Jean Walsh
@therealjeanwalsh.bsky.social
AC Transit Director, Ward 2 (Berkeley, Emeryville, parts of Oakland, CA) Car free since 2004. Views expressed here are my own, of course.
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New research finds that ~18% of Americans would like to live car-free -- more than double the share that currently does.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:37 PM
New research finds that ~18% of Americans would like to live car-free -- more than double the share that currently does.
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1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 12:25 PM
1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Come on out! Tuesday, February 17 at Cellarmaker in Jack London Square.
February 5, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Come on out! Tuesday, February 17 at Cellarmaker in Jack London Square.
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Reminder: Service changes go into effect Sunday, February 1.
Learn about additional service on select lines and schedule changes on most bus lines: https://www.actransit.org/service-changes
Learn about additional stop changes: https://www.actransit.org/service-alerts
Learn about additional service on select lines and schedule changes on most bus lines: https://www.actransit.org/service-changes
Learn about additional stop changes: https://www.actransit.org/service-alerts
January 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Reminder: Service changes go into effect Sunday, February 1.
Learn about additional service on select lines and schedule changes on most bus lines: https://www.actransit.org/service-changes
Learn about additional stop changes: https://www.actransit.org/service-alerts
Learn about additional service on select lines and schedule changes on most bus lines: https://www.actransit.org/service-changes
Learn about additional stop changes: https://www.actransit.org/service-alerts
This is good news for Bay Area transit. Thanks to @scottwiener.bsky.social @jessearreguin.bsky.social and transit advocates for your leadership and hard work!
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January 31, 2026 at 4:31 PM
This is good news for Bay Area transit. Thanks to @scottwiener.bsky.social @jessearreguin.bsky.social and transit advocates for your leadership and hard work!
mtc.ca.gov/news/agreeme...
mtc.ca.gov/news/agreeme...
Who’s going to the NACTO conference in Minneapolis? Are we staying at the Hilton? @nacto.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Who’s going to the NACTO conference in Minneapolis? Are we staying at the Hilton? @nacto.bsky.social
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40 percent fewer drivers have been caught blocking bus stops along the 50 MTA bus routes equipped with Automated Camera Enforcement since June 2024.
Go ACE! Bus Stops Are Clearer Than Ever Thanks To MTA's Bus-Mounted Camera Enforcement - Streetsblog New York City
The MTA's automated cameras are clearing up bus stops across the city.
buff.ly
January 13, 2026 at 5:50 PM
40 percent fewer drivers have been caught blocking bus stops along the 50 MTA bus routes equipped with Automated Camera Enforcement since June 2024.
“Frequent, reliable transit service doesn’t happen by accident; it requires sustained, bold investments,” said Jean Walsh, AC Transit Director of Ward 2.
January 13, 2026 at 1:39 AM
“Frequent, reliable transit service doesn’t happen by accident; it requires sustained, bold investments,” said Jean Walsh, AC Transit Director of Ward 2.
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Kamala Harris at her closing campaign rally:
"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
August 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Kamala Harris at her closing campaign rally:
"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
Actually agree with Kristi Noem on something: vehicles are deadly weapons
January 8, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Actually agree with Kristi Noem on something: vehicles are deadly weapons
The parking lot at the new Planet Fitness on San Pablo is packed 🫤
Free parking encourages driving.
Free parking encourages driving.
January 8, 2026 at 4:29 AM
The parking lot at the new Planet Fitness on San Pablo is packed 🫤
Free parking encourages driving.
Free parking encourages driving.
I don’t know about you, but I am in such a bad mood. FUCK ICE.
January 8, 2026 at 1:41 AM
I don’t know about you, but I am in such a bad mood. FUCK ICE.
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The city policy that makes the least sense to me is the free parking in New York City. There are densely populated neighborhoods, especially in the outer boroughs, where the street parking is completely free. This is valuable public land just given away to drivers.
January 7, 2026 at 7:47 PM
The city policy that makes the least sense to me is the free parking in New York City. There are densely populated neighborhoods, especially in the outer boroughs, where the street parking is completely free. This is valuable public land just given away to drivers.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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I lived thru the end of public smoking. Early in my career I presented to city councils who were smoking, in front of audiences who were smoking.
Smoking in restaurants, airplanes, hospitals…
All of that seems insane now, but it was very controversial when we DID change it.
We CAN change things.
Smoking in restaurants, airplanes, hospitals…
All of that seems insane now, but it was very controversial when we DID change it.
We CAN change things.
It’s crazy that people used to be able to just smoke cigarettes wherever they wanted
December 15, 2025 at 8:04 AM
I lived thru the end of public smoking. Early in my career I presented to city councils who were smoking, in front of audiences who were smoking.
Smoking in restaurants, airplanes, hospitals…
All of that seems insane now, but it was very controversial when we DID change it.
We CAN change things.
Smoking in restaurants, airplanes, hospitals…
All of that seems insane now, but it was very controversial when we DID change it.
We CAN change things.
Google maps still shows the price for two AC Transit buses ($5.50) and not the free transfer.
December 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Google maps still shows the price for two AC Transit buses ($5.50) and not the free transfer.
