Austin Whitehead
@slcaustin.bsky.social
NC to SLC. bikes of all kinds, outdoor industry, trail running, data storytelling, transit, new urbanism, local politics, etc. Figuring it out as I go. He/his
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Austin Whitehead
@slcaustin.bsky.social
· Nov 27
Cool places don't have good parking
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I just got word that this federal transportation grant was terminated today, despite us removing the word "climate" from the title. The moral of the story? Obeying orders doesn't keep you safe with this administration.
I was just told that I have to remove “climate” from the title of an ongoing grant if I want to keep it. And publications from that grant cannot include “climate” and other forbidden words. I can’t believe I’m writing this from the United States of America. #AcademicSky
Just received an email saying that it's not advisable to include the following words in future applications for research funding to the US DOT. Here we are.
May 2, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I just got word that this federal transportation grant was terminated today, despite us removing the word "climate" from the title. The moral of the story? Obeying orders doesn't keep you safe with this administration.
Another spring week in slc
April 11, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Another spring week in slc
There are artists that i like listening to, but are so good live I'll never miss a live show:
@remiwolf.music-social.com.ap.brid.gy (@ the union tonight)
Devendra Banhart
Daisy the Great
Caroline Rose (7/12 @ kilby)
Liz Cooper
to name a few.
@remiwolf.music-social.com.ap.brid.gy (@ the union tonight)
Devendra Banhart
Daisy the Great
Caroline Rose (7/12 @ kilby)
Liz Cooper
to name a few.
April 9, 2025 at 4:58 AM
There are artists that i like listening to, but are so good live I'll never miss a live show:
@remiwolf.music-social.com.ap.brid.gy (@ the union tonight)
Devendra Banhart
Daisy the Great
Caroline Rose (7/12 @ kilby)
Liz Cooper
to name a few.
@remiwolf.music-social.com.ap.brid.gy (@ the union tonight)
Devendra Banhart
Daisy the Great
Caroline Rose (7/12 @ kilby)
Liz Cooper
to name a few.
Can't imagine a better day in nyc than biking around and listening to 99% invisible's power broker breakdown 99percentinvisible.org/club/
March 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Can't imagine a better day in nyc than biking around and listening to 99% invisible's power broker breakdown 99percentinvisible.org/club/
When you really think about it, the Williamsburg bridge is like parleys trail bridge of nyc (protected path next to transit, east/west connections, crazy entry/exits)
March 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
When you really think about it, the Williamsburg bridge is like parleys trail bridge of nyc (protected path next to transit, east/west connections, crazy entry/exits)
Some fav stickers spotted around recently
March 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Some fav stickers spotted around recently
Some happy snapshots from a week in SLC: Turn out against state overreach on our city streets on sb195, free intro to sewing class at @slcpl.bsky.social, low rider bike show, and a sunset from memory grove.
March 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Some happy snapshots from a week in SLC: Turn out against state overreach on our city streets on sb195, free intro to sewing class at @slcpl.bsky.social, low rider bike show, and a sunset from memory grove.
Reposted by Austin Whitehead
Just received an email saying that it's not advisable to include the following words in future applications for research funding to the US DOT. Here we are.
February 6, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Just received an email saying that it's not advisable to include the following words in future applications for research funding to the US DOT. Here we are.
2025 book thread: Trying to be more consistent with reading and having a thread of books read feels more satisfying than the tracking apps (but follow me there too if you like: app.thestorygraph.com/profile/sobo... ).
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February 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
2025 book thread: Trying to be more consistent with reading and having a thread of books read feels more satisfying than the tracking apps (but follow me there too if you like: app.thestorygraph.com/profile/sobo... ).
I hate the idea of salt lake county offices not being in salt lake city and as someone that lives near state and 21st, I am fairly pessimistic on what comes next for the current property...
www.sltrib.com/news/2024/12...
www.sltrib.com/news/2024/12...
After closed-door meeting, Salt Lake County buys former corporate headquarters outside Utah’s capital
The Salt Lake County Council voted in a special Friday afternoon meeting to relocate the county’s offices to Midvale.
www.sltrib.com
December 18, 2024 at 10:06 PM
I hate the idea of salt lake county offices not being in salt lake city and as someone that lives near state and 21st, I am fairly pessimistic on what comes next for the current property...
www.sltrib.com/news/2024/12...
www.sltrib.com/news/2024/12...
Reposted by Austin Whitehead
them: why do you care so much about building abundant housing and wanting everyone to have affordable options for transportation?
us:
us:
December 11, 2024 at 1:31 PM
them: why do you care so much about building abundant housing and wanting everyone to have affordable options for transportation?
us:
us:
Such good turn out for the ballpark next meeting. Stoked on the possibilities and hope the city can deliver!
December 10, 2024 at 4:23 AM
Such good turn out for the ballpark next meeting. Stoked on the possibilities and hope the city can deliver!
Went to the better cities film festival tonight. We gotta get some 2020's urbanism short films out there. They're still showing stuff from 2010!?
December 4, 2024 at 4:38 AM
Went to the better cities film festival tonight. We gotta get some 2020's urbanism short films out there. They're still showing stuff from 2010!?
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Crazy that addressing this issue isn’t a top priority of Utah’s politicians
Good morning! Here's the latest air quality conditions (as of 9:30a on Dec. 3) for the Salt Lake Valley. Peeking out the window, the air certainly looks crunchy! #Utah
December 4, 2024 at 3:48 AM
Crazy that addressing this issue isn’t a top priority of Utah’s politicians
Streets are for basketball
November 29, 2024 at 3:38 AM
Streets are for basketball
Reposted by Austin Whitehead
The Art Of Staying In Your Lanes
looking backwards to connect some dots
semirad.substack.com
November 27, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Any salt lake UTA fans want a free sticker for their mostly parked cars?
November 27, 2024 at 5:22 PM
Any salt lake UTA fans want a free sticker for their mostly parked cars?
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Hey Utah planning community! We just published our 2024 newsletter. So many cool things happening at the Department of City & Metropolitan Planning. Please take a look and share! plan.cap.utah.edu/newsletter/
November 27, 2024 at 2:52 AM
Hey Utah planning community! We just published our 2024 newsletter. So many cool things happening at the Department of City & Metropolitan Planning. Please take a look and share! plan.cap.utah.edu/newsletter/
Put a basket on your bike already✌️
November 27, 2024 at 3:04 AM
Put a basket on your bike already✌️
Cool places don't have good parking
November 27, 2024 at 12:24 AM
Cool places don't have good parking
Reposted by Austin Whitehead
The Better Cities Film Festival is coming back! CNU Utah is excited to host this event, and we would like to invite you to join us. Register here and we will see you on Dec. 3rd! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 25, 2024 at 8:33 PM
The Better Cities Film Festival is coming back! CNU Utah is excited to host this event, and we would like to invite you to join us. Register here and we will see you on Dec. 3rd! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
I'm pretty bummed to be nearing the end of Becky Chambers' Wayfarers series. Anyone got some more cozy sci-fi to try next?
November 26, 2024 at 12:19 AM
I'm pretty bummed to be nearing the end of Becky Chambers' Wayfarers series. Anyone got some more cozy sci-fi to try next?
you can tell its winter in SLC when the weekend hikers on Grandeur impressed with you running are replaced with other runners that are faster than you
November 25, 2024 at 6:49 PM
you can tell its winter in SLC when the weekend hikers on Grandeur impressed with you running are replaced with other runners that are faster than you
Love to look down on clouds and not smog in the salt lake valley. From Grandeur yesterday!
November 25, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Love to look down on clouds and not smog in the salt lake valley. From Grandeur yesterday!