talyaschwartz.bsky.social
@talyaschwartz.bsky.social
Talk to me about better transit, clean air, clean oceans, more trees, leaders who do things, and hope. Oh and about New Jersey!

Join our cause: https://hudcostreets.org/
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Welcome @jerseycitynj.bsky.social to bluesky!
February 8, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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“A devastated family in Newark is blaming the snow banks on the side of the road for the death of their loved one.

Tyree Peterson, 34, was struck and killed by a car as he was trying to catch a bus on Saturday”

abc7ny.com/post/newark-...
Family blames snow banks on side of road for loved one's death in Newark
The victim's family says he couldn't safely cross the street because the snow piles were too high.
abc7ny.com
February 7, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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-Vous êtes gentil avec vos vélos, mais comment on fait après une grosse chute de neige?

-Copenhague: #holdmyCarlsberg
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February 7, 2026 at 12:32 PM
It's time for us to get some oLTN's in NYC, Jersey City would look good with one of these too. It's a magic pill - removes cut through traffic to create safe and quiet streets. It's a hard slog to get those first few created, but in just 10 years London built 100+ LTN's with no signs of stopping!
February 5, 2026 at 11:06 PM
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Low Traffic Neighborhoods!
Low Traffic Neighborhoods!

All in one mega blog post is a huge resource containing the most popular films, photos, diagrams & links on LTN's.
Bookmark. Share. Link to it. Host a screening. Advocate.

@talyaschwartz.bsky.social @solomonge.bsky.social @openplans.org
London’s Low Traffic Neighborhoods (LTN’s) Ultimate Resource Page — Streetfilms
If you need some enlightenment about Low Traffic Neighborhoods…well you came to the right place! Films! Maps! Photos! Presentations! It’s one-stop LTN shopping!
www.streetfilms.org
February 5, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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My first takeaway from the weekend ICE raids is we need totalitarian enforcement on any vehicle with no license plates. Would solve a ton of problems if there was a modicum of enforcement. No/obstructed plate = a criminal, ironclad rule.
February 5, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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Why did three buses and several delivery trucks get stuck trying to turn at Jersey & Columbus this morning?

Lack of illegal parking enforcement is not only making our crosswalks dangerous, but also slowing down our transportation system. /
February 4, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Bike JC stands in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors and those seeking refuge in Jersey City. We watched ICE’s activity in our city this week with horror when agents targeted hard-working people who use the 9th Street elevator to bring bikes between Hoboken and Jersey City Heights.
February 3, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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ICE targeted transit stations
February 3, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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TOMORROW! 📢✨
Come to our free webinar at 12pm to learn what Low Traffic Neighborhoods are, their benefits, and how to advocate for them in your community!
RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NXKbUrSrQI6CI5cdUXGbHg#/registration
February 2, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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“We have confirmed reports that federal immigration enforcement agents are operating in Jersey City and surrounding areas today,” said Mayor Solomon.

“I want to be direct with our residents: you have rights, and this city will defend them."
February 2, 2026 at 1:16 AM
We can have this too. London started this about ten years ago, and now has 100+ LTN's. A city transformation. London is the same population as NYC. This is doable, all over the US.
London's Low Traffic Neighborhoods! ✨ Residents, advocates & elected leaders show how they have transformed their local streets to quiet, peaceful & safe places to recreate and enjoy while journeying to school, meet ups or shopping!
Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfkMmyfcJDw
What are Low Traffic Neighborhoods? Well in London they're Magnificent!
YouTube video by Streetfilms®
www.youtube.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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The group bike ride for Alex Pretti is about to depart in Minneapolis, stopping at his memorial, then Renee Good’s, and finishing at the VFW. If you can join, hop on anywhere. It’s a warm 17° & sunny!

I’ve never seen this many cyclists for a group ride. ⚡️✊🏽⚡️🚲⚡️✊🏽⚡️ #RIPPretti
January 31, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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I interviewed 300 high achievers about their morning routine, and you will never believe, they all have inherited family wealth.
June 20, 2024 at 1:57 PM
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ICE are alllll over Harlem right now, 116 & Frederick Douglass, checking IDs and targeting the area’s African community. Multiple people have been detained.

Community members are advising folks to carry citizenship documents - or stay away if they are at risk
January 28, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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Anne Hidalgo's positive impact on Parisian public space has been huge.

But the ultimate significance of her leadership on mobility justice is global: demonstrating what is possible really highlights the commitment of other mayors to convenience for car owners at the expense of everyone else.
“The transformation is astonishing. [Paris] has quietly—& quickly—become one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world. What started as a series of emergency ‘coronapistes’ or pop-up bike lanes, built during the pandemic has evolved into a permanent bike network spanning hundreds of kilometres.”
New Study Shows How Paris Pedaled Its Way to a Cycling Revolution
Cycling through central Paris meant weaving between buses and scooters—a bold choice reserved for the fearless few.
momentummag.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:27 AM
It would be great to get Jersey City municipality finally on blue sky!
@eleanalittle.bsky.social can you see if the city can start posting stuff on Bluesky? The JC website links to Twitter, but the posts are not in chronological order.
January 28, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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A ride for Alex Pretti is being organized in NYC on Saturday. Meet @ 2 PM in Foley Square, roll out @ 2:30.
January 27, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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Intrigued by London's policy of "lane rental" that is now being extended citywide -- charging utility co's when they obstruct lanes esp at busy times, creating an incentive to work quickly or during off-hours (vs NYC's laissez faire re utilities constantly digging up streets)
"TfL is working with the London boroughs to expand our lane rental scheme and its associated benefits onto borough roads. As of January 2026, four boroughs have already received approval for schemes by the Department for Transport. These are Camden, Enfield, Lambeth and Merton"
January 27, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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Shout out to whatever agency always plows this 2-way bike path along 2nd Avenue in Sunset Park ❤️
January 27, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Jersey City has fallen so far behind. Our bike lanes have been untouched since the snow began on Saturday. We have the equipment so I'm not sure what's going on.
January 27, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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If you've never called into one of the turnpike authority meetings, it's like dialing into an old mass call. You call the number and enter the meeting ID and the number to add yourself to the speaker list. You can do other things while you wait for the public speaking portion.
January 26, 2026 at 4:52 AM
I'll be there, please call in! We can win this!
If you have time at 11am (NOTE: it was moved from 9am!), call in and register your opposition to the $12 billion Turnpike Extension widening through JC.
This is the first meeting under the new governor & new Turnpike Authority chair; first impressions matter!

Call 800-346-7359; access code 487219
January 27, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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Both of these bike lanes on Bergen and Marin are still impassable now. What happened to the bike-lane snow plow the city bought ?
Not shoveling bike lanes didn't start this weekend, but it has continued.
January 27, 2026 at 2:42 AM
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I am underwhelmed by “restrain, reform and restrict ICE.” The minimum demand should be all ICE and CBP agents off the streets of Minnesota. The minimum.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Senate Democrats plot strategy as DHS standoff deepens heading into shutdown week
Two sources who were on a Democratic caucus strategy call Sunday said Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told the group the message must be to “restrain, reform and restrict ICE.”
www.nbcnews.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:56 PM