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Garrett Hennigan
@gwhennigan.bsky.social
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Likes science, space, cities, and bikes. Fighting off existential dread from climate change through action and work.
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Hello new bike ramp!
Sidewalk level bike lane Ramp from street to sidewalk bike lane Chalk layout for new bike items markings through intersection
October 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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@bikeshare.bsky.social one of your classic.bikes is u locked at the NoMa Metro at M st if you want it back
Red Nike at u rack Close up of bike
September 27, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Today I discovered that Garmin graphs VO2 Max with decimal points! Not sure how much stock I put in this metric, but wow this is more motivating than 5 months of an unchanging flat line! The nuance!

The scale is whole numbers. How far I've fallen and how eager I am to climb back!
Graph plotting VO2 Max between March and September. The line is in the shape of a U
September 5, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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Is this some new hustle or do I just give off "loves pickup soccer games with the fam and definitely has kids" vibes?
Screenshot of a text message chain. Author 1 Hey! Any plans tonight? Was thinking of doing a pick up soccer game with our families again if you are down! Author 2 Oh that sounds like a blast but the boys have soccer practice tonight. Raincheck? Author 1 Yeah for sure!
August 26, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Engaging only with the form and not the content, agree.

Also, anyone else find the kerning in the link tree to be completely impenetrable?
Screenshot of a list of links. Letters are all capitals, small font, and very close together with small gaps
July 31, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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When the gen AI tasked with writing a "Dear resdients" email gaslights you harder than any politician or landlord ever could
Screenshot of an email " Dear Residents, They are doing some tremendous concrete work on 4th Street — it’s going to be strong, beautiful, the best! But because of that, the road is temporarily closed. They are moving quickly — faster than anyone thought possible — and the goal is to have everything completely reopened by 2:00 PM today. That’s right, back to normal, fast. Thanks for your patience. It’s going to be fantastic once it’s finished. Best"
May 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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I'd like to have a word with the developers of the new @metrorailinfo.bsky.social MeteoPulse app because, on Android, the text and icons are so tiny, it's useless for me. The app shouldn't require 20/20 or better vision.

It's really hard to launch a new app, and I really hate to bring negativity.
Feedback from in the metropulse app with extremely tiny text
May 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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There are different levels of automation. WMATA was designed to level 2, which is currently operating on Red Line. Level 4, the new goal, runs the trains much more efficiently without operators directly driving.
Chart describing different grades of rail automation from grade of automation 1 to 4
May 18, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Hello pedestrian refuge island upgrade!
Nearly complete construction of a Concrete curb protected bike lane and pedestrian refuge island with cars parked.
May 16, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Hello there
Very green and new green paint in a new protected bike lane in NoMa, DC
May 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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When did 55% become equivalent to "most" ???

Also, these numbers surprise me.
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
Article headline - "Most D.C. residents favor using city funds on a new NFL stadium, poll finds." A subheading starts "A 55 percent majority of DC residents favor using $850 million in DC money to help finance development around a new facility on the RFK stadium site."
May 9, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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When the Revolution comes and Capitalism falls and I'm asked what radicalized me, this will be one of the notable events.

If your package says "Actual Size" it better fucking be actual size, you nerf herders!

I'm coming for you Band-Aid Brand. No jingle or flexible fabric will keep you safe
A band-aid overlaid on its package, which shows a picture of a bandaid. The picture shows around the edges of the real bandaid because it is much bigger A band-aid arranged on its package, which shows a picture of a bandaid and includes the words "actual size." The actual band-aid is significantly narrower
April 4, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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@metrorailinfo.bsky.social a platform passenger info screen at East Falls Church needs some admin attention after a software update. Good to know it runs modern windows
Metro info screen that usually shows next train info shows a windows setup prompt instead
April 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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I was also standing at this corner earlier today!
Curb and street with new lane markings for a protected bike lane in progress
March 20, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Umm, Hell yeah, 4th in my division for a local 5K run! But also, damn you sub 20 min zippy elders
Race results for men 35-39 division of a 5K running race. Times between 19:25 and 22:57
January 4, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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Directions for getting to the MMB Presents Drive All The Way 5K, Why is it so hard to write the word bicycle.