Hey East Bay, Car Free Happy Hour will be on Tuesday, January 13 at Two Pitchers in Oakland. 24th and Webster near 19th St. BART and multiple AC Transit lines.
See you then! Spread the word!
See you then! Spread the word!
December 31, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Hey East Bay, Car Free Happy Hour will be on Tuesday, January 13 at Two Pitchers in Oakland. 24th and Webster near 19th St. BART and multiple AC Transit lines.
See you then! Spread the word!
See you then! Spread the word!
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The Sustainable Streetscapes 2024 project is bringing improvements across Emeryville! More than 50 new benches with backs are being installed, made from recycled materials. Look for a new place to rest, gather, or enjoy the view near you!
December 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The Sustainable Streetscapes 2024 project is bringing improvements across Emeryville! More than 50 new benches with backs are being installed, made from recycled materials. Look for a new place to rest, gather, or enjoy the view near you!
“The good news is that the city already owns an asset worth at least that much every single year, which we simply give away. We walk past it every day: the curb.”
“Pairing free buses with paid parking says we value people in motion more than cars at rest,” writes Nicolas Rohatyn.
Opinion | The Way to Pay for Free Buses Is to End Free Parking
Free buses would be transformative not only for riders, but for the ecosystem of the city as a whole.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
“The good news is that the city already owns an asset worth at least that much every single year, which we simply give away. We walk past it every day: the curb.”
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A new bus-only lane was criticized for years for a design that encouraged illegal speeding. But simple interventions, including bollards, have drastically reduced fatalities.
International Boulevard’s makeover ended pedestrian deaths this year
A new bus-only lane was criticized for years for a design that encouraged illegal speeding. But simple interventions, including bollards, have drastically reduced fatalities.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A new bus-only lane was criticized for years for a design that encouraged illegal speeding. But simple interventions, including bollards, have drastically reduced fatalities.
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Lots of rain this week means potholes are opening back up.
Learn how to make reports via a free @bikeeastbay.bsky.social webinar Jan 13, then join me on my 12th annual Oakland pothole reporting blitz on Jan 19 for MLK Jr Day:
bikeeastbay.org/event/take-a...
Learn how to make reports via a free @bikeeastbay.bsky.social webinar Jan 13, then join me on my 12th annual Oakland pothole reporting blitz on Jan 19 for MLK Jr Day:
bikeeastbay.org/event/take-a...
December 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Lots of rain this week means potholes are opening back up.
Learn how to make reports via a free @bikeeastbay.bsky.social webinar Jan 13, then join me on my 12th annual Oakland pothole reporting blitz on Jan 19 for MLK Jr Day:
bikeeastbay.org/event/take-a...
Learn how to make reports via a free @bikeeastbay.bsky.social webinar Jan 13, then join me on my 12th annual Oakland pothole reporting blitz on Jan 19 for MLK Jr Day:
bikeeastbay.org/event/take-a...
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For those who haven't been on the boulevard in thew last year, the data alone tells us that there has been a positive transformation: pedestrian deaths fell from 7 in 2023 to 0 so far this year. Yep, zero. More yet to do!
@tvrr.bsky.social
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@tvrr.bsky.social
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International Blvd is Now Much Safer
Last week, OakDOT and AC Transit shared the results of the International BRT Safety Project and frankly the results are an eye-popping success! Traffic calming infrastructure saves lives! Please write...
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December 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
For those who haven't been on the boulevard in thew last year, the data alone tells us that there has been a positive transformation: pedestrian deaths fell from 7 in 2023 to 0 so far this year. Yep, zero. More yet to do!
@tvrr.bsky.social
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@tvrr.bsky.social
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The City of Oakland will charge for parking on Sundays starting in January. If it goes through as planned, people will get used to it and everything will be fine.
I refuse to shut up about this: NYC started charging $9 to bring a car into our most transit-rich zone, the haters & trolls predicted doom, but traffic evaporated instantly and here’s Times Square tonite (even after the holiday tourists have left). For a better future, build transit & price driving!
December 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The City of Oakland will charge for parking on Sundays starting in January. If it goes through as planned, people will get used to it and everything will be fine.
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Transit sweaters UNITE!
Lovely to see @therealjeanwalsh.bsky.social @rebeccaforec.bsky.social @georgespies.bsky.social @shegabme.bsky.social and more at the car-free happy hour in Berkeley last night!
(The background was drab, so I cheated and used a little open-source holidAI magic!)
Lovely to see @therealjeanwalsh.bsky.social @rebeccaforec.bsky.social @georgespies.bsky.social @shegabme.bsky.social and more at the car-free happy hour in Berkeley last night!
(The background was drab, so I cheated and used a little open-source holidAI magic!)
December 19, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Transit sweaters UNITE!
Lovely to see @therealjeanwalsh.bsky.social @rebeccaforec.bsky.social @georgespies.bsky.social @shegabme.bsky.social and more at the car-free happy hour in Berkeley last night!
(The background was drab, so I cheated and used a little open-source holidAI magic!)
Lovely to see @therealjeanwalsh.bsky.social @rebeccaforec.bsky.social @georgespies.bsky.social @shegabme.bsky.social and more at the car-free happy hour in Berkeley last night!
(The background was drab, so I cheated and used a little open-source holidAI magic!)