Lonny Stern
@lonnystern.bsky.social
Enterprising Austinite | active & shared #mobility, #transit, #urbanplanning, #workforce #lgbt #Austin | Leader of Movability — building Central TX around people, not cars
http://www.linkedin.com/in/lonnystern/
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TTW your paper of record says “#transit is too expensive” #82Alliance
November 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
TTW your paper of record says “#transit is too expensive” #82Alliance
Getting ready to vote in #Austin? This piece from @jackcraver.bsky.social drops some worthwhile nuggets about city tax policies, which will be on the ballot as Prop Q. www.austinpolitics.net/nobody-under...
Nobody understands property taxes
Save Austin Now is lying.
www.austinpolitics.net
October 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Getting ready to vote in #Austin? This piece from @jackcraver.bsky.social drops some worthwhile nuggets about city tax policies, which will be on the ballot as Prop Q. www.austinpolitics.net/nobody-under...
The #Zoox “toaster” has the feel of a horse-drawn carriage — as imagined by 2001: a Space Odyssey — complete with climate control, music control, and wireless charging. Consider me officially bullish on the future of shared, autonomous mobility. #autonomousvehicles #TDM
October 14, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The #Zoox “toaster” has the feel of a horse-drawn carriage — as imagined by 2001: a Space Odyssey — complete with climate control, music control, and wireless charging. Consider me officially bullish on the future of shared, autonomous mobility. #autonomousvehicles #TDM
Fall in #Austin = traffic + packed events. 🚦
Beat both by #carpooling, #biking, or taking #transit to the fun. Track trips w/Carbon Cred or ConnectSmart & enter to win $100 gift cards!
🎃 movabilitytx.org/fall-festival-challenge
#FallFestivalChallenge #DecongestCTX
Beat both by #carpooling, #biking, or taking #transit to the fun. Track trips w/Carbon Cred or ConnectSmart & enter to win $100 gift cards!
🎃 movabilitytx.org/fall-festival-challenge
#FallFestivalChallenge #DecongestCTX
October 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Fall in #Austin = traffic + packed events. 🚦
Beat both by #carpooling, #biking, or taking #transit to the fun. Track trips w/Carbon Cred or ConnectSmart & enter to win $100 gift cards!
🎃 movabilitytx.org/fall-festival-challenge
#FallFestivalChallenge #DecongestCTX
Beat both by #carpooling, #biking, or taking #transit to the fun. Track trips w/Carbon Cred or ConnectSmart & enter to win $100 gift cards!
🎃 movabilitytx.org/fall-festival-challenge
#FallFestivalChallenge #DecongestCTX
"The modern city is a paradox. Designed to bring people together, it increasingly keeps us apart, stranded in traffic, saddled w/debt, and choked by air pollution. The root cause isn’t a mystery. We built our cities around cars, not people." www.fastcompany.com/91385004/why... #WeekwithoutDrivingATX
Why we built cities for cars, not people, and how we can fix that
A five-point plan
www.fastcompany.com
October 1, 2025 at 10:57 PM
"The modern city is a paradox. Designed to bring people together, it increasingly keeps us apart, stranded in traffic, saddled w/debt, and choked by air pollution. The root cause isn’t a mystery. We built our cities around cars, not people." www.fastcompany.com/91385004/why... #WeekwithoutDrivingATX
Are you ready for TranspoBingo? Walk, bus, scoot, explore -- so many ways to join in the #WeekWithoutDrivingATX fun in Central Texas!
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September 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Are you ready for TranspoBingo? Walk, bus, scoot, explore -- so many ways to join in the #WeekWithoutDrivingATX fun in Central Texas!
SCREENSHOT THIS CARD or grab a full-size version: drive.google.com/drive/folder... @movability.bsky.social @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social @americawalks.bsky.social
SCREENSHOT THIS CARD or grab a full-size version: drive.google.com/drive/folder... @movability.bsky.social @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social @americawalks.bsky.social
Austin City Council has been sending mixed messages about what development should look like near Lake Travis -- especially at 620 & 2222. The Planning Commission & ZAP need clarity if we're going to create consistent policy: austinmonitor.com/stories/2025...
Zoning and Platting recommends planning process west of Loop 360 - Austin Monitor
As the Austin Monitor has previously reported, the Zoning and Platting Commission was considering recommending that the city initiate a planning process for the area west of Loop 360 on the north side...
austinmonitor.com
August 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Austin City Council has been sending mixed messages about what development should look like near Lake Travis -- especially at 620 & 2222. The Planning Commission & ZAP need clarity if we're going to create consistent policy: austinmonitor.com/stories/2025...
