Nick Schmidt
@cyclejargon.bsky.social
Dad, borderline minimalist, deeply unfashionable, a rare commodity, sneaky strong. Cambridge, MA, walk/bike program manager. Comments are mine.
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Almost half the Waymos on California streets are driving around empty. They're either waiting for the next customer or en route for a pickup.
If robotaxis scale, anything close to that level of deadheading would create crushing gridlock.
www.thedriverlessdigest.com/p/what-cpuc-...
If robotaxis scale, anything close to that level of deadheading would create crushing gridlock.
www.thedriverlessdigest.com/p/what-cpuc-...
November 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Almost half the Waymos on California streets are driving around empty. They're either waiting for the next customer or en route for a pickup.
If robotaxis scale, anything close to that level of deadheading would create crushing gridlock.
www.thedriverlessdigest.com/p/what-cpuc-...
If robotaxis scale, anything close to that level of deadheading would create crushing gridlock.
www.thedriverlessdigest.com/p/what-cpuc-...
Grass in #CopleySquare. And they said it couldn’t be done. @universalhub.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Grass in #CopleySquare. And they said it couldn’t be done. @universalhub.com
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⚠️System Alert: The system is currently experiencing a temporary disruption and you may be unable to unlock a bike. We are working to get the issue resolved as soon as possible.
October 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
⚠️System Alert: The system is currently experiencing a temporary disruption and you may be unable to unlock a bike. We are working to get the issue resolved as soon as possible.
#CarlBarronPlaza making good progress: new curb line (along new separated bike lane and new bus stop) and new seating being installed @cambridgemass.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 11:10 PM
#CarlBarronPlaza making good progress: new curb line (along new separated bike lane and new bus stop) and new seating being installed @cambridgemass.bsky.social
Had a pretty frustrating experience. What started out as a polite conversation with a contractor blocking a bike lane turned to swearing and name calling (not by me). He was right next to ample, available loading space.
October 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Had a pretty frustrating experience. What started out as a polite conversation with a contractor blocking a bike lane turned to swearing and name calling (not by me). He was right next to ample, available loading space.
@ridebluebikes.bsky.social donates $1 to the Ellie Fund for every “pink bike” ride taken
October 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
@ridebluebikes.bsky.social donates $1 to the Ellie Fund for every “pink bike” ride taken
New mast arms and signal equipment up (but dormant, for now) at #CarlBarronPlaza while work continues @cambridgemass.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
New mast arms and signal equipment up (but dormant, for now) at #CarlBarronPlaza while work continues @cambridgemass.bsky.social
North Washington Street Bridge, connecting Charlestown and Downtown Boston, is complete. Congratulations @streets.boston.gov and @massdot.bsky.social!
October 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
North Washington Street Bridge, connecting Charlestown and Downtown Boston, is complete. Congratulations @streets.boston.gov and @massdot.bsky.social!
Vassar Street (Cambridge, MA) separated bike lanes striped and signed. Green markings and more flexposts coming soon.
September 29, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Vassar Street (Cambridge, MA) separated bike lanes striped and signed. Green markings and more flexposts coming soon.
Sidewalk, tree zone, and separated bike lane taking shape along Carl Barron Plaza (Cambridge, MA)
September 25, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Sidewalk, tree zone, and separated bike lane taking shape along Carl Barron Plaza (Cambridge, MA)
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🚲 Want a Bluebikes station closer to you? Use our new Suggest a Station tool to drop your pin 📍 and tell us where biking would make your life easier.
🔗 See Bluebikes.com/suggest-a-station or follow along as we step you through how it works.
Use your laptop or phone. 🌞
#bluebikes #bikeboston
🔗 See Bluebikes.com/suggest-a-station or follow along as we step you through how it works.
Use your laptop or phone. 🌞
#bluebikes #bikeboston
September 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
🚲 Want a Bluebikes station closer to you? Use our new Suggest a Station tool to drop your pin 📍 and tell us where biking would make your life easier.
🔗 See Bluebikes.com/suggest-a-station or follow along as we step you through how it works.
Use your laptop or phone. 🌞
#bluebikes #bikeboston
🔗 See Bluebikes.com/suggest-a-station or follow along as we step you through how it works.
Use your laptop or phone. 🌞
#bluebikes #bikeboston
It’s a “driver” when the victim is property. It’s a “car” when the victim is someone walking, biking, or just existing.
A driver crashed a car into the entrance gate of an FBI field office in Pittsburgh early Wednesday and fled on foot in what officials said they believed was a targeted act.
Driver Crashes Car Into F.B.I. Field Office Gate in Pittsburgh
A driver rammed into the entrance of the compound and fled on foot in what officials believed to be a targeted act. Officials named a suspect.
nyti.ms
September 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM
It’s a “driver” when the victim is property. It’s a “car” when the victim is someone walking, biking, or just existing.
What happens when there’s not enough space for accessible sidewalks? Make a shared street. Here’s Fairmont Ave in Cambridge, MA. Former sidewalks become landscaping and everyone shares the flush street at very slow speeds. Special surface treatment tells you something is different.
