Locomotion
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I’m a reformed reply guy. I post about planes, trains, and automobiles (derogatory) now.
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Obsessed with this photo I took of a California Condor at the Oregon Zoo looking out into the rain majestically 🌧️
April 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Obsessed with this photo I took of a California Condor at the Oregon Zoo looking out into the rain majestically 🌧️
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The Day the Earth Blew Up is out in theaters this weekend.
March 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The Day the Earth Blew Up is out in theaters this weekend.
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New Pharaoh's tomb just dropped.
The tomb of King Thutmose II has been uncovered, Egyptian officials announced on Tuesday, marking the first discovery of a royal resting place since King Tutankhamun’s was unearthed in 1922.
The tomb of King Thutmose II has been uncovered, Egyptian officials announced on Tuesday, marking the first discovery of a royal resting place since King Tutankhamun’s was unearthed in 1922.
February 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
New Pharaoh's tomb just dropped.
The tomb of King Thutmose II has been uncovered, Egyptian officials announced on Tuesday, marking the first discovery of a royal resting place since King Tutankhamun’s was unearthed in 1922.
The tomb of King Thutmose II has been uncovered, Egyptian officials announced on Tuesday, marking the first discovery of a royal resting place since King Tutankhamun’s was unearthed in 1922.
Looking at Ulaanbaatar I’m a little surprised they haven’t built at least one metro line by now. Given they have 40 bus lines I think the demand is there for one or two.
January 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Looking at Ulaanbaatar I’m a little surprised they haven’t built at least one metro line by now. Given they have 40 bus lines I think the demand is there for one or two.
Having to do a commute through a snowstorm reinforces my belief that the Governor (or whoever in state government deals with weather) should be calling snow days for any business that isn’t strictly essential.
January 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Having to do a commute through a snowstorm reinforces my belief that the Governor (or whoever in state government deals with weather) should be calling snow days for any business that isn’t strictly essential.
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Classic case of someone who is currently receiving something for "free" not willing to pay for it. Perversely, the LIRR + subway fare to the 7th Precinct is, in nearly every case, more than the congestion pricing fee.
January 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Classic case of someone who is currently receiving something for "free" not willing to pay for it. Perversely, the LIRR + subway fare to the 7th Precinct is, in nearly every case, more than the congestion pricing fee.
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This is, on its face, stupid, but it gets even worse when you know that the MTA has a big map of what the money is going to
January 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This is, on its face, stupid, but it gets even worse when you know that the MTA has a big map of what the money is going to
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this is INCREDIBLE, congestion pricing is already working wonders
traffic at 4PM on the average Sunday vs today
Holland Tunnel: 30 mins ➡️ 10 mins
Lincoln Tunnel: 10 mins ➡️ 4 mins
Williamsburg Bridge: 10 mins ➡️ 5 mins
traffic at 4PM on the average Sunday vs today
Holland Tunnel: 30 mins ➡️ 10 mins
Lincoln Tunnel: 10 mins ➡️ 4 mins
Williamsburg Bridge: 10 mins ➡️ 5 mins
January 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
this is INCREDIBLE, congestion pricing is already working wonders
traffic at 4PM on the average Sunday vs today
Holland Tunnel: 30 mins ➡️ 10 mins
Lincoln Tunnel: 10 mins ➡️ 4 mins
Williamsburg Bridge: 10 mins ➡️ 5 mins
traffic at 4PM on the average Sunday vs today
Holland Tunnel: 30 mins ➡️ 10 mins
Lincoln Tunnel: 10 mins ➡️ 4 mins
Williamsburg Bridge: 10 mins ➡️ 5 mins
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Thanks Matthew, I forgot to crosspost from Threads here. For an NYU urban-planning project, we surveyed dozens of Manhattan blocks last year. Over 90% had cars parked illegally, often with a dashboard placard or note, almost never valid. 1/
So, this morning @urbanupgradeglobal.bsky.social made a really important point about congestion pricing that has largely been neglected in this debate.
The only reason *anyone* who isn't massively wealthy can afford to drive daily into Lower Manhattan, even *without* congestion pricing, is that...
The only reason *anyone* who isn't massively wealthy can afford to drive daily into Lower Manhattan, even *without* congestion pricing, is that...
January 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Thanks Matthew, I forgot to crosspost from Threads here. For an NYU urban-planning project, we surveyed dozens of Manhattan blocks last year. Over 90% had cars parked illegally, often with a dashboard placard or note, almost never valid. 1/
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So, this morning @urbanupgradeglobal.bsky.social made a really important point about congestion pricing that has largely been neglected in this debate.
The only reason *anyone* who isn't massively wealthy can afford to drive daily into Lower Manhattan, even *without* congestion pricing, is that...
The only reason *anyone* who isn't massively wealthy can afford to drive daily into Lower Manhattan, even *without* congestion pricing, is that...
January 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
So, this morning @urbanupgradeglobal.bsky.social made a really important point about congestion pricing that has largely been neglected in this debate.
The only reason *anyone* who isn't massively wealthy can afford to drive daily into Lower Manhattan, even *without* congestion pricing, is that...
The only reason *anyone* who isn't massively wealthy can afford to drive daily into Lower Manhattan, even *without* congestion pricing, is that...
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Really like this photo by Cincinnati’s Connector Streetcar folks today. It’s not a winter glam shot. Just the reality of maintaining operations amid the weather, keeping the trains running…
January 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Really like this photo by Cincinnati’s Connector Streetcar folks today. It’s not a winter glam shot. Just the reality of maintaining operations amid the weather, keeping the trains running…
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The beloved blue locomotive was first imagined in the 1940s — he starred in stories Rev. Wilbert Awdry told his son. Allcroft adapted Awdry's The Railway Series into Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends.
