MTBorq
@mtborq.bsky.social
Bike planner by day, YIMBY, foody, and fashionista by night. Views my own.
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Early-career transit nerds: This looks like a really cool internship with MTS in San Diego! Transit Services Intern myjobs.adp.com/sandiegometr...
myjobs.adp.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Early-career transit nerds: This looks like a really cool internship with MTS in San Diego! Transit Services Intern myjobs.adp.com/sandiegometr...
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"she was traveling at the 40 mph speed limit when she barrelled into the crosswalk that sunny afternoon. An accident, she said. The light had been red for 10 seconds.
In practice, human life is not as important as the convenience of drivers, a policy choice that endangers every person in California"
In practice, human life is not as important as the convenience of drivers, a policy choice that endangers every person in California"
November 13, 2025 at 11:40 PM
"she was traveling at the 40 mph speed limit when she barrelled into the crosswalk that sunny afternoon. An accident, she said. The light had been red for 10 seconds.
In practice, human life is not as important as the convenience of drivers, a policy choice that endangers every person in California"
In practice, human life is not as important as the convenience of drivers, a policy choice that endangers every person in California"
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SB 79 was signed into law the day after I left California. It’s because they knew this video was coming
nebula.tv/videos/cityn...
nebula.tv/videos/cityn...
CityNerd — California: The Delightful and the Rage-Inducing
If ever there was a city that should be designed so that people can walk, bike and take transit to meet their daily needs, San Diego should be it. But why does the city make it so difficult — and is t...
nebula.tv
October 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
SB 79 was signed into law the day after I left California. It’s because they knew this video was coming
nebula.tv/videos/cityn...
nebula.tv/videos/cityn...
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Good discussion on this in the /r/SanDiegan subreddit: www.reddit.com/r/SanDiegan/...
From the SanDiegan community on Reddit: City Nerd's take on San Diego
Explore this post and more from the SanDiegan community
www.reddit.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Good discussion on this in the /r/SanDiegan subreddit: www.reddit.com/r/SanDiegan/...
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Brilliant. The city made signs to show how parking meter revenue funds real, tangible improvements in the neighborhood. This is how you communicate the true cost of parking!
October 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Brilliant. The city made signs to show how parking meter revenue funds real, tangible improvements in the neighborhood. This is how you communicate the true cost of parking!
I've taken an interest in golf carts and NEV/LSVs recently.
Fun fact: SD has an ordinance that limits traditional golf carts (think 15 mph or less) to the "Rancho Bernardo Golf Cart Zone" but by CA law SD could permit golf carts on any public roads with speeds 25mph or less *IF* they wanted to.
Fun fact: SD has an ordinance that limits traditional golf carts (think 15 mph or less) to the "Rancho Bernardo Golf Cart Zone" but by CA law SD could permit golf carts on any public roads with speeds 25mph or less *IF* they wanted to.
docs.sandiego.gov
October 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I've taken an interest in golf carts and NEV/LSVs recently.
Fun fact: SD has an ordinance that limits traditional golf carts (think 15 mph or less) to the "Rancho Bernardo Golf Cart Zone" but by CA law SD could permit golf carts on any public roads with speeds 25mph or less *IF* they wanted to.
Fun fact: SD has an ordinance that limits traditional golf carts (think 15 mph or less) to the "Rancho Bernardo Golf Cart Zone" but by CA law SD could permit golf carts on any public roads with speeds 25mph or less *IF* they wanted to.
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Monstrous and inhumane. Our neighbors are being tortured
Basement of courthouse horror stories: “One immigrant got her period during the meeting in which she was detained, and was forced to wear that same underwear for days.”
timesofsandiego.com/politics/202...
timesofsandiego.com/politics/202...
Asylum-seekers now held for days – in a downtown San Diego basement
Migrants held in makeshift conditions in basement offices say they slept in the cold, used the restroom without privacy and went without medical attention.
timesofsandiego.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Monstrous and inhumane. Our neighbors are being tortured
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We are stoked to announce, in close partnership with our friends at SD Bike Coalition, our next BikeSD Presents: Life After Cars, an evening with @thewaroncars.bsky.social!
