Frankie F. Funk
@frankieffunk.bsky.social
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Happy new year! Wishing everyone protected bike lanes and efficient public transit in the new year.
January 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Happy new year! Wishing everyone protected bike lanes and efficient public transit in the new year.
I wanted to get a last bike ride of the year in, but it snowed last night and I didn't want to that much.
December 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I wanted to get a last bike ride of the year in, but it snowed last night and I didn't want to that much.
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demanding that drivers, truckers convenience/freedom to park has to be considered before we can talk about plans for more housing, transit efficiency, pedestrian/cyclist safety is such a fool’s errand.
December 31, 2025 at 2:21 PM
demanding that drivers, truckers convenience/freedom to park has to be considered before we can talk about plans for more housing, transit efficiency, pedestrian/cyclist safety is such a fool’s errand.
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Why isn’t Market St. in Indianapolis pedestrianized from the State Capitol to the City/County building?
I know it’s the same reasons that so many Chicago are still clogged with provate cars, but this stretch already has the brick treatment. Plant trees in the former parking lanes & it would thrive.
I know it’s the same reasons that so many Chicago are still clogged with provate cars, but this stretch already has the brick treatment. Plant trees in the former parking lanes & it would thrive.
December 31, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Why isn’t Market St. in Indianapolis pedestrianized from the State Capitol to the City/County building?
I know it’s the same reasons that so many Chicago are still clogged with provate cars, but this stretch already has the brick treatment. Plant trees in the former parking lanes & it would thrive.
I know it’s the same reasons that so many Chicago are still clogged with provate cars, but this stretch already has the brick treatment. Plant trees in the former parking lanes & it would thrive.
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so much of the bike infrastructure debate is shaped by the presupposition that people who drive cars need their cars, whereas people who ride bikes don’t really need them
December 31, 2025 at 1:19 PM
so much of the bike infrastructure debate is shaped by the presupposition that people who drive cars need their cars, whereas people who ride bikes don’t really need them
Chicago WHEN?!
Year 1 data on congestion pricing in Manhattan…
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
December 31, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Chicago WHEN?!
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2026 won’t be much better
December 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
2026 won’t be much better
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![Comic. [Banner: Mathematical Society: 2025 Meeting.] PERSON 1 with bun: Any other new developments from the year to cover before we wrap? PERSON 2: Oh, the teens picked a new funny number. PERSON 3 with short hair: Aww, I’m glad to hear they’re still doing that. PERSON 4 with ponytail: I’ll add it to the list. [List: 23 (skidoo!; 42; 69; 420; 1,337; 58,008; [circled]: 67]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreig43e2u4zzpifhq6fbf2iwplmva2lt5rokfg5uws5dysbe55up6wa@jpeg)
December 26, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Congrats to foldride.com on winning the 2026 German Design Award for their folding cargo bike.
December 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Congrats to foldride.com on winning the 2026 German Design Award for their folding cargo bike.
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The Onion, non-stop winning
December 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The Onion, non-stop winning
Sad news
The bike lane foot rest at Chicago/Ogden is gone :(
December 25, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Sad news
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Happy Christmas to all and to all a good bike!
December 25, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Happy Christmas to all and to all a good bike!
Is it possible to get high enough to be able to stand my sister in law? We shall see.
December 24, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Is it possible to get high enough to be able to stand my sister in law? We shall see.
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Who needs a village when you can have parking lots?
December 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Who needs a village when you can have parking lots?
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Woman who starts riding a bike not sure if she should be a poor unemployed loser who can't afford a car or an elite smug entitled asshole with a toy, asks neighbourhood Facebook group to help out.
December 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Woman who starts riding a bike not sure if she should be a poor unemployed loser who can't afford a car or an elite smug entitled asshole with a toy, asks neighbourhood Facebook group to help out.
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"A city's priorities become as clear as the spaces they choose to maintain in the winter."
Creative developed with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
Creative developed with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
December 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
"A city's priorities become as clear as the spaces they choose to maintain in the winter."
Creative developed with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
Creative developed with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
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I'm clearly already in holiday mode, forgot to post a link to the new one. www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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December 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I'm clearly already in holiday mode, forgot to post a link to the new one. www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
The boys love grandpa's latch-hook Santa rug
December 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The boys love grandpa's latch-hook Santa rug
Listening to Harper Valley PTA on vinyl and kicking the rest of the afternoon into a little more laid back mode.
December 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Listening to Harper Valley PTA on vinyl and kicking the rest of the afternoon into a little more laid back mode.
We are doing badly at Kwizmaster Trivia at Gio's.
December 18, 2025 at 3:01 AM
We are doing badly at Kwizmaster Trivia at Gio's.
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It's crazy how drivers think "I didn't see you" is exculpatory when they almost run you over. Yeah dude I don't think much of you but I'm pretty sure you don't drive around trying to crush pedestrians for fun. You not seeing me is the problem
December 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
It's crazy how drivers think "I didn't see you" is exculpatory when they almost run you over. Yeah dude I don't think much of you but I'm pretty sure you don't drive around trying to crush pedestrians for fun. You not seeing me is the problem
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The argument that banning someone who has deliberately used their car as a weapon from driving is too severe a limitation of their mobility & opportunity for employment should be a damning indictment of how society treats people who don't or can't drive - who are disproportionately disabled &/ poor.
December 17, 2025 at 9:10 AM
The argument that banning someone who has deliberately used their car as a weapon from driving is too severe a limitation of their mobility & opportunity for employment should be a damning indictment of how society treats people who don't or can't drive - who are disproportionately disabled &/ poor.
My daughter just passed her Driver's Ed written final and can get her learner's permit. My thoughts: (A) Jesus time flies; (B) I'm glad I'm a shit driver and won't be asked to teach her; (C) I'm gonna buy her a good bike for her 16th bday.
December 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
My daughter just passed her Driver's Ed written final and can get her learner's permit. My thoughts: (A) Jesus time flies; (B) I'm glad I'm a shit driver and won't be asked to teach her; (C) I'm gonna buy her a good bike for her 16th bday.
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Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
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"Enviro-friendly parent unsure which bin their kid's art project that came home should go in."
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December 12, 2025 at 6:51 PM
"Enviro-friendly parent unsure which bin their kid's art project that came home should go in."
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