Katherine McDonell
@kemcdonell.bsky.social
Cognitive neurologist, safe streets advocate, cargo bike mom
Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN
Cannot wait to host @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social again this Saturday! This event was so much fun last year.
Christina has some awesome updates to share, including how they're working directly with companies prevent bike lane obstructions.
Come join us! www.bikelaneuprising.com/events/nashv...
Christina has some awesome updates to share, including how they're working directly with companies prevent bike lane obstructions.
Come join us! www.bikelaneuprising.com/events/nashv...
November 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Cannot wait to host @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social again this Saturday! This event was so much fun last year.
Christina has some awesome updates to share, including how they're working directly with companies prevent bike lane obstructions.
Come join us! www.bikelaneuprising.com/events/nashv...
Christina has some awesome updates to share, including how they're working directly with companies prevent bike lane obstructions.
Come join us! www.bikelaneuprising.com/events/nashv...
Y'all should know better than this @nashvilledot.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Y'all should know better than this @nashvilledot.bsky.social
Tired of storing up all these photos on your phone? Even more tired of unhelpful hub responses?
There's a better way! Come find out how to turn your data into action with @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social this Saturday!
4-6pm, Beyond the Edge. RSVP here:
www.bikelaneuprising.com/events/nashv...
There's a better way! Come find out how to turn your data into action with @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social this Saturday!
4-6pm, Beyond the Edge. RSVP here:
www.bikelaneuprising.com/events/nashv...
November 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Tired of storing up all these photos on your phone? Even more tired of unhelpful hub responses?
There's a better way! Come find out how to turn your data into action with @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social this Saturday!
4-6pm, Beyond the Edge. RSVP here:
www.bikelaneuprising.com/events/nashv...
There's a better way! Come find out how to turn your data into action with @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social this Saturday!
4-6pm, Beyond the Edge. RSVP here:
www.bikelaneuprising.com/events/nashv...
But guys we already have this really awesome very direct alternative route that includes like a few feet of bike lanes
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
But guys we already have this really awesome very direct alternative route that includes like a few feet of bike lanes
It is officially @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social jacket season in Nashville!
Also that fog this morning was so cool
Also that fog this morning was so cool
November 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
It is officially @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social jacket season in Nashville!
Also that fog this morning was so cool
Also that fog this morning was so cool
East Nashville Beer Works has the best parking
November 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
East Nashville Beer Works has the best parking
Certified birthday cake transport system. Works every time
November 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Certified birthday cake transport system. Works every time
Eastwood Halloween was 🔥🔥🔥
November 1, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Eastwood Halloween was 🔥🔥🔥
October 31, 2025 at 5:20 PM
While thinking about our statement on this, I tried out the PHB on Demonbreun Hill. Here's what I found:
1. There's a 45-second delay before it even acknowledges your existence. After that you get about 30 seconds to cross.
2. Two drivers ran straight through the solid red lights.
1. There's a 45-second delay before it even acknowledges your existence. After that you get about 30 seconds to cross.
2. Two drivers ran straight through the solid red lights.
October 30, 2025 at 2:41 PM
While thinking about our statement on this, I tried out the PHB on Demonbreun Hill. Here's what I found:
1. There's a 45-second delay before it even acknowledges your existence. After that you get about 30 seconds to cross.
2. Two drivers ran straight through the solid red lights.
1. There's a 45-second delay before it even acknowledges your existence. After that you get about 30 seconds to cross.
2. Two drivers ran straight through the solid red lights.
Good news! They're putting a daycare in the first residential building on the East Bank at Shelby & 2nd!
Bad news - they are making parents drive their kids inside the parking garage for dropoff because it will be too dangerous to be on the sidewalk in our brand new pedestrian-friendly neighborhood
Bad news - they are making parents drive their kids inside the parking garage for dropoff because it will be too dangerous to be on the sidewalk in our brand new pedestrian-friendly neighborhood
October 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Good news! They're putting a daycare in the first residential building on the East Bank at Shelby & 2nd!
Bad news - they are making parents drive their kids inside the parking garage for dropoff because it will be too dangerous to be on the sidewalk in our brand new pedestrian-friendly neighborhood
Bad news - they are making parents drive their kids inside the parking garage for dropoff because it will be too dangerous to be on the sidewalk in our brand new pedestrian-friendly neighborhood
Rain cover appreciation post - girl was in there with no shoes, a fleece jacket, and pajama pants and stayed completely dry 🙌
October 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Rain cover appreciation post - girl was in there with no shoes, a fleece jacket, and pajama pants and stayed completely dry 🙌
Similarly, NDOT guidelines only recommend a PHB for streets with <9000 vehicles per day and speed limits ≤ 35 mph if the street is 6 lanes wide.
Given the width, speed, and traffic volumes on 3rd, a PHB does not seem to be warranted here and could go to much better use elsewhere.
Given the width, speed, and traffic volumes on 3rd, a PHB does not seem to be warranted here and could go to much better use elsewhere.