Tickets available now: www.eventbrite.com/e/life-after...
Tickets available now: www.eventbrite.com/e/life-after...
October 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
We are stoked to announce, in close partnership with our friends at SD Bike Coalition, our next BikeSD Presents: Life After Cars, an evening with @thewaroncars.bsky.social!
Tickets available now: www.eventbrite.com/e/life-after...
Tickets available now: www.eventbrite.com/e/life-after...
SD’s potential SB79 glow up assuming these 215, 235, 7, & 10 stops qualify under § 21060.2(a)(1). FYI: I don't think the 225 meets peak frequency?
Zoning Updates
Smaller Circle: 65ft height limit, FAR 3, 100 units/acre
Bigger Circle: 55ft height limit, FAR 2.5, 80 units/acre
Zoning Updates
Smaller Circle: 65ft height limit, FAR 3, 100 units/acre
Bigger Circle: 55ft height limit, FAR 2.5, 80 units/acre
October 13, 2025 at 2:08 AM
SD’s potential SB79 glow up assuming these 215, 235, 7, & 10 stops qualify under § 21060.2(a)(1). FYI: I don't think the 225 meets peak frequency?
Zoning Updates
Smaller Circle: 65ft height limit, FAR 3, 100 units/acre
Bigger Circle: 55ft height limit, FAR 2.5, 80 units/acre
Zoning Updates
Smaller Circle: 65ft height limit, FAR 3, 100 units/acre
Bigger Circle: 55ft height limit, FAR 2.5, 80 units/acre
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It’s pronounced cyclist.
October 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
It’s pronounced cyclist.
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Not exaggerating when I say that SB 79, a bill making it easier to build housing near mass transit, is the most consequential piece of legislation that the Democratic Party has passed all year. Saying no to the worst people in our coalition proves we're serious about the future.
October 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Not exaggerating when I say that SB 79, a bill making it easier to build housing near mass transit, is the most consequential piece of legislation that the Democratic Party has passed all year. Saying no to the worst people in our coalition proves we're serious about the future.
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After 7 committee hearings, a senate floor vote, an assembly floor vote, a concurrence vote, and the governor's signing this morning... @scottwiener.bsky.social's #SB79, which legalizes new multifamily housing near major public transit stops, is officially law!
Thank you @gavinnewsom.bsky.social!
Thank you @gavinnewsom.bsky.social!
October 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
After 7 committee hearings, a senate floor vote, an assembly floor vote, a concurrence vote, and the governor's signing this morning... @scottwiener.bsky.social's #SB79, which legalizes new multifamily housing near major public transit stops, is officially law!
Thank you @gavinnewsom.bsky.social!
Thank you @gavinnewsom.bsky.social!
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UPDATE: Newsom has signed SB 79 into law!!
This is a great day for anyone who cares about ending California's housing and homelessness crisis, getting the state to net zero emissions, and recovering American democracy.
This is a great day for anyone who cares about ending California's housing and homelessness crisis, getting the state to net zero emissions, and recovering American democracy.
If you live in California, please call @gavinnewsom.bsky.social at (916) 445-2841 and urge him to sign SB 79. Here's my post about why the bill is so important: publiccomment.blog/p/newsom-s-f...
Newsom's Fateful Choice
Why the governor needs to sign SB 79
publiccomment.blog
October 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
UPDATE: Newsom has signed SB 79 into law!!
This is a great day for anyone who cares about ending California's housing and homelessness crisis, getting the state to net zero emissions, and recovering American democracy.
This is a great day for anyone who cares about ending California's housing and homelessness crisis, getting the state to net zero emissions, and recovering American democracy.
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MAJOR NEWS: @GavinNewsom signed SB 79, my bill allowing more housing near public transit — rail, subway, rapid bus.
It’s a huge step for housing in California. It’ll create more homes, strengthen our transit systems & reduce traffic & carbon emissions.
Thank you, Governor!
