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@capntransit.bsky.social
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Climate advocate, queer, ranting against bullshit for over a decade. Mostly posting at https://urbanists.social/@capntransit

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capntransit.bsky.social
I get that the it's the New York CITY Economic Development Corporation, but not showing the location of the Bayonne cruise terminal on this map demonstrates that they're not really serious.

The EDC is a corrupt, undemocratic kludge and should have been disbanded years ago.

edc.nyc/project/manh...
Satellite photo of New York Harbor from the NYC EDC Manhattan Cruise Terminal Master Plan, showing the locations of the Manhattan and Brooklyn Cruise Terminals. The location of the Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal in Bayonne is not indicated on the original map, but is highlighted in this copy with a hand-drawn circle.
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
capntransit.bsky.social
You got me thinking about the parking for a hospital near me here in Queens, and I couldn't think where it was. Checking Google Maps, I realized that I have walked past it. It's 64 spaces stacked two high, tucked away on a side street, a block from the hospital.

There is a train three blocks away.
Google Street View of the entrance to a parking lot, with two-level lift stalls. It is enclosed by a cinder block wall with a gate. The address is 23-13 30th Road.
October 8, 2025 at 4:11 AM
capntransit.bsky.social
This is simply not the conventional meaning of zone-based fares.

This assumes everyone who wants to travel is willing to submit proof of residency - or pay $5 a ride?

What about live-in nannies? Subsidized housing in wealthy neighborhoods?

In general:

capntransit.blogspot.com/2021/01/dont...
Zone-Based. The term “zone-based” means a system of charging fares for riders of public transit based on the community district residency of each rider with a maximum fare of $5 per ride charged to non-residents and residents of zone 1, a fare of $4.50 charged to residents of zone 2, a fare of $3 charged to residents of zone 3, and no fare charged to residents of zone 4.
September 26, 2025 at 1:04 AM
capntransit.bsky.social
Wilhoit's Law:

crookedtimber.org/2018/03/21/l...
Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protectes but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect. There is nothing more or else to it, and there never has been, in any place or time.
September 19, 2025 at 2:21 AM
capntransit.bsky.social
In Asbury Park, of all places? Looking on Google Maps, I don't see a single one-way street near the Boardwalk, and the surplus pavement is used for angle parking!
Google Satellite view of the streets around the Asbury Park Convention Hall, which are all two way
September 6, 2025 at 11:24 PM
capntransit.bsky.social
How much tunneling would be required to connect the outer Hoyt tracks to the lower level of Smith Street?

www.nycsubway.org/perl/show?/i...
Section of the nycsubway.org track map showing the Fulton Street local tracks leading west to the outer tracks of the Hoyt-Schermerhorn station and then, not in revenue service, to the former Court Street station, now the NYCTA Transit Museum. The outer tracks from the Jay Street station heading south cross under the tracks to Court Street and then split into upper (local) and unused lower (express) levels. The Crosstown tracks from the inner Hoyt platform curve south to merge with the upper level tracks on Smith Street.
September 6, 2025 at 3:51 AM
capntransit.bsky.social
Fortunately, in my neighborhood we have one of the Smart Compost bins on the corner, in case our building's bins fill up:

www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...
Screenshot of the NYC Food Scrap Drop-Off and Smart Bin locations map in Google MyMaps. The Smart Bins are concentrated in Manhattan, Western Queens, Central Brooklyn and the South Bronx, with a few on the North Shore of Staten Island.
September 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
capntransit.bsky.social
I knew some of the ferries in the Puget Sound were big, but I didn't realize they could take tractor trailers! Here's a ferry that runs from Crete to Piraeus (the port of Athens):

www.minoan.it/en/17-routes...
A publicity photo for the Grimaldi Minoan Lines ferries. Above a red stripe, four full decks with portholes are visible, plus an open deck on top.
August 29, 2025 at 4:08 AM
capntransit.bsky.social
Challenge: post your last photo of DC to show what a hellhole it is.

To be fair, Amtrak boarding practices at Union Station do suck. But the National Guard ain't gonna fix 'em.
An automatic door roped off with Amtrak branded ribbons
August 12, 2025 at 3:43 AM
capntransit.bsky.social
Sure, the Central Parks Conservancy wants to hire some people with driver's licenses.

