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Kevin @deadpanhope.bsky.social · Feb 28
Reintroduction thread

Name & pronouns: Kevin (he/him)
Location: Area Code 310 or 424
Interests: Intellectual conversations, music, commercial aviation/airlines, politics, history, cultures, game shows, professional sports (e.g., NBA, NHL, WNBA), languages, public transit
Vocation: Ground crew
sirhapless takes selfie at seat in Intuit Dome before Los Angeles Clippers vs. Chicago Bulls game on January 8th, 2025
deadpanhope.bsky.social
On my way to tonight's L.A. Clippers game vs. the Memphis Grizzlies using Culver CityBus and L.A. Metro (@metrolosangeles.bsky.social)!
Let's Go Clippers!
November 29, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Reposted by Kevin
devsindeets989.bsky.social
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Key Airport Indicators from the CEO Nov. 13, 2025 Report: lawa.granicus.com/MetaViewer.p...

LAX Passenger & Air Cargo Data for Sept. 2025 vs. Sept. 2024:

Passengers
⬇️ 6.43%

Air Cargo (Tons)
⬇️ 5.97%
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Key Airport Indicators September/October 2025
November 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
deadpanhope.bsky.social
The longest government shutdown in US history is over. Here's what you need to know - @npr.org / @laist.com
laist.com/news/longest...
November 16, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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devsindeets989.bsky.social
Hollywood Burbank Airport
Replacement Passenger Terminal
October 2025 Construction Update

Source (pgs. 553-557): www.hollywoodburbankairport.com/wp-content/u...
Hollywood Burbank Airport Replacement Passenger Terminal October 2025 Construction Update Safety Current Construction Statistics Current Construction Activities 1) Terminal 2) Civil 3) Garage Hollywood Burbank Airport Replacement Passenger Terminal October 2025 Construction Update Photos 1) Terazzo Install 2) Garage Resharing Hollywood Burbank Airport Replacement Passenger Terminal October 2025 Construction Update Photos 1) [Airline Support Facility] ASF Exterior 2) Terminal [rooftop unit] RTU and Roofing Hollywood Burbank Airport Replacement Passenger Terminal October 2025 Construction Update Photos 1) Breast Cancer Awareness Post Tension Cables 2) [Airport Support Facility] ASF Interior
November 15, 2025 at 8:13 AM
deadpanhope.bsky.social
We can't take same-sex marriage protections for granted, Michigan AG [Dana] Nessel says - Detroit Free Press

MI AG Nessel is right.

MI has one of the most restrictive bans on same-sex unions in the U.S. Overturning Obergefell in the future will reinstate that.

www.freep.com/story/news/p...
We can't take same-sex marriage protections for granted, Michigan AG Nessel says
"I am relieved for today’s decision reaffirming same-sex couples’ continued right to dignity and protection under the law, but ... " Nessel said.
www.freep.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:09 AM
deadpanhope.bsky.social
UPDATE: L.A. Metro (@metrolosangeles.bsky.social) resumes TAP-to-Exit at North Hollywood and L.A. Union Station.
YAY!!
Let's keep adding the TAP-to-Exit systemwide please. 🙏🏽
ktla.com/news/travel/...
November 11, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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devsindeets989.bsky.social
Culver City, CA hosts the Culver City Your Way Virtual Town Hall tonight 6-8pm PST!

Culver City Your Way page: www.culvercity.gov/Services/Par...

Link to the virtual town hall: bit.ly/CulverCityYo...
November 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
deadpanhope.bsky.social
Want a better way around West Hollywood and L.A.?
ACT FAST!
@metrolosangeles.bsky.social wants your comments for their locally preferred alternative by Halloween (tomorrow)!
Email klinenorth@metro.net or call 213.418.3093 for the San Vicente-Fairfax option.
Pink line through the Pink Pony Club! 🏳️‍🌈
October 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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devsindeets989.bsky.social
Ontario Int'l. Airport reports Sept. 2025 pax & cargo data:
flyontario.com/press/ontario-…

Air cargo (tons) v. Jan.-Sept. 2024:

Overall - ⬆️ 8.2%

Mail - ⬆️ 210.5% (98,064 v. 31,586)

Freight - ⬇️ 3.9%

Sept. 25 v. last yr.:

Overall - ⬆️ 1%

Mail - ⬆️ 38.8%

Freight - ⬇️ 3.9%
October 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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devsindeets989.bsky.social
Ontario Int'l. Airport reports Sept. 2025 pax & cargo data:
flyontario.com/press/ontario-…

Top 5 airlines pax volume share for Sept. 2025:

Southwest Airlines (37.4%)

American Airlines (14.4%)

United Airlines (10.6%)

Delta Air Lines (9.8%)

Frontier Airlines (9.6%)
October 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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devsindeets989.bsky.social
Ontario Int'l. Airport reports Sept. 2025 pax & cargo data:
flyontario.com/press/ontari...
🧵

Jan.-Sept. 2025 - ⬆️ 0.8% vs. last yr.

Pax vs. Sept. 2024:
599,086
⬇️ 1.1% vs. last yr., ends 54 straight months of growth

Domestic pax -⬇️ 3.6%

Int'l pax - ⬆️ 45.7% (44,435)
devsindeets989.bsky.social Mr. X Transit 🏳️‍🌈 @devsindeets989.bsky.social · Sep 19
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
releases pax & cargo data for August & YTD 2025: www.flyontario.com/press/ontari... 🧵
Domestic pax:
⬇️ 2.5% vs. August 2024
⬆️ 0.1% vs. YTD 2024
Int'l pax:
⬆️ 53.7% vs. August 2024
⬆️ 14.2% vs. YTD 2024
TOTAL
⬆️ 0.5% vs. August 2024
⬆️ 1% vs. YTD 2024
Ontario International Airport passenger and cargo volumes grew again in August
www.flyontario.com
October 25, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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theautisticcoach.bsky.social
Autistic meltdowns aren’t “loss of control”.

They’re the body’s last attempt to communicate that something has gone wrong.

They’re not moral events - they’re information.
October 23, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Reposted by Kevin
devsindeets989.bsky.social
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Key Airport Indicators from the CEO Oct. 18, 2025 Report: lawa.granicus.com/MetaViewer.p...

LAX Passenger & Air Cargo Data for August 2025 vs. August 2024:

Passengers
⬇️ 4.17%

Air Cargo (Tons)
⬇️ 8.73%
October 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Reposted by Kevin
theautisticcoach.bsky.social
I (and others) unpack terms like “meltdown” and “executive function” not to dismiss the realities they point to, but to question the ableist framing behind them and search for language that better reflects our truth.

Words shape how we understand, honour, and empathise with our own experiences.
October 22, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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devsindeets989.bsky.social
Omnitrans sbX Purple Line/West Valley Connector opening Sept. 2026, delays from utility relocations & SoCal Edison (SCE) projects

Staff Report to Omnitrans' Plans & Programs Committtee: omnitrans.primegov.com/viewer/previ...

Presentation: omnitrans.primegov.com/viewer/previ...
October 20, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Reposted by Kevin
devsindeets989.bsky.social
L.A. Metro NextGen 2nd Quarter Calendar Year 2025 Ridership: metro.legistar.com/LegislationD...
vs. Q2 CY2021:
Telecommute & off-peak riders affect ridership

Q2 CY2025:
Ridership - ⬇️ systemwide (immigration enforcement)

DTLA, regional offices, & low frequency buses slow to improve
(3/3)
October 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Reposted by Kevin
devsindeets989.bsky.social
L.A. Metro NextGen 2nd Quarter Calendar Year 2025 Ridership: metro.legistar.com/LegislationD...

San Fernando Valley improved recovery rates for Q2 CY2025 vs. last year. Others ⬇️ 1.9-4.5%, Gateway Cities highest ⬇️

Equity Focused Communities' ⬆️ 1% than pre-pandemic weekdays, small ⬇️ weekends

(2/3)
October 19, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Reposted by Kevin
devsindeets989.bsky.social
L.A. Metro NextGen 2nd Quarter Calendar Year 2025 Ridership: metro.legistar.com/LegislationD...

Avg. weekday: ⬇️ 1% vs. 2Q CY2024, first decline in 2.5 yrs. vs. pre-COVID-2019

Avg. Saturday: ⬇️ 1.5% 2Q CY 2024

Avg. Sunday:
102.8% vs. pre-COVID-2019
⬆️ 2.5% vs. 2Q CY2024

(1/3)
October 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
deadpanhope.bsky.social
Oh dear. :-(
May the injured receive proper care and a full, rapid recovery.
I feel awful for Metrolink and the inconvenienced riders.
ktla.com/news/local-n...
ktla.com
October 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Reposted by Kevin
devsindeets989.bsky.social
L.A. Metro (@metrolosangeles.bsky.social) Avg. Weekday Boardings and Ridership Systemwide for Aug. 2025: media.metro.net/board/Items/...

Bus: ⬇️ 7.9% vs. Aug. 2024

Rail: ⬇️ 2.2% vs. Aug. 2024
E Line - Only line increase for Aug. 2025 vs. Aug. 2024
C/K Line - ⬆️ 7.9% in pre-COVID Recovery numbers
Los Angeles Metro Average Weekday Boardings for Bus and Raol by Mode August 2019 to August 2025 Los Angeles Metro Systemwide Average Weekday Ridership Update
October 7, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
My heart breaks for the families and loved ones of the two teenage girls who tragically lost their lives last night atop the J train.

This tragic incident is a stark reminder of the dangers of subway surfing, which continues to take the lives of too many young New Yorkers every year.
October 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
deadpanhope.bsky.social
The Sepulveda & Pico bus stops must improve on cleanliness, accessibility, & safety.
Lots of litter! A stranger told me to leave the EB Pico/Sepulveda bus stop while waiting for the big blue bus. He yelled at me for causing trouble (I wasn't).
Troubling experience!
October 5, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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devsindeets989.bsky.social
The Omnitrans Board of Directors will vote on $34.2 million purchase of 16 battery electric buses (BEBs) for the SBx Green Line bus rapid transit (BRT) route at their Oct. 1, 2025 meeting (1/2): omnitrans.primegov.com/viewer/previ...

Contract: omnitrans.primegov.com/viewer/previ...
September 28, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Reposted by Kevin
devsindeets989.bsky.social
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Key Airport Indicators from the CEO Sept. 18, 2025 Report: lawa.granicus.com/MetaViewer.p...

LAX Passenger & Air Cargo Data for July 2025 vs. July 2024
Passengers
⬇️ 1.8%

Air Cargo (Tons)
⬇️ 15.9%
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Key Airport Indicators for July and August 2025
September 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
deadpanhope.bsky.social
It's a sweet gesture when the bus driver wears a 🏳️‍🌈 Pride button pin outside of 🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month.
Props to Omnitrans and employee number 2396!
September 22, 2025 at 10:50 PM