Dad on the bike
@measuredworks.bsky.social
Architect turned livable streets advocate. “An encyclopedia of plans and dreams.”
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if you ever use the word agentic irl we can’t be friends
February 2, 2026 at 8:47 PM
if you ever use the word agentic irl we can’t be friends
This kind of neglect send the message that cycling is a cute pastime and not a serious mode of transportation that people rely on. Weird behavior for a bike share company.
Citi Bike recorded over 24,000 rides on Tuesday, a day after this week's snowstorm ended — when most bikes across NYC were still snowed into docks.
With the price of Citi Bike continuing to outpace inflation and the increase in subway fare, what does Lyft owe its customers? youtu.be/GzLmzEzhxZo?...
With the price of Citi Bike continuing to outpace inflation and the increase in subway fare, what does Lyft owe its customers? youtu.be/GzLmzEzhxZo?...
Citi Bikes are still snowed in after this weekend's storm #nyc #bike #wintercycling #snowstorm
YouTube video by Streetsblog NYC
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January 30, 2026 at 5:41 PM
This kind of neglect send the message that cycling is a cute pastime and not a serious mode of transportation that people rely on. Weird behavior for a bike share company.
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I do not understand why we need cars that are not driven by people, when the option to expand and optimize public transit is right there.
Waymo robotaxi hits a child near a school, causing minor injuries
Waymo robotaxi hits a child near a school, causing minor injuries
NHTSA is opening an investigation.
buff.ly
January 29, 2026 at 1:44 PM
I do not understand why we need cars that are not driven by people, when the option to expand and optimize public transit is right there.
Food delivery orders in nyc today should include a mandatory 120% tip.
January 25, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Food delivery orders in nyc today should include a mandatory 120% tip.
Unofficial* snowfall amount in Manhattan as of 1 pm: 6.5”
*based on the picnic table in front of our building
*based on the picnic table in front of our building
January 25, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Unofficial* snowfall amount in Manhattan as of 1 pm: 6.5”
*based on the picnic table in front of our building
*based on the picnic table in front of our building
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This year I have come to appreciate that
this is a tool
for childhood independence
and parental freedom
this is a tool
for childhood independence
and parental freedom
January 16, 2026 at 7:44 PM
This year I have come to appreciate that
this is a tool
for childhood independence
and parental freedom
this is a tool
for childhood independence
and parental freedom
“One of the things I’m interested in is how we move from just counting miles of things we build to, What’s the impact? What’s the result?”
Commissioner Flynn says there are plans to expand busways but wouldn’t talk specifics, though mentioned that projects stalled by the last administration not based on merit could be revived.
Read more: http://specne.ws/fjbv3r
Read more: http://specne.ws/fjbv3r
From bus lanes to bike lanes: NYC DOT commissioner shares vision for streets
The new DOT commissioner wants to measure success not just by miles of bus and bike lanes, but by performance.
specne.ws
January 13, 2026 at 11:35 PM
“One of the things I’m interested in is how we move from just counting miles of things we build to, What’s the impact? What’s the result?”
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"Cities are meant to stop traffic. That is their point. That is why they are there. That is why traders put outposts there, merchants put shops there, hoteliers erect inns there. Rationally one wants to have traffic *stop* there, not go *through*."
—Kirkpatrick Sale, Human Scale.
—Kirkpatrick Sale, Human Scale.
January 5, 2026 at 6:11 PM
"Cities are meant to stop traffic. That is their point. That is why they are there. That is why traders put outposts there, merchants put shops there, hoteliers erect inns there. Rationally one wants to have traffic *stop* there, not go *through*."
—Kirkpatrick Sale, Human Scale.
—Kirkpatrick Sale, Human Scale.
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“In Utrecht, the bike is not an end in itself. It is a means to create a liveable, healthy, climate-friendly city for all. The success can be admired in the inner city. It is lively and yet quiet at the same time. Here, it's noticeable: Cities aren't loud; only cars are, and they play no role here.”
December 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
“In Utrecht, the bike is not an end in itself. It is a means to create a liveable, healthy, climate-friendly city for all. The success can be admired in the inner city. It is lively and yet quiet at the same time. Here, it's noticeable: Cities aren't loud; only cars are, and they play no role here.”
My kid and I biked to school this morning. We wore a hat and gloves. It’s okay to go outside if you want to, I promise.
Real-feel temperatures are expected to be in the teens due to an arctic chill gripping the metro area: gothamist.visitlink.me/SLUPLq...
December 8, 2025 at 3:22 PM
My kid and I biked to school this morning. We wore a hat and gloves. It’s okay to go outside if you want to, I promise.
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The American obsessions with the latest coolest technology regardless of expense and with the (often imagined) freedoms provided by the automobile are unrelenting.
“There’s a public health imperative to quickly expand the adoption of autonomous vehicles.”
Would the author say the same about building bike lanes? Installing automatic traffic cameras? Requiring Intelligent Speed Assist?
All of those are proven to save lives — and at a fraction of AVs' cost.
Would the author say the same about building bike lanes? Installing automatic traffic cameras? Requiring Intelligent Speed Assist?
All of those are proven to save lives — and at a fraction of AVs' cost.
Opinion | Don’t Fear Self-Driving Cars. They Save Lives.
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The American obsessions with the latest coolest technology regardless of expense and with the (often imagined) freedoms provided by the automobile are unrelenting.
Don’t worry, the e-bike that did this isn’t allowed to go more than 15mph.
November 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Don’t worry, the e-bike that did this isn’t allowed to go more than 15mph.
