mmautner
@mmautner.bsky.social
Software + economics 🌇 🚶🏽♀️🚲🛴🚌🚅 Urban environmentalist, pro-freedom of movement, we are all immigrants. Charge market rate for parking.
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An insane, perfect encapsulation of it all:
The same day Trump’s agents kill a Veterans Affairs ICU nurse in broad daylight, the CEOs of Apple and Amazon join Trump to watch a private screening of a film about his wife directed by an alleged sexual abuser who was seen shirtless in the Epstein Files
The same day Trump’s agents kill a Veterans Affairs ICU nurse in broad daylight, the CEOs of Apple and Amazon join Trump to watch a private screening of a film about his wife directed by an alleged sexual abuser who was seen shirtless in the Epstein Files
January 25, 2026 at 3:28 AM
An insane, perfect encapsulation of it all:
The same day Trump’s agents kill a Veterans Affairs ICU nurse in broad daylight, the CEOs of Apple and Amazon join Trump to watch a private screening of a film about his wife directed by an alleged sexual abuser who was seen shirtless in the Epstein Files
The same day Trump’s agents kill a Veterans Affairs ICU nurse in broad daylight, the CEOs of Apple and Amazon join Trump to watch a private screening of a film about his wife directed by an alleged sexual abuser who was seen shirtless in the Epstein Files
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the nba postponed a game because the united states government is killing its citizens
January 24, 2026 at 7:51 PM
the nba postponed a game because the united states government is killing its citizens
@nextdoorsv.bsky.social UN Agenda 21!!!!
January 24, 2026 at 8:15 PM
@nextdoorsv.bsky.social UN Agenda 21!!!!
Being poor/homeless is awful
January 24, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Being poor/homeless is awful
I love public transit--this is a "good project", but it would also cost taxpayers $0 to legalize housing on the west side.
Multibillion-dollar transit project to tunnel through the Santa Monica Mountains is approved by L.A. Metro—The busy corridor and solutions to improve it have been under discussion for decades. @ethanelkind.bsky.social a rail expert… www.latimes.com/california/s... @cshalby.bsky.social @latimes.com
Multibillion-dollar transit project to tunnel through the Santa Monica Mountains is approved by L.A. Metro
Billions of dollars are still needed to fund the project, which is considered one of the most significant transit projects in the country.
www.latimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:57 PM
I love public transit--this is a "good project", but it would also cost taxpayers $0 to legalize housing on the west side.
Embarrassing, no vision, sad.
L.A. Metro, the main transit operator for Los Angeles, just voted to oppose SB 79, a law legalizing the construction of housing near stations. You can't make this stuff up. Legislators should remember this the next time they come to Sacramento begging for more money.
laist.com/news/housing...
laist.com/news/housing...
LA transit agency seeks to override state law allowing more homes near train and bus lines
The L.A. Metro Board of Directors voted to oppose implementation of SB 79, calling for a countywide exemption.
laist.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Embarrassing, no vision, sad.
@carlitesanmateo.bsky.social I think you'll love this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxGY...
South Carolina's Freeway for Bikes (It Makes Millions!)
YouTube video by Road Guy Rob
www.youtube.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:22 PM
@carlitesanmateo.bsky.social I think you'll love this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxGY...
What is a Constitution, anyways?
BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.
bit.ly
January 22, 2026 at 1:37 AM
What is a Constitution, anyways?
Brilliant transportation infrastructure you have there! It would be a shame if someone--*checks notes*--looks at their phone for a moment!
January 22, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Brilliant transportation infrastructure you have there! It would be a shame if someone--*checks notes*--looks at their phone for a moment!
Class, elegance, style!
January 21, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Class, elegance, style!
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I live in Capitol Hill Seattle, if there’s even a hint of traffic my e-bike outperforms driving almost anywhere in the city. Pretty much only reason I drive anywhere is my wife is going too (need a second e-bike) I’m carrying something large (need a cargo bike) or the lack of a bike rack
Where I'm located e-bikes *insanely* outperform buses, and often beat driving (due to congestion, parking). E-bike easily beats bus by 2x on any given point-to-point trip. The reasons to forego e-bike are: lack of safe infrastructure, rider ability, bike maintenance, theft risk, more than 1 person.
January 20, 2026 at 3:58 PM
I live in Capitol Hill Seattle, if there’s even a hint of traffic my e-bike outperforms driving almost anywhere in the city. Pretty much only reason I drive anywhere is my wife is going too (need a second e-bike) I’m carrying something large (need a cargo bike) or the lack of a bike rack
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We are going to do good things, whether the bad people who oppose them like it or not.
Welcome to the future.
Welcome to the future.
January 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM
We are going to do good things, whether the bad people who oppose them like it or not.
Welcome to the future.
Welcome to the future.
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Bluesky: People sleep on the street because of BILLIONAIRES and CORPORATIONS
Reality: Mom dad grandma grandpa are why people sleep on the street
Reality: Mom dad grandma grandpa are why people sleep on the street
January 19, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Bluesky: People sleep on the street because of BILLIONAIRES and CORPORATIONS
Reality: Mom dad grandma grandpa are why people sleep on the street
Reality: Mom dad grandma grandpa are why people sleep on the street
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One of the many ways one can be anti fascist is to be pro public transit, to fight for communities where people can walk and bike safely, and to oppose the onslaught of cars in our cities.
cars bring isolation and harm, streets for the people build community and let us resist.
cars bring isolation and harm, streets for the people build community and let us resist.
