Kyle Doll
@kjdoll.bsky.social
WPI ‘27 - ECE & ESS
Electrical engineer with a passion for sustainability through urbanism 🏙️ and environmentalism 🌎
Founder of WPI’s Urbanism Club
Electrical engineer with a passion for sustainability through urbanism 🏙️ and environmentalism 🌎
Founder of WPI’s Urbanism Club
A beautiful sunset drone shot from the Van Hoevenberg Cabin’s in Lake Placid
August 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM
A beautiful sunset drone shot from the Van Hoevenberg Cabin’s in Lake Placid
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Just slowing down cars has a significant impact on urban noise. Lowering vehicle speeds from 30 mph to about 20 mph drops noise levels by about 6 decibels. (And consider how many cars in urban areas are going a lot faster than 30 mph!) A lot of what makes cars loud, even EVs, is rolling noise.
July 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Just slowing down cars has a significant impact on urban noise. Lowering vehicle speeds from 30 mph to about 20 mph drops noise levels by about 6 decibels. (And consider how many cars in urban areas are going a lot faster than 30 mph!) A lot of what makes cars loud, even EVs, is rolling noise.
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Forcing SEPTA into managed decline would be horrible for the greater Philadelphia region. It's not simply getting people from A to B but allowing a means to an end. People to build their own lives with access to opportunity that collectively strengthens us all. wwww.septa.org/fundingcrisis/
Funding Crisis | SEPTA
SEPTA to cut service by 45% and raise fares by more than 20% due to lack of state funding. SEPTA faces a $213 million budget deficit starting July 1, 2025. While SEPTA is already one of the most effic...
wwww.septa.org
April 12, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Forcing SEPTA into managed decline would be horrible for the greater Philadelphia region. It's not simply getting people from A to B but allowing a means to an end. People to build their own lives with access to opportunity that collectively strengthens us all. wwww.septa.org/fundingcrisis/
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Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
March 23, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Major Taylor Blvd could be an excellent economic corridor for Worcester… if it was heavily redesigned with center running bus lanes, wide bike lanes, and actual storefronts. It has the bones of a downtown artery but has been stripped dry by car centric development that needs to be overhauled.
March 23, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Major Taylor Blvd could be an excellent economic corridor for Worcester… if it was heavily redesigned with center running bus lanes, wide bike lanes, and actual storefronts. It has the bones of a downtown artery but has been stripped dry by car centric development that needs to be overhauled.
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Built in 1870, this triple-decker is among the earliest of its kind in the region.
It would be illegal to build based on today’s highly restrictive zoning;
❌min lot size
❌setback reqs
❌min frontage
❌min parking reqs
❌min lot size per unit
❌min lot width, etc
📍Salem, MA
It would be illegal to build based on today’s highly restrictive zoning;
❌min lot size
❌setback reqs
❌min frontage
❌min parking reqs
❌min lot size per unit
❌min lot width, etc
📍Salem, MA
March 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Built in 1870, this triple-decker is among the earliest of its kind in the region.
It would be illegal to build based on today’s highly restrictive zoning;
❌min lot size
❌setback reqs
❌min frontage
❌min parking reqs
❌min lot size per unit
❌min lot width, etc
📍Salem, MA
It would be illegal to build based on today’s highly restrictive zoning;
❌min lot size
❌setback reqs
❌min frontage
❌min parking reqs
❌min lot size per unit
❌min lot width, etc
📍Salem, MA
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"More NYC residents now support the program than oppose it. About 42% said the toll should remain while 35% want it eliminated, according to Siena’s latest poll. That’s a reversal from December, when only 32% supported the $9 fee while 56% were against it."
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www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
NYC Congestion Pricing Toll Gains Support Among City Residents
New York City’s controversial congestion pricing initiative is gradually gaining support, although the new toll has yet to win over a majority of voters.
www.bloomberg.com
March 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
"More NYC residents now support the program than oppose it. About 42% said the toll should remain while 35% want it eliminated, according to Siena’s latest poll. That’s a reversal from December, when only 32% supported the $9 fee while 56% were against it."
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www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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📢 March 5, 6pm. West Tatnuck school.
MassDOT public meeting re rebuild of Pleasant st.
- ADA curb ramps
- Bike facilities
- Ped crossings
This is a very important street for the city. If you can make it to voice support please do! 🙏🙏
Unfortunately I’ll be abroad so can’t attend.
MassDOT public meeting re rebuild of Pleasant st.
- ADA curb ramps
- Bike facilities
- Ped crossings
This is a very important street for the city. If you can make it to voice support please do! 🙏🙏
Unfortunately I’ll be abroad so can’t attend.
February 28, 2025 at 1:43 AM
📢 March 5, 6pm. West Tatnuck school.
MassDOT public meeting re rebuild of Pleasant st.
- ADA curb ramps
- Bike facilities
- Ped crossings
This is a very important street for the city. If you can make it to voice support please do! 🙏🙏
Unfortunately I’ll be abroad so can’t attend.
MassDOT public meeting re rebuild of Pleasant st.