It’s a huge step for housing in California. It’ll create more homes, strengthen our transit systems & reduce traffic & carbon emissions.
Thank you, Governor!
October 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
MAJOR NEWS: @GavinNewsom signed SB 79, my bill allowing more housing near public transit — rail, subway, rapid bus.
It’s a huge step for housing in California. It’ll create more homes, strengthen our transit systems & reduce traffic & carbon emissions.
Thank you, Governor!
It’s a huge step for housing in California. It’ll create more homes, strengthen our transit systems & reduce traffic & carbon emissions.
Thank you, Governor!
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We fucking did it!!
[VICTORY ALERT] Governor Newsom has signed SB 79, which will make it legal to build multi-family housing near high quality transit!
Our statement:
cayimby.org/news-events/...
Our statement:
cayimby.org/news-events/...
cayimby.org
October 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
We fucking did it!!
Housing was THEE issue that got me into politics.
I was lucky to learn from, make friends, and witness THE DECADE+ of activism it takes to make something like SB79 happen. 🥲
It’s not a perfect bill—but it is a reminder to keep faith in and to keep protecting our democracy.
I was lucky to learn from, make friends, and witness THE DECADE+ of activism it takes to make something like SB79 happen. 🥲
It’s not a perfect bill—but it is a reminder to keep faith in and to keep protecting our democracy.
October 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Housing was THEE issue that got me into politics.
I was lucky to learn from, make friends, and witness THE DECADE+ of activism it takes to make something like SB79 happen. 🥲
It’s not a perfect bill—but it is a reminder to keep faith in and to keep protecting our democracy.
I was lucky to learn from, make friends, and witness THE DECADE+ of activism it takes to make something like SB79 happen. 🥲
It’s not a perfect bill—but it is a reminder to keep faith in and to keep protecting our democracy.
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He’s going to be in LA today to sign a different package of bills. Let’s drown out the nimbys by CALLING 916-445-2841 press 1 then 6 to support sb 79 @cayimby.bsky.social @mnolangray.bsky.social
"Giving L.A. a veto over state policy would doom California to more of the same — rising costs, worsening displacement and endless obstruction." calmatters.org/commentary/2...
Opinion | Los Angeles housing permits are tanking, yet leaders want Newsom to veto a major reform
Signing SB 79 should be an easy call, despite pressure from L.A. Newsom should know better than to let L.A. dictate state housing policy.
calmatters.org
October 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
He’s going to be in LA today to sign a different package of bills. Let’s drown out the nimbys by CALLING 916-445-2841 press 1 then 6 to support sb 79 @cayimby.bsky.social @mnolangray.bsky.social
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🚨🚨🚨⬇️⬇️⬇️ Tell Newsom to sign SB79, to allow housing along transit.
Literally took me 10 seconds.
If you don't like telephones, you can leave a digital comment in the link below.
Active Bill -> SB79 -> Please sign SB79.
#sandiego #safestreets #bikesky
Literally took me 10 seconds.
If you don't like telephones, you can leave a digital comment in the link below.
Active Bill -> SB79 -> Please sign SB79.
#sandiego #safestreets #bikesky
Reminder that @governor.ca.gov is reportedly considering vetoing SB79, the best housing bill to clear the CA legislature in decades.
It would be a *disaster*, substantively & for Newsom's political future. Really hope he doesn't self-immolate.
Tell him!
It would be a *disaster*, substantively & for Newsom's political future. Really hope he doesn't self-immolate.
Tell him!
Contact the Governor | Governor of California
You can contact the Governor a few different ways. The best way is through his online form.
www.gov.ca.gov
October 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
🚨🚨🚨⬇️⬇️⬇️ Tell Newsom to sign SB79, to allow housing along transit.
Literally took me 10 seconds.
If you don't like telephones, you can leave a digital comment in the link below.
Active Bill -> SB79 -> Please sign SB79.
#sandiego #safestreets #bikesky
Literally took me 10 seconds.
If you don't like telephones, you can leave a digital comment in the link below.
Active Bill -> SB79 -> Please sign SB79.
