@rapjul.bsky.social
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I can’t believe it - after years of advocacy, exclusionary zoning has ended in Cambridge.
We just passed the single most comprehensive rezoning in the US—legalizing multifamily housing up to 6 stories citywide in a Paris style
Here’s the details 🧵
We just passed the single most comprehensive rezoning in the US—legalizing multifamily housing up to 6 stories citywide in a Paris style
Here’s the details 🧵
February 11, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I can’t believe it - after years of advocacy, exclusionary zoning has ended in Cambridge.
We just passed the single most comprehensive rezoning in the US—legalizing multifamily housing up to 6 stories citywide in a Paris style
Here’s the details 🧵
We just passed the single most comprehensive rezoning in the US—legalizing multifamily housing up to 6 stories citywide in a Paris style
Here’s the details 🧵
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I am proud to have worked on two bills that have just been introduced in the Illinois State Senate that would:
1. Allow cyclists to ride side by side, ride contraflow on one way streets, and permits Idaho stops (SB2111)
2. Allow for urban municipalities to lower speeds to 10MPH (SB2112)
1. Allow cyclists to ride side by side, ride contraflow on one way streets, and permits Idaho stops (SB2111)
2. Allow for urban municipalities to lower speeds to 10MPH (SB2112)
February 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I am proud to have worked on two bills that have just been introduced in the Illinois State Senate that would:
1. Allow cyclists to ride side by side, ride contraflow on one way streets, and permits Idaho stops (SB2111)
2. Allow for urban municipalities to lower speeds to 10MPH (SB2112)
1. Allow cyclists to ride side by side, ride contraflow on one way streets, and permits Idaho stops (SB2111)
2. Allow for urban municipalities to lower speeds to 10MPH (SB2112)
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Kinda crazy that @govpritzker.illinois.gov's IDOT and CDOT put these slides together and yet they are still backing the least ambitious plan called "The Essential" that would re-build *essentially* the same highway on Chicago's lakefront.
February 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Kinda crazy that @govpritzker.illinois.gov's IDOT and CDOT put these slides together and yet they are still backing the least ambitious plan called "The Essential" that would re-build *essentially* the same highway on Chicago's lakefront.
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DEAR 49 OTHER STATES WHERE DUTCH-STYLE SHARED STREETS ARE ILLEGAL: The Washington State Senate just voted to legalize them.
Democrats: 97% yes
Republicans: 84% yes
Democrats: 97% yes
Republicans: 84% yes
February 25, 2025 at 9:31 PM
DEAR 49 OTHER STATES WHERE DUTCH-STYLE SHARED STREETS ARE ILLEGAL: The Washington State Senate just voted to legalize them.
Democrats: 97% yes
Republicans: 84% yes
Democrats: 97% yes
Republicans: 84% yes
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This is a very cool map that shows an overlay of the Chicago River as it was before the city expanded eastward via land reclamation
February 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
This is a very cool map that shows an overlay of the Chicago River as it was before the city expanded eastward via land reclamation
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Can't wait for these But I get more excited
folks to get better about finding better
transit service ways to serve these folks
folks to get better about finding better
transit service ways to serve these folks
February 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Can't wait for these But I get more excited
folks to get better about finding better
transit service ways to serve these folks
folks to get better about finding better
transit service ways to serve these folks
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THE SHARED STREETS BILL JUST DROPPED!
SB 5595 legalizes a type of street (“woonerf” or “home zone”) common across Europe where cars, bikes, and pedestrians share the same space but speed limits are low and pedestrians are the priority. lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/202...
SB 5595 legalizes a type of street (“woonerf” or “home zone”) common across Europe where cars, bikes, and pedestrians share the same space but speed limits are low and pedestrians are the priority. lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/202...
January 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
THE SHARED STREETS BILL JUST DROPPED!
SB 5595 legalizes a type of street (“woonerf” or “home zone”) common across Europe where cars, bikes, and pedestrians share the same space but speed limits are low and pedestrians are the priority. lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/202...
SB 5595 legalizes a type of street (“woonerf” or “home zone”) common across Europe where cars, bikes, and pedestrians share the same space but speed limits are low and pedestrians are the priority. lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/202...
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Just in one year, just the clean air act, prevented hundreds of thousands of early deaths. The lowest possible estimate of the benefits found that benefits outweigh the costs by 3 to 1. The most likely estimate is 30 to 1. The high estimate is 90 to 1. Ninety. Nine Zero. www.epa.gov/clean-air-ac...
