Ryan Johnson
@ryanmjohnson.bsky.social
Builder & First Resident of Culdesac Tempe, the first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in the US. @culdesac
Looking like end of an era for Rad Power Bikes, one of the pioneers in the space. Will always love the Rad Runner, and their trailblazing to build the market.
The car industry receives enormous subsidies. And has received multiple bailouts. That’s not going to happen here.
The car industry receives enormous subsidies. And has received multiple bailouts. That’s not going to happen here.
November 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Looking like end of an era for Rad Power Bikes, one of the pioneers in the space. Will always love the Rad Runner, and their trailblazing to build the market.
The car industry receives enormous subsidies. And has received multiple bailouts. That’s not going to happen here.
The car industry receives enormous subsidies. And has received multiple bailouts. That’s not going to happen here.
A very important battle for the US to win
November 11, 2025 at 10:17 PM
A very important battle for the US to win
Was on a panel for rising star ASU students this past week. Cordial, sharp panel “debating” startups vs corporate jobs. Wasn’t my plan to debunk anyone until someone said watch Shark Tank to see how startups work. I said that HBO’s Silicon Valley is closer to reality than that.
November 5, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Was on a panel for rising star ASU students this past week. Cordial, sharp panel “debating” startups vs corporate jobs. Wasn’t my plan to debunk anyone until someone said watch Shark Tank to see how startups work. I said that HBO’s Silicon Valley is closer to reality than that.
I was unfamiliar with your game, Hilton Portland
November 5, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I was unfamiliar with your game, Hilton Portland
Applying traffic laws strictly only to AV Ridehail would be hypocritical.
October 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Applying traffic laws strictly only to AV Ridehail would be hypocritical.
Just had the key concrete pour for pocket neighborhood #2 (neighborhood #3). So much less complicated this time not competing with TSMC for raw materials.
October 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Just had the key concrete pour for pocket neighborhood #2 (neighborhood #3). So much less complicated this time not competing with TSMC for raw materials.
Glass half empty: this is only because car drivers treat golf cart drivers much better than people on bikes
Glass half full: this is still much better than cars, pushes us more away from cars, and fits into the mobility portfolio
Glass half full: this is still much better than cars, pushes us more away from cars, and fits into the mobility portfolio
Golf carts are taking over neighborhoods and public roads across America. The slow-rolling cavalry is meeting resistance. on.wsj.com/4fxlXSz
August 15, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Glass half empty: this is only because car drivers treat golf cart drivers much better than people on bikes
Glass half full: this is still much better than cars, pushes us more away from cars, and fits into the mobility portfolio
Glass half full: this is still much better than cars, pushes us more away from cars, and fits into the mobility portfolio
Tomorrowland replacement stage wasn’t bad but this would have been better
July 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Tomorrowland replacement stage wasn’t bad but this would have been better
If you had told me in 2013 that we wouldn’t get to see how Opendoor does in a downmarket until 2025, I would not have believed you.
July 18, 2025 at 2:48 AM
If you had told me in 2013 that we wouldn’t get to see how Opendoor does in a downmarket until 2025, I would not have believed you.
The best part about not having a car for 15 years is I get to ignore 5 text messages a day trying to scam me with an undue violation rn
July 17, 2025 at 7:19 AM
The best part about not having a car for 15 years is I get to ignore 5 text messages a day trying to scam me with an undue violation rn
When I get to a new city, I ask where the oldest part of town is. And that takes me right to the best spot.
July 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
When I get to a new city, I ask where the oldest part of town is. And that takes me right to the best spot.
Exciting news for Tempe - our downtown Tempe office will soon turn into something much larger. We have loved being there going back to before Culdesac Tempe opened.
July 8, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Exciting news for Tempe - our downtown Tempe office will soon turn into something much larger. We have loved being there going back to before Culdesac Tempe opened.
A second line, and faster frequencies on the line that passes through Culdesac. Huge day
More than 5K attended a special ribbon cutting today marking the opening of our new 5.5 mile 🚈extension to #SoPho. TY to local and federal leaders & communities who invest in public transportation and keep the Valley moving! 💜💚
June 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
A second line, and faster frequencies on the line that passes through Culdesac. Huge day
Came home to some graffiti tonight
June 5, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Came home to some graffiti tonight
Thanks for the shade at our light rail stop @valleymetro.org
June 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Thanks for the shade at our light rail stop @valleymetro.org
The biggest reason we don’t have more walkable neighborhoods is because they are illegal
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UAZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UAZ...
24 Hours in an Illegal, Car-Free Community
YouTube video by Hard Reset
www.youtube.com
May 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The biggest reason we don’t have more walkable neighborhoods is because they are illegal
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UAZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UAZ...
This is perhaps the best-produced piece on Culdesac ever. @freethink.com is fantastic
www.freethink.com/series/hard-...
www.freethink.com/series/hard-...
24 hours in an illegal, car-free community
What happens when you ban cars? Step inside the first walkable neighborhood of its kind in the US.
www.freethink.com
May 27, 2025 at 12:48 AM
This is perhaps the best-produced piece on Culdesac ever. @freethink.com is fantastic
www.freethink.com/series/hard-...
www.freethink.com/series/hard-...
Watching the reveal of the next generation of the third best selling electric vehicle in the US, the Lectric XP 4.0.
May 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Watching the reveal of the next generation of the third best selling electric vehicle in the US, the Lectric XP 4.0.
The best ebike sale I’ve seen in years. $800 for an XP 3.0 is exceptional.
No way they’re discontinuing this like the famous Rad Mission sale. More likely, the 4.0 is about to replace this. But even still, this deal is exceptional.
No way they’re discontinuing this like the famous Rad Mission sale. More likely, the 4.0 is about to replace this. But even still, this deal is exceptional.
May 2, 2025 at 12:21 AM
The best ebike sale I’ve seen in years. $800 for an XP 3.0 is exceptional.
No way they’re discontinuing this like the famous Rad Mission sale. More likely, the 4.0 is about to replace this. But even still, this deal is exceptional.
No way they’re discontinuing this like the famous Rad Mission sale. More likely, the 4.0 is about to replace this. But even still, this deal is exceptional.
When your uncle, who helped build the Phoenix light rail system, sees the fruits of his labor.
March 28, 2025 at 7:45 AM
When your uncle, who helped build the Phoenix light rail system, sees the fruits of his labor.
The NYT came back to cover Culdesac now that it is open and thriving. It is presented as part of 50 Fixes for 50 States. And indeed, building more walkable neighborhoods is as good a fix as there is for climate, health, happiness, cost of living, and even taxes.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/c...
Living Car-Free in Arizona, on Purpose and Happily
One community near Phoenix is taking a “completely different” approach to development.
www.nytimes.com
March 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The NYT came back to cover Culdesac now that it is open and thriving. It is presented as part of 50 Fixes for 50 States. And indeed, building more walkable neighborhoods is as good a fix as there is for climate, health, happiness, cost of living, and even taxes.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/c...
We’re on the cusp of AV Ridehail eliminating most of the nation’s car fleet, but somehow it’s still illegal to build neighborhoods without parking in most of the country.
March 18, 2025 at 8:49 PM
We’re on the cusp of AV Ridehail eliminating most of the nation’s car fleet, but somehow it’s still illegal to build neighborhoods without parking in most of the country.
Great news for walkable neighborhoods. Giving up your car now saves over $1000/mo on average.
February 28, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Great news for walkable neighborhoods. Giving up your car now saves over $1000/mo on average.