Ben Kenyon
@benkenyon.bsky.social
Interests: Meteorology, Sustainability, Urban & Transit Planning, Urban Ecology | Fmr College Hockey Coach & Sports Media Pro
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Currently obsessing over this 12 ft wide, 1921 strip #map of Palisades Interstate Park in NJ/NY. An amazingly detailed birds-eye view paired with a profile sketch of the park's cliffs, as seen from the Hudson River. collections.lib.uwm.edu/digital/coll...
April 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Currently obsessing over this 12 ft wide, 1921 strip #map of Palisades Interstate Park in NJ/NY. An amazingly detailed birds-eye view paired with a profile sketch of the park's cliffs, as seen from the Hudson River. collections.lib.uwm.edu/digital/coll...
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The @nws.noaa.gov account will begin posting here on Monday. www.weather.gov/media/notifi...
July 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The @nws.noaa.gov account will begin posting here on Monday. www.weather.gov/media/notifi...
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"Public investment" vs "Wasteful Subsidy." The only problem with this clever Singer cartoon is that some people might actually not get that it’s sarcastically illustrating the incorrect perception problem, NOT telling the truth.
Just in case it actually needs to be said, the truth is the opposite.
Just in case it actually needs to be said, the truth is the opposite.
March 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
"Public investment" vs "Wasteful Subsidy." The only problem with this clever Singer cartoon is that some people might actually not get that it’s sarcastically illustrating the incorrect perception problem, NOT telling the truth.
Just in case it actually needs to be said, the truth is the opposite.
Just in case it actually needs to be said, the truth is the opposite.
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New Yorkers fought to free ourselves from a Mad King in 1776 and you’re goddamn right we will do it again in 2025
February 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
New Yorkers fought to free ourselves from a Mad King in 1776 and you’re goddamn right we will do it again in 2025
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Trump administration announces it will try and pull congestion pricing approvals in letter sent to Gov. Hochul via the NY Post -- nypost.com/2025/02/19/u...
Exclusive | NYC congestion pricing axed as Trump pulls approval of hated toll
Congestion pricing, we hardly knew ye.
nypost.com
February 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Trump administration announces it will try and pull congestion pricing approvals in letter sent to Gov. Hochul via the NY Post -- nypost.com/2025/02/19/u...
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An enclosed mall in Downtown White Plains, one block from Metro-North, is set to become a public park and 3,200 housing units, of which 400 will be affordable. Redeveloping dying malls is a no-brainer.
February 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
An enclosed mall in Downtown White Plains, one block from Metro-North, is set to become a public park and 3,200 housing units, of which 400 will be affordable. Redeveloping dying malls is a no-brainer.
Pure powder coming down! It’s been snowing pretty heavy this afternoon but with small flakes with such low temps. It’s blowing and drifting but guesstimate about 4in so far in SW MO. #MOwx
February 18, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Pure powder coming down! It’s been snowing pretty heavy this afternoon but with small flakes with such low temps. It’s blowing and drifting but guesstimate about 4in so far in SW MO. #MOwx
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DEVELOPING: The Trump Administration has started firing "several hundred" FAA probationary employees who maintain critical air traffic control infrastructure, according to their union.
The move comes not even three weeks since the deadly midair collision over Washington, D.C.
The move comes not even three weeks since the deadly midair collision over Washington, D.C.
February 17, 2025 at 3:26 AM
DEVELOPING: The Trump Administration has started firing "several hundred" FAA probationary employees who maintain critical air traffic control infrastructure, according to their union.
The move comes not even three weeks since the deadly midair collision over Washington, D.C.
The move comes not even three weeks since the deadly midair collision over Washington, D.C.
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Why are we literally firing national park rangers?! The National Park Service is an agency and national amenity with one of the highest approval ratings!
February 16, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Why are we literally firing national park rangers?! The National Park Service is an agency and national amenity with one of the highest approval ratings!
