Patrick Bayer
@patrickjbayer.bsky.social
Economic Mobility at University City District. Transit rider. Occasional music producer. Big fan of Philadelphia and its architecture. Restoring a @westphillyrowhouse.
Reposted by Patrick Bayer
That's more like it.
"What happened last night is the most direct assault on the authority of Congress, I believe, in the history of the United States. It is blatantly unconstitutional," Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) says of Trump's OMB halting all federal grants.
"If this stands, then Congress may as well adjourn."
"If this stands, then Congress may as well adjourn."
January 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
That's more like it.
Always be in the side of the quakers.
Several Quaker groups, including one in Philadelphia, are suing the Department of Homeland Security after President Donald Trump’s administration rescinded guidance preventing ICE agents from raiding houses of worship.
Quaker groups, including in Philadelphia, sue to keep ICE out of religious sites
The lawsuit says “the very threat" of ICE enforcement deters congregants from attending services, violating First Amendment rights of religious liberty.
inquirer.com
January 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Always be in the side of the quakers.
Reposted by Patrick Bayer
For nearly 65 years absurd effort and money has been poured into reducing congestion on the Schuylkill Expressway, to no avail.
NYC's congestion pricing has shown the answer may be simple: a small toll.
Commutes would be quicker and the money could be invested in road safety / regional rail.
NYC's congestion pricing has shown the answer may be simple: a small toll.
Commutes would be quicker and the money could be invested in road safety / regional rail.
January 15, 2025 at 7:09 PM
For nearly 65 years absurd effort and money has been poured into reducing congestion on the Schuylkill Expressway, to no avail.
NYC's congestion pricing has shown the answer may be simple: a small toll.
Commutes would be quicker and the money could be invested in road safety / regional rail.
NYC's congestion pricing has shown the answer may be simple: a small toll.
Commutes would be quicker and the money could be invested in road safety / regional rail.
Yes. This.
They should look at running it down to where the Conrail tracks pull off near Pier 70, instead of just running it for about a mile like they summarize in the survey
January 14, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Yes. This.
And while we’re at it, and a rain garden and some trees like at 53rd. Could even keep some angle parking by the barbershop.
January 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
And while we’re at it, and a rain garden and some trees like at 53rd. Could even keep some angle parking by the barbershop.
Christian between 54th and 55th should be one way (westbound). This slip lane is super dangerous, and mostly unused. Every accident here I’ve seen has involved someone pulling out of here.
January 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Christian between 54th and 55th should be one way (westbound). This slip lane is super dangerous, and mostly unused. Every accident here I’ve seen has involved someone pulling out of here.
More of this!!!!
It’s happening! Tonight, MTA Chair & CEO Janno Lieber unveiled one of the signs at the entrance to the Congestion Relief Zone. Tolling begins at midnight.
Learn more: congestionreliefzone.mta.info
Learn more: congestionreliefzone.mta.info
January 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
More of this!!!!
I’d be very happy if we get 6” of snow tomorrow
January 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I’d be very happy if we get 6” of snow tomorrow
Reposted by Patrick Bayer
Streeteries like this one in Fishtown add charm to a public street in a way parked cars obviously don't.
December 31, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Streeteries like this one in Fishtown add charm to a public street in a way parked cars obviously don't.
Reposted by Patrick Bayer
An idea for Independence Mall is to replace some chunks of its vast swathes of grass with native grasses and wildflowers.
It requires no rebuild, would hold up much better in all weather, creates a more unique park, and harkens back to the earliest colonial and even pre-colonial context.
It requires no rebuild, would hold up much better in all weather, creates a more unique park, and harkens back to the earliest colonial and even pre-colonial context.
December 9, 2024 at 10:49 PM
An idea for Independence Mall is to replace some chunks of its vast swathes of grass with native grasses and wildflowers.
It requires no rebuild, would hold up much better in all weather, creates a more unique park, and harkens back to the earliest colonial and even pre-colonial context.
It requires no rebuild, would hold up much better in all weather, creates a more unique park, and harkens back to the earliest colonial and even pre-colonial context.
Just a sample of the trains I took last week in England and Belgium. It’s so nice to not need a car.
