Jay Blazek Crossley
@jaycrossley.bsky.social
Texan husband dad safe streets advocate YIMBY freeway fighter policy wonk punk rocker serial boards & commissions member democracy builder pepper grower hot sauce maker advocate for sustaining human life on this planet executive director of Farm&City
If you live in between San Antonio & Texarkana (specifically San Marcos, Austin, Taylor, Temple, McGregor, Cleburne, Fort Worth, Dallas, Mineola, Longview & Marshall) you’ve really got to try hopping on the Texas Eagle for 2-4 day trips.
It’s lovely as long as you’re not in a hurry to miss it all.
It’s lovely as long as you’re not in a hurry to miss it all.
November 13, 2025 at 2:29 AM
If you live in between San Antonio & Texarkana (specifically San Marcos, Austin, Taylor, Temple, McGregor, Cleburne, Fort Worth, Dallas, Mineola, Longview & Marshall) you’ve really got to try hopping on the Texas Eagle for 2-4 day trips.
It’s lovely as long as you’re not in a hurry to miss it all.
It’s lovely as long as you’re not in a hurry to miss it all.
If you live anywhere in the City of Houston, please remember you get to vote for Jordan Thomas for City Council on Tuesday!
www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/endo...
www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/endo...
Houston needs a City Council willing to stand up to the mayor | Endorsement
Houstonians should pick Jordan Thomas for City Council At Large 4 because of his optimistic vision for our city's future, writes the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board.
www.houstonchronicle.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM
If you live anywhere in the City of Houston, please remember you get to vote for Jordan Thomas for City Council on Tuesday!
www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/endo...
www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/endo...
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Some very interesting polling numbers regarding Plano and Farmers Branch's calls to withdraw from DART here.
November 3, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Some very interesting polling numbers regarding Plano and Farmers Branch's calls to withdraw from DART here.
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One of my low-key favorite parts of the Mamdani campaign is that he walks around the city. People who love cities walk around their cities, but few political candidates do so.
Zohran Mamdani marching across the Brooklyn Bridge with supporters, including Tish James and Brad Lander, before delivering his closing campaign message in City Hall Park.
November 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
One of my low-key favorite parts of the Mamdani campaign is that he walks around the city. People who love cities walk around their cities, but few political candidates do so.
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To me, everybody who demagogued about crime when they wanted a 28% pay hike for Austin police should STFU about opposing a tax increase to pay for it if they have any integrity at all. But obviously, that's not what's happening. The loudest voices for spending the $ are now against paying the bill.
November 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM
To me, everybody who demagogued about crime when they wanted a 28% pay hike for Austin police should STFU about opposing a tax increase to pay for it if they have any integrity at all. But obviously, that's not what's happening. The loudest voices for spending the $ are now against paying the bill.
Where I’m at at this time.
October 27, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Where I’m at at this time.
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Stop scrolling and go to bed! But first look at the comedy wildlife photo finalists from this year www.comedywildlifephoto.com/gallery/fina...
These images are for viewing only and must not be copied :: Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards - Conservation through Competition
www.comedywildlifephoto.com
October 26, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Stop scrolling and go to bed! But first look at the comedy wildlife photo finalists from this year www.comedywildlifephoto.com/gallery/fina...
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Biden's domestic agenda was 100% correct. The problem was his inability to sell it, due to old age and lack of understanding of mass communications in the '20s. (Also, his foreign policy handed Trump the election.) Efforts to force Dems back into a '90s-'00s agenda are both wrong and unnecessary.
October 10, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Biden's domestic agenda was 100% correct. The problem was his inability to sell it, due to old age and lack of understanding of mass communications in the '20s. (Also, his foreign policy handed Trump the election.) Efforts to force Dems back into a '90s-'00s agenda are both wrong and unnecessary.
So you’re telling me that Austin could paint some more rainbow crosswalks and then the Governor will halt the plan to waist $6-10 billion to allow for more traffic on I-35 through the heart of Austin?
Sounds like a good deal. Let’s do this!
Sounds like a good deal. Let’s do this!
NEW: Barely a week after being repainted, the rainbow crosswalk in Montrose will be removed by Houston METRO, citing Greg Abbott and TXDOT's new directive. The crosswalk is a memorial to the LGBTQ+ community and to a fallen cyclist:
www.chron.com/culture/arti...
www.chron.com/culture/arti...
Houston’s rainbow crosswalk to be removed, citing Abbott’s order
The Montrose crosswalk is a memorial to a 21-year-old cyclist. It was recently repainted.
www.chron.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
So you’re telling me that Austin could paint some more rainbow crosswalks and then the Governor will halt the plan to waist $6-10 billion to allow for more traffic on I-35 through the heart of Austin?
Sounds like a good deal. Let’s do this!
Sounds like a good deal. Let’s do this!
People of Austin (in Travis or Williamson County - ie constituents of CTRMA)!
Please fill out this push poll that wants to justify roadway expansions by October 10, but argue for safety. Click on the map & add comments!
