Garrett Pennell
@garrettpennell.bsky.social
I’m on the board of Dallas Bicycle Coalition and support pretty much every urbanist thing in Dallas that I can.
Today's #WeekWithoutDriving adventure: Biking like 40 pounds of compost 11 miles across Dallas only to find that I came on the wrong day. Luckily they let me drop it off anyway.
My ride was mostly pleasant and I'd do it again, but planning is key!
My ride was mostly pleasant and I'd do it again, but planning is key!
September 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Today's #WeekWithoutDriving adventure: Biking like 40 pounds of compost 11 miles across Dallas only to find that I came on the wrong day. Luckily they let me drop it off anyway.
My ride was mostly pleasant and I'd do it again, but planning is key!
My ride was mostly pleasant and I'd do it again, but planning is key!
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🌟 Week Without Driving is September 29 – October 5, 2025! 🌟
Want to learn more about this national campaign to reflect on the gaps in our transportation system and demand change? Join America Walks’ Virtual Town Hall on September 17.
Register to join ➡️ buff.ly/d5KVAu1
Want to learn more about this national campaign to reflect on the gaps in our transportation system and demand change? Join America Walks’ Virtual Town Hall on September 17.
Register to join ➡️ buff.ly/d5KVAu1
September 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🌟 Week Without Driving is September 29 – October 5, 2025! 🌟
Want to learn more about this national campaign to reflect on the gaps in our transportation system and demand change? Join America Walks’ Virtual Town Hall on September 17.
Register to join ➡️ buff.ly/d5KVAu1
Want to learn more about this national campaign to reflect on the gaps in our transportation system and demand change? Join America Walks’ Virtual Town Hall on September 17.
Register to join ➡️ buff.ly/d5KVAu1
Dallas City Council is voting on an amendment tomorrow to cut bike lane funding.
Bike lanes improve street safety and provide a desperately needed alternative to driving, and make transit accessible to more people.
Email your councilmember!
dallasbicyclecoalition.org/blog/post/20...
Bike lanes improve street safety and provide a desperately needed alternative to driving, and make transit accessible to more people.
Email your councilmember!
dallasbicyclecoalition.org/blog/post/20...
Dallas Bike Coalition
dallasbicyclecoalition.org
September 2, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Dallas City Council is voting on an amendment tomorrow to cut bike lane funding.
Bike lanes improve street safety and provide a desperately needed alternative to driving, and make transit accessible to more people.
Email your councilmember!
dallasbicyclecoalition.org/blog/post/20...
Bike lanes improve street safety and provide a desperately needed alternative to driving, and make transit accessible to more people.
Email your councilmember!
dallasbicyclecoalition.org/blog/post/20...
Photos from this evening, one in Downtown Dallas, two in Deep Ellum
June 7, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Photos from this evening, one in Downtown Dallas, two in Deep Ellum
Sidewalk at the Walnut Hill Station park and ride.
Power lines are usually invisible to me, but they made themselves pretty obvious last night for some reason.
Power lines are usually invisible to me, but they made themselves pretty obvious last night for some reason.
June 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Sidewalk at the Walnut Hill Station park and ride.
Power lines are usually invisible to me, but they made themselves pretty obvious last night for some reason.
Power lines are usually invisible to me, but they made themselves pretty obvious last night for some reason.
Bishop Arts this evening
June 1, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Bishop Arts this evening
DART Noir
... OR ...
POV: You're a suburbanite having a nightmare.
... OR ...
POV: You're a suburbanite having a nightmare.
May 31, 2025 at 4:10 AM
DART Noir
... OR ...
POV: You're a suburbanite having a nightmare.
... OR ...
POV: You're a suburbanite having a nightmare.
More pics from my walk around Downtown Dallas this afternoon/evening
May 31, 2025 at 4:03 AM
More pics from my walk around Downtown Dallas this afternoon/evening
Here are a couple of photos from Critical Mass this evening. Couldn't be bothered to edit them.
May 31, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Here are a couple of photos from Critical Mass this evening. Couldn't be bothered to edit them.
Rainy day downtown Dallas vibes
April 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Rainy day downtown Dallas vibes
Mary set an exceptionally powerful example of leadership in advocacy. I've been an advocate in various causes for years, and I can count on one hand the number of times I've met someone as capable, passionate, and committed as Mary. The transit advocacy community has lost one of its best this week.
A Friend, Advocate, and Champion of DATA. Your passion and commitment will always be remembered.
dallasareatransitalliance.org/posts/rememb...
dallasareatransitalliance.org/posts/rememb...
Remembering Mary | DATA Executive Committee | Dallas Area Transit Alliance
A Friend, Advocate, and Champion of DATA. Your passion and commitment will always be remembered.
dallasareatransitalliance.org
January 26, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Mary set an exceptionally powerful example of leadership in advocacy. I've been an advocate in various causes for years, and I can count on one hand the number of times I've met someone as capable, passionate, and committed as Mary. The transit advocacy community has lost one of its best this week.
