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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 03/06/2026
hello big boy :)
A large black steam locomotive (number 4014) approaches on railroad tracks beneath a signal gantry, with workers in orange safety gear nearby and a crowd in the foreground watching.A close side view of steam locomotive 4014 moving past a crowd, with many people holding up phones to take photos as steam rises and trees line the background.A long black steam train (UP Big Boy’s 4014) travels through a green rural landscape under a blue sky, with tall grass and trees in the foreground and freight cars trailing behind the locomotive.A side view of Union Pacific steam locomotive 4014 traveling along tracks near a grassy area and road crossing, with trees, power lines, and a few onlookers in the background as light steam rises from the engine.
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Star:Line Chicago @starlinechicago.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Reminder: if you're joining us for @yptchicago.org's annual Transportation Trivia Night *tonight* at Pilot Project Brewing in Logan Square, and coming from downtown, I'll be hanging out at The Booze Caboose from 4:15-5:00 then taking Metra to Clybourn and cutting over on the Armitage bus. Tag along!
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 12/04/2026
all of the new signage for drivers at logan square circle reminds me of somewhere…
Wide intersection at Logan Square Circle and Wrightwood with multiple traffic signs and large red arrows pointing to the signs. A photo showing the road through Breezewood PA with numerous signage along the roadside
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YPT Chicago @yptchicago.org · 23/02/2026
✨ Meet the faces behind YPT Chicago! ✨ Our Board of Directors brings together public & private sector professionals shaping the future of mobility in Chicago & beyond. 🚆🚲🚌🚦 Stay tuned to learn more about each member and what drives them! Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/ypt-...
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 14/12/2025
the river is doing the thing!
A photo of a City landscape. The river running the center of the image is steaming.
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YPT Chicago @yptchicago.org · 09/11/2025
Our next and final Board Member Feature is Brandon McFadden! You can read Brandon's full feature on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 20/07/2025
happy rpm phase one completion date to all who celebrate! 🎉
The Anakin and Princess Leia meme template that says:

“RPM PROJECT PHASE COMPLETED”

“THE RED LINE WILL BE SO MUCH FASTER NOW THAT RPM IS COMPLETE!”

“THE TRAINS ARE GONNA BE FASTER RIGHT?”
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 19/07/2025
there is simply just not enough parking
a photo of a full bike rack with two additional bikes locked up to the handrail on the ADA accessibility ramp.
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 27/06/2025
It’s good to be back home 😌 got to spend this work week at the mothership for leadership development training!
A photograph of American Way, facing south towards Skyview 8 with towers D and E in view. The view from the photo taker (me) while riding a bicycle on American Way. A photo of Skyview 6, the Hospitality Complex on the American Airlines Dallas-Fort Worth campus. A view from the window of a plane overlooking the wing. The north sides eastern lake edge can be seen beyond the wing.
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Star:Line Chicago @starlinechicago.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
As a long-time Regional Connect Pass user, I've created a quick flowchart to help you purchase the new Regional Day Pass. Once you get the hang of it, it's pretty simple!
A flow chart to purchase and use the new Regional Day Pass:

STEP 1: Do you have a smartphone:
No: Sorry, Regional Day Pass is only available on the Ventra app.
Yes: continue to Step 2

STEP 2: Do you have a Ventra card?
No: Does your smartphone have a virtual wallet? If no, try again next time after you buy a Ventra card from a Ventra vending machine. If yes, set up a virtual Ventra card in the app and continue to Step 3.
Yes: Make sure your card is linked to your account in the Ventra app and continue to Step 3.

STEP 3: Did you already take a CTA or Pace trip today?
Yes, whoops: Thank you for your donation and continue to purchase a Metra Day Pass in the app, then continue to Step 4.
No: Purchase a Metra Day Pass in the app, then continue to Step 4.

STEP 4: Did you select "Add a Regional Day Pass" after making your Metra ticket purchase?
No, whoops: Better luck next time; RDP can only be purchased immediately after buying your Metra ticket.
Yes: Continue to Step 5.

