Chris Bowe
@cbowe34.bsky.social
Father - Husband - Urbanist - Civil Engineer - Transit Enthusiast - Pro-Housing - Safe Streets - Metro Vision Zero Advisory Committee Member - Nashvillian
My thoughts are my own and do not reflect any other organization's opinion
My thoughts are my own and do not reflect any other organization's opinion
Tonight's VZAC meeting is being called to order by Chair Peter Robison at 5:35 PM.
Follow along for highlights from the discussion. CHYM Program Manager, Sabrina Sussman is here to update the committee on progress and plans for the near future!
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Follow along for highlights from the discussion. CHYM Program Manager, Sabrina Sussman is here to update the committee on progress and plans for the near future!
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November 10, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Tonight's VZAC meeting is being called to order by Chair Peter Robison at 5:35 PM.
Follow along for highlights from the discussion. CHYM Program Manager, Sabrina Sussman is here to update the committee on progress and plans for the near future!
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Follow along for highlights from the discussion. CHYM Program Manager, Sabrina Sussman is here to update the committee on progress and plans for the near future!
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Tonight we will convene the November meeting of the Vision Zero Advisory Committee at 5:30 pm. If you'd like to attend, find us in the Sonny West Conference Center at the Howard Office Building - we hold public comment near the top!
Throw your most pressing traffic safety concerns in the comments!
Throw your most pressing traffic safety concerns in the comments!
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Tonight we will convene the November meeting of the Vision Zero Advisory Committee at 5:30 pm. If you'd like to attend, find us in the Sonny West Conference Center at the Howard Office Building - we hold public comment near the top!
Throw your most pressing traffic safety concerns in the comments!
Throw your most pressing traffic safety concerns in the comments!
Damn, this is sexy…
Sidewalks shouldn’t stop for side streets, pass it on
November 6, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Damn, this is sexy…
@iamstevenhale.bsky.social does it again!
Great article that lays out the position of local safe streets advocates in plain language. These signs would be embarrassing even if the approach was sound. Unfortunately, asking people walking to be safe so people driving can be dangerous is contemptible!
Great article that lays out the position of local safe streets advocates in plain language. These signs would be embarrassing even if the approach was sound. Unfortunately, asking people walking to be safe so people driving can be dangerous is contemptible!
October 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
@iamstevenhale.bsky.social does it again!
Great article that lays out the position of local safe streets advocates in plain language. These signs would be embarrassing even if the approach was sound. Unfortunately, asking people walking to be safe so people driving can be dangerous is contemptible!
Great article that lays out the position of local safe streets advocates in plain language. These signs would be embarrassing even if the approach was sound. Unfortunately, asking people walking to be safe so people driving can be dangerous is contemptible!
It’s officially “check the weather before you get dressed” season in Middle Tennessee 🥰
October 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
It’s officially “check the weather before you get dressed” season in Middle Tennessee 🥰
I regret to inform you all, but Jaxson Dart absolutely has the juice.
Still beyond belief that an NFL defense could give up 33 in a single quarter 🤯
Still beyond belief that an NFL defense could give up 33 in a single quarter 🤯
October 20, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I regret to inform you all, but Jaxson Dart absolutely has the juice.
Still beyond belief that an NFL defense could give up 33 in a single quarter 🤯
Still beyond belief that an NFL defense could give up 33 in a single quarter 🤯
It's Vision Zero Advisory Committee meeting night!
Follow along on this thread for highlights.
An agenda was not sent out ahead of time and the agenda presented by NDOT staff doesn't match our chair's agenda that he submitted two weeks ago, so who knows what we'll talk about this time!
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Follow along on this thread for highlights.
An agenda was not sent out ahead of time and the agenda presented by NDOT staff doesn't match our chair's agenda that he submitted two weeks ago, so who knows what we'll talk about this time!
🦞
October 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It's Vision Zero Advisory Committee meeting night!
Follow along on this thread for highlights.
An agenda was not sent out ahead of time and the agenda presented by NDOT staff doesn't match our chair's agenda that he submitted two weeks ago, so who knows what we'll talk about this time!
🦞
Follow along on this thread for highlights.
An agenda was not sent out ahead of time and the agenda presented by NDOT staff doesn't match our chair's agenda that he submitted two weeks ago, so who knows what we'll talk about this time!
🦞
@neilkornutick.bsky.social, would you like to get lunch with me and @wildman.bsky.social today?
September 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
@neilkornutick.bsky.social, would you like to get lunch with me and @wildman.bsky.social today?
A proper country would figure out some standard specifications for *municipal transit buses* in like a month. What are we doing here?
These are super low volume products. There should be like 3 options, maximum!
These are super low volume products. There should be like 3 options, maximum!
Great to see scholars digging into the high cost of purchasing public transit buses in the US.
www.brookings.edu/articles/pay...
www.brookings.edu/articles/pay...