But you do not need one to rake leaves or clean toilets. Requiring one for EVERY FULL-TIME JOB is a big middle finger to the working-class population of NYC.

centralparknyc.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Centra...
Park Maintainer I or II Apply Minimum Requirements A four-year high school diploma or equivalent; and Demonstrated work experience; and Valid Drivers’ License that must be maintained for duration of employment Additional Requirements for Assignment to Park Maintainer II A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience as described above that is equivalent to 5 years of experience Demonstrated competency of essential job duties and cleaning standards CPC Internal Candidates – A satisfactory performance evaluation during each year of employment Abilities Required Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of regularly scheduled shifts and occasional overtime as needed Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform heavy physical labor on a daily basis in all weather conditions Note: This position is in-person (not a remote role). Salary range: Park Maintainer I: $43,500-$47,400 annually commensurate with experience. Park Maintainer II: $44,500-$52,500 annually commensurate with experience.
August 11, 2025 at 4:31 AM
capntransit.bsky.social
I'm just lmao because in the 2023 Planning and Environmental Linkages study there weren't any white people. There weren't any Black people. Only gray people!

new.mta.info/document/103...
A rendering of the Flatbush-Nostrand Avenue IBX station. All the people in the rendering are the same shade of dark gray, including their clothing.
August 3, 2025 at 12:20 AM
capntransit.bsky.social
Rajkumar is indeed generally pro-car and kind of creepy. But her wardrobe includes several tight-fitting bright red dresses that she rotates through.

To the point: the right-of-way crosses her district, and the stops at Myrtle and Wilson Avenues would greatly increase access for her constituents.
Closeup on the 38th Assembly District in Ridgewood, Glendale and Liberty Park. The route of the Bay Ridge Branch of the Long Island Rail Road crosses the district from Central Avenue and Cypress Hills Street to Irving Avenue at the Most Holy Trinity Cemetery.
August 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
capntransit.bsky.social
I was also surprised that NYC only dropped one rank after implementing #CongestionPricing, but then I saw that the travel time and crash data are two years old. Let's see how NYC looks in the 2027 rankings!

Also, "Hours of congestion" doesn't measure how widespread the congestion is in those hours!
The ConsumerAffairs Research Team analyzed the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas across three weighted metrics to identify the cities with the worst traffic. Average travel time to work (45 points): We looked at the most recent (2023) data from the U.S. Census Bureau for travel time to work among commuters 16 and over who didn’t work from home. Hours of congestion (45 points): We examined the number of congested hours in metropolitan areas, as reported by the Federal Highway Administration. The most recent Urban Congestion Report is for the period from January 2025 to March 2025. Congested hours are defined by the FHWA as “the average number of hours during specified time periods in which road sections are congested — speeds less than 90% of free-flow speed (e.g., 54 mph if free-flow speed is 60 mph).” Congested hours are reported on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fatal car crashes per 100,000 people (10 points): The number of fatal car crashes per 100,000 residents was sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System. Data is from 2023.
July 25, 2025 at 3:46 AM
capntransit.bsky.social
"The Manhattan Bridge has for the past decade had five lanes [inbound]

"The lanes below could instead become a bike and pedestrian greenway, and set of lanes for a new inter-borough bus line, said [Michael] King, who drew up plans for a possible revamp in 2021."

nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/07/24/f...
Over an existing satellite image of the Manhattan Bridge Plaza, an artist has sketched two-way bus lanes from the lower level to the intersection with the Bowery. There is green on either side, presumably representing plants.
July 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
capntransit.bsky.social
I think I found your staging area.
Closeup of the loading dock. One of the truck bays is occupied by a black sedan.
July 1, 2025 at 3:26 AM
capntransit.bsky.social
The Spirit Halloween "Conservative Guy Scared of Cities" meme with 'Replace: "on line" with "in line" added
June 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
capntransit.bsky.social
Just took the monthly #MTA survey, and fully HALF the ten responses to the question about subway satisfaction invite respondents to express fear or anger towards other passengers:

* They're unpredictable!
* They're asleep!
* They're not paying!
* "Personal security concerns"
* MOAR cops!
Language English * Which of the following needs to improve to increase your subway satisfaction? Select up to three. Required Fewer people behaving erratically in the system More reliable service (fewer delays and cancellations) More frequent service on weekends More frequent service on weekdays Reduction in ‘quality of life’ concerns (e.g., panhandling, homelessness) Cleaner stations Cleaner trains Better fare payment enforcement Personal security concerns are addressed More visible police/security presence Other (please specify) selecting this may deselect othersNone of the above
June 22, 2025 at 10:49 PM
capntransit.bsky.social
People in this article point out how fast Cuomo's staff was able to release unflattering information about Boylan after she accused him.