October 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Similarly, NDOT guidelines only recommend a PHB for streets with <9000 vehicles per day and speed limits ≤ 35 mph if the street is 6 lanes wide.
Given the width, speed, and traffic volumes on 3rd, a PHB does not seem to be warranted here and could go to much better use elsewhere.
Given the width, speed, and traffic volumes on 3rd, a PHB does not seem to be warranted here and could go to much better use elsewhere.
Since the death of Dot Dobbins and the serious injury of a bicyclist a few weeks later, NDOT has installed flexible yield signs and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons.
October 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Since the death of Dot Dobbins and the serious injury of a bicyclist a few weeks later, NDOT has installed flexible yield signs and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons.
Our second statement was regarding pedestrian crossing improvements on 3rd Ave N. We are acutely aware that there are many other locations that warrant this level of attention and do not receive it. But this should be a really simple spot to fix, and we need to get it right.
October 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Our second statement was regarding pedestrian crossing improvements on 3rd Ave N. We are acutely aware that there are many other locations that warrant this level of attention and do not receive it. But this should be a really simple spot to fix, and we need to get it right.
You can read more in the statement, but this is important for a few reasons. First, signs like this send a dangerous and misleading message that places the burden of safety on the most vulnerable. This normalizes victim blaming and also implies a legal responsibility that does not exist.
October 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
You can read more in the statement, but this is important for a few reasons. First, signs like this send a dangerous and misleading message that places the burden of safety on the most vulnerable. This normalizes victim blaming and also implies a legal responsibility that does not exist.
The first was a statement expressing opposition to the use of the “Look! Make eye contact before crossing” signs that have been placed at intersections all over Nashville, most recently on 3rd Ave N where Dot Dobbins was killed.
October 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The first was a statement expressing opposition to the use of the “Look! Make eye contact before crossing” signs that have been placed at intersections all over Nashville, most recently on 3rd Ave N where Dot Dobbins was killed.
BPAC update! We passed two resolutions at Monday’s meeting. They should be up on our website soon, but here’s what they were and why they matter. 🧵
October 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
BPAC update! We passed two resolutions at Monday’s meeting. They should be up on our website soon, but here’s what they were and why they matter. 🧵
Time for the annual Storm Box cleaning. This guy has gotten us through 3 winters and has carried a truly ridiculous amount of gear and snacks. Ready for the next one!
October 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Time for the annual Storm Box cleaning. This guy has gotten us through 3 winters and has carried a truly ridiculous amount of gear and snacks. Ready for the next one!
NDOT knows flex posts aren't protection
October 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
NDOT knows flex posts aren't protection
Tonight! Join us in person or tune in here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=UpPL...
We're talking about Connect Downtown, the bus lane pilot that wasn't, and safe routes to school, plus recommendations for a safer crossing on 3rd Ave N and some thoughts on those make eye contact signs.
We're talking about Connect Downtown, the bus lane pilot that wasn't, and safe routes to school, plus recommendations for a safer crossing on 3rd Ave N and some thoughts on those make eye contact signs.
October 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Tonight! Join us in person or tune in here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=UpPL...
We're talking about Connect Downtown, the bus lane pilot that wasn't, and safe routes to school, plus recommendations for a safer crossing on 3rd Ave N and some thoughts on those make eye contact signs.
We're talking about Connect Downtown, the bus lane pilot that wasn't, and safe routes to school, plus recommendations for a safer crossing on 3rd Ave N and some thoughts on those make eye contact signs.
Another successful grocery trip! Still amazes me every time how much this little bike and trailer can hold
October 20, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Another successful grocery trip! Still amazes me every time how much this little bike and trailer can hold
This is really disappointing. Security intentionally directing cars into the bus lane is not how this was supposed to go.
We've got an agenda item for the bus lane pilot at Monday's BPAC meeting - come join us and share your thoughts.
We've got an agenda item for the bus lane pilot at Monday's BPAC meeting - come join us and share your thoughts.
October 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This is really disappointing. Security intentionally directing cars into the bus lane is not how this was supposed to go.
We've got an agenda item for the bus lane pilot at Monday's BPAC meeting - come join us and share your thoughts.
We've got an agenda item for the bus lane pilot at Monday's BPAC meeting - come join us and share your thoughts.
However, there are multiple possible warrants for stop signs, including (1) where pedestrian movements support it and (2) based solely on engineering judgment.
Saying a stop sign on 3rd violates MUTCD but a PHB doesn't is simply not true.
Saying a stop sign on 3rd violates MUTCD but a PHB doesn't is simply not true.
October 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
However, there are multiple possible warrants for stop signs, including (1) where pedestrian movements support it and (2) based solely on engineering judgment.
Saying a stop sign on 3rd violates MUTCD but a PHB doesn't is simply not true.
Saying a stop sign on 3rd violates MUTCD but a PHB doesn't is simply not true.