NOW HIRING | Transportatn Data & Program Analyst | $60-70K
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#austinTX #joboftheweek @actnational.bsky.social
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#austinTX #joboftheweek @actnational.bsky.social
Movability hiring Transportation Data & Program Analyst in Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area | LinkedIn
Posted 8:48:21 PM. The Transportation Data & Program Analyst supports Movability’s mission by delivering high-quality…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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August 9, 2025 at 12:59 AM
NOW HIRING | Transportatn Data & Program Analyst | $60-70K
Share w/someone who *loves* #publicpolicy + data analysis + program evaluatn + research + reporting to support #transportation demand mgmt (#TDM) initiatives www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...
#austinTX #joboftheweek @actnational.bsky.social
Share w/someone who *loves* #publicpolicy + data analysis + program evaluatn + research + reporting to support #transportation demand mgmt (#TDM) initiatives www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...
#austinTX #joboftheweek @actnational.bsky.social
MARK YOUR CALENDAR for a family-friendly #transit summer picnic at Pease Park in #Austin!
CapMetro Routes 5 or 18 will get you there
RSVP: bit.ly/connectingau...
@capmetroatx.bsky.social / @aura-atx.org
CapMetro Routes 5 or 18 will get you there
RSVP: bit.ly/connectingau...
@capmetroatx.bsky.social / @aura-atx.org
August 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
MARK YOUR CALENDAR for a family-friendly #transit summer picnic at Pease Park in #Austin!
CapMetro Routes 5 or 18 will get you there
RSVP: bit.ly/connectingau...
@capmetroatx.bsky.social / @aura-atx.org
CapMetro Routes 5 or 18 will get you there
RSVP: bit.ly/connectingau...
@capmetroatx.bsky.social / @aura-atx.org
Looks like the #Austin Convention Center construction is kicking off a new bikeway treatment on 5th Street 🤩.
@movability.bsky.social @downtownaustin.org
@movability.bsky.social @downtownaustin.org
June 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Looks like the #Austin Convention Center construction is kicking off a new bikeway treatment on 5th Street 🤩.
@movability.bsky.social @downtownaustin.org
@movability.bsky.social @downtownaustin.org
“No one rides the bus” — rainy day edition #transit #austintexas @capmetroatx.bsky.social @movability.bsky.social #getthereatx
January 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
“No one rides the bus” — rainy day edition #transit #austintexas @capmetroatx.bsky.social @movability.bsky.social #getthereatx
"It needs to be possible to imagine communities without cars. We lived that way before cars were invented, and there are places where it’s doable today.... And they’re connected to #landuse, #housing, and housing #affordability..." yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/01/amer... #transportation
A third of Americans don't drive. So why is our transportation so car-centric? » Yale Climate Connections
Anna Zivarts explains how reimagining transportation could benefit non-drivers and the climate.
yaleclimateconnections.org
January 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
"It needs to be possible to imagine communities without cars. We lived that way before cars were invented, and there are places where it’s doable today.... And they’re connected to #landuse, #housing, and housing #affordability..." yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/01/amer... #transportation
Know someone seeking a rewarding job & career in Central Texas? Encourage them to attend this FREE job fair, meet-and-greet & panel session hosted by @capmetroatx.bsky.social & #WorkforceSolutionsCapitalArea on Jan 28.
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/connect-wi... #austinjobs #joboftheday #austintx
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/connect-wi... #austinjobs #joboftheday #austintx
Connect with CapMetro: A Networking Event
Join us for a fun event to explore career paths within our organization and connect with exciting opportunities!
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January 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Know someone seeking a rewarding job & career in Central Texas? Encourage them to attend this FREE job fair, meet-and-greet & panel session hosted by @capmetroatx.bsky.social & #WorkforceSolutionsCapitalArea on Jan 28.
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/connect-wi... #austinjobs #joboftheday #austintx
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/connect-wi... #austinjobs #joboftheday #austintx
December 15, 2024 at 3:23 AM
Congestion is a serious concern in Mueller & #Movability has recommendations on how to reduce the #traffic.
We’re ready to work with @cityofaustin.bsky.social , @catelluss.bsky.social, @capmetroatx.bsky.social & the neighborhood to make these improvements…. www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2024...
We’re ready to work with @cityofaustin.bsky.social , @catelluss.bsky.social, @capmetroatx.bsky.social & the neighborhood to make these improvements…. www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2024...
Movability white paper offers parking, commuting options to address Mueller congestion - Austin Monitor
A new white paper from a local transportation management nonprofit calls for widespread changes in parking and transit policies throughout the Mueller development to address ongoing congestion and saf...
www.austinmonitor.com
December 13, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Congestion is a serious concern in Mueller & #Movability has recommendations on how to reduce the #traffic.
We’re ready to work with @cityofaustin.bsky.social , @catelluss.bsky.social, @capmetroatx.bsky.social & the neighborhood to make these improvements…. www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2024...