"💡 Tip: We recommend ridesharing or carpooling for a smoother trip"

So so so so so close
Screenshot of an email about event logistics. "Parking: Limited parking is available at Anacostia High School and the Anacostia Metro Station Kiss & Ride garage. 🚶‍♂️ Walking: Use the skybridge from Anacostia High School to reach the event site. 🚌 Shuttles: Free shuttles will run from the Anacostia Metro Station and Kiss & Ride garage, dropping you off close to the event (Marion Barry Avenue/Anacostia Drive SE). ADA accommodations are available if needed."
December 31, 2024 at 11:11 PM
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@bikeshare.bsky.social looks like the station at 6th & K St. NE was hit by a car recently. One dock is obliterated, but the others and all bikes appear to be unscathed. Sorry to bear the bad news ☹️
Capital Bikeshare station in the street. One of the upright bike docks is mangled and in pieces
December 22, 2024 at 2:15 AM
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new luxury suite design or post apocalyptic nuclear fallout shelter for a tiny community of wealthy and politically connected to live on while the earth burns?

Have none of them played or watched Fallout?
The Vaults, as the suite tier is called, are billed as the arena’s most exclusive seating option. The 10 event-level suites will each span about 600 square feet and include lounge-style seating for up to 20 attendees, high-end dining options and private restrooms. Suiteholders of The Vaults will have access to all events at Capital One Arena, including playoff games, concerts and family events. "The suites will be hidden from public view"
October 24, 2024 at 10:45 PM
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What is this Nextoor-level, NIMBY, neighborhood watch hell and how did I get opted into it?
Screenshot of an unsubscribe page for alerts on a broad range of things that happen in neighborhoods, like crime and building permits and new shops opening up
October 3, 2024 at 2:28 PM
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I don't think this relationship is going to work out NoMa BID. Cancel once, sure, but 50?
Screenshot of email reads "NoMa BID CANCELED: 50 First Dates get ready to "fall in love"
October 2, 2024 at 4:41 PM
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If there's something strange
In your neighborhood
Who you gonna call?

...

Well, I see something strange, and I'm probably calling my Ward 6 Councilmember because he probably has a plan. Don't see how kicking him out of fixes ... whatever this is
Selfie with an inflatable, white, stay-puff marshmallow costumed man wearing a "Charles Allen Recall" sash
June 4, 2024 at 2:55 PM
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Tripple protection here:
✅Armored 🚚
✅Police on 🚲
✅Protected bike lane

What are we protecting again?
police officer riding a bike on Florida Ave NE, moving around an armored truck that is blocking a protected bike lane
April 17, 2024 at 7:32 PM
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Amazon prime: doing the work no matter the cost or consequwnces
Amazon delivery truck parked straddling a new protected bike lane
April 14, 2024 at 4:53 PM
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This is what you write when you actually hate the city you live near. If you can walk 20-30 minutes, then transit is the solution you want
Screenshot of article. Part of that process is going to be admitting that we need parking more than we need upscale condos, in many areas. Part of it is going to be better marking and maintaining of street parking areas (and giving up on this asinine purple-zone plan). And part of it is going to be advertising where people can go to park for cheap and how they can get where they’re going once they do so. I would love to walk to a Pirates game. Unfortunately, I live on the side of a very large hill that I do not particularly want to walk up after nine innings. I want to put my car somewhere closer to the ballpark and then walk over; I’m more than happy to walk 20 or 30 minutes between the parking space and home plate, but I gotta get a little closer before I begin. And I’m not gonna pay $30 to do it. If that’s the only option, I’m just gonna stay home.
January 19, 2024 at 1:34 AM
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The short PBL on 17th St SE from the ART to Potomac Ave is coming along nicely. Most of the line work is done. A few more posts and lots of concrete blocks to come. A pedestrian refuge island is in progress.

Can't wait for the extension onto Potomac Ave and the extension further north to C NE
2-way protected bike lane Two way protected bike lane with cars beside it in fall Map of bike lane
November 15, 2023 at 10:26 PM