Britt Allcroft, who brought Thomas the Tank Engine to television, dies at 81
The beloved blue locomotive was first imagined in the 1940s — he starred in stories Rev. Wilbert Awdry told his son. Allcroft adapted Awdry's The Railway Series into Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends.
www.npr.org
January 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The beloved blue locomotive was first imagined in the 1940s — he starred in stories Rev. Wilbert Awdry told his son. Allcroft adapted Awdry's The Railway Series into Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends.
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Spiritual realisation and materialistic mutation are like these parallel tracks, that might converge; but at infinity!
✍️SUBHRANIL
2 of 365
#BreathingInTheMoment
✍️SUBHRANIL
2 of 365
#BreathingInTheMoment
January 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Spiritual realisation and materialistic mutation are like these parallel tracks, that might converge; but at infinity!
✍️SUBHRANIL
2 of 365
#BreathingInTheMoment
✍️SUBHRANIL
2 of 365
#BreathingInTheMoment
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Polished up my "Split Loop" concept to decongest the Loop: running thru Green and Brown/Orange Line trains all over the Outer Loop, with select peak Brown and and Pink on the Inner Loop to eliminate all conflicts at Tower 12. Also puts Purple in the subway and streamlines NSML. Alt text for details.
December 21, 2024 at 3:39 AM
Polished up my "Split Loop" concept to decongest the Loop: running thru Green and Brown/Orange Line trains all over the Outer Loop, with select peak Brown and and Pink on the Inner Loop to eliminate all conflicts at Tower 12. Also puts Purple in the subway and streamlines NSML. Alt text for details.
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I love public transit.
December 19, 2024 at 7:39 PM
I love public transit.
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Amtraks long distance railcar replacement is now delayed until the end of next year www.masstransitmag.com/rail/vehicle...
New Amtrak OIG report reveals Amtrak’s initial requirements for new long-distance trains led to delays in program’s early stages
The report credited Amtrak for establishing a program management framework but complex designs pose schedule, cost and other risks.
www.masstransitmag.com
December 18, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Amtraks long distance railcar replacement is now delayed until the end of next year www.masstransitmag.com/rail/vehicle...
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Remember this? Paris is getting a whole new Metro network. It’s huge. And built fast.
“The venerable #Paris Métro is about to get its most significant upgrade in decades with the arrival of the Grand Paris Express, a new 200km system with 4 new lines & 68 new stations.” www.cnn.com/travel/paris...
“The venerable #Paris Métro is about to get its most significant upgrade in decades with the arrival of the Grand Paris Express, a new 200km system with 4 new lines & 68 new stations.” www.cnn.com/travel/paris...
Paris is getting a whole new Metro network. And it’s huge | CNN
The Grand Paris Express will add four lines, 68 stations and 200 kilometers of track to the French capital’s 120-year-old Metro system, providing vital suburban links – just not quite in time for the ...
www.cnn.com
December 16, 2024 at 3:26 AM
Remember this? Paris is getting a whole new Metro network. It’s huge. And built fast.
“The venerable #Paris Métro is about to get its most significant upgrade in decades with the arrival of the Grand Paris Express, a new 200km system with 4 new lines & 68 new stations.” www.cnn.com/travel/paris...
“The venerable #Paris Métro is about to get its most significant upgrade in decades with the arrival of the Grand Paris Express, a new 200km system with 4 new lines & 68 new stations.” www.cnn.com/travel/paris...
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A public transit agency objecting to a new development because it might cause too many people to ride its trains and buses is peak American governance
December 13, 2024 at 10:12 PM
A public transit agency objecting to a new development because it might cause too many people to ride its trains and buses is peak American governance
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The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against approximately two dogs.
December 10, 2024 at 8:50 PM
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against approximately two dogs.
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UK rail minister warns over staff shortage threat to Christmas services; Tui enjoys package holiday boom – business live
UK rail minister warns over staff shortage threat to Christmas services; Tui enjoys package holiday boom – business live
Markets await US inflation data and more clues about fresh Chinese stimulus measures
The UK government is concerned that Christmas train services could be disrupted because of staff shortages, the rail minister said this morning.
Peter Hendy has told…
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2024 at 10:25 AM
UK rail minister warns over staff shortage threat to Christmas services; Tui enjoys package holiday boom – business live
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Clark International Airport (CRK) continues its winning streak, earning the title of International Airport of the Year – Philippines at the prestigious 2024 TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards – Asia.
Architects: Winston Shu, Royal Pineda
Contractor: Megawide
Architects: Winston Shu, Royal Pineda
Contractor: Megawide
December 9, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Clark International Airport (CRK) continues its winning streak, earning the title of International Airport of the Year – Philippines at the prestigious 2024 TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards – Asia.
Architects: Winston Shu, Royal Pineda
Contractor: Megawide
Architects: Winston Shu, Royal Pineda
Contractor: Megawide
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They kinda went nuts with this, fantastic airport interior
December 7, 2024 at 2:25 AM
They kinda went nuts with this, fantastic airport interior
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Eurostar the worst-performing rail service in Europe, campaigners find
Eurostar the worst-performing rail service in Europe, campaigners find
Firm disputes Transport and Environment’s findings, which also ranked Deutsche Bahn as one of the least reliable
Eurostar is the worst-performing rail service on the continent and Germany’s Deutsche Bahn is one of the least reliable, according to a…
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2024 at 4:25 AM
Eurostar the worst-performing rail service in Europe, campaigners find
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Yeah the mood board renderings for the new VIA Rail long distance cars are absolutely gorgeous.
December 9, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Yeah the mood board renderings for the new VIA Rail long distance cars are absolutely gorgeous.