We’re ready to work with @cityofaustin.bsky.social , @catelluss.bsky.social, @capmetroatx.bsky.social & the neighborhood to make these improvements…. www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2024...
Reposted by Lonny Stern
In a 1972 study, Donald Appleyard showed how traffic rates influence social interactions & friendships.
People living on HEAVY TRAFFIC streets;
0.9 Friends
3.1 acquaintances
People living on LIGHT TRAFFIC streets;
3.0 friends
6.3 acquaintances
Prioritize people over traffic.
People living on HEAVY TRAFFIC streets;
0.9 Friends
3.1 acquaintances
People living on LIGHT TRAFFIC streets;
3.0 friends
6.3 acquaintances
Prioritize people over traffic.
December 8, 2024 at 6:34 PM
In a 1972 study, Donald Appleyard showed how traffic rates influence social interactions & friendships.
People living on HEAVY TRAFFIC streets;
0.9 Friends
3.1 acquaintances
People living on LIGHT TRAFFIC streets;
3.0 friends
6.3 acquaintances
Prioritize people over traffic.
People living on HEAVY TRAFFIC streets;
0.9 Friends
3.1 acquaintances
People living on LIGHT TRAFFIC streets;
3.0 friends
6.3 acquaintances
Prioritize people over traffic.
Reposted by Lonny Stern
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 5:26 PM
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
Thank you Zoning & Platting Commissioners! Today, #Austin got one step closer to ending the Euclidean stranglehold: "THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following commercial uses be added to the list of ALLOWABLE uses in all MF zoning categories... and CONDITIONAL uses in all SF zoning categories"
services.austintexas.gov
December 4, 2024 at 3:38 AM
Thank you Zoning & Platting Commissioners! Today, #Austin got one step closer to ending the Euclidean stranglehold: "THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following commercial uses be added to the list of ALLOWABLE uses in all MF zoning categories... and CONDITIONAL uses in all SF zoning categories"
Reposted by Lonny Stern
This is why, all else being equal, a two-way protected bikeway is better than two one-way protected bikeways.
The former allows passing, while the latter is often too narrow.
This is not a universal problem, but has been the case with a number of recent Bay Area projects.
The former allows passing, while the latter is often too narrow.
This is not a universal problem, but has been the case with a number of recent Bay Area projects.
December 2, 2024 at 7:44 PM
This is why, all else being equal, a two-way protected bikeway is better than two one-way protected bikeways.
The former allows passing, while the latter is often too narrow.
This is not a universal problem, but has been the case with a number of recent Bay Area projects.
The former allows passing, while the latter is often too narrow.
This is not a universal problem, but has been the case with a number of recent Bay Area projects.
Join me & this all-star host committee to celebrate the one-and-only TX State Senator @saraheckhardttx.bsky.social! Come for an evening of fun & good company to support a great leader doing important things for our community!
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December 2, 2024 at 5:09 PM
Join me & this all-star host committee to celebrate the one-and-only TX State Senator @saraheckhardttx.bsky.social! Come for an evening of fun & good company to support a great leader doing important things for our community!
CLICK TO RSVP and DONATE IF YOU CAN>> secure.ngpvan.com/vrNa4qytW0WP...
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"It’s useful to think of every new highway or new lane like a new fossil fuel power plant, guaranteeing emissions for years to come from the additional miles of driving each will induce."
t4america.org/fueling-the-...
t4america.org/fueling-the-...
Fueling the crisis - Transportation For America
On November 15, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) into law. The IIJA included a five-year transportation authorization for U.S. Department o...
t4america.org
December 1, 2024 at 4:45 PM
"It’s useful to think of every new highway or new lane like a new fossil fuel power plant, guaranteeing emissions for years to come from the additional miles of driving each will induce."
t4america.org/fueling-the-...
t4america.org/fueling-the-...
Reposted by Lonny Stern
Let’s do a roll call (with starter packs if applicable) — what professional communities have been growing FAST here on Bluesky in the last few weeks? The growth in the urbanism & city-building community has been lightning-fast & massive (see pack below) —what OTHERS are here now? go.bsky.app/G7isZfk
November 30, 2024 at 5:03 AM
Let’s do a roll call (with starter packs if applicable) — what professional communities have been growing FAST here on Bluesky in the last few weeks? The growth in the urbanism & city-building community has been lightning-fast & massive (see pack below) —what OTHERS are here now? go.bsky.app/G7isZfk
November 27, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Would these bike lids convince you it’s safe to park your e-bike on the street? www.dart.org/guide/suppor...
Bicycle Parking
www.dart.org
November 26, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Would these bike lids convince you it’s safe to park your e-bike on the street? www.dart.org/guide/suppor...