NCS Enjoyer
@fixingnorthamerica.bsky.social
AKA ninjadude752
Opinions are my own, and do not represent any group.
President of Northern Illinois Urban Activists
https://linktr.ee/northilurbanactivists
Opinions are my own, and do not represent any group.
President of Northern Illinois Urban Activists
https://linktr.ee/northilurbanactivists
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Everyone take a deep breath.
November 25, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Everyone take a deep breath.
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"We are all fools to have left Chicago. It was a town to play in; a town where you could stay yourself, and where the hoots of the critics couldn't frighten your style or drain your soul." — Ben Hecht, writing about his friendship and writing collaborations with Charles MacArthur
November 25, 2025 at 2:15 AM
"We are all fools to have left Chicago. It was a town to play in; a town where you could stay yourself, and where the hoots of the critics couldn't frighten your style or drain your soul." — Ben Hecht, writing about his friendship and writing collaborations with Charles MacArthur
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how many people support transit fares because transit systems need passenger revenue, but oppose tolling every driver causing congestion and using those funds for transit?
(drivers cause traffic, thereby slowing down buses and increasing the cost of providing transit service)
(drivers cause traffic, thereby slowing down buses and increasing the cost of providing transit service)
November 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
how many people support transit fares because transit systems need passenger revenue, but oppose tolling every driver causing congestion and using those funds for transit?
(drivers cause traffic, thereby slowing down buses and increasing the cost of providing transit service)
(drivers cause traffic, thereby slowing down buses and increasing the cost of providing transit service)
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Chicago and Illinois urbanists have a lot to celebrate as we close out 2025, so we’re co-hosting a party! 🥳
Please join us at Haymarket Brewing on December 17 for a celebration of our wins at the second annual Big Tent Urbanist holiday party! 🏘️🚇
www.eventbrite.com/e/big-tent-u...
Please join us at Haymarket Brewing on December 17 for a celebration of our wins at the second annual Big Tent Urbanist holiday party! 🏘️🚇
www.eventbrite.com/e/big-tent-u...
Big Tent Urbanist Holiday Party
Join us for an end of the year celebration among urban-focused organizations in Chicago!
www.eventbrite.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Chicago and Illinois urbanists have a lot to celebrate as we close out 2025, so we’re co-hosting a party! 🥳
Please join us at Haymarket Brewing on December 17 for a celebration of our wins at the second annual Big Tent Urbanist holiday party! 🏘️🚇
www.eventbrite.com/e/big-tent-u...
Please join us at Haymarket Brewing on December 17 for a celebration of our wins at the second annual Big Tent Urbanist holiday party! 🏘️🚇
www.eventbrite.com/e/big-tent-u...
Question for all the foamers out there who would know:
What, if any, is left of the former Broadway Limited route that was used by the Pennsylvania Railroad? I found something online that a lot of it was still around, as the Chicago, Fort Wayne and Eastern Railroad owns some, along with NS and CSX.
What, if any, is left of the former Broadway Limited route that was used by the Pennsylvania Railroad? I found something online that a lot of it was still around, as the Chicago, Fort Wayne and Eastern Railroad owns some, along with NS and CSX.
November 25, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Question for all the foamers out there who would know:
What, if any, is left of the former Broadway Limited route that was used by the Pennsylvania Railroad? I found something online that a lot of it was still around, as the Chicago, Fort Wayne and Eastern Railroad owns some, along with NS and CSX.
What, if any, is left of the former Broadway Limited route that was used by the Pennsylvania Railroad? I found something online that a lot of it was still around, as the Chicago, Fort Wayne and Eastern Railroad owns some, along with NS and CSX.
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Congrats to everyone who supported this project!
November 25, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Congrats to everyone who supported this project!
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Chicago Burlington & Quincy 4-6-2 Pacific 2830 with bi-level cars on a commuter train at the Downers Grove coach yard in Illinois in the year 1952.
So just like the C&NW, CB&Q light pacifics pulled bi-level cars.