February 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Just in one year, just the clean air act, prevented hundreds of thousands of early deaths. The lowest possible estimate of the benefits found that benefits outweigh the costs by 3 to 1. The most likely estimate is 30 to 1. The high estimate is 90 to 1. Ninety. Nine Zero. www.epa.gov/clean-air-ac...
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Still one of my favorite maps: the ‘L’ and the commuter lines were always supposed to work together as a single network to provide rapid transit to the entire city. The decision to stop doing so was political, which means the way to fix it is also a matter of political will too. #RevenuesAndReform
February 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Still one of my favorite maps: the ‘L’ and the commuter lines were always supposed to work together as a single network to provide rapid transit to the entire city. The decision to stop doing so was political, which means the way to fix it is also a matter of political will too. #RevenuesAndReform
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It’s simple: in congested urban areas, the supply of free roads can’t keep up with demand to drive. Pricing allows faster movement for people who need to drive (e.g., deliveries), while investing money into better transit for people who don’t.
Pricing isn’t punishment, it’s making the roads work.
Pricing isn’t punishment, it’s making the roads work.
New York's new congestion charge has dramatically reduced traffic congestion.
We should copy their success, as recommended by @grattaninstitute.bsky.social.
grattan.edu.au/news/why-its...
We should copy their success, as recommended by @grattaninstitute.bsky.social.
grattan.edu.au/news/why-its...
January 12, 2025 at 3:18 AM
It’s simple: in congested urban areas, the supply of free roads can’t keep up with demand to drive. Pricing allows faster movement for people who need to drive (e.g., deliveries), while investing money into better transit for people who don’t.
Pricing isn’t punishment, it’s making the roads work.
Pricing isn’t punishment, it’s making the roads work.
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If you’re interested in better cities but haven’t read much about it, here are some starter books I’d recommend:
Walkable City by @jeffspeck.bsky.social
Human Transit (new edition) by @humantransit.bsky.social
Road to Nowhere by @parismarx.com
Curbing Traffic by @modacitylife.com
#UrbanismBookClub
Walkable City by @jeffspeck.bsky.social
Human Transit (new edition) by @humantransit.bsky.social
Road to Nowhere by @parismarx.com
Curbing Traffic by @modacitylife.com
#UrbanismBookClub
January 12, 2025 at 6:48 AM
If you’re interested in better cities but haven’t read much about it, here are some starter books I’d recommend:
Walkable City by @jeffspeck.bsky.social
Human Transit (new edition) by @humantransit.bsky.social
Road to Nowhere by @parismarx.com
Curbing Traffic by @modacitylife.com
#UrbanismBookClub
Walkable City by @jeffspeck.bsky.social
Human Transit (new edition) by @humantransit.bsky.social
Road to Nowhere by @parismarx.com
Curbing Traffic by @modacitylife.com
#UrbanismBookClub
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Both highways & transit are way too expensive to build in the U.S. (a subject for another post) but only transit gets torn apart for cost overruns & is thus deemed unworthy of getting built. Very few say “don’t build highways because they cost too much.” The highways just get built.
December 27, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Both highways & transit are way too expensive to build in the U.S. (a subject for another post) but only transit gets torn apart for cost overruns & is thus deemed unworthy of getting built. Very few say “don’t build highways because they cost too much.” The highways just get built.
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Today, @governor.ca.gov officially launched the new State Rail Plan, with few changes from last month's soft launch. The plan recommits to VMT reduction, calls for 1500 mi of electrified rail by 2050, and promotes important reforms. Here's a first look at what's in it: www.gov.ca.gov/2025/01/07/c...
January 8, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Today, @governor.ca.gov officially launched the new State Rail Plan, with few changes from last month's soft launch. The plan recommits to VMT reduction, calls for 1500 mi of electrified rail by 2050, and promotes important reforms. Here's a first look at what's in it: www.gov.ca.gov/2025/01/07/c...
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Just read the response from Costco to shareholders requesting it back down from DEI. It was glorious. It begins "Our Board has considered this proposal and believes … an enterprise rooted in respect and inclusion is appropriate and necessary." and gets better. A happy investor #diversityandinclusion
December 25, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Just read the response from Costco to shareholders requesting it back down from DEI. It was glorious. It begins "Our Board has considered this proposal and believes … an enterprise rooted in respect and inclusion is appropriate and necessary." and gets better. A happy investor #diversityandinclusion
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Cities that don’t clear sidewalks hate pedestrians.
