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i need all my transit-heads and city-planning-heads to go take this survey the city is doing about fixing the dangerous streets near my house and encourage them to just ludicrously maximize pedestrian and bike safety to the brutal ruinous detriment of cars
portland.gov/StarkWashington
portland.gov/StarkWashington
SE Stark & Washington Street Safety Project
Safety upgrades on SE Stark and Washington (92nd to 108th) by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). Safer lane configuration, parking, signals, crossings, and more. Project elements, map, time...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:26 AM
i need all my transit-heads and city-planning-heads to go take this survey the city is doing about fixing the dangerous streets near my house and encourage them to just ludicrously maximize pedestrian and bike safety to the brutal ruinous detriment of cars
portland.gov/StarkWashington
portland.gov/StarkWashington
how do we feel about the city council asking the city administrator to give them draft legislation for temporarily suspending and/or fixing design review? www.portland.gov/council/docu...
November 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
how do we feel about the city council asking the city administrator to give them draft legislation for temporarily suspending and/or fixing design review? www.portland.gov/council/docu...
listen, our reporter who quit because of his association with a notorious sex criminal and ignored tips about a major party candidate isn’t a problem. the problem is that you plebeians think you’re allowed to criticize the new york times
I am not defending Landon’s relationship with Epstein. In fact, the NYT didn’t even try to defend it. He left the paper. What I’m saying is that a piece of investigative journalism that exposes a secret, criminal act such as statutory rape requires far more than what is in these emails.
November 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
listen, our reporter who quit because of his association with a notorious sex criminal and ignored tips about a major party candidate isn’t a problem. the problem is that you plebeians think you’re allowed to criticize the new york times
I’m skeptical of the prevailing narrative that gentrification around interstate was driven by the yellow line and the interstate TIF district, because I grew up sabin and watched the exact same thing happen there but with no new housing development and no new transit construction
November 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I’m skeptical of the prevailing narrative that gentrification around interstate was driven by the yellow line and the interstate TIF district, because I grew up sabin and watched the exact same thing happen there but with no new housing development and no new transit construction
in oregon the LCDC votes on state land use decisions while the DLCD administers state planning functions and the LCDSS is responsible for dancing yrself clean
November 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
in oregon the LCDC votes on state land use decisions while the DLCD administers state planning functions and the LCDSS is responsible for dancing yrself clean
the most vulnerable city council incumbent is steve novick, who is going to lose his police union endorsement and get a challenger to his right next year and nobody else is even close
November 12, 2025 at 10:59 PM
the most vulnerable city council incumbent is steve novick, who is going to lose his police union endorsement and get a challenger to his right next year and nobody else is even close
pairing on GCP click ops stuff: ok now click the link in the sidebar. not that sidebar, the other one. uhh not that one either
November 12, 2025 at 9:57 PM
pairing on GCP click ops stuff: ok now click the link in the sidebar. not that sidebar, the other one. uhh not that one either
a lot of industry objections to the realpage ban boil down to the fact that the use of data aggregators to dodge price fixing regulations is widespread and extremely normalized, in many parts of the economy and particularly with wages. companies don’t want you digging deeper for a reason!
November 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
a lot of industry objections to the realpage ban boil down to the fact that the use of data aggregators to dodge price fixing regulations is widespread and extremely normalized, in many parts of the economy and particularly with wages. companies don’t want you digging deeper for a reason!
one of the most temp-bannable statements of all time. come on folks
The account owner of @sarahkendzior.bsky.social was suspended for 72 hours for expressing a desire to shoot the author of an article. The post, made 11/10, stated: "I want to shoot the author of this article just to watch him die." 1/2
November 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
one of the most temp-bannable statements of all time. come on folks
they’re having to post one of these about once a week at this rate
November 12, 2025 at 7:44 AM
they’re having to post one of these about once a week at this rate
exploding whale discourse: I think it is important to note that sometimes whales explode on their own
![An example of a spontaneously bursting whale carcass occurred in Taiwan in 2004, when the buildup of gas inside a decomposing sperm whale caused it to burst in a crowded urban area while it was being transported for a post-mortem examination.
Other cases, natural and artificial, have also been reported in Canada, South Africa, Iceland, Australia, Denmark, and the United Kingdom. Artificial explosions have also been imposed by governments, and approved by the International Whaling Commission in emergency situations. However, it has also been criticized for its long-lasting odor. (1]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:g4lfyhwqrjjmg6b3y7joikq4/bafkreihiixquzoieagjvadrejw635yuce2h4e2o3fzb7ldx3a4dqrh4e34@jpeg)
![• A sperm whale carcass burst in Viõ Áir, Faroe Islands, on November 26, 2013, when measures were taken to avoid a larger burst by perforating its skin. Footage of the incident was shown on Kringvarp Foroya, the national Faroese broadcaster. 34)
• In April 2014, officials in Trout River, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, expressed concern that the carcass of a blue whale which had washed ashore might burst, as it had expanded to twice its normal size from trapped gas. 135]
• One of three sperm whales that died after becoming beached on the Lincolnshire coast near Skegness, United Kingdom in January 2016 burst due to a build-up of gases in the carcass, after a marine biologist cut into it while trying to perform a post-mortem. The bursting caused a "huge blast of air". (361](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:g4lfyhwqrjjmg6b3y7joikq4/bafkreica4e7wnicpphkvvdgbd6o3eiaqg72pwaeeft5662ekmisns3ekmi@jpeg)
November 12, 2025 at 7:07 AM
exploding whale discourse: I think it is important to note that sometimes whales explode on their own
reflexive anti urban sentiment from business groups is hurting their credibility with voters
Seattle Times' business columnist is having a normal one. (From comments on a gracious post about a potential Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson by former mayor Greg Nickels).