So just like the C&NW, CB&Q light pacifics pulled bi-level cars.
November 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Chicago Burlington & Quincy 4-6-2 Pacific 2830 with bi-level cars on a commuter train at the Downers Grove coach yard in Illinois in the year 1952.
So just like the C&NW, CB&Q light pacifics pulled bi-level cars.
So just like the C&NW, CB&Q light pacifics pulled bi-level cars.
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Not many surprises in the Chicagoland map (Rosemont and McCook/Bedford Park doing their thing), but I think it does provide a great visualization as to how the Balkanization of the inner burbs (especially West Cook and the Southland) work against suburban residents, not for them.
November 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Not many surprises in the Chicagoland map (Rosemont and McCook/Bedford Park doing their thing), but I think it does provide a great visualization as to how the Balkanization of the inner burbs (especially West Cook and the Southland) work against suburban residents, not for them.
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Guess we have to call our state reps again too
I just called the Chicago office and the staff person said he has not received the bill? How is that possible?
November 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Guess we have to call our state reps again too
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Incredibly nervous about my flight tomorrow wish me luck
I just really really hate flying it freaks me out
I just really really hate flying it freaks me out
November 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Incredibly nervous about my flight tomorrow wish me luck
I just really really hate flying it freaks me out
I just really really hate flying it freaks me out
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The misconception that driving is free for individuals (not to mention society), is very prevalent and very silly
i wonder how much of Americans' views on driving vs. transit would change if they had to pay for gas/insurance/etc every time they turned on the engine
"i'm not paying $5 to take the train to work twice a day when i can just drive" is a genuine opinion held by so many people
"i'm not paying $5 to take the train to work twice a day when i can just drive" is a genuine opinion held by so many people
November 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The misconception that driving is free for individuals (not to mention society), is very prevalent and very silly
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The IRS has determined it to cost $0.70/mile to drive, and the IRS usually has a good idea of what it costs to do something. That’s before parking costs.
The misconception that driving is free for individuals (not to mention society), is very prevalent and very silly
i wonder how much of Americans' views on driving vs. transit would change if they had to pay for gas/insurance/etc every time they turned on the engine
"i'm not paying $5 to take the train to work twice a day when i can just drive" is a genuine opinion held by so many people
"i'm not paying $5 to take the train to work twice a day when i can just drive" is a genuine opinion held by so many people
November 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The IRS has determined it to cost $0.70/mile to drive, and the IRS usually has a good idea of what it costs to do something. That’s before parking costs.
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As part of our commitment to expanding bus service in the city of Chicago, we're going to be building an additional bus stop next to every current stop. We estimate that this will not impact travel time.
November 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
As part of our commitment to expanding bus service in the city of Chicago, we're going to be building an additional bus stop next to every current stop. We estimate that this will not impact travel time.
Incredibly nervous about my flight tomorrow wish me luck
I just really really hate flying it freaks me out
I just really really hate flying it freaks me out
November 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Incredibly nervous about my flight tomorrow wish me luck
I just really really hate flying it freaks me out
I just really really hate flying it freaks me out
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Sure sounds like current board members are actively trying to sabotage the hard-fought #RevenuesAndReform of SB2111 through an amendatory veto.
We're not done yet: call @govpritzker.illinois.gov's office and tell him to sign SB2111 **as-is**!
gov.illinois.gov/contact-us/c...
We're not done yet: call @govpritzker.illinois.gov's office and tell him to sign SB2111 **as-is**!
gov.illinois.gov/contact-us/c...
November 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Sure sounds like current board members are actively trying to sabotage the hard-fought #RevenuesAndReform of SB2111 through an amendatory veto.
We're not done yet: call @govpritzker.illinois.gov's office and tell him to sign SB2111 **as-is**!
gov.illinois.gov/contact-us/c...
We're not done yet: call @govpritzker.illinois.gov's office and tell him to sign SB2111 **as-is**!
gov.illinois.gov/contact-us/c...
