John Roche
@ptapaerial.bsky.social
Professional Engineer. Father. Believer in infrastructure investment and the notion that government employees must lead, be problem solvers, and advocates (#wearethey). Dam safety professional. Drone (sUAS) pilot #part107. Pretty good home cook. Maryland.
Had a 2 day work meeting in June just off Damen El station. Was horrified.... About the number of great local businesses I didn't have time to visit.
August 24, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Had a 2 day work meeting in June just off Damen El station. Was horrified.... About the number of great local businesses I didn't have time to visit.
Important distinction -its not necessarily flooded once every 100 years, it actually means a 1% chance of flooding in any given year. The "100 year flood" can happen multiple times in a bad year.
July 11, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Important distinction -its not necessarily flooded once every 100 years, it actually means a 1% chance of flooding in any given year. The "100 year flood" can happen multiple times in a bad year.
I'm conflicted because I apply for and use grant funding at work - but also annoyed how often people throw up their hands and quit when they don't win a grant for something as important as this. You put important things in a capital budget - grants are for nice to haves. Budget tight? Raise taxes!
July 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I'm conflicted because I apply for and use grant funding at work - but also annoyed how often people throw up their hands and quit when they don't win a grant for something as important as this. You put important things in a capital budget - grants are for nice to haves. Budget tight? Raise taxes!
It was so subtle but also not. Amazing
June 15, 2025 at 4:33 AM
It was so subtle but also not. Amazing
So many messages sent with that set
June 15, 2025 at 4:32 AM
So many messages sent with that set
