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markey.senate.gov
Let’s be clear about the impact of this DOT memo: Pedestrians and cyclists are going to die. usa.streetsblog.org/2025/03/12/b...
BREAKING: U.S. DOT Orders Review of All Grants Related to Green Infrastructure, Bikes — Streetsblog USA
Now U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is coming for our bike lanes!
usa.streetsblog.org
March 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Reposted by Austin Pearce
arlingtondes.bsky.social
TODAY: Open house at Central Library 4-7pm on shaping "Arlington's Transportation Plan." It'll guide the County for coming decades. Climb aboard. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
March 5, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Reposted by Austin Pearce
arl-infra.bsky.social
Arlington's Transportation Future draft vision and goals feedback opportunities:

First in-person event at Central Library today (3/5) with three more events through 3/15.

Online form: form.jotform.com/250435482776...
Draft Vision Arlington’s transportation network enables people of all backgrounds and abilities to move safely, comfortably, and seamlessly. Everyone can depend on a variety of transportation options to get them where they need to go, when they need to be there. Arlington focuses on making travel a good experience for people, connecting them with nature, friends, family, and jobs. Draft Goals In 2050, Arlington’s transportation system will be… Safe.png Safe Prioritize safety for all people and eliminate transportation-related deaths and serious injuries. Equitable-and-Inclusive.png Equitable and Inclusive Create a welcoming, comfortable, and accessible transportation system for people of all backgrounds and abilities, while working to eliminate historical disparities in transportation policy and investment. Sustainable.png Sustainable Develop a transportation system that moves more people without more traffic, reduces environmental impacts, supports climate resilience, and connects people with nature. Connected.png Connected Provide an interconnected transportation network that is intuitive, dependable, and well maintained, enabling people and goods to seamlessly reach their destinations. Livable.png Livable Create a transportation system that maintains and improves quality of life, affordability, economic vitality, physical health and mental wellbeing, and sense of community. Transparent-and-Accountable.png Transparent and Accountable Deliver and maintain a transportation network that addresses community priorities, acknowledges trade-offs, and builds public trust through exceptional stewardship of resources. Open Houses Wednesday, March 05 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM Central Library 1015 N Quincy St Arlington, VA 22201 Click to map Thursday, March 13 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM Walter Reed Community Center 2902 16th Street S Arlington, VA 22204 Click to map Pop-Up Events Saturday, March 08 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Arlington Farmers Market 1400 N Courthouse Rd Arlington, VA 22201 Click to map Saturday, March 15 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM National Landing Water Park 1601 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 Click to map
March 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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wmata.com
Celebrating Women in Construction Week! Women in construction play vital roles here at Metro, and there are many opportunities in the field. We’re proud of the incredible women who help us keep this region moving.
March 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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mnolangray.bsky.social
We went through this with zoning, and now we're going through it with building code: trillion dollar industries depend on these things, yet a bunch of precocious bloggers can swoop in and expose these institutions as full of pseudoscience. Does nobody do their job? @aarmlovi.bsky.social
March 3, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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brooklynspoke.bsky.social
Hard to predict where this is all headed but I don’t think you can build a successful presidency and political movement based on taking everything away from everyone as quickly as possible.
keithboykin.bsky.social Keith Boykin @keithboykin.bsky.social · Feb 20
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is booed by protesters as he announces Trump is cutting off funding for high-speed rail between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Instead of dealing with all the planes crashing everywhere, the former “Real World” star is abandoning investments in US infrastructure.
February 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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whfsdude.bsky.social
Exciting neighborhood news–more food waste drop-off boxes were added today, including one at 13th & Pennsylvania Ave SE.
A person holding out a green food waste container with their arm next to a large metal fiood waste drop-off bin that has bright colors.
February 20, 2025 at 12:12 AM
apearce.dev
Happy to see @arlingtondes.bsky.social pre-treating our protected bike lanes
A protected bike lane on Clarendon Blvd treated with brine
February 19, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Reposted by Austin Pearce
samreich.bsky.social
happy presidents day
Screenshots from the Game Changer episode "Second Place" where Brennan Lee Mulligan is saying "we're here celebrating what I can only describe as the sickness at the core of America".
February 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Reposted by Austin Pearce
maureencoffeyva.bsky.social
Arlington! We're seeking feedback about a site plan project at 2500 Wilson Boulevard. Review project materials and share feedback by February 7! publicinput.com/l53176
Feedback for 2500 Wilson Boulevard -- Jan. 27-Feb. 7, 2025 - PublicInput
The applicant the Meridian Group proposes to: Amend the site s General Land Use Plan (GLUP) designation to Medium Office-Apartment-Hotel Rezone the site from C-O-1.5 to C-O-2.5 Demolish the existing o...
publicinput.com
February 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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prchovanec.bsky.social
Schoolhouse Rock is going to have to remake its cartoon on how a bill becomes a law.
February 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Reposted by Austin Pearce
visionzeronet.bsky.social
75% of Americans support a new rule requiring vehicle front-end designs to reduce head injuries in crashes—even if it changes the look of large trucks & SUVs.