A lot of discussions on how far behind the US is compared to the rest of the developed world building high speed rail but examples like this show how we’re lagging behind many other countries in picking the low-hanging transit fruit like building this short traditional heavy rail transit extension.
While Madrid has built 130 miles of subways in the last 30 years, Chicago still hasn't broken ground on a 5.5-mile Red Line extension that it started planning in 2006. We need to build a lot more transit, and we need to do it quickly in this country.
February 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
A lot of discussions on how far behind the US is compared to the rest of the developed world building high speed rail but examples like this show how we’re lagging behind many other countries in picking the low-hanging transit fruit like building this short traditional heavy rail transit extension.
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Cyrus is extremely correct here - this SFgate article is dangerous and proposes ideas that will injure and kill riders.
Most e-bikes are more similar to regular bikes than they are to motorcycles and even cars!
Most e-bikes are more similar to regular bikes than they are to motorcycles and even cars!
Bike lanes are not a reward for pedaling. They are for the safety of users.
I agree there needs to be more discussion around class 3 e-bikes, but forcing them into the road is not the solution. This article is effectively asking for class of riders to die more often.
www.sfgate.com/local/articl...
I agree there needs to be more discussion around class 3 e-bikes, but forcing them into the road is not the solution. This article is effectively asking for class of riders to die more often.
www.sfgate.com/local/articl...
We need to talk about San Francisco's e-bike problem
E-bikes have exploded in popularity in San Francisco, but given their speed, they shouldn't be treated the same as normal bikes, writes SFGATE's Dan Gentile.
www.sfgate.com
February 14, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Cyrus is extremely correct here - this SFgate article is dangerous and proposes ideas that will injure and kill riders.
Most e-bikes are more similar to regular bikes than they are to motorcycles and even cars!
Most e-bikes are more similar to regular bikes than they are to motorcycles and even cars!
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NEW: What makes BLUESKY the new “IT” place for Urbanists? It’s pretty significant that the American Planning Association is putting this out there to its huge membership. I was interviewed for it, as was @mitchellsilver.bsky.social & others.
Please share!
@bsky.app www.planning.org/planning/202...
Please share!
@bsky.app www.planning.org/planning/202...
What Makes Bluesky the New ‘It’ Space for Urbanists
Planners are turning to the up-and-coming platform, as well as other social media, to expand their reach and increase community engagement.
www.planning.org
February 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
NEW: What makes BLUESKY the new “IT” place for Urbanists? It’s pretty significant that the American Planning Association is putting this out there to its huge membership. I was interviewed for it, as was @mitchellsilver.bsky.social & others.
Please share!
@bsky.app www.planning.org/planning/202...
Please share!
@bsky.app www.planning.org/planning/202...
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DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY SCIENCE:
1. Chickenpox
2. Diphtheria
3. Measles
4. Pertussis
5. Pneumococcal Infection
6. Polio
7. Tetanus
8. Typhoid
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10. Smallpox
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February 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY SCIENCE:
1. Chickenpox
2. Diphtheria
3. Measles
4. Pertussis
5. Pneumococcal Infection
6. Polio
7. Tetanus
8. Typhoid
9. Yellow Fever
10. Smallpox
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1. Chickenpox
2. Diphtheria
3. Measles
4. Pertussis
5. Pneumococcal Infection
6. Polio
7. Tetanus
8. Typhoid
9. Yellow Fever
10. Smallpox
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Happy 25th Birthday JetBlue! 🎂✈️
February 12, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Happy 25th Birthday JetBlue! 🎂✈️
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First on the list is Baltimore! The birthplace of the American Railroad. For those looking to take in the rich history during a visit, the B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore Streetcar Museum, and Irish Railroad Workers Museum must be on the docket.
www.trains.com/trn/railroad...
www.trains.com/trn/railroad...