November 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
reflexive anti urban sentiment from business groups is hurting their credibility with voters
CAHSR haters seething as the california high speed rail authority iterates on their design and procurement practices to improve costs and speed up timelines
By learning from other countries and adopting international best practices, California High Speed Rail was able to cut its costs by $14 billion and cut 70% of tunnels.
This is a big lesson for transit projects both in NY & around the US: start by learning from other countries.
tinyurl.com/mvsmfxa2
This is a big lesson for transit projects both in NY & around the US: start by learning from other countries.
tinyurl.com/mvsmfxa2
November 12, 2025 at 12:17 AM
CAHSR haters seething as the california high speed rail authority iterates on their design and procurement practices to improve costs and speed up timelines
don’t expect morillo 1 to pass tomorrow but how long are we going to hold the line on the argument that we’re perpetually sweep away from ending homelessness in this city?
November 11, 2025 at 6:22 AM
don’t expect morillo 1 to pass tomorrow but how long are we going to hold the line on the argument that we’re perpetually sweep away from ending homelessness in this city?
nobody in the coastal media elite is prepared for the republican youth vote collapse that’s about to happen in the midwest next year because trump banned delta 8
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 AM
nobody in the coastal media elite is prepared for the republican youth vote collapse that’s about to happen in the midwest next year because trump banned delta 8
if portland added a “go by bus” sign where should it go?
November 11, 2025 at 2:12 AM
if portland added a “go by bus” sign where should it go?
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A whale carcass has washed ashore near Depoe Bay.
Wednesday is the 55th anniversary of the exploding whale.
@tinakotek.bsky.social has the opportunity to do the funniest thing ever.
Governor. Don't let the opportunity pass you by 🐋🧨💥
Wednesday is the 55th anniversary of the exploding whale.
@tinakotek.bsky.social has the opportunity to do the funniest thing ever.
Governor. Don't let the opportunity pass you by 🐋🧨💥
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
A whale carcass has washed ashore near Depoe Bay.
Wednesday is the 55th anniversary of the exploding whale.
@tinakotek.bsky.social has the opportunity to do the funniest thing ever.
Governor. Don't let the opportunity pass you by 🐋🧨💥
Wednesday is the 55th anniversary of the exploding whale.
@tinakotek.bsky.social has the opportunity to do the funniest thing ever.
Governor. Don't let the opportunity pass you by 🐋🧨💥
make sure to send this to all the minors, noncitizens, and clark county residents you know 👇
Oregon Sen Bruce Starr, Rep Ed Diehl, and Taxpayers Association of Oregon founder Jason Williams have officially filed a petition against the state transportation package, which Governor Tina Kotek signed into law today.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:51 AM
make sure to send this to all the minors, noncitizens, and clark county residents you know 👇
91 votes, holy shit
November 10, 2025 at 11:57 PM
91 votes, holy shit
wishing the governor the best of luck pitching i-5 snowplows and transit cuts to voters while having zero new street upgrades or mobility options to campaign on
November 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
wishing the governor the best of luck pitching i-5 snowplows and transit cuts to voters while having zero new street upgrades or mobility options to campaign on
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Parking was one of the more controversial aspects to Portland's Residential Infill Project.
This newly built triplex at SE 16th & Morrison is a good example of how eliminating parking requirements allowed a mature tree to be saved. www.redfin.com/OR/Portland/...
This newly built triplex at SE 16th & Morrison is a good example of how eliminating parking requirements allowed a mature tree to be saved. www.redfin.com/OR/Portland/...
November 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Parking was one of the more controversial aspects to Portland's Residential Infill Project.
This newly built triplex at SE 16th & Morrison is a good example of how eliminating parking requirements allowed a mature tree to be saved. www.redfin.com/OR/Portland/...
This newly built triplex at SE 16th & Morrison is a good example of how eliminating parking requirements allowed a mature tree to be saved. www.redfin.com/OR/Portland/...
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Portland's FX2 dares to ask the question: what if a bus rapid transit line came infrequently, had very little dedicated right-of-way, and had to stop for at-grade train crossings.
November 10, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Portland's FX2 dares to ask the question: what if a bus rapid transit line came infrequently, had very little dedicated right-of-way, and had to stop for at-grade train crossings.
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I know this sounds mean but if you think that this is a coincidence you're more than a bit of a mark. If Kaine had been up next year, it would have been Warner, if Slotkin was retiring, Peters, etc.
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I know this sounds mean but if you think that this is a coincidence you're more than a bit of a mark. If Kaine had been up next year, it would have been Warner, if Slotkin was retiring, Peters, etc.
when has this heuristic ever been correct? I cannot think of a single time this has actually happened
Regular reminder that Axios stories saying Dems are about to cave are likely sourced from GOP staffers trying to make it happen.
Doesn't mean it definitely won't happen. But it's like those NYT stories that Harvard is considering caving (they haven't). The anonymous source was trying to manifest it.
Doesn't mean it definitely won't happen. But it's like those NYT stories that Harvard is considering caving (they haven't). The anonymous source was trying to manifest it.
November 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM
when has this heuristic ever been correct? I cannot think of a single time this has actually happened
would probably earn them some goodwill if the center right commentariat put some effort into disciplining the party center over this. although I assume they won’t and we’ll be back to talking about math education policy in SF next week
This seems significant
November 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
would probably earn them some goodwill if the center right commentariat put some effort into disciplining the party center over this. although I assume they won’t and we’ll be back to talking about math education policy in SF next week