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IOWA’S WETJEN DOES IT AGAIN
November 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
IOWA’S WETJEN DOES IT AGAIN
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Ald. Dowell is forcing CDOT to tear out portions of already installed bike lane protection on 18th, including Chicago's first protected intersection.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/21/a...
@stevevance.net @bikegridnow.org @atalliance.bsky.social @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/21/a...
@stevevance.net @bikegridnow.org @atalliance.bsky.social @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Ald. Dowell is forcing CDOT to tear out portions of already installed bike lane protection on 18th, including Chicago's first protected intersection.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/21/a...
@stevevance.net @bikegridnow.org @atalliance.bsky.social @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/21/a...
@stevevance.net @bikegridnow.org @atalliance.bsky.social @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social
Amtrak should be running both completely coach versions and completely sleeper versions of their long distance trains, along with the trains they have now.
What's your transportation urbanism opinion that you think would make other transportation urbanists mad at you?
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Amtrak should be running both completely coach versions and completely sleeper versions of their long distance trains, along with the trains they have now.
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Despite challenges Amtrak closes FY 25 with record ridership and revenue. People want to ride trains! Give the people more trains!
www.masstransitmag.com/rail/news/55...
www.masstransitmag.com/rail/news/55...
Amtrak closes FY25 with record ridership, revenue
The company spent the past fiscal year launching new services and improving the customer experience with new trains and upgraded safety policies.
www.masstransitmag.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Despite challenges Amtrak closes FY 25 with record ridership and revenue. People want to ride trains! Give the people more trains!
www.masstransitmag.com/rail/news/55...
www.masstransitmag.com/rail/news/55...
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Stunning visual but they should've kept going, definitely a similar story on the South Side of the Green Line as well, not to mention the stark difference that we'd see as the Green Line crosses into Oak Park
A stunning visual of Chicago's 20-year death gap, mapped on the L, via @myersjustinc.bsky.social @chicago.suntimes.com. Here's what residents & community leaders are doing to close this gap: tinyurl.com/47r2vcj5 @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @watchdogdiva.bsky.social @kffhealthnews.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Stunning visual but they should've kept going, definitely a similar story on the South Side of the Green Line as well, not to mention the stark difference that we'd see as the Green Line crosses into Oak Park
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Insane but true fact: making US roads as safe as Canadian, Australian, or European roads would save more lives than eliminating murder from the US.
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Insane but true fact: making US roads as safe as Canadian, Australian, or European roads would save more lives than eliminating murder from the US.
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Good news: Congress is poised to prevent Trump from ending federal transit support.
"Asked whether he wanted to eliminate the mass transit account, [House Transportation Chair] Graves responded, 'No...it's been there for 40 years, and I want this to be a bipartisan bill...I'm just not interested."
"Asked whether he wanted to eliminate the mass transit account, [House Transportation Chair] Graves responded, 'No...it's been there for 40 years, and I want this to be a bipartisan bill...I'm just not interested."
November 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Good news: Congress is poised to prevent Trump from ending federal transit support.
"Asked whether he wanted to eliminate the mass transit account, [House Transportation Chair] Graves responded, 'No...it's been there for 40 years, and I want this to be a bipartisan bill...I'm just not interested."
"Asked whether he wanted to eliminate the mass transit account, [House Transportation Chair] Graves responded, 'No...it's been there for 40 years, and I want this to be a bipartisan bill...I'm just not interested."
Off to DC! Hope you all are ready for some random assorted Amtrak thoughts!
November 20, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Off to DC! Hope you all are ready for some random assorted Amtrak thoughts!
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Cook County has an active infill rail station study underway. Put dots on the map where you want a new train station. cook-rail-survey-hntbcorp.hub.arcgis.com
Cook County Rail Survey
Take the Cook County Rail Infill Station Study Survey for where you'd like to see rail stations.
cook-rail-survey-hntbcorp.hub.arcgis.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Cook County has an active infill rail station study underway. Put dots on the map where you want a new train station. cook-rail-survey-hntbcorp.hub.arcgis.com