DOMI (her name is Harriet Jackson and she's great) more money!
First, @post-gazette.com, "a vehicle" didn't pull in front of the cop, a driver did.
So a person didn't notice a cop with their siren going, and pulled in front of them. Why didn't they notice the cop? What's the visibility at this corner like? Is there a crash history? How fast was the cop going?
So a person didn't notice a cop with their siren going, and pulled in front of them. Why didn't they notice the cop? What's the visibility at this corner like? Is there a crash history? How fast was the cop going?
3 hospitalized after crash involving North Versailles Police vehicle
Three people, including a police officer and a child, were sent to a hospital Tuesday afternoon after a crash in North Versailles.
Allegheny County police...
www.post-gazette.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:17 AM
First, @post-gazette.com, "a vehicle" didn't pull in front of the cop, a driver did.
So a person didn't notice a cop with their siren going, and pulled in front of them. Why didn't they notice the cop? What's the visibility at this corner like? Is there a crash history? How fast was the cop going?
So a person didn't notice a cop with their siren going, and pulled in front of them. Why didn't they notice the cop? What's the visibility at this corner like? Is there a crash history? How fast was the cop going?
@bikepgh.bsky.social's latest analysis shows: Pittsburgh is a bike city. Yeah, we have hills, and crappy weather, and not enough infrastructure, but I also spent an hour today outside in the rain with the temperature just above freezing doing regular bike maintenance. That's just how we roll.
Our annual analysis of commuting habits in the 60 largest US cities shows a comeback for active transportation - BikePGH
Our annual analysis of commuting habits in the 60 largest US cities shows a comeback for active transportation. 42% of Pittsburghers get to work without a car
bikepgh.org
January 7, 2026 at 7:11 AM
@bikepgh.bsky.social's latest analysis shows: Pittsburgh is a bike city. Yeah, we have hills, and crappy weather, and not enough infrastructure, but I also spent an hour today outside in the rain with the temperature just above freezing doing regular bike maintenance. That's just how we roll.