Among those who drive these trucks & SUVs? 63% still support it. Check out the survey results: advocacy.consumerreports.org/wp-content/u...
advocacy.consumerreports.org
January 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM
apearce.dev
I get the feeling Arlington's residents will be waiting weeks for this to melt
January 27, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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jrurbanenetwork.bsky.social
The brand new section of Elon's carhole, the Vegas Loop Westgate Station tunnel, just opened but I don't understand why there are a bunch underground intersections with of traffic lights. How is this the future of transport when...
January 25, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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yodelinghippie.bsky.social
We did it!
January 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
apearce.dev
One day...
Brand new Acela trainsets sitting in the Philadelphia train yard waiting to start service
January 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Reposted by Austin Pearce
lauragmitchell.com
When you move around primarily or exclusively by car, you may not see the evidence of car crashes around you:

bent sign posts
broken car pieces
broken windshield glass
tire marks, etc.

For those who travel by 🚶🏻, 🚲 & 🚌 these reminders are everywhere on sidewalks & streets.
Silver bike parked in front of a sign post. The signs say “Do not enter except bikes” and have clearly been run over by a driver of a car in the past.
January 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
apearce.dev
@bambulabglobal.bsky.social why are you breaking compatibility with third party tools with your latest firmware update? Why do you think you should only profit from the work of the community and then lock them out once you've established market share? Regretting my A1 purchase.
January 18, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Reposted by Austin Pearce
justiceputnam.bsky.social
The people wanting to invade Greenland say it's too cold to go outside for the inaugural.
January 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
apearce.dev
Of course now that the snow has melted, the cars are back in their natural habitat of illegally blocking the bike lane. Been like this for a couple days on Clarendon Blvd
January 13, 2025 at 3:10 AM
apearce.dev
@arlingtondes.bsky.social the PBLs on Wilson (and in other spots nearby) were damaged by plows and will need repaired once the snow melts

@arl-infra.bsky.social
January 13, 2025 at 2:58 AM
apearce.dev
Looks like @arlingtondes.bsky.social got to Wilson!
January 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Reposted by Austin Pearce
nicoleconlan.bsky.social
Seinfeld: The Congestion Pricing Episode
Jerry uses congestion pricing as an excuse to stop seeing a woman who lives downtown. She stages a protest in the street in front of City Hall to get him back. George refuses to pay the $9 and drives along a labyrinthine path to avoid the cameras, using side streets and driving through parking garages. It costs him $47. Forced to use the subway, Elaine discovers J. Peterman living on the F train and attempts to bring him back topside. Kramer and Newman use a mail truck to evade the toll. Soon, people who don’t want to pay the toll ask them for rides, and they oblige… for a fee. Jerry points out they’ve just created Bus 2.0. Kramer: This isn’t about making money. This is the resistance, Jerry!” Elaine convinces Peterman to come to the surface. They spot George coming out of a parking garage and ask him for a ride home. George agrees but refuses to pay the $9 — they’re going HIS way. Jerry is going to take the subway to a show, but Kramer convinces him that Bus 2.0 will be faster — “Now that the roads are clear, we can really open that baby up.” Jerry is running late so he agrees. They speed downtown to Jerry’s show downtown. Suddenly, Jerry’s ex-girlfriend leaps into the street holding a “down with congestion pricing!” sign. Kramer swerves to avoid her and plows right into George’s car, destroying both vehicles. Jerry’s girlfriend runs over to help. She tears up and thanks Jerry for coming to see her.
January 9, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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ajsadauskas.bsky.social
Two key figures about the #LAFires.

The estimated cost is now US$57 billion: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/09/b...

ExxonMobil's 2023 profits were US$36 billion: corporate.exxonmobil.com/news/news-re...

Fossil fuel companies are now only viable because others pay the costs of global warming disasters.
The Costs of the Los Angeles Fires
Damages are now estimated to reach up to $57 billion. The blazes add to a string of climate-related catastrophes hitting businesses and homeowners.
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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maureencoffeyva.bsky.social
How should Arlington County prioritize spending? Last year, the community weighed in – now it’s your turn!

Today is the LAST DAY to share your thoughts on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Help shape decisions that matter most: publicinput.com/fy2026budget

[copied from Arlington’s main Twitter]
How Should Arlington County Prioritize Spending for FY 2026? - PublicInput
Each February the County Manager presents his proposed annual operating budget to the County Board. As he develops his proposed budget he is asking the community to share their thoughts on how to prio...
publicinput.com
January 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM