Val Menotti
@valmenotti.bsky.social
SF Bay Area land use / transportation planner, bicyclist, husband and dad. San Diego native.
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BREAKING: The Governor signed our legislation to authorize a Bay Area regional funding ballot measure for transit.
SB 63 is critical to avoid massive service cuts at Muni, BART, Caltrain & other systems. We need to stabilize & modernize these systems for the Bay Area’s future.
SB 63 is critical to avoid massive service cuts at Muni, BART, Caltrain & other systems. We need to stabilize & modernize these systems for the Bay Area’s future.
October 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM
BREAKING: The Governor signed our legislation to authorize a Bay Area regional funding ballot measure for transit.
SB 63 is critical to avoid massive service cuts at Muni, BART, Caltrain & other systems. We need to stabilize & modernize these systems for the Bay Area’s future.
SB 63 is critical to avoid massive service cuts at Muni, BART, Caltrain & other systems. We need to stabilize & modernize these systems for the Bay Area’s future.
Great news! Thanks for your leadership Senators @scottwiener.bsky.social and Jesse Arreguín
SB 63 is headed to the Governor's desk. It is a historic opportunity to allow voters in 5 counties of the Bay Area to consider a sales tax measure in Nov 2026 to preserve and improve transit. BART, and the entire transit network that keeps the Bay Area moving, stand to benefit from this bill.
September 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Great news! Thanks for your leadership Senators @scottwiener.bsky.social and Jesse Arreguín
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“The MTA as a whole is averaging 448K more public transit riders per day this year…The MTA ridership growth since congestion pricing went into effect is almost 50% larger than the total ridership of America’s next-largest subway system.” bettercities.substack.com/p/congestion...
Congestion Pricing is a Policy Miracle
Which is exactly why Trump wants to get rid of it
bettercities.substack.com
March 21, 2025 at 12:33 AM
“The MTA as a whole is averaging 448K more public transit riders per day this year…The MTA ridership growth since congestion pricing went into effect is almost 50% larger than the total ridership of America’s next-largest subway system.” bettercities.substack.com/p/congestion...
Muni has a new leader as it faces a fiscal crisis, service cuts
www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/m...
Congrats to Julie!
www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/m...
Congrats to Julie!
Muni has a new leader as it faces a fiscal crisis, service cuts
San Francisco's Muni names Julie Kirschbaum as the transit agency's new leader as it faces a fiscal crisis, service cuts
www.sfchronicle.com
February 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Muni has a new leader as it faces a fiscal crisis, service cuts
www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/m...
Congrats to Julie!
www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/m...
Congrats to Julie!
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NEW SHIFT KEY
Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) has emerged as an early leader of the anti-Trump 2.0 opposition. He’s also a longtime observer of climate politics.
He joins us to talk about how Dems plan to fight back and what climate advocates and clean energy firms need to do for the next four years:
Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) has emerged as an early leader of the anti-Trump 2.0 opposition. He’s also a longtime observer of climate politics.
He joins us to talk about how Dems plan to fight back and what climate advocates and clean energy firms need to do for the next four years:
What Senator Brian Schatz Wants Climate Advocates to Know
Rob and Jesse talk Trump, contracts, and climate messaging with the lawmaker from Hawaii.
heatmap.news
February 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
NEW SHIFT KEY
Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) has emerged as an early leader of the anti-Trump 2.0 opposition. He’s also a longtime observer of climate politics.
He joins us to talk about how Dems plan to fight back and what climate advocates and clean energy firms need to do for the next four years:
Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) has emerged as an early leader of the anti-Trump 2.0 opposition. He’s also a longtime observer of climate politics.
He joins us to talk about how Dems plan to fight back and what climate advocates and clean energy firms need to do for the next four years:
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It's been 3 weeks since Congestion Relief Zone tolling went into effect, and the program is working!
We're seeing traffic move quicker into and within Manhattan, which benefits all New Yorkers—drivers, bus riders, emergency vehicle operators, pedestrians, and more.
We're seeing traffic move quicker into and within Manhattan, which benefits all New Yorkers—drivers, bus riders, emergency vehicle operators, pedestrians, and more.
January 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It's been 3 weeks since Congestion Relief Zone tolling went into effect, and the program is working!
We're seeing traffic move quicker into and within Manhattan, which benefits all New Yorkers—drivers, bus riders, emergency vehicle operators, pedestrians, and more.
We're seeing traffic move quicker into and within Manhattan, which benefits all New Yorkers—drivers, bus riders, emergency vehicle operators, pedestrians, and more.
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🎉January ridership is already up year over year! This week we’ve seen at least 10k-24k extra trips each day.
Tues ⬆️ 24k (185k trips)
Wed ⬆️ 14k (183k trips)
Thurs ⬆️ 11k (181k trips)
Fri ⬆️ 10k (140k trips)
Tues ⬆️ 24k (185k trips)
Wed ⬆️ 14k (183k trips)
Thurs ⬆️ 11k (181k trips)
Fri ⬆️ 10k (140k trips)
January 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
🎉January ridership is already up year over year! This week we’ve seen at least 10k-24k extra trips each day.
Tues ⬆️ 24k (185k trips)
Wed ⬆️ 14k (183k trips)
Thurs ⬆️ 11k (181k trips)
Fri ⬆️ 10k (140k trips)
Tues ⬆️ 24k (185k trips)
Wed ⬆️ 14k (183k trips)
Thurs ⬆️ 11k (181k trips)
Fri ⬆️ 10k (140k trips)
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🚨What the … BART train screens just got a sick little update?!⬇️
The Passenger Information System on BART’s train cars is being updated to show major transit transfer connections at stations as part of a larger effort to make it easier for riders to navigate the Bay Area’s transit systems.
The Passenger Information System on BART’s train cars is being updated to show major transit transfer connections at stations as part of a larger effort to make it easier for riders to navigate the Bay Area’s transit systems.
January 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
🚨What the … BART train screens just got a sick little update?!⬇️
The Passenger Information System on BART’s train cars is being updated to show major transit transfer connections at stations as part of a larger effort to make it easier for riders to navigate the Bay Area’s transit systems.
The Passenger Information System on BART’s train cars is being updated to show major transit transfer connections at stations as part of a larger effort to make it easier for riders to navigate the Bay Area’s transit systems.
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“The data seemed to confirm what some New Yorkers have said they have already noticed: fewer traffic jams, less honking and more curbside parking on some blocks in and near the congestion pricing zone.”
#DecongestionPricing works!😁
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/n...
#DecongestionPricing works!😁
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/n...
January 14, 2025 at 2:57 AM
“The data seemed to confirm what some New Yorkers have said they have already noticed: fewer traffic jams, less honking and more curbside parking on some blocks in and near the congestion pricing zone.”
#DecongestionPricing works!😁
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/n...
#DecongestionPricing works!😁
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/n...
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The passing of President Carter should give us a moment to reflect on the nature of public service, far beyond terms in elected office.
A reflection, too, of a kind of politics we left behind a long time ago.
A reflection, too, of a kind of politics we left behind a long time ago.
December 29, 2024 at 9:26 PM
The passing of President Carter should give us a moment to reflect on the nature of public service, far beyond terms in elected office.
A reflection, too, of a kind of politics we left behind a long time ago.
A reflection, too, of a kind of politics we left behind a long time ago.
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And here's the messy map of country growth over the last four years! I like how clear you can see the boom in certain states like Florida, Texas, and Utah.
I've got a lot more state and region level maps coming later today, so stay tuned
I've got a lot more state and region level maps coming later today, so stay tuned
December 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM
And here's the messy map of country growth over the last four years! I like how clear you can see the boom in certain states like Florida, Texas, and Utah.
I've got a lot more state and region level maps coming later today, so stay tuned
I've got a lot more state and region level maps coming later today, so stay tuned
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In 2023, ALL of America's largest metro areas saw positive economic growth!
The fastest growers were OKC (+6.9%), Seattle (+6.2%), Houston (+5.4%), New Orleans (+5%), and Charlotte (+4.7%)
The fastest growers were OKC (+6.9%), Seattle (+6.2%), Houston (+5.4%), New Orleans (+5%), and Charlotte (+4.7%)
December 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM
In 2023, ALL of America's largest metro areas saw positive economic growth!
The fastest growers were OKC (+6.9%), Seattle (+6.2%), Houston (+5.4%), New Orleans (+5%), and Charlotte (+4.7%)
The fastest growers were OKC (+6.9%), Seattle (+6.2%), Houston (+5.4%), New Orleans (+5%), and Charlotte (+4.7%)
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Today we got new GDP by Metro area data, so here's a thread breaking down the numbers by state/region!
Starting with California, where there's been a partial rebound in the Bay Area tech hubs while SoCal growth heavily trails the national & state average.🧵
Starting with California, where there's been a partial rebound in the Bay Area tech hubs while SoCal growth heavily trails the national & state average.🧵
December 4, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Today we got new GDP by Metro area data, so here's a thread breaking down the numbers by state/region!
Starting with California, where there's been a partial rebound in the Bay Area tech hubs while SoCal growth heavily trails the national & state average.🧵
Starting with California, where there's been a partial rebound in the Bay Area tech hubs while SoCal growth heavily trails the national & state average.🧵
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Every state except one (North Dakota) has now seen their GDP recover or exceed pre-COVID levels!
Fastest: Florida (23.5%), Idaho (23%), Utah (21.8%), Arizona (19.9%), Texas (19.5%)
Slowest: North Dakota (-0.2%), Hawaii (1.7%), Alaska (3.5%), Louisiana (3.8%), Illinois (3.9%)
Fastest: Florida (23.5%), Idaho (23%), Utah (21.8%), Arizona (19.9%), Texas (19.5%)
Slowest: North Dakota (-0.2%), Hawaii (1.7%), Alaska (3.5%), Louisiana (3.8%), Illinois (3.9%)
December 20, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Every state except one (North Dakota) has now seen their GDP recover or exceed pre-COVID levels!
Fastest: Florida (23.5%), Idaho (23%), Utah (21.8%), Arizona (19.9%), Texas (19.5%)
Slowest: North Dakota (-0.2%), Hawaii (1.7%), Alaska (3.5%), Louisiana (3.8%), Illinois (3.9%)
Fastest: Florida (23.5%), Idaho (23%), Utah (21.8%), Arizona (19.9%), Texas (19.5%)
Slowest: North Dakota (-0.2%), Hawaii (1.7%), Alaska (3.5%), Louisiana (3.8%), Illinois (3.9%)
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As I've been saying: Rise in RTO mandates is a sign that the labor market is softening. RTO is effectively a backdoor pay cut, which firms would not do unless they thought workers had less bargaining power (and/or are trying to reduce headcount)
www.businessinsider.com/att-5-days-o...
www.businessinsider.com/att-5-days-o...
AT&T follows Amazon with a 5-days-in-office mandate
AT&T is requiring office employees to work on-site five days a week starting in January, effectively eliminating a recent hybrid option.
www.businessinsider.com
December 19, 2024 at 7:26 PM
As I've been saying: Rise in RTO mandates is a sign that the labor market is softening. RTO is effectively a backdoor pay cut, which firms would not do unless they thought workers had less bargaining power (and/or are trying to reduce headcount)
www.businessinsider.com/att-5-days-o...
www.businessinsider.com/att-5-days-o...
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BART and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission unveiled new test maps and signs at El Cerrito del Norte Station.
They are designed to make transit journeys easier to understand riders by delivering clear, predictable, and familiar info across service areas and county lines.
🧵 ⬇️
They are designed to make transit journeys easier to understand riders by delivering clear, predictable, and familiar info across service areas and county lines.
🧵 ⬇️
December 12, 2024 at 11:59 PM
BART and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission unveiled new test maps and signs at El Cerrito del Norte Station.
They are designed to make transit journeys easier to understand riders by delivering clear, predictable, and familiar info across service areas and county lines.
🧵 ⬇️
They are designed to make transit journeys easier to understand riders by delivering clear, predictable, and familiar info across service areas and county lines.
🧵 ⬇️
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For five years, through a global pandemic and financial crisis, I've served the most amazing team, in the city I love most in all the world. We accomplished more than I dreamt possible. I'll be stepping down Dec 31 at the end of my contract
www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/j...
www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/j...
Controversial Muni transportation chief Jeffrey Tumlin stepping down
Jeffrey Tumlin, S.F.’s transportation chief who leads Muni, stepping down at the end of the year
www.sfchronicle.com
December 13, 2024 at 5:33 AM
For five years, through a global pandemic and financial crisis, I've served the most amazing team, in the city I love most in all the world. We accomplished more than I dreamt possible. I'll be stepping down Dec 31 at the end of my contract
www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/j...
www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/j...
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Exactly one week from today is the release of the BEA's GDP by metro area data for 2023, something I am unironically super excited for because it means I get to update my favorite map collection:
November 28, 2024 at 3:42 AM
Exactly one week from today is the release of the BEA's GDP by metro area data for 2023, something I am unironically super excited for because it means I get to update my favorite map collection:
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First bike through w some amazing Dublin bike advocates. Visit BikeEastBay.org/CoalitionPartners to learn more about local East Bay groups & get involved.
November 23, 2024 at 7:58 PM
First bike through w some amazing Dublin bike advocates. Visit BikeEastBay.org/CoalitionPartners to learn more about local East Bay groups & get involved.
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As neighborhoods grow wealthier, transit ridership drops.
In Southern California, "a one-standard deviation increase in median rent is associated with 22% fewer neighborhood transit boardings."
doi.org/10.1016/j.jt...
In Southern California, "a one-standard deviation increase in median rent is associated with 22% fewer neighborhood transit boardings."
doi.org/10.1016/j.jt...
November 22, 2024 at 12:10 PM
As neighborhoods grow wealthier, transit ridership drops.
In Southern California, "a one-standard deviation increase in median rent is associated with 22% fewer neighborhood transit boardings."
doi.org/10.1016/j.jt...
In Southern California, "a one-standard deviation increase in median rent is associated with 22% fewer neighborhood transit boardings."
doi.org/10.1016/j.jt...