That's common in sexual harassment cases, but I'm pretty sure it's not the only time Cuomo's minions smeared people.

www.nytimes.com/2021/03/16/n...
Shortly after Ms. Boylan had first accused Mr. Cuomo, several media organizations published details of her personnel records that were released by the Cuomo administration, outlining unflattering accounts of Ms. Boylan’s past actions as a boss and recommendations of disciplinary action against her.
June 21, 2025 at 4:53 AM
capntransit.bsky.social
Cuomo's power is a lot more specific than what de Blasio says. He controlled ballot lines and patronage jobs when he was in power. But he also saved up dirt, like on Lindsey Boylan.

(Started a new thread because I unwittingly triggered Boylan with my original post.)

nymag.com/intelligence...
What do you make of the people who called for Cuomo to resign in 2021 after the harassment report and then went on to endorse him for mayor four years later? It’s small and it’s cowardly. Look, I understand that he has an ability to intimidate people. I understand that when they hear Their Master’s Voice, they jump. A lot of people just can’t psychologically figure out how to stand up to this guy. They have flashbacks and they think he’s going to win and they don’t want to have him go against them. I think a lot of mainstream politicians act out of fear. They want to survive, they want to get reelected. They don’t want to have too much conflict in their life, and so the easy thing to do is to give in to him. But it’s not in the interest of their constituents, and they will regret it one day because he turns against pretty much anyone who was his ally. I mean, that’s been a pretty established pattern. I don’t understand how a human being could call for his resignation and somehow forget about it. Or, as in the case of Senator Gillibrand, call out sexual harassment and then suddenly go neutral on what Andrew Cuomo did. I think a lot of voters look at that and realize there’s something profoundly wrong if leaders cannot stay consistent with their own previously moral stances.
June 21, 2025 at 4:47 AM
capntransit.bsky.social
It's a lot more specific than what de Blasio says (they want to get re-elected, they don't want too much conflict).

Cuomo controlled ballot lines and patronage jobs when he was in power. But he also saved up dirt, like on @lindseyboylan.bsky.social, for blackmail:

www.nytimes.com/2021/03/16/n...
Shortly after Ms. Boylan had first accused Mr. Cuomo, several media organizations published details of her personnel records that were released by the Cuomo administration, outlining unflattering accounts of Ms. Boylan’s past actions as a boss and recommendations of disciplinary action against her.
June 21, 2025 at 3:52 AM
capntransit.bsky.social
The entrance to the bathrooms at Moynihan Station around 5:30pm on Saturday. I used the men's room, there was no line.

If there's a bathroom built in this century that has a line with more than a dozen women but no line for men, the architect who signed off on it should never work again.
Women lined up in a white-paneled hallway, shown from the waist down. One woman is pushing a granny cart with bags in it.
June 9, 2025 at 2:52 AM
capntransit.bsky.social
So this, uh, 8 train is going to terminate five blocks south of the A train station? Try saying that out loud.
New Diamond crossovers are depicted just before the termini at Flatbush Avenue, Utica Avenue and New Lots Avenue. A storage track extension is depicted just east of Utica Avenue. The A/C and Long Island Railroad lines are a few blocks north of the IRT lines. Description: Construction of subway improvements, including three new crossovers at the Brooklyn IRT (numbered lines) terminals and extended storage tracks south of Crown Heights-Utica Av to alleviate the Nostrand Junction chokepoint and improve service. Project objectives: Boost service reliability and capacity by mitigating congestion issues at Nostrand Junction. Addresses major bottlenecks, enhance operations, and reliability. Increase service capacity for existing customers of the2 34 5 lines not just in Brooklyn, but also in Manhattan and the Bronx.
June 4, 2025 at 3:30 AM
capntransit.bsky.social
Whenever I see a bike path near Depot Place or Railroad Avenue

#trains #RailTrail
The goose meme from theycantalk.com: Jacket guy, off panel: I love that new bike lane on Depot Place! Goose: Uh-huh. What happened to the depot? Goose, angrily chasing jacket guy: WHAT HAPPENED TO THE DEPOT?
June 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
capntransit.bsky.social
I've been disappointed every time, but since the MTA has been so timid about expanding bus service I get a little bit of hope every time I hear about a private company giving it a shot.

So I checked out this new "Uber Shuttle." It's all airport. In NYC.

capntransit.blogspot.com/2012/07/shit...
Screenshot of Uber Shuttles, showing the following routes: LGA->Prospect Park LGA->Union Square LGA->Port Authority Port Authority->JFK
May 23, 2025 at 12:53 AM
capntransit.bsky.social
Mohonk will be underwater at high tide? I think there's a glitch in that model...
Sea Level Rise: 2040-2060 As sea levels rise, the share of property submerged by high tides increases dramatically, affecting a small sliver of the nation's land but a disproportionate share of its population. High Emissions [Map showing significant areas of the east coast under water, including the mid-Hudson Valley
January 13, 2025 at 4:18 AM