January 8, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Cities that don’t clear sidewalks hate pedestrians.
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Here's the only congestion pricing guide you need. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/01/05/c...
Congestion Pricing Has Begun! Here is the ONLY Explainer You Need - Streetsblog New York City
New York City entered the age of congestion pricing at 12:00:01 a.m. on Sunday. Here are the answers to all your questions.
nyc.streetsblog.org
January 5, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Here's the only congestion pricing guide you need. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/01/05/c...
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Congestion Pricing Program in New York - MTA
congestionreliefzone.mta.info
January 5, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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Through design, the Dutch made the cycle lanes a priority — visually and physically.
Bicycle underpasses are an essential part of Dutch cycling infrastructure; built below busy arterials and railways to improve safety and flow of traffic.
Bicycle underpasses are an essential part of Dutch cycling infrastructure; built below busy arterials and railways to improve safety and flow of traffic.
December 30, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Through design, the Dutch made the cycle lanes a priority — visually and physically.
Bicycle underpasses are an essential part of Dutch cycling infrastructure; built below busy arterials and railways to improve safety and flow of traffic.
Bicycle underpasses are an essential part of Dutch cycling infrastructure; built below busy arterials and railways to improve safety and flow of traffic.
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Rennes's first metro line (9.4 km) was quoted at €449 million in 1995 which is €2023 700 million -> €75 m/km.
Line b (14 km) cost €1.3 bn or approx €2023 1.5 bn -> €107 m/km.
Part of the difference is related to the higher standards of line b: longer platforms, wider trains, bigger stations, etc.
Line b (14 km) cost €1.3 bn or approx €2023 1.5 bn -> €107 m/km.
Part of the difference is related to the higher standards of line b: longer platforms, wider trains, bigger stations, etc.
December 16, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Rennes's first metro line (9.4 km) was quoted at €449 million in 1995 which is €2023 700 million -> €75 m/km.
Line b (14 km) cost €1.3 bn or approx €2023 1.5 bn -> €107 m/km.
Part of the difference is related to the higher standards of line b: longer platforms, wider trains, bigger stations, etc.
Line b (14 km) cost €1.3 bn or approx €2023 1.5 bn -> €107 m/km.
Part of the difference is related to the higher standards of line b: longer platforms, wider trains, bigger stations, etc.
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When you look at small cities (200k or less) that built a light metro (not many indeed), there is a common pattern that helps explain how they managed to do so: the deep bored alignments and the related deep C&C stations are kept to the strictest minimum, just to go through the denser core.
December 16, 2024 at 5:54 PM
When you look at small cities (200k or less) that built a light metro (not many indeed), there is a common pattern that helps explain how they managed to do so: the deep bored alignments and the related deep C&C stations are kept to the strictest minimum, just to go through the denser core.
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Just an FYI when talking about city/town budgets:
December 27, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Just an FYI when talking about city/town budgets:
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The first step of a transit project coming to fruition is often a study to determine feasibility and impacts. But what happens when we take too long to study a project, and how can we get out of study purgatory?
youtu.be/NSXR2mTfMa8?...
youtu.be/NSXR2mTfMa8?...
A Study of Studies: Why We Take So Long to Build Transit
YouTube video by RMTransit
youtu.be
December 7, 2024 at 2:03 PM
The first step of a transit project coming to fruition is often a study to determine feasibility and impacts. But what happens when we take too long to study a project, and how can we get out of study purgatory?
youtu.be/NSXR2mTfMa8?...
youtu.be/NSXR2mTfMa8?...
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There's a strong inverse relationship between median household income and zero-car households in Chicago at the tract level, unless you live within a half-mile of an 'L' station.
In other words, rich people will ditch their cars if they can walk to the train.
In other words, rich people will ditch their cars if they can walk to the train.
December 5, 2024 at 3:20 AM
There's a strong inverse relationship between median household income and zero-car households in Chicago at the tract level, unless you live within a half-mile of an 'L' station.
In other words, rich people will ditch their cars if they can walk to the train.
In other words, rich people will ditch their cars if they can walk to the train.
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The world’s 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars. Via @theconversation.com theconversation.com/the-worlds-2...
The world’s 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars
Electric vehicles get all the press – but it’s the smaller unsung two wheelers cutting oil demand the most.
theconversation.com
December 1, 2024 at 1:40 AM
The world’s 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars. Via @theconversation.com theconversation.com/the-worlds-2...