Paying less for public transit buses | Brookings
This paper proposes three sets of recommendations to reduce the cost of procuring transit buses in America.
www.brookings.edu
September 17, 2025 at 8:32 PM
A proper country would figure out some standard specifications for *municipal transit buses* in like a month. What are we doing here?
These are super low volume products. There should be like 3 options, maximum!
These are super low volume products. There should be like 3 options, maximum!
When you really dig into the fatal / life threatening crashes that occur in Nashville, a surprising number are the result of left-turning movements onto and off of the major pikes.
Many of the motorcycle crashes are cars turning left and not seeing the motorcycles at all or until it is too late.
Many of the motorcycle crashes are cars turning left and not seeing the motorcycles at all or until it is too late.
September 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
When you really dig into the fatal / life threatening crashes that occur in Nashville, a surprising number are the result of left-turning movements onto and off of the major pikes.
Many of the motorcycle crashes are cars turning left and not seeing the motorcycles at all or until it is too late.
Many of the motorcycle crashes are cars turning left and not seeing the motorcycles at all or until it is too late.
The esteemed Vision Zero Advisory Committee has been called to order by the honorable Chair Robison!
This meeting has been appropriately noticed, so we're all systems go to make recommendations to improve roadway safety outcomes in Davidson County. Follow along here for highlights!
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This meeting has been appropriately noticed, so we're all systems go to make recommendations to improve roadway safety outcomes in Davidson County. Follow along here for highlights!
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September 9, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The esteemed Vision Zero Advisory Committee has been called to order by the honorable Chair Robison!
This meeting has been appropriately noticed, so we're all systems go to make recommendations to improve roadway safety outcomes in Davidson County. Follow along here for highlights!
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This meeting has been appropriately noticed, so we're all systems go to make recommendations to improve roadway safety outcomes in Davidson County. Follow along here for highlights!
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On the bus watching all these people drive by in their cars alone. Can’t even play on their phones the whole time. Sad really
September 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
On the bus watching all these people drive by in their cars alone. Can’t even play on their phones the whole time. Sad really
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There are moments in your life where you are able to slow down and recognize that you’re in the right place, with the right people, as the best version of yourself.
Rolling in the Critical Mass ride this afternoon was one of those moments. Joy is precious these days and I found it there in spades
Rolling in the Critical Mass ride this afternoon was one of those moments. Joy is precious these days and I found it there in spades
September 8, 2025 at 2:14 AM
There are moments in your life where you are able to slow down and recognize that you’re in the right place, with the right people, as the best version of yourself.
Rolling in the Critical Mass ride this afternoon was one of those moments. Joy is precious these days and I found it there in spades
Rolling in the Critical Mass ride this afternoon was one of those moments. Joy is precious these days and I found it there in spades
7.5+ more innings of baseball with the boys. It had been 6 days since I had a real conversation with another adult besides my wife.
Can’t recommend getting together and tossing a ball around enough. The power of The Ball brings unites us across all boundaries. 12/10
Can’t recommend getting together and tossing a ball around enough. The power of The Ball brings unites us across all boundaries. 12/10
7 more innings tonight and the vibes are still immaculate!
Really wish we could recruit the catcher from the other team to be on our team.
@jeguth.bsky.social was dealing some of the filthiest stuff I’ve ever had the good fortune to glove.
Baseball can cure you - come on out and give it a try
Really wish we could recruit the catcher from the other team to be on our team.
@jeguth.bsky.social was dealing some of the filthiest stuff I’ve ever had the good fortune to glove.
Baseball can cure you - come on out and give it a try
I played 9 innings of baseball today and it was so good
Shocked more of you aren’t getting in on this
Shocked more of you aren’t getting in on this
September 1, 2025 at 1:18 AM
7.5+ more innings of baseball with the boys. It had been 6 days since I had a real conversation with another adult besides my wife.
Can’t recommend getting together and tossing a ball around enough. The power of The Ball brings unites us across all boundaries. 12/10
Can’t recommend getting together and tossing a ball around enough. The power of The Ball brings unites us across all boundaries. 12/10
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With housing costs on the rise, and the city expected to again fall woefully short of building the number of units needed in the next decade, Nashville officials are pushing a series of localized and countywide zoning changes. In some cases, neighborhoods are pushing back.
NIMBYism and Nashville's affordable housing shortage - Nashville Banner
Nashville residents clash with developer over new zoning for affordable housing. Concerns about traffic, green space, and property values arise are common.
nashvillebanner.com
August 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
With housing costs on the rise, and the city expected to again fall woefully short of building the number of units needed in the next decade, Nashville officials are pushing a series of localized and countywide zoning changes. In some cases, neighborhoods are pushing back.
The journey to the mega meeting begins with a brisk 7 minute walk to the bus stop on a beautiful afternoon!
August 25, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The journey to the mega meeting begins with a brisk 7 minute walk to the bus stop on a beautiful afternoon!
PSA: If you work or live downtown, getting a BCycle membership *at least* triples your reasonably accessible food option range.