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Good morning! AI is being force-fed to you by a handful of billionaires who will lose a bunch of money if they fail to convince you that you need it. You do not need it 🫶
November 6, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Good morning! AI is being force-fed to you by a handful of billionaires who will lose a bunch of money if they fail to convince you that you need it. You do not need it 🫶
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Zohran Mamdani you must keep the city’s historic bike boom going nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/05/a...
AGENDA 2026: Mayor Mamdani Must Sustain The City's Bike Boom - Streetsblog New York City
The newly christened mayor may have only won a narrow mandate last night, but an ongoing cycling boom gives him maneuverability to build bike lanes.
nyc.streetsblog.org
November 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Zohran Mamdani you must keep the city’s historic bike boom going nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/05/a...
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The value of #schoolstreets #openstreets #plazas cannot be measured by cranks. But ask children - they know our streets are out of balance. Broadway near UnionSquareNY! #Urbanism
October 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The value of #schoolstreets #openstreets #plazas cannot be measured by cranks. But ask children - they know our streets are out of balance. Broadway near UnionSquareNY! #Urbanism
Very happy to cast my early vote for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social to be the next mayor of NYC.
October 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Very happy to cast my early vote for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social to be the next mayor of NYC.
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“Kids make mistakes. Kids get distracted. It's our responsibility when designing cities to think, what is that child's experience and how do I ensure what I'm doing will have a positive impact. as opposed to putting the burden on their caregiver to ensure they're safe.”
biketalk.org/2025/10/2541...
biketalk.org/2025/10/2541...
October 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
“Kids make mistakes. Kids get distracted. It's our responsibility when designing cities to think, what is that child's experience and how do I ensure what I'm doing will have a positive impact. as opposed to putting the burden on their caregiver to ensure they're safe.”
biketalk.org/2025/10/2541...
biketalk.org/2025/10/2541...
Pumpkin on a @bromptonbicycle.bsky.social in Central Park
October 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Pumpkin on a @bromptonbicycle.bsky.social in Central Park
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I reread this every so often and I'm struck every time by how great it is unevenearth.org/2018/08/the-...
The social ideology of the motorcar - Uneven Earth
by André Gorz The worst thing about cars is that they are like castles or villas by the sea: luxury goods invented for the exclusive pleasure of a very rich minority, and which in conception and natur...
unevenearth.org
October 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I reread this every so often and I'm struck every time by how great it is unevenearth.org/2018/08/the-...
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Three newly published books argue that cars are destroying society as well as the planet.
Is the world finally ready to rein in the automobile?
My essay, in @bloomberg.com (gift link below)
Is the world finally ready to rein in the automobile?
My essay, in @bloomberg.com (gift link below)
‘Car Brain’ Is Making the US Unhealthy and Dangerous. EVs Won’t Fix It.
A trio of new books argue that we need to confront the full range of costs that car-based living has imposed on our cities, our health and our society.
www.bloomberg.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Three newly published books argue that cars are destroying society as well as the planet.
Is the world finally ready to rein in the automobile?
My essay, in @bloomberg.com (gift link below)
Is the world finally ready to rein in the automobile?
My essay, in @bloomberg.com (gift link below)
Gale Brewer’s sudden reversal of support for universal daylighting is supposedly not about preserving a few free parking spaces, but all evidence suggests otherwise.
“You can’t tell me a parking space at the corner of a street is worth a life.”
Advocates are in front of the district office of @galeabrewer.bsky.social this morning to ask her why she changed her mind and no longer supports universal daylighting in NYC.
Advocates are in front of the district office of @galeabrewer.bsky.social this morning to ask her why she changed her mind and no longer supports universal daylighting in NYC.
October 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Gale Brewer’s sudden reversal of support for universal daylighting is supposedly not about preserving a few free parking spaces, but all evidence suggests otherwise.
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What if New York City’s restaurants and bars didn’t have to pack up their curbside outdoor dining set-ups at the end of November? nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/10/10/f...
Friday's Headlines: Refining Outdoor Dining Edition - Streetsblog New York City
Council Member Lincoln Restler wants to bring back year-round outdoor dining back to New York City. Plus more news.
nyc.streetsblog.org
October 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
What if New York City’s restaurants and bars didn’t have to pack up their curbside outdoor dining set-ups at the end of November? nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/10/10/f...
"The Waymo Driver is generalizing well" 🤖💀
The only thing that makes this dystopian hell inevitable is acting like it's inevitable. There is no reason @nyc-dot.bsky.social needs to accept & encourage robot cars in our communities.
Maybe let's go all in designing NYC streets for people instead?
The only thing that makes this dystopian hell inevitable is acting like it's inevitable. There is no reason @nyc-dot.bsky.social needs to accept & encourage robot cars in our communities.
Maybe let's go all in designing NYC streets for people instead?
October 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
"The Waymo Driver is generalizing well" 🤖💀
The only thing that makes this dystopian hell inevitable is acting like it's inevitable. There is no reason @nyc-dot.bsky.social needs to accept & encourage robot cars in our communities.
Maybe let's go all in designing NYC streets for people instead?
The only thing that makes this dystopian hell inevitable is acting like it's inevitable. There is no reason @nyc-dot.bsky.social needs to accept & encourage robot cars in our communities.
Maybe let's go all in designing NYC streets for people instead?
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I actually agree with Jimmy Nederlander about bike lanes in Times Square but not in the way he means it. We shouldn't have narrow bike lanes along the curbs near Broadway theaters. What we should do is completely ban cars from most of the theater district.
variety.com/2025/legit/n...
variety.com/2025/legit/n...
October 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I actually agree with Jimmy Nederlander about bike lanes in Times Square but not in the way he means it. We shouldn't have narrow bike lanes along the curbs near Broadway theaters. What we should do is completely ban cars from most of the theater district.
variety.com/2025/legit/n...
variety.com/2025/legit/n...