September 16, 2025 at 1:26 PM
What happens when there’s not enough space for accessible sidewalks? Make a shared street. Here’s Fairmont Ave in Cambridge, MA. Former sidewalks become landscaping and everyone shares the flush street at very slow speeds. Special surface treatment tells you something is different.
Main Street (Cambridge, MA) separated bike lanes striped with flexposts. Green and remaining markings coming soon.
September 15, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Main Street (Cambridge, MA) separated bike lanes striped with flexposts. Green and remaining markings coming soon.
Thoughtful bike detour on Beacon Street, Back Bay, this morning
September 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Thoughtful bike detour on Beacon Street, Back Bay, this morning
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🎉 Cambridge Science Carnival is an annual STEAM celebration featuring hundreds of interactive activities for visitors of all ages! Join us on Sunday, Sep. 21 at the Kendall/MIT Open Space to celebrate our diverse, creative community together 🧪 More info: https://camb.ma/46cplOn
September 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
🎉 Cambridge Science Carnival is an annual STEAM celebration featuring hundreds of interactive activities for visitors of all ages! Join us on Sunday, Sep. 21 at the Kendall/MIT Open Space to celebrate our diverse, creative community together 🧪 More info: https://camb.ma/46cplOn
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The Republican gerrymander in North Carolina meant that Harris’s 47.65% vote share translated into only 21% of congressional seats.
August 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The Republican gerrymander in North Carolina meant that Harris’s 47.65% vote share translated into only 21% of congressional seats.
Heads up! We temporarily moved the #MIT at Mass Ave / Amherst St #Bluebikes station half a block north—next to the big crosswalk at the Rogers Building—during sidewalk construction. It’ll go back in a few weeks. Did you know this is the busiest station in the whole system? @ridebluebikes.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Heads up! We temporarily moved the #MIT at Mass Ave / Amherst St #Bluebikes station half a block north—next to the big crosswalk at the Rogers Building—during sidewalk construction. It’ll go back in a few weeks. Did you know this is the busiest station in the whole system? @ridebluebikes.bsky.social
It’s wild. We go through all this process to try and secure federal funding when this could be paid for with state money right now.
There’s no excuse for not moving forward on connecting the #mapoli Red & Blue Lines @massgovernor.bsky.social
August 9, 2025 at 2:14 AM
It’s wild. We go through all this process to try and secure federal funding when this could be paid for with state money right now.
Sidewalks poured at Carlo Barron Plaza! 🤩
August 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Sidewalks poured at Carlo Barron Plaza! 🤩
Talk about being in the right place at the right time @universalhub.com
July 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Talk about being in the right place at the right time @universalhub.com
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Free coffee is great. But how about FREE rides? ☕🚲
More employers across Metro Boston are adding FREE or DISCOUNTED Bluebikes memberships to their employee benefits.
👇 See how it works:
#BikePerks #BluebikesForWork #WhyIBikeBlue
More employers across Metro Boston are adding FREE or DISCOUNTED Bluebikes memberships to their employee benefits.
👇 See how it works:
#BikePerks #BluebikesForWork #WhyIBikeBlue
July 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Free coffee is great. But how about FREE rides? ☕🚲
More employers across Metro Boston are adding FREE or DISCOUNTED Bluebikes memberships to their employee benefits.
👇 See how it works:
#BikePerks #BluebikesForWork #WhyIBikeBlue
More employers across Metro Boston are adding FREE or DISCOUNTED Bluebikes memberships to their employee benefits.
👇 See how it works:
#BikePerks #BluebikesForWork #WhyIBikeBlue
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MBTA closures? Thanks to our title sponsor, Blue Cross MA, get a FREE $20 Bluebikes credit.
Redeem starting July 10 by entering code BLUECROSSMAMBTA2 in the Rewards section of the Bluebikes app— while supplies last!
Keep riding & share your “why.”
#MBTAClosure #WhyIBikeBlue
Redeem starting July 10 by entering code BLUECROSSMAMBTA2 in the Rewards section of the Bluebikes app— while supplies last!
Keep riding & share your “why.”
#MBTAClosure #WhyIBikeBlue
July 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
MBTA closures? Thanks to our title sponsor, Blue Cross MA, get a FREE $20 Bluebikes credit.
Redeem starting July 10 by entering code BLUECROSSMAMBTA2 in the Rewards section of the Bluebikes app— while supplies last!
Keep riding & share your “why.”
#MBTAClosure #WhyIBikeBlue
Redeem starting July 10 by entering code BLUECROSSMAMBTA2 in the Rewards section of the Bluebikes app— while supplies last!
Keep riding & share your “why.”
#MBTAClosure #WhyIBikeBlue
Separated bike lanes are striped on Broadway in Cambridge between Columbia and Portland! Flexposts coming soon.
July 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Separated bike lanes are striped on Broadway in Cambridge between Columbia and Portland! Flexposts coming soon.
Anyone missing a furry friend? Came across this fine, friendly fella next to the JP fire station on Centre @universalhub.com
July 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Anyone missing a furry friend? Came across this fine, friendly fella next to the JP fire station on Centre @universalhub.com