STEP 5: Did you link it to the correct Ventra card in your account:
No, whoops: Better luck next time; make sure to link your RDP to the specific Ventra card you'll be using for the day.
Yes: Success! You're all set. Safe travels!
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 18/06/2025
how does one get one of those awesome chicago flag/pride flag pins that city council is wearing 👀
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 14/06/2025
indy pride month bike party was awesome
A photo of 5 people sitting on the grass in front of a tree with bikes leaning against the tree. From left to right are Brandon, Matt Weiss, Riley Choe, @rustbeltenjoyer and Will HazenA photo of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in Indianapolis. Numerous cyclists and pedestrians are seen navigating the traffic circle around the monument. A photo of approximately 75 cyclists cycling down a street with the #15/High School Rd bus driving in the opposing direction. A photo of a Dachshund riding in a crate on the back of a bicycle. The bicycle rider is wearing a galaxy themed gown and a large rainbow pride flag hung from a flag pole off the back of the bike.
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Jerome Alexander Horne @jahorne.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Chicago I've missed you! So happy to reconnect with some wonderful friends.
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Star:Line Chicago @starlinechicago.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Going straight into the belly of the Shermerville beast on Saturday
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Matt ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ @mattweiss.me · 06/06/2025
tonight!
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 04/06/2025
foggy bottom swim briefs in the fathers day catalog is really something 😂
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 03/06/2025
because the white sox force you to buy two tickets, i will have an extra ticket for the game tonight in the @chicagobikesox.com section - anyone still need a seat???
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Matt ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ @mattweiss.me · 03/06/2025
Rode the big bridge in MKE yesterday. Tell Wisconsin DOT to turn the highway ramps into a boulevard: www.794lakeinterchange.wisconsindot.gov
The Hoan Bridge in Milwaukee, WI during a day when it is closed to motor traffic and open to cyclists. The bridge is very tall and has yellow archesA selfie with the OP and the OP's partner with the bridge in the background and many cyclists riding on the road in the backgrounda rest stop on the bike ride with many types of bikes visible including a trailer, tandem, and recumbent. A tudor style park fieldhouse is in the backgroundPeople riding on the Milwaukee lakeshore path with the downtown skyline in the background. The people are riding cargo bikes, one bike has two kids in tow and the other cargo bike has two kids bikes attached in the cargo section
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 21/05/2025
boat run: may 21, 2025 lasalle street lifted featuring: low level clouds seven boats out to the lake.
A photo of the Chicago river and skyscrapers. In the river are 7 sailboats, with the Lasalle St Bridge lifted for the sailboats passing.
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 19/05/2025
the 606 trail finally has 360º StreetView imagery! there are some interesting finds there, including an entire wedding part mobbing the trail for photos 😆 view this and more at: bit.ly/3SOY0vb
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Soren Spicknall @sorenspicknall.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Anyways Chicagoans are gonna be very normal about this, I'm sure
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Brandon @bedubble.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
404 motivation not found
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 07/05/2025
boat run: may 7, 2025 wells street lifted five sailboats out to the lake
A photo of the Chicago river and skyscrapers. In the river are 5 sailboats, with the Wells St Bridge lifted for the sailboats passing.
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 30/04/2025
boat run: april 30, 2025 dearborn street lifted six sailboats out to the lake
A photo of the Chicago river and skyscrapers. In the river are six sailboats, with the Dearborn St Bridge lifted for the sailboats passing.
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Matt ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ @mattweiss.me · 26/04/2025
art on the mart is so back
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 26/04/2025
i didn’t realize we had bus #999!
#90
NEXT STOPS:
Harlem & Belmont (Transfer to #77 and #999)
Harlem & School 
Harlem & Roscoe 
Harlem & Cornelia

DESTINATION:
Harlem Blue Line
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 23/04/2025
W O W last night was incredible! our largest showing in recent history, two incredible sponsors and a whole boat load of fun!
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 20/04/2025
A meme showing a photo of a happy spongebob on top with the text “spending an hour taking Metra to O’Hare” and a photo of spongebob after watching tv for an unspecified amount of time with the text “spending an hour taking Blue line from O’Hare”
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Matt ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ @mattweiss.me · 19/04/2025
took my favorite train to the airport. blue line, count your days
Brandon in a metra car with the ohare transfer station in the background Screenshot from transit app showing a route plan of the metra north central service to the ohare transfer station and connecting to the airport transit system A metra bilevel at ohare transfer station Airport signage with “airport transit” to the right and “metra” to the left
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YPT Chicago @yptchicago.org · 19/04/2025
If you're not registered for YPT Chicago's Annual Transportation Trivia event yet we have just a few spots left for registrations and would love to have you join us! Registration is available at bit.ly/transport-tr...!
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 18/04/2025
blue line O’Hare terminal about to have a nice break, then a meltdown of arrivals
info updated 4:55p
O'Hare
Alerts
1 

O'Hare Airport (Terminal Arrival)
Blue Line #117 to O'Hare
Due

Blue Line #133 to O'Hare
21 min

Blue Line #221 to O'Hare
23 min

Blue Line #215 to O’Hare 
26 min

Blue Line #127 to O'Hare
29 min

Blue Line #118 to O'Hare
30 min

Blue Line #218 to O'Hare
33 min

Blue Line #131 to O'Hare
36 min

Blue Line #219 to O'Hare
40 min

Blue Line #126 to O'Hare
41 min

Blue Line #135 to O'Hare
44 min

Blue Line #222 to O'Hare
48 min

Blue Line #136 to O'Hare
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 16/04/2025
Chicago RTA welcomed @wmatagm.bsky.social Randy Clarke and Executive Director Andrew Fremier (SF Bay Area) yesterday for their Transforming Transit Summit - with many of the right Chicago Transit leaders in the room to listen to the success stories from peer agencies in the US.
A photo from the side of 3 men sitting on a platform stage at a table.
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 16/04/2025
i didn’t realize the 146 bus was included in the cta’s frequent bus network!
A screenshot from the transit app showing FOUR 146 buses back to back headed northbound.
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 16/04/2025
i bet the bus feels good when it gets to go fast
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 13/04/2025
today in fun projects that scratch the creativity itch: how to attach a $5,000 360° camera to a bike rack!
A photo of OP using tape measure, standing over a piece of wood with an iPhone and Circular Saw sitting on the piece of wood. A photo of OP smiling holding a bicycle with a 360° camera mounted on a pole attached to the bike.A photo of OP smiling holding a bicycle with a 360° camera mounted on a pole attached to the bike. Seen on the ground in front of him are various tools and cuts of wood. A photo of Matt Weiss performing the inaugural ride with the custom camera mount.
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 26/03/2025
waiting over 20 minutes for the train while an advertisement for the “frequent network” plays on the platform displays is really something else.
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 01/03/2025
if anyone was wondering what living in (and moving out of) an M Fishman building is like:
Today 16:20

Sender: Hey Brandon - sorry to bug you. Do you live at 2638 North Milwaukee Ave? I think your landlord may have you down as the contact for multiple units on accident!

Me: no, I don't.
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 26/02/2025
last night was so amazing! lovely to see everyone :)
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 26/02/2025
i consolidated my bag of shopping bags today. everyone clap.
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 24/02/2025
the sun is SHINING 🌞 the birds are CHIRPING 🐦 the snow is MELTING ❄️ it is