10 must-visit historic railroad towns - Trains
Visiting a railroad town can take you on a journey through not only the town itself, but also its railroading’s past, present, and even future. Whether you’re just passing through or have an opportuni...
www.trains.com
February 12, 2025 at 2:03 AM
First on the list is Baltimore! The birthplace of the American Railroad. For those looking to take in the rich history during a visit, the B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore Streetcar Museum, and Irish Railroad Workers Museum must be on the docket.
www.trains.com/trn/railroad...
www.trains.com/trn/railroad...
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5:15 pm: Snow becoming heavy locally with banding moving into the 95 corridor. Roads quickly deteriorating. Travel is discouraged this evening.
More at cwg.live
More at cwg.live
February 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
5:15 pm: Snow becoming heavy locally with banding moving into the 95 corridor. Roads quickly deteriorating. Travel is discouraged this evening.
More at cwg.live
More at cwg.live
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This is literally how we should build transit: pair new development around transit stations, and use the added tax revenue to pay for the cost of constructing the transit. Rinse and repeat.
February 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This is literally how we should build transit: pair new development around transit stations, and use the added tax revenue to pay for the cost of constructing the transit. Rinse and repeat.
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THE EAGLES SOAR TO A SUPER BOWL 🦅
Philadelphia ends the Chiefs' three-peat hopes and captures its second Super Bowl in franchise history.
Philadelphia ends the Chiefs' three-peat hopes and captures its second Super Bowl in franchise history.
February 10, 2025 at 3:16 AM
THE EAGLES SOAR TO A SUPER BOWL 🦅
Philadelphia ends the Chiefs' three-peat hopes and captures its second Super Bowl in franchise history.
Philadelphia ends the Chiefs' three-peat hopes and captures its second Super Bowl in franchise history.
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February 10, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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The Philadelphia Eagles hoisted the Lombardi Trophy in New Orleans Sunday night after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. Fans flooded Center City after the win. via @whyy.org
Eagles fly to an easy Super Bowl victory, fans celebrate in street
The Philadelphia Eagles hoisted the Lombardi Trophy in New Orleans Sunday night after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. Fans flooded Center City after the win.
whyy.org
February 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles hoisted the Lombardi Trophy in New Orleans Sunday night after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. Fans flooded Center City after the win. via @whyy.org
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"A legitimate purpose of zoning is to separate incompatible uses: to keep noxious factories and their emissions as far away from people’s homes and lungs as possible, for example. But zoning that bans apartments anywhere except busy streets does the opposite."
Confining Rental Homes to Busy Streets Is a Devil’s Bargain
Confining Rental Homes to Busy Streets Is a Devil’s Bargain
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February 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"A legitimate purpose of zoning is to separate incompatible uses: to keep noxious factories and their emissions as far away from people’s homes and lungs as possible, for example. But zoning that bans apartments anywhere except busy streets does the opposite."
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At long last…
www.newbedfordguide.com/south-coast-...
www.newbedfordguide.com/south-coast-...
South Coast Rail Service In New Bedford Begins March 24, 2025
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) shared today the South Coast Rail passenger service start date.
Pending final approval from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), passeng...
www.newbedfordguide.com
February 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
At long last…
www.newbedfordguide.com/south-coast-...
www.newbedfordguide.com/south-coast-...
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We love to see it! Music in a train station. A Peabody Conservatory (Johns Hopkins School of Music) string quartet + piano performs at Baltimore Penn Station for the evening rush hour. 🎵🚉
February 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
We love to see it! Music in a train station. A Peabody Conservatory (Johns Hopkins School of Music) string quartet + piano performs at Baltimore Penn Station for the evening rush hour. 🎵🚉
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Generally speaking, slashing government funding for Christian organizations like Catholic Relief Services, attacking Lutheran charities, and maligning the US Conference of Catholic Bishops isn't especially pro-Christian.
Trump at the National Prayer Breakfast announces that he's signing an order directing AG Pam Bondi to head a task force "to eradicate anti-Christian bias"
February 7, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Generally speaking, slashing government funding for Christian organizations like Catholic Relief Services, attacking Lutheran charities, and maligning the US Conference of Catholic Bishops isn't especially pro-Christian.