I sold my car this afternoon. Then I blogged about it: Car Free in SLC! :) countingpantographs.org/2017/01/07/car
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"Cars destroy cities." - A public comment given just now in Planning Commission meeting. :)
We need a dating app for people who are into active transportation and transit.
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Is this a parody account? Just build a subway!
A Stadler FLIRT is being moved through my neighborhood on its way to Texas. :)
Is there a term similar to mansplaining, which describes someone who drives all the time trying to explain walking, biking, and transit?
"Siri, show me American sustainability policy in one image."
WTAF? I am deeply disturbed that white privilege continues to run this deep within my church. I am "astonished beyond all measure" (Alma 31:19) that someone would say this! twitter.com/SeanBurke/stat
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There's a growing push in Utah to dump Chaffetz in the next primary! :)
Well, I was just appointed by to the Salt Lake City Planning Commission. :) The fun begins tomorrow. ;)
Dear Elon Musk, Picking a fight with Jarrett Walker will not end well for you. I strongly suggest you stick to electric cars and rockets and stay the hell away from cities and transit.
So, I was on Google Earth doing some exploring in Florida. I stumbled upon this location and could not for the life of me figure out what it was based solely on aerial context. I had to resort to street view to figure it out. I was blown away. Anyone want to venture a guess?
We have so much surface parking in downtown Salt Lake City. What I've highlighted in these four images is more than 300 acres! #IWishThisParkingWas affordable housing. #BlackFridayParking strongtowns.org/journal/2020/1
As of today, I've been car free for a year. I have no regrets. :)
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I sold my car this afternoon. Then I blogged about it: Car Free in SLC! :) countingpantographs.org/2017/01/07/car
I've subscribed to 's block list of Fortune 500 companies advertising on Twitter until Alex Jones is banned. Follow the link to join me 👇 #BlockParty500
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Thread: Now that I own an ebike and have been riding it in this winter, I have some feedback for Salt Lake City. First off, I am grateful that the City clears the Jordan River Parkway. However, there are some issues... (1/6)
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Riding the @RideUTA/@UtahDOT autonomous shuttle at Station Park in Farmington.
So, this week I bought a Radrunner Plus from . Tonight I rode it up City Creek Canyon. :)
Me riding TRAX when gas prices are low vs. me riding TRAX when gas prices are high. ;)
Almost got hit by a driver a few moments ago walking across Redwood Road at 300 N. I managed to get the driver to stop and roll down his window. He looked to be 90+ years old and admitted that he can't see well in the dark.
Five decades ago, Delft made some urban planning decisions that granted children the freedom to ... strongtowns.org/journal/2021/6 via and
Today on the podcast, I learned that the Trump administration has been reporting numbers involving migrants at the border using overt symbols of white supremacy. patreon.com/posts/critical via and (1/4)
I hope said cliff comes soon! ;)
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I bought a Prius earlier this year, after 8 years of not owning a car by choice. My lifestyle has shifted in various ways and I was spending a fortune on rental cars and rideshares and it didn't make sense. The car is 85% for things outside of the District, however:
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On Fox News, @RepChrisStewart (R-Derp State) makes a case that bombs being sent to Democratic political leaders doesn't particularly "change things" from a moral standpoint, because "the lives of these individuals are no more valuable than the lives of anybody else."
I'm going to go on a rant again. I just got back from a bike ride along the Jordan River. Right when I was almost home, I was about to cross Redwood Road at 500 North. I had moved over to the crosswalk, so I could activate the ped button. 1/6
I endorse Elizabeth Warren, because it's time for a woman in the White House! #AllOfUs4Warren #Warren2020 cc
Woo hoo! :) FYI At least two of Salt Lake City's Planning Commission are fans of the channel! ;)
There is a special place in hell reserved for drivers who honk at other drivers who are yielding to a pedestrian.
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At any rate, my biggest fear in life is probably being killed by a driver and having the whole thing glazed over as "just an unfortunate accident," when in reality it's a total failure of society.
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Even more frustrating is the fact that we've built most of our communities upon the necessity of everyone having to drive everywhere, which usually means a total loss of mobility when someone has to give up their license.
For everyone registered to vote in Utah: The deadline to change your party affiliation is March 31. So, if intend on voting against Mike Lee in the Republican primary, you'll need to change your registration before then. Here's the website: vote.utah.gov
Proof that you can buy Love.
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I was quoted in this one: Biden admin budgets $316 million to ‘double track’ Utah’s FrontRunner kuer.org/business-econo via
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Can the #utleg do something? @SHollinsD23 Can do something? It is exhausting that people in Utah can't walk or ride bikes without the constant fear of drivers running them down! 6/6
Just ticked off 3,000 miles on my odometer!
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I'd rather have a post office than a space force.
I biked up City Creek Canyon and ran into snow just shy of the end of the paved road. :)
"Is it acceptable to harm another person? To steal someone’s private property? To bend health and safety rules just to save a few minutes or make more money? According to a new study, it might depend on whether or not a car is involved."
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Please excuse my language, but I am fucking exhausted living someone where shit like this happens all the time. People keep doing it, because there is zero accountability. People know that they can drive recklessly, run someone over, and only get a slap on the wrist. 3/6
Study: Cycling is 10x More Important Than Electric Cars For Reaching Net Zero usa.streetsblog.org/2022/06/03/stu via and
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I took the time to put together these photos, since I see the lack of proper snow removal as a huge equity issue! What we've seen time and again in cities around the world is that people will bike in the winter, if snow removal is done properly! (6/6)
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"Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?" ;)
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On behalf of the State of Utah, I apologize. ;)
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Can't. Stop. Laughing. twitter.com/davewiner/stat
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I just watched Slay the Dragon: slaythedragonfilm.com It's an excellent documentary on efforts to end #gerrymandering in the US.
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I procrastinated submitting my I-15 EIS comment to until now! Fortunately, I had written this up about a month ago. ;) Here's the link to download the PDF: dropbox.com/s/s34toztzrhzc
Starting off on my first #AmtrakAdventure adventure, since the pandemic started. Thanks to for resuming Sunday night service, so I would have a ride to the station tonight. :)
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It's really frustrating living in the US, where it's almost impossible to take licenses away from people who shouldn't have them.
The building was texting and not wearing reflexive clothing. ;)
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Driver crashes car in Taylorsville school, where youth soccer games were underway
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Jeff, let us know your latitude and longitude, and the New Urbanism Special Forces Unit will extricate you and your family. We have cargo bikes standing by to transport any wounded. ;)
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I've had people upset with me trying to make the world a better place, because they felt doing so would slow the coming of Jesus. They weren't Evangelicals though. They were fellow Latter-day Saints.
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I told him he needs to stop driving and give up his license before he kills someone. He just blew me off and drove on.
There's always a tweet...
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Can you believe that,with all of the problems and difficulties facing the U.S., President Obama spent the day playing golf.Worse than Carter
Professional project presentation: Done! And with that, all my MCMP work is done. :) #UtahGrad18 @CA_P dropbox.com/s/gm4ujuvtgzmi dropbox.com/s/kfewyu4owhrd
Earlier today: I hiked from the trailhead at Pettit Lake into the Sawtooth Wildnerness to Alice Lake. It took me four hours to hike there and three hours to hike back. Every inch of my body is now sore. LOL Here's a ton of photos. :)
Salt Lake City just opened up 500 North from 800 West to Redwood Road to pedestrians and bicyclists! Details at slc.gov/transportation
My chariot has arrived! ;) I'm headed to Denver to participate in the FRA's Long-Distance Passenger Rail Study.:)
This train was made in Salt Lake City by Stadler! :)
JSK for the win! ;)
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One big issue in government is that people think it's ok to behave at public meetings the same way they behave in the internet comments section.
I had to come to the defense of the title of , when it was under fire at .
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Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, Millcreek, and West Valley City. So that Salt Lake City's population would be 429,325 rather than 200,133. These surrounding suburbs don't really have much of an identity of their own.
SLC Planning Commission asks if drive-thrus should be allowed in Sugar House buildingsaltlake.com/slc-planning-c via and