- ADA curb ramps
- Bike facilities
- Ped crossings
This is a very important street for the city. If you can make it to voice support please do! 🙏🙏
Unfortunately I’ll be abroad so can’t attend.
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New projects funded or restarted by congestion pricing announced @MTA Board today:
🚌 electric buses
🚂 dual power locomotives for LIRR
🛤 Brewster Yard for MNR
🛗 18 restarted ADA projects
🚦CBTC for A/C Fulton Liberty Line
🚇 Second Ave Subway Phase 2
🚌 electric buses
🚂 dual power locomotives for LIRR
🛤 Brewster Yard for MNR
🛗 18 restarted ADA projects
🚦CBTC for A/C Fulton Liberty Line
🚇 Second Ave Subway Phase 2
February 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
New projects funded or restarted by congestion pricing announced @MTA Board today:
🚌 electric buses
🚂 dual power locomotives for LIRR
🛤 Brewster Yard for MNR
🛗 18 restarted ADA projects
🚦CBTC for A/C Fulton Liberty Line
🚇 Second Ave Subway Phase 2
🚌 electric buses
🚂 dual power locomotives for LIRR
🛤 Brewster Yard for MNR
🛗 18 restarted ADA projects
🚦CBTC for A/C Fulton Liberty Line
🚇 Second Ave Subway Phase 2
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Gov. Hochul scorned President Trump for killing congestion pricing, finally loudly and proudly standing up for the tolling program.
Hochul Finally Finds Her Voice in Defending Congestion Pricing From 'King' Trump - Streetsblog New York City
Gov. Hochul scorned President Trump for killing congestion pricing, finally loudly and proudly standing up for the tolling program.
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February 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Gov. Hochul scorned President Trump for killing congestion pricing, finally loudly and proudly standing up for the tolling program.
Question for the DTM (@steverolle.bsky.social)
I was looking at the paving plans for Grove St at O’Connell and Forest/Holden, why do these opt for non protected bike lanes that sandwich cyclists between the travel lane and parking? While decent, why not make them better with parking protection?
I was looking at the paving plans for Grove St at O’Connell and Forest/Holden, why do these opt for non protected bike lanes that sandwich cyclists between the travel lane and parking? While decent, why not make them better with parking protection?
February 4, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Question for the DTM (@steverolle.bsky.social)
I was looking at the paving plans for Grove St at O’Connell and Forest/Holden, why do these opt for non protected bike lanes that sandwich cyclists between the travel lane and parking? While decent, why not make them better with parking protection?
I was looking at the paving plans for Grove St at O’Connell and Forest/Holden, why do these opt for non protected bike lanes that sandwich cyclists between the travel lane and parking? While decent, why not make them better with parking protection?
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NEW: There's been a 51-percent drop in injuries an a 55-percent drop in crashes year-over-year within the congestion relief zone in just the first 12 days of the program. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/01/23/c...
Congestion Relief Zone is Also a CRASH Relief Zone: Data - Streetsblog New York City
Congestion pricing critics will have one less reason to say the toll isn't working
nyc.streetsblog.org
January 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
NEW: There's been a 51-percent drop in injuries an a 55-percent drop in crashes year-over-year within the congestion relief zone in just the first 12 days of the program. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/01/23/c...
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Air pollution has dropped significantly in #Paris in the last 15 years. Mayor @annehidalgo.bsky.social’s leadership has traded car space for green space, safe bike space, kid space.. and traded pollution for people.
Good trade.
Good trade.
January 17, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Air pollution has dropped significantly in #Paris in the last 15 years. Mayor @annehidalgo.bsky.social’s leadership has traded car space for green space, safe bike space, kid space.. and traded pollution for people.
Good trade.
Good trade.
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Three years ago, under the Dark Sky, I asked my followers to send me examples of relatively recent bike lanes in the French countryside. Here are 4 before/after examples I was then able to create with Streetview, to promote the idea that creating bike lanes outside cities is also a possibility.
January 13, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Three years ago, under the Dark Sky, I asked my followers to send me examples of relatively recent bike lanes in the French countryside. Here are 4 before/after examples I was then able to create with Streetview, to promote the idea that creating bike lanes outside cities is also a possibility.
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“Looking at dollars and cents, highways are a poor economic investment. They occupy nearly 25% of U.S. urban land — an area equivalent to West Virginia and valued at $4.1 trillion — yet their supposed benefits don’t justify these enormous costs.” Via @fastcompany.com
The real cost is a LOT higher.
The real cost is a LOT higher.
It's time to start removing highways. For real this time
Removing highways can breath new life into cities—so why are cities so slow to actually do it?
www.fastcompany.com
January 10, 2025 at 5:05 AM
“Looking at dollars and cents, highways are a poor economic investment. They occupy nearly 25% of U.S. urban land — an area equivalent to West Virginia and valued at $4.1 trillion — yet their supposed benefits don’t justify these enormous costs.” Via @fastcompany.com
The real cost is a LOT higher.
The real cost is a LOT higher.