Cummins Station to McDougal's Chicken is a 20 minute walk one way. BCycle got me there in 7.
Absolutely shattered my perception of where I can eat lunch. This is freedom!
Cummins Station to McDougal's Chicken is a 20 minute walk one way. BCycle got me there in 7.
Absolutely shattered my perception of where I can eat lunch. This is freedom!
August 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
PSA: If you work or live downtown, getting a BCycle membership *at least* triples your reasonably accessible food option range.
Cummins Station to McDougal's Chicken is a 20 minute walk one way. BCycle got me there in 7.
Absolutely shattered my perception of where I can eat lunch. This is freedom!
Cummins Station to McDougal's Chicken is a 20 minute walk one way. BCycle got me there in 7.
Absolutely shattered my perception of where I can eat lunch. This is freedom!
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@nashfatalcrash.com now also has an option to view all non-fatal pedestrian crashes from data.nashville.gov.
All 2,690 of them.
All 2,690 of them.
Nashville Open Data
Explore our open data and tools, and use it build insights of your own.
data.nashville.gov
August 22, 2025 at 2:18 AM
@nashfatalcrash.com now also has an option to view all non-fatal pedestrian crashes from data.nashville.gov.
All 2,690 of them.
All 2,690 of them.
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NIMBYs everywhere believe that “being included in the decision making process” means getting their way, and that any process that does not produce the results they wanted is unfair and illegitimate.
August 18, 2025 at 11:35 PM
NIMBYs everywhere believe that “being included in the decision making process” means getting their way, and that any process that does not produce the results they wanted is unfair and illegitimate.
Worth repeating that this is Nashville’s HIGHEST RIDERSHIP bus route. It is not like some far flung suburban connector. We are wasting huge amounts of time and money by delaying bus lanes in downtown.
#paintthetownred
#paintthetownred
We won. Watch me and @neilkornutick.bsky.social race the 55 in downtown Nashville on a Saturday night
August 18, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Worth repeating that this is Nashville’s HIGHEST RIDERSHIP bus route. It is not like some far flung suburban connector. We are wasting huge amounts of time and money by delaying bus lanes in downtown.
#paintthetownred
#paintthetownred
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want better service to the airport or any of the dozen new routes proposed in CHYM sooner?
ask your council member and mayor why the Connect Downtown quick build bus lanes, which were supposed to be implemented in less than a year, are still not a reality
ask your council member and mayor why the Connect Downtown quick build bus lanes, which were supposed to be implemented in less than a year, are still not a reality
August 17, 2025 at 2:12 AM
want better service to the airport or any of the dozen new routes proposed in CHYM sooner?
ask your council member and mayor why the Connect Downtown quick build bus lanes, which were supposed to be implemented in less than a year, are still not a reality
ask your council member and mayor why the Connect Downtown quick build bus lanes, which were supposed to be implemented in less than a year, are still not a reality
The fact that this can be spontaneously converted into tour bus parking is a pretty strong argument for the “center turn lanes on bridges are superfluous” camp
July 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The fact that this can be spontaneously converted into tour bus parking is a pretty strong argument for the “center turn lanes on bridges are superfluous” camp
7 more innings tonight and the vibes are still immaculate!
Really wish we could recruit the catcher from the other team to be on our team.
@jeguth.bsky.social was dealing some of the filthiest stuff I’ve ever had the good fortune to glove.
Baseball can cure you - come on out and give it a try
Really wish we could recruit the catcher from the other team to be on our team.
@jeguth.bsky.social was dealing some of the filthiest stuff I’ve ever had the good fortune to glove.
Baseball can cure you - come on out and give it a try
I played 9 innings of baseball today and it was so good
Shocked more of you aren’t getting in on this
Shocked more of you aren’t getting in on this
July 28, 2025 at 3:57 AM
7 more innings tonight and the vibes are still immaculate!
Really wish we could recruit the catcher from the other team to be on our team.
@jeguth.bsky.social was dealing some of the filthiest stuff I’ve ever had the good fortune to glove.
Baseball can cure you - come on out and give it a try
Really wish we could recruit the catcher from the other team to be on our team.
@jeguth.bsky.social was dealing some of the filthiest stuff I’ve ever had the good fortune to glove.
Baseball can cure you - come on out and give it a try
It is my deeply held belief that there are 2 ways to prevent displacement of existing residents in a desirable location:
1. Build more houses
2. Deliberately make the place less desirable to live in
Only one of those options can possibly result in a higher quality of life for existing residents!
1. Build more houses
2. Deliberately make the place less desirable to live in
Only one of those options can possibly result in a higher quality of life for existing residents!
July 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM
It is my deeply held belief that there are 2 ways to prevent displacement of existing residents in a desirable location:
1. Build more houses
2. Deliberately make the place less desirable to live in
Only one of those options can possibly result in a higher quality of life for existing residents!
1. Build more houses
2. Deliberately make the place less desirable to live in
Only one of those options can possibly result in a higher quality of life for existing residents!