Mr. Laugh
@mrlaugh81.bsky.social
Urbanism and transportation, preferably not in cars. Occasional content on F1, MotoGP, tennis, or soccer. Views here are my own, etc.
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Take the Quiz: Meet Your Mayor 2025
Candidates for NYC mayor told us where they stand on issues. Which is the top match for you? Find out before heading to the polls.
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May 15, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I'm a 73% match with Zellnor Myrie on the Meet Your Mayor quiz! Find your own match, powered by @thecity.nyc and @gothamist.com: projects.thecity.nyc/meet-your-ma...
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New research by @marcelemoran.bsky.social:
NYC's 10 worst speeders averaged >300 tickets *each* in 2024. 2 questions:
🔹 Why hasn't NY taken away their licenses?
🔹 Why are they still allowed to own cars (esp w/o Intelligent Speed Assist that prevents reckless speeding)?
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NYC's 10 worst speeders averaged >300 tickets *each* in 2024. 2 questions:
🔹 Why hasn't NY taken away their licenses?
🔹 Why are they still allowed to own cars (esp w/o Intelligent Speed Assist that prevents reckless speeding)?
www.amny.com/news/where-d...
April 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
New research by @marcelemoran.bsky.social:
NYC's 10 worst speeders averaged >300 tickets *each* in 2024. 2 questions:
🔹 Why hasn't NY taken away their licenses?
🔹 Why are they still allowed to own cars (esp w/o Intelligent Speed Assist that prevents reckless speeding)?
www.amny.com/news/where-d...
NYC's 10 worst speeders averaged >300 tickets *each* in 2024. 2 questions:
🔹 Why hasn't NY taken away their licenses?
🔹 Why are they still allowed to own cars (esp w/o Intelligent Speed Assist that prevents reckless speeding)?
www.amny.com/news/where-d...
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The NYU-Marron report on electrification is out: It pairs electrification and other components to develop a high-throughput infrastructure design framework, which slashes time off of existing commuter and inter-city passenger rail services. We call it Momentum -- transitcosts.com/wp-content/u...
April 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The NYU-Marron report on electrification is out: It pairs electrification and other components to develop a high-throughput infrastructure design framework, which slashes time off of existing commuter and inter-city passenger rail services. We call it Momentum -- transitcosts.com/wp-content/u...
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They're terrorizing our federal employees in real ways and the impact is devastating for all of us. I spoke to a VA employee and FBI Agent about what they're experiencing and it will shock you. This is the most important thing I've written. Please read and share. open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
Terrorizing our fellow Americans
Russ Vought promised to traumatize Federal workers, and it's happening
open.substack.com
March 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
They're terrorizing our federal employees in real ways and the impact is devastating for all of us. I spoke to a VA employee and FBI Agent about what they're experiencing and it will shock you. This is the most important thing I've written. Please read and share. open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
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NEW: Mayor Adams intervened in a planned opening of the Queensboro Bridge pedestrian path set for this weekend, asking DOT for a "full briefing" first on the project that has been in the works for years. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/03/14/m...
Mayor Adams Abruptly Calls Off Planned Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path Opening - Streetsblog New York City
The Queensboro Bridge's long-awaited pedestrian path was in the works to open this weekend — until Mayor Adams intervened.
nyc.streetsblog.org
March 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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NEW: WIRED got IP blocked by the Social Security Administration, among other outlets covering Musk's takeover.
Federal workers are now "prohibited" from accessing our reporting on "government-furnished equipment."
WaPo, NYT, and MSNBC are likewise banned, sources confirm.
Federal workers are now "prohibited" from accessing our reporting on "government-furnished equipment."
WaPo, NYT, and MSNBC are likewise banned, sources confirm.
Social Security Workers Aren’t Allowed to Read This Story
New internet restrictions at the embattled SSA have cut off access to WIRED, along with other “general news” websites like The Washington Post and The New York Times.
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March 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW: WIRED got IP blocked by the Social Security Administration, among other outlets covering Musk's takeover.
Federal workers are now "prohibited" from accessing our reporting on "government-furnished equipment."
WaPo, NYT, and MSNBC are likewise banned, sources confirm.
Federal workers are now "prohibited" from accessing our reporting on "government-furnished equipment."
WaPo, NYT, and MSNBC are likewise banned, sources confirm.
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Wow: JD Vance is apparently skiing in Vermont this weekend and the locals aren’t having it. Thousands have lined the streets in protest.
March 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Wow: JD Vance is apparently skiing in Vermont this weekend and the locals aren’t having it. Thousands have lined the streets in protest.
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from “Parable of the Talents” by Octavia Butler
February 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
from “Parable of the Talents” by Octavia Butler
On Wednesdays at #TRBAM we wear pink. So long TRB, it's been a great few days learning, networking, and catching up with old friends and colleagues. Until next year!
January 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
On Wednesdays at #TRBAM we wear pink. So long TRB, it's been a great few days learning, networking, and catching up with old friends and colleagues. Until next year!
One of those #TRBAM days. Went to meetings all day, no sessions, got back to my hotel after 9pm. There's no place better in the world for figuring out what's next than here.
January 8, 2025 at 5:07 AM
One of those #TRBAM days. Went to meetings all day, no sessions, got back to my hotel after 9pm. There's no place better in the world for figuring out what's next than here.
The demand for car free streets is infinitely greater than the city's willingness to supply such spaces. A real shame today was the only day fifth avenue was closed to car traffic. Surely these thousands of people spend more $ than a few cars going by.
December 9, 2024 at 2:07 AM
The demand for car free streets is infinitely greater than the city's willingness to supply such spaces. A real shame today was the only day fifth avenue was closed to car traffic. Surely these thousands of people spend more $ than a few cars going by.
On the MTA subway on a Saturday.
December 17, 2023 at 6:20 PM
On the MTA subway on a Saturday.
2012 vs. 2023 Austin
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December 8, 2023 at 10:53 PM
2012 vs. 2023 Austin
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Well, I'm here now. Hoping for good urbanism content now that I've been allowed in. Not sure between this and threads, yet.
December 1, 2023 at 2:39 PM
Well, I'm here now. Hoping for good urbanism content now that I've been allowed in. Not sure between this and threads, yet.