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Church/White/Sixth Avenue at 440pm on a Friday.
January 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Church/White/Sixth Avenue at 440pm on a Friday.
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i think rage at congestion pricing is a good example of how no one believes that the world can be positive sum anymore. like, people pay a small fee to get access to a faster commute — saving them valuable time — and the money improves public transit, saving other people valuable time. it's win-win!
January 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
i think rage at congestion pricing is a good example of how no one believes that the world can be positive sum anymore. like, people pay a small fee to get access to a faster commute — saving them valuable time — and the money improves public transit, saving other people valuable time. it's win-win!
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Congestion Pricing Program in New York - MTA
congestionreliefzone.mta.info
January 5, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Just drove across the GW Bridge and was almost surreal to see the signs about congestion pricing… “New tolls starting Sunday” like yes please it’s about time >:) so hoping it succeeds and after a few month it’s accepted and then other cities may try (please)
January 5, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Just drove across the GW Bridge and was almost surreal to see the signs about congestion pricing… “New tolls starting Sunday” like yes please it’s about time >:) so hoping it succeeds and after a few month it’s accepted and then other cities may try (please)
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Never forget, car dependency isn’t freedom.
Some might ask “what’s more free than cars?”
Choices.
Choices are more free than car dependency.
It’s not a hard concept.
I’m not pitting cars against any other single mode of transport.
I’m rejecting design that creates dependency on just one mode.
Some might ask “what’s more free than cars?”
Choices.
Choices are more free than car dependency.
It’s not a hard concept.
I’m not pitting cars against any other single mode of transport.
I’m rejecting design that creates dependency on just one mode.
December 26, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Never forget, car dependency isn’t freedom.
Some might ask “what’s more free than cars?”
Choices.
Choices are more free than car dependency.
It’s not a hard concept.
I’m not pitting cars against any other single mode of transport.
I’m rejecting design that creates dependency on just one mode.
Some might ask “what’s more free than cars?”
Choices.
Choices are more free than car dependency.
It’s not a hard concept.
I’m not pitting cars against any other single mode of transport.
I’m rejecting design that creates dependency on just one mode.
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“Loneliness and isolation can lead to: 29% increased risk of heart disease; 32% increased risk of stroke; 50% increased risk of developing dementia among older adults; and 60% increased risk of premature death.”
Surgeon General recommends designing cities to create more connections. #WalkableCities
Surgeon General recommends designing cities to create more connections. #WalkableCities
Walkable Neighborhoods Help Adults Socialize, Increase Community
Adults who live in walkable neighborhoods are more likely to socialize and have a stronger sense of community, report researchers at the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human...
today.ucsd.edu
December 22, 2024 at 4:47 PM
“Loneliness and isolation can lead to: 29% increased risk of heart disease; 32% increased risk of stroke; 50% increased risk of developing dementia among older adults; and 60% increased risk of premature death.”
Surgeon General recommends designing cities to create more connections. #WalkableCities
Surgeon General recommends designing cities to create more connections. #WalkableCities
This is just one of many reasons for why we need to truly enforce the new 25 mph speed limit in Worcester. Speeding tickets can only go so far, infrastructure must enforce such speeds.
New study out by IIHS:
"New pedestrian injury risk curves calculated by IIHS show that vehicles with taller front ends begin to cause serious injuries at lower speeds."
www.iihs.org/news/detail/...
An average pickup truck travelling 35 mph is ~3x more likely to kill someone than a standard car.
"New pedestrian injury risk curves calculated by IIHS show that vehicles with taller front ends begin to cause serious injuries at lower speeds."
www.iihs.org/news/detail/...
An average pickup truck travelling 35 mph is ~3x more likely to kill someone than a standard car.
December 20, 2024 at 5:02 AM
This is just one of many reasons for why we need to truly enforce the new 25 mph speed limit in Worcester. Speeding tickets can only go so far, infrastructure must enforce such speeds.
Definitely think it would’ve been better to update the WFS and transit to it, but will be interesting to see how it impacts transit… if people realize the ease of rail maybe Septa will get the support it deserves, at least that’s what I’m hoping (we’ll have to wait until 2032 at least tho)
#BREAKING Philadelphia City Council has approved the primary bill needed to authorize the 76ers' arena proposal in a 12-5 vote on Thursday.
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December 19, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Definitely think it would’ve been better to update the WFS and transit to it, but will be interesting to see how it impacts transit… if people realize the ease of rail maybe Septa will get the support it deserves, at least that’s what I’m hoping (we’ll have to wait until 2032 at least tho)
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Ed Markey is one of the coolest Senators and I'm happy to announce that one of the most transformative bills for the American rail system was just introduced by his team.
Including a plan to start electrifying our Freight Rail system!
Including a plan to start electrifying our Freight Rail system!
December 17, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Ed Markey is one of the coolest Senators and I'm happy to announce that one of the most transformative bills for the American rail system was just introduced by his team.
Including a plan to start electrifying our Freight Rail system!
Including a plan to start electrifying our Freight Rail system!