#sandiego #safestreets #bikesky
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California's governor signed some more bills today.
🏠AB246: Protects tenants in case Social Security payments delayed
🏠AB628: Landlord required to provide stove & fridge
🏠AB863: Translated eviction notices
Still lots of housing bills pending, including big one, SB79
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/06/g...
🏠AB246: Protects tenants in case Social Security payments delayed
🏠AB628: Landlord required to provide stove & fridge
🏠AB863: Translated eviction notices
Still lots of housing bills pending, including big one, SB79
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/06/g...
October 7, 2025 at 1:14 AM
California's governor signed some more bills today.
🏠AB246: Protects tenants in case Social Security payments delayed
🏠AB628: Landlord required to provide stove & fridge
🏠AB863: Translated eviction notices
Still lots of housing bills pending, including big one, SB79
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/06/g...
🏠AB246: Protects tenants in case Social Security payments delayed
🏠AB628: Landlord required to provide stove & fridge
🏠AB863: Translated eviction notices
Still lots of housing bills pending, including big one, SB79
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/06/g...
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I called the governor to ask him to sign SB 79. It was easy and it only took a few minutes.
October 6, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I called the governor to ask him to sign SB 79. It was easy and it only took a few minutes.
Called this morning and then got 3 more friends to call.
Let's get this thing through the finish line.
Let's get this thing through the finish line.
Reminder that @governor.ca.gov is reportedly considering vetoing SB79, the best housing bill to clear the CA legislature in decades.
It would be a *disaster*, substantively & for Newsom's political future. Really hope he doesn't self-immolate.
Tell him!
It would be a *disaster*, substantively & for Newsom's political future. Really hope he doesn't self-immolate.
Tell him!
Contact the Governor | Governor of California
You can contact the Governor a few different ways. The best way is through his online form.
www.gov.ca.gov
October 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Called this morning and then got 3 more friends to call.
Let's get this thing through the finish line.
Let's get this thing through the finish line.
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Reminder that @governor.ca.gov is reportedly considering vetoing SB79, the best housing bill to clear the CA legislature in decades.
It would be a *disaster*, substantively & for Newsom's political future. Really hope he doesn't self-immolate.
Tell him!
It would be a *disaster*, substantively & for Newsom's political future. Really hope he doesn't self-immolate.
Tell him!
Contact the Governor | Governor of California
You can contact the Governor a few different ways. The best way is through his online form.
www.gov.ca.gov
October 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Reminder that @governor.ca.gov is reportedly considering vetoing SB79, the best housing bill to clear the CA legislature in decades.
It would be a *disaster*, substantively & for Newsom's political future. Really hope he doesn't self-immolate.
Tell him!
It would be a *disaster*, substantively & for Newsom's political future. Really hope he doesn't self-immolate.
Tell him!
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I actually got through to a representative right away this time! Make the call!
Reminder that @governor.ca.gov is reportedly considering vetoing SB79, the best housing bill to clear the CA legislature in decades.
It would be a *disaster*, substantively & for Newsom's political future. Really hope he doesn't self-immolate.
Tell him!
It would be a *disaster*, substantively & for Newsom's political future. Really hope he doesn't self-immolate.
Tell him!
Contact the Governor | Governor of California
You can contact the Governor a few different ways. The best way is through his online form.
www.gov.ca.gov
October 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I actually got through to a representative right away this time! Make the call!
Lassen rocks.
Finally it's getting some well deserved time in the spotlight.
Finally it's getting some well deserved time in the spotlight.
The fall shoulder season is the ideal time to trek up California’s second-highest volcano: There are no crowds, the weather is warm and there’s minimal ice on the trail.
Bay Area locals should skip Yosemite wait times and hike this 10,000-foot volcano instead
The fall shoulder season is the ideal time to trek up California’s second-highest volcano: There are no crowds, the weather is warm and there’s minimal ice on the trail.
bit.ly
September 22, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Lassen rocks.
Finally it's getting some well deserved time in the spotlight.
Finally it's getting some well deserved time in the spotlight.