Stop sprawl subsidy! End freeway expansions!
wspengages.com/290Extension...
Please fill out this push poll that wants to justify roadway expansions by October 10, but argue for safety. Click on the map & add comments!
Stop sprawl subsidy! End freeway expansions!
wspengages.com/290Extension...
CTRMA 290 Extension Project
An environmental study for mobility improvements to US 290 including the possible extension of 290 Toll.
wspengages.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:21 AM
People of Austin (in Travis or Williamson County - ie constituents of CTRMA)!
Please fill out this push poll that wants to justify roadway expansions by October 10, but argue for safety. Click on the map & add comments!
Stop sprawl subsidy! End freeway expansions!
wspengages.com/290Extension...
Please fill out this push poll that wants to justify roadway expansions by October 10, but argue for safety. Click on the map & add comments!
Stop sprawl subsidy! End freeway expansions!
wspengages.com/290Extension...
This is the current story of my life.
I am pretty convinced that the way we fund many things in the US is largely broken. Non-profits, affordable housing, transit projects, and numerous other social goods rely on deeply fragmented funding, where each funding source comes with its own strings. Funding is always on the edge.
October 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
This is the current story of my life.
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🚨 Final day to apply to the @SafeStreetsAustin Board!
Want to help shape a safer, more accessible Austin for all? This is your chance.
🕛 Apply by midnight: buff.ly/1hDMPA1
#SafeStreets #ATX #TransportationEquity #BoardRecruitment #LastCall
Want to help shape a safer, more accessible Austin for all? This is your chance.
🕛 Apply by midnight: buff.ly/1hDMPA1
#SafeStreets #ATX #TransportationEquity #BoardRecruitment #LastCall
September 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🚨 Final day to apply to the @SafeStreetsAustin Board!
Want to help shape a safer, more accessible Austin for all? This is your chance.
🕛 Apply by midnight: buff.ly/1hDMPA1
#SafeStreets #ATX #TransportationEquity #BoardRecruitment #LastCall
Want to help shape a safer, more accessible Austin for all? This is your chance.
🕛 Apply by midnight: buff.ly/1hDMPA1
#SafeStreets #ATX #TransportationEquity #BoardRecruitment #LastCall
I wish advocates would stop using the phrase “people over cars.” It’s divisive & lacks empathy & I believe significantly sets progress back.
We want a system that is safe & comfortably for people. Some people are inside cars. Don’t demonize people. Work w/ people to make streets safe for all of us.
We want a system that is safe & comfortably for people. Some people are inside cars. Don’t demonize people. Work w/ people to make streets safe for all of us.
September 26, 2025 at 3:35 AM
I wish advocates would stop using the phrase “people over cars.” It’s divisive & lacks empathy & I believe significantly sets progress back.
We want a system that is safe & comfortably for people. Some people are inside cars. Don’t demonize people. Work w/ people to make streets safe for all of us.
We want a system that is safe & comfortably for people. Some people are inside cars. Don’t demonize people. Work w/ people to make streets safe for all of us.
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Join our first Happy Hour TODAY 6-8pm!
We'll be just off 2nd & Congress at Ellis Bar outdoor area (pictured). Come meet with us, hear the latest updates, and meet fellow supporters.
See you there!
RSVP: www.safestreetsaustin.org/upcoming-eve...
We'll be just off 2nd & Congress at Ellis Bar outdoor area (pictured). Come meet with us, hear the latest updates, and meet fellow supporters.
See you there!
RSVP: www.safestreetsaustin.org/upcoming-eve...
September 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Join our first Happy Hour TODAY 6-8pm!
We'll be just off 2nd & Congress at Ellis Bar outdoor area (pictured). Come meet with us, hear the latest updates, and meet fellow supporters.
See you there!
RSVP: www.safestreetsaustin.org/upcoming-eve...
We'll be just off 2nd & Congress at Ellis Bar outdoor area (pictured). Come meet with us, hear the latest updates, and meet fellow supporters.
See you there!
RSVP: www.safestreetsaustin.org/upcoming-eve...
Random thought in the airport:
My perception is that love of football has allowed a significant shift in American media normalizing black men talking on television, being seen as experts and valuing their takes.
It seems a really good thing that seems to have happened over the last decade or so.
My perception is that love of football has allowed a significant shift in American media normalizing black men talking on television, being seen as experts and valuing their takes.
It seems a really good thing that seems to have happened over the last decade or so.
September 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Random thought in the airport:
My perception is that love of football has allowed a significant shift in American media normalizing black men talking on television, being seen as experts and valuing their takes.
It seems a really good thing that seems to have happened over the last decade or so.
My perception is that love of football has allowed a significant shift in American media normalizing black men talking on television, being seen as experts and valuing their takes.
It seems a really good thing that seems to have happened over the last decade or so.
America’s approach to gun violence policies is bad. Every senseless death from these policies is sad.
September 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
America’s approach to gun violence policies is bad. Every senseless death from these policies is sad.
I’m headed on an adventure across the country, so you may get to enjoy excited posts about riding a bus, train, or a tight curb radii.
I started out walking a half mile to North Lamar with my luggage to catch the #1 bus to my office. It’s a completely packed bus. Thanks @capmetroatx.bsky.social!
I started out walking a half mile to North Lamar with my luggage to catch the #1 bus to my office. It’s a completely packed bus. Thanks @capmetroatx.bsky.social!
September 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I’m headed on an adventure across the country, so you may get to enjoy excited posts about riding a bus, train, or a tight curb radii.
I started out walking a half mile to North Lamar with my luggage to catch the #1 bus to my office. It’s a completely packed bus. Thanks @capmetroatx.bsky.social!
I started out walking a half mile to North Lamar with my luggage to catch the #1 bus to my office. It’s a completely packed bus. Thanks @capmetroatx.bsky.social!
I keep thinking about lately how maybe the best next thing TxDOT or cities could do really is simply putting as much money as possible into good roundabouts. Like maybe it’s that simple in terms of the next big transportation policy shift in Texas: thousands of roundabouts every year.
Dutch roundabouts are so effective when done right.
This one is.
People can walk or bike quickly & safely across multiple busy 4-lane arterials that carry freight & buses. Minimal car delay.
At Marnixlaan & Royaards van Den Hamkade in Utrecht
Here's an aerial view: www.google.com/maps/@52.105...
This one is.
People can walk or bike quickly & safely across multiple busy 4-lane arterials that carry freight & buses. Minimal car delay.
At Marnixlaan & Royaards van Den Hamkade in Utrecht
Here's an aerial view: www.google.com/maps/@52.105...
September 5, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I keep thinking about lately how maybe the best next thing TxDOT or cities could do really is simply putting as much money as possible into good roundabouts. Like maybe it’s that simple in terms of the next big transportation policy shift in Texas: thousands of roundabouts every year.
I’ve got limited amounts of my first batches of hot sauce for the year. Anyone in need of some good and some weird hot sauce will have to find me in the real world. Free but donations to @farmandcity.bsky.social are always appreciated.
July 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I’ve got limited amounts of my first batches of hot sauce for the year. Anyone in need of some good and some weird hot sauce will have to find me in the real world. Free but donations to @farmandcity.bsky.social are always appreciated.
My family & I just landed in the museum district of HOU to walk around a bit before heading to the Gold Cup & at the first intersection I noticed unfortunately there aren’t leading pedestrian intervals & I remembered City of HOU is officially anti pedestrian comfort & safety & i became sad about HOU
July 6, 2025 at 9:41 PM
My family & I just landed in the museum district of HOU to walk around a bit before heading to the Gold Cup & at the first intersection I noticed unfortunately there aren’t leading pedestrian intervals & I remembered City of HOU is officially anti pedestrian comfort & safety & i became sad about HOU
I believe I’m part of this movement. I love Texas cities. Texas cities need some love from #txlege to continue propping up and carrying Texas forward.
I hope Zohran represents a new wave of urban politics that are built on love for big cities, not some weird fear and obsession with suburbanizing urban districts
June 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I believe I’m part of this movement. I love Texas cities. Texas cities need some love from #txlege to continue propping up and carrying Texas forward.
June 23, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Happy Juneteenth everyone.
May you and yours enjoy the pure joy of freedom throughout your life and may we all work together to keep it that way, for all of us.
May you and yours enjoy the pure joy of freedom throughout your life and may we all work together to keep it that way, for all of us.
June 20, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Happy Juneteenth everyone.
May you and yours enjoy the pure joy of freedom throughout your life and may we all work together to keep it that way, for all of us.
May you and yours enjoy the pure joy of freedom throughout your life and may we all work together to keep it that way, for all of us.
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When you don’t understand how anything works then everything is a conspiracy
Just being governed by absolute unserious morons
www.fox8live.com/2025/05/30/l... Louisiana lawmakers push ‘chemtrail’ ban legislation through the House
www.fox8live.com/2025/05/30/l... Louisiana lawmakers push ‘chemtrail’ ban legislation through the House
Louisiana lawmakers push ‘chemtrail’ ban legislation through the House
The chemtrail ban heads to the Louisiana Senate despite experts saying chemtrails are only a conspiracy theory.
www.fox8live.com
June 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
When you don’t understand how anything works then everything is a conspiracy
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Funding to implement Dallas's Master Bike Plan Update could be de-prioritized by the city manager based on the results of an ongoing community survey. We suspect the survey will close on Saturday, May 31st- take action now to protect the budget for biking and walking in Dallas!
Save Funding for Dallas Master Bike Plan Update – Take City Survey Right Away!
The city manager will decide bike funding based on survey responses. Speak up by May 31 to show support for safer streets! Take the survey now at DallasSurvey.org.
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May 31, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Funding to implement Dallas's Master Bike Plan Update could be de-prioritized by the city manager based on the results of an ongoing community survey. We suspect the survey will close on Saturday, May 31st- take action now to protect the budget for biking and walking in Dallas!