Dr Jeffrey Howard 🇺🇦
@transportgeek.co.uk
Transport PhD. Chicago & London Transport Policy. Association for European Transport Council Chair. Londoner. Chicagoan. Michigander. Photographer. Gin Aficionado. Views my own. 🏳️🌈
When riding on the London Underground, it’s important that your socks match the moquette of your chosen line.
November 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
When riding on the London Underground, it’s important that your socks match the moquette of your chosen line.
I see so many British journalists copying, word for word sometimes, press releases from companies. That’s just lazy journalism and drives me bonkers. Companies must love it, though, since they set the narrative and don’t face any scrutiny. I just want to scream “Do your jobs properly” when I see it!
October 16, 2025 at 7:52 AM
I see so many British journalists copying, word for word sometimes, press releases from companies. That’s just lazy journalism and drives me bonkers. Companies must love it, though, since they set the narrative and don’t face any scrutiny. I just want to scream “Do your jobs properly” when I see it!
Reposted by Dr Jeffrey Howard 🇺🇦
An exciting milestone for travel in East and South London. The first of 54 brand-new DLR trains is now in service, featuring:
✅ Walk-through carriages
✅ Air-con
✅ Mobile charging points
These new trains will support thousands of new homes and jobs and improve journeys.
✅ Walk-through carriages
✅ Air-con
✅ Mobile charging points
These new trains will support thousands of new homes and jobs and improve journeys.
First look inside 'amazing' new DLR trains with USB charging points and air-con
The trains also provide passengers with real-time travel updates and walk-through carriages for staff and inspectors
www.mylondon.news
October 1, 2025 at 8:43 AM
An exciting milestone for travel in East and South London. The first of 54 brand-new DLR trains is now in service, featuring:
✅ Walk-through carriages
✅ Air-con
✅ Mobile charging points
These new trains will support thousands of new homes and jobs and improve journeys.
✅ Walk-through carriages
✅ Air-con
✅ Mobile charging points
These new trains will support thousands of new homes and jobs and improve journeys.
My partner's sister is in London with her daughters and I was called "Uncle Jeff" for the first time in my life. As an only child, this is weirdly a big moment and I didn't expect it to give me all the feels. 😭
September 30, 2025 at 10:12 PM
My partner's sister is in London with her daughters and I was called "Uncle Jeff" for the first time in my life. As an only child, this is weirdly a big moment and I didn't expect it to give me all the feels. 😭
On my way to Antwerp for the European Transport Conference! #ETCAntwerp2025
September 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
On my way to Antwerp for the European Transport Conference! #ETCAntwerp2025
I’m very much looking forward to the permanent pedestrianisation of Oxford Street.
On Sunday 21 September, ‘This is Oxford Street’ will be a landmark event, free and open for everyone. It will showcase the nation’s high street as you have never seen it before, traffic-free and offering a glimpse of what it could look like in the future.
See what’s on ⬇️
See what’s on ⬇️
Oxford Street car-free day plans revealed as Sadiq seeks pedestrianisation boost
Details unveiled of free event planned to boost support for Mayor of London’s plans to permanently removing traffic from the nation’s most famous high street
www.standard.co.uk
September 12, 2025 at 10:25 AM
I’m very much looking forward to the permanent pedestrianisation of Oxford Street.
I’ve discovered that TfL has a coffee (not tea) culture and all of my individual meetings thus far have been over coffee. This is great as it’s my personal stlye for meetings and I’m loving it (or maybe that’s the caffeine talking). This is a far better fit than Rail Partners (which I loved). 🚇 🚍 🚖
September 2, 2025 at 7:24 AM
I’ve discovered that TfL has a coffee (not tea) culture and all of my individual meetings thus far have been over coffee. This is great as it’s my personal stlye for meetings and I’m loving it (or maybe that’s the caffeine talking). This is a far better fit than Rail Partners (which I loved). 🚇 🚍 🚖
Oh and, yeah, life announcement: I landed a job as a planner at Transport for London. 🥳
August 26, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Oh and, yeah, life announcement: I landed a job as a planner at Transport for London. 🥳
I’m always excited to start a new job but, as I start at Transport for London today, there’s a level of excitement and curiosity that I’ve not experienced on a first day since I was 22 heading to the Chicago Transit Authority for the first time. That’s a great feeling to have.
August 26, 2025 at 7:48 AM
I’m always excited to start a new job but, as I start at Transport for London today, there’s a level of excitement and curiosity that I’ve not experienced on a first day since I was 22 heading to the Chicago Transit Authority for the first time. That’s a great feeling to have.
Also Da Pope
May 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Also Da Pope
Da Pope
The front page of today's Chicago Tribune. Read the e-edition here: chicagotribune.com/enewspaper
May 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Da Pope
What do Walt Disney, Oprah, Michael Jordan, Barack Obama (the first black US president), and Da Pope (the first American pope) have in common? Oh, right. Chicago.
May 8, 2025 at 10:18 PM
What do Walt Disney, Oprah, Michael Jordan, Barack Obama (the first black US president), and Da Pope (the first American pope) have in common? Oh, right. Chicago.
I'm not Catholic, but having a fellow Chicagoan as Pope is pretty fucking cool. Long live Da Pope!
May 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I'm not Catholic, but having a fellow Chicagoan as Pope is pretty fucking cool. Long live Da Pope!
A Chicagoan for Pope? I’ll allow it!
May 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
A Chicagoan for Pope? I’ll allow it!
This is a great video highlighting Rail Partners' achievements over the past few years (I even make a few appearances). I've been collecting my thoughts now that it's over and Day 1 of funemployment has begun. Kicking around the idea of restarting my blog, so I'll see how that goes.
April 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
This is a great video highlighting Rail Partners' achievements over the past few years (I even make a few appearances). I've been collecting my thoughts now that it's over and Day 1 of funemployment has begun. Kicking around the idea of restarting my blog, so I'll see how that goes.
Last official day at Rail Partners. 😢
March 31, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Last official day at Rail Partners. 😢
Reposted by Dr Jeffrey Howard 🇺🇦
The RTA is seeking interns for Summer 2025! 💼☀️ View open positions and apply now by visiting css-rtachicago-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/Candidat...
March 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The RTA is seeking interns for Summer 2025! 💼☀️ View open positions and apply now by visiting css-rtachicago-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/Candidat...
Been having too much fun in Porto to post, but super excited for my tour and tasting at Caves Cáves!
March 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Been having too much fun in Porto to post, but super excited for my tour and tasting at Caves Cáves!
Heartbreaking. #StandWithUkraine
A Ukrainian soldier evacuates a little girl to a safe place.
This girl, and millions of Ukrainian children, are the reason why we fight. For their sake, we want a just and lasting peace.
#StandWithUkraine
This girl, and millions of Ukrainian children, are the reason why we fight. For their sake, we want a just and lasting peace.
#StandWithUkraine
March 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Heartbreaking. #StandWithUkraine
I love the random question my mom asks me. Today it was: "Tell me the top three things you miss not living in Chicago anymore." That's actually a good question! Here are my three: My Chicago friends, Andersonville (my neighbourhood), and 24/7/365 subway service. No running for the 'L' at midnight!
February 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I love the random question my mom asks me. Today it was: "Tell me the top three things you miss not living in Chicago anymore." That's actually a good question! Here are my three: My Chicago friends, Andersonville (my neighbourhood), and 24/7/365 subway service. No running for the 'L' at midnight!
3 years. Thinking of my Ukrainian family members, friends, and colleagues today. Slava Ukraini!
Photo: @ec.europa.eu
Photo: @ec.europa.eu
February 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
3 years. Thinking of my Ukrainian family members, friends, and colleagues today. Slava Ukraini!
Photo: @ec.europa.eu
Photo: @ec.europa.eu
This photo has trains, a gin distillery, and a Last Word cocktail - and a happy Jeff. Fun fact: the Last Word was invented in Michigan at the Detroit Athletic Association in the 1910s, I might add. It’s the export I’m most proud of from my home state - a cocktail (screw Madonna or vehicles)!
February 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
This photo has trains, a gin distillery, and a Last Word cocktail - and a happy Jeff. Fun fact: the Last Word was invented in Michigan at the Detroit Athletic Association in the 1910s, I might add. It’s the export I’m most proud of from my home state - a cocktail (screw Madonna or vehicles)!
Not me enjoying a wee dram before heading out for more Edinburgh adventures this afternoon.
February 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Not me enjoying a wee dram before heading out for more Edinburgh adventures this afternoon.
Super excited to finally take a ride on the Edinburgh Trams extension! Good excuse to visit a friend who lives near Ocean Terminal. 😂
February 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Super excited to finally take a ride on the Edinburgh Trams extension! Good excuse to visit a friend who lives near Ocean Terminal. 😂
Had another amazing journey on the Caledonian Sleeper last night - first time in 5 years! That said, the ride was pretty rough and kept me up. Network Rail is clearly neglecting the infrastructure. At one point I thought we were about to derail and had to hold on so I didn’t fall out of the bed!
February 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Had another amazing journey on the Caledonian Sleeper last night - first time in 5 years! That said, the ride was pretty rough and kept me up. Network Rail is clearly neglecting the infrastructure. At one point I thought we were about to derail and had to hold on so I didn’t fall out of the bed!