December 6, 2024 at 11:34 PM
Just a sample of the trains I took last week in England and Belgium. It’s so nice to not need a car.
Reposted by Patrick Bayer
Philadelphia has a unique opportunity to reevaluate the stretch of I-95 through Center City and South Philly.
However right now it's on course to be rebuilt for $4.62 billion with construction lasting 17 years and ending in 2050.
Source: www.dvrpc.org/webmaps/mrp2...
However right now it's on course to be rebuilt for $4.62 billion with construction lasting 17 years and ending in 2050.
Source: www.dvrpc.org/webmaps/mrp2...
November 29, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Philadelphia has a unique opportunity to reevaluate the stretch of I-95 through Center City and South Philly.
However right now it's on course to be rebuilt for $4.62 billion with construction lasting 17 years and ending in 2050.
Source: www.dvrpc.org/webmaps/mrp2...
However right now it's on course to be rebuilt for $4.62 billion with construction lasting 17 years and ending in 2050.
Source: www.dvrpc.org/webmaps/mrp2...
Reposted by Patrick Bayer
@senatorhughes.com speaks about the importance of well-funded public transportation systems in Philadelphia and throughout the Commonwealth.
Watch the press conference with Gov. Josh Shapiro at www.pa.gov/en/governor/...
Watch the press conference with Gov. Josh Shapiro at www.pa.gov/en/governor/...
November 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM
@senatorhughes.com speaks about the importance of well-funded public transportation systems in Philadelphia and throughout the Commonwealth.
Watch the press conference with Gov. Josh Shapiro at www.pa.gov/en/governor/...
Watch the press conference with Gov. Josh Shapiro at www.pa.gov/en/governor/...
Great to see Gov. Shapiro provide stopgap funding for @septaphilly.bsky.social today! Now we need the PA senate to pass long term funding to support the transit system that drives our state’s economy.
November 22, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Great to see Gov. Shapiro provide stopgap funding for @septaphilly.bsky.social today! Now we need the PA senate to pass long term funding to support the transit system that drives our state’s economy.
Could we keep a few of the @septaphilly.bsky.social Kawasakis after we get new trolleys? They’re vintage at this point. Of course we need higher capacity and accessible vehicles for every day use. But I hope a few stick around somewhere.
November 22, 2024 at 1:28 AM
Could we keep a few of the @septaphilly.bsky.social Kawasakis after we get new trolleys? They’re vintage at this point. Of course we need higher capacity and accessible vehicles for every day use. But I hope a few stick around somewhere.
Reposted by Patrick Bayer
Transit App is now running a banner notification to contact Gov. Shapiro for SEPTA funding!!
Take action:
www.transitforallpa.org/takeaction/
Take action:
www.transitforallpa.org/takeaction/
November 21, 2024 at 1:06 AM
Transit App is now running a banner notification to contact Gov. Shapiro for SEPTA funding!!
Take action:
www.transitforallpa.org/takeaction/
Take action:
www.transitforallpa.org/takeaction/
There are few places I’d rather be at 530 am than 30th street station.
November 20, 2024 at 10:26 AM
There are few places I’d rather be at 530 am than 30th street station.
Reposted by Patrick Bayer
This thread goes into a reform I'm hopeful Philly will relegalize again.
Small lot narrow 3-6 story multi-family buildings, like are common in Old City, are made uneconomical today due to building codes. In most of the world these buildings remain crucial to the fabric of urban cores.
Small lot narrow 3-6 story multi-family buildings, like are common in Old City, are made uneconomical today due to building codes. In most of the world these buildings remain crucial to the fabric of urban cores.
November 20, 2024 at 1:41 AM
This thread goes into a reform I'm hopeful Philly will relegalize again.
Small lot narrow 3-6 story multi-family buildings, like are common in Old City, are made uneconomical today due to building codes. In most of the world these buildings remain crucial to the fabric of urban cores.
Small lot narrow 3-6 story multi-family buildings, like are common in Old City, are made uneconomical today due to building codes. In most of the world these buildings remain crucial to the fabric of urban cores.
This feels like an appropriate first post here.
November 18, 2024 at 6:44 PM
This feels like an appropriate first post here.