It is so funny that the Save Our Street people in Saint Paul are having all of their meetings at the church led by a pastor whose day job is running the local ICE field office.
January 19, 2026 at 8:48 PM
One of the many ways one can be anti fascist is to be pro public transit, to fight for communities where people can walk and bike safely, and to oppose the onslaught of cars in our cities.
cars bring isolation and harm, streets for the people build community and let us resist.
cars bring isolation and harm, streets for the people build community and let us resist.
The venn diagram of real estate & transportation is a circle. So why are so many American developers deeply car-brained?
January 19, 2026 at 8:18 PM
The venn diagram of real estate & transportation is a circle. So why are so many American developers deeply car-brained?
Where I'm located e-bikes *insanely* outperform buses, and often beat driving (due to congestion, parking). E-bike easily beats bus by 2x on any given point-to-point trip. The reasons to forego e-bike are: lack of safe infrastructure, rider ability, bike maintenance, theft risk, more than 1 person.
January 19, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Where I'm located e-bikes *insanely* outperform buses, and often beat driving (due to congestion, parking). E-bike easily beats bus by 2x on any given point-to-point trip. The reasons to forego e-bike are: lack of safe infrastructure, rider ability, bike maintenance, theft risk, more than 1 person.
This one simple trick would improve bus reliabilty across the entire US for $0 today: maxmautner.com/2026/01/17/b...
The War on Drugs is Why Your Bus Never Showed Up
Your bus didn’t show up because someone who could have driven it wasn’t allowed to take the job. Not because they couldn’t do it safely. Because they smoked weed two weeks ago.
maxmautner.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:10 AM
This one simple trick would improve bus reliabilty across the entire US for $0 today: maxmautner.com/2026/01/17/b...
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ICE agents at a hotel in St. Paul woke up this morning to news that they’re getting kicked out of their hotel today at noon.
January 18, 2026 at 4:42 PM
ICE agents at a hotel in St. Paul woke up this morning to news that they’re getting kicked out of their hotel today at noon.
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How much more in your face can it be?
"Why are you asking me for my paperwork?"
"Because of your accent."
"You have an accent too."
"Where were you born sir?"
"Where were you born at?"
"Put your hands behind your back."
"Why are you asking me for my paperwork?"
"Because of your accent."
"You have an accent too."
"Where were you born sir?"
"Where were you born at?"
"Put your hands behind your back."
January 17, 2026 at 9:16 PM
How much more in your face can it be?
"Why are you asking me for my paperwork?"
"Because of your accent."
"You have an accent too."
"Where were you born sir?"
"Where were you born at?"
"Put your hands behind your back."
"Why are you asking me for my paperwork?"
"Because of your accent."
"You have an accent too."
"Where were you born sir?"
"Where were you born at?"
"Put your hands behind your back."
Our neighbor died here: www.smdailyjournal.com/news/local/a...
January 17, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Our neighbor died here: www.smdailyjournal.com/news/local/a...
When did "healthy parenting" become a full-time cybersecurity job with no training, adversaries backed by infinite capital, teams of PhDs optimizing for addiction, and sexual predators from around the globe dialoguing with your child through any glass surface your child can get their hands on?
January 17, 2026 at 5:02 PM
When did "healthy parenting" become a full-time cybersecurity job with no training, adversaries backed by infinite capital, teams of PhDs optimizing for addiction, and sexual predators from around the globe dialoguing with your child through any glass surface your child can get their hands on?
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Me: "My apartment is too small for my grand piano. I'm going to store it on the sidewalk."
City: "Citation issued for illegal dumping"
Me: "My garage is too small for my SUV. I'm going to store it in the street."
City: "Sounds great, no worries, just move it once a month, ok?"
City: "Citation issued for illegal dumping"
Me: "My garage is too small for my SUV. I'm going to store it in the street."
City: "Sounds great, no worries, just move it once a month, ok?"
January 16, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Me: "My apartment is too small for my grand piano. I'm going to store it on the sidewalk."
City: "Citation issued for illegal dumping"
Me: "My garage is too small for my SUV. I'm going to store it in the street."
City: "Sounds great, no worries, just move it once a month, ok?"
City: "Citation issued for illegal dumping"
Me: "My garage is too small for my SUV. I'm going to store it in the street."
City: "Sounds great, no worries, just move it once a month, ok?"
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Metro staff say they are pushing for several changes to SB79 - including entirely exempting L.A. County from SB79 because it's not needed because L.A. is already doing the transit thing so well! [That's *not* a quote, but that's more-or-less the gist of what Metro legislative staff said]
January 15, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Metro staff say they are pushing for several changes to SB79 - including entirely exempting L.A. County from SB79 because it's not needed because L.A. is already doing the transit thing so well! [That's *not* a quote, but that's more-or-less the gist of what Metro legislative staff said]