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Great DBC Board meeting to kick off the year. Amazing things are coming for biking in Dallas!
January 25, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Great DBC Board meeting to kick off the year. Amazing things are coming for biking in Dallas!
If this level of destruction happened to our land any other way, we'd call it an environmental disaster. Since it's car infrastructure, we call it "development."
December 9, 2024 at 5:27 PM
If this level of destruction happened to our land any other way, we'd call it an environmental disaster. Since it's car infrastructure, we call it "development."
#parkingreform underway in Dallas! So many advocates showed up. I tried to use the "costly parking mandate" language that @parkingreform.org shared earlier today and missed, but made the point that the city's finances were dire and we needed the density to bring in revenue. That got their attention!
we’re finally at the parking reform section of the CPC meeting! Staff is starting out with their presentation. Lots of emphasis on customizability to developers’ needs and vehicle demand management.
December 6, 2024 at 4:07 AM
#parkingreform underway in Dallas! So many advocates showed up. I tried to use the "costly parking mandate" language that @parkingreform.org shared earlier today and missed, but made the point that the city's finances were dire and we needed the density to bring in revenue. That got their attention!
Timely advice for today’s Dallas City Plan Commission meeting!
Don't say "Parking Requirements"
Instead use "Costly Parking Mandates"
The language we use evokes emotion and mental shortcuts; we like to create coherent stories. Framing the story of parking reform in a compelling way will help us succeed. 🧵/7
Instead use "Costly Parking Mandates"
The language we use evokes emotion and mental shortcuts; we like to create coherent stories. Framing the story of parking reform in a compelling way will help us succeed. 🧵/7
December 5, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Timely advice for today’s Dallas City Plan Commission meeting!
Took the train downtown Dallas, walked into a local microbrewery, got a free barbecue sandwich, ran into someone I know, and played BINGO.
I love living in a city. Not a perfect city, but a decent one where cool and quirky things happen and where I don’t have to drive to participate.
I love living in a city. Not a perfect city, but a decent one where cool and quirky things happen and where I don’t have to drive to participate.
December 5, 2024 at 12:48 AM
Took the train downtown Dallas, walked into a local microbrewery, got a free barbecue sandwich, ran into someone I know, and played BINGO.
I love living in a city. Not a perfect city, but a decent one where cool and quirky things happen and where I don’t have to drive to participate.
I love living in a city. Not a perfect city, but a decent one where cool and quirky things happen and where I don’t have to drive to participate.
I’ve been trying to tell y’all.
Signal is a great, easy way to upgrade your security with minimal hassle: signal.org
www.forbes.com/sites/zakdof...
Signal is a great, easy way to upgrade your security with minimal hassle: signal.org
www.forbes.com/sites/zakdof...
FBI Warns iPhone And Android Users—Stop Sending Texts
US officials urge citizens to use encrypted messaging and calls wherever they can—here’s what you need to know.
www.forbes.com
December 4, 2024 at 9:04 PM
I’ve been trying to tell y’all.
Signal is a great, easy way to upgrade your security with minimal hassle: signal.org
www.forbes.com/sites/zakdof...
Signal is a great, easy way to upgrade your security with minimal hassle: signal.org
www.forbes.com/sites/zakdof...
Reposted by Garrett Pennell
A report out of the North Texas animal welfare front — this wildlife center could really use some help.
Inside an unusual Plano MASH unit: bobcat babies, a concussed owl and mended turtle shells
The Plano-based North Texas Wildlife Center, which treats 2,500 critters annually, needs help to find a bigger home. This year more than 140 species took...
www.dallasnews.com
November 29, 2024 at 1:58 PM
A report out of the North Texas animal welfare front — this wildlife center could really use some help.
I plan to be there! Let’s go!
November 28, 2024 at 12:52 AM
I plan to be there! Let’s go!
Reposted by Garrett Pennell
On Saturday, the Dallas Bicycle Coalition hosted a bike valet at the Deep Ellum Block Party. It was a ton of fun providing this service to our community alongside other volunteers!
We’re always looking to get more people involved with local bike advocacy: dallasbicyclecoalition.org/signup/
We’re always looking to get more people involved with local bike advocacy: dallasbicyclecoalition.org/signup/
November 25, 2024 at 10:27 PM
On Saturday, the Dallas Bicycle Coalition hosted a bike valet at the Deep Ellum Block Party. It was a ton of fun providing this service to our community alongside other volunteers!
We’re always looking to get more people involved with local bike advocacy: dallasbicyclecoalition.org/signup/
We’re always looking to get more people involved with local bike advocacy: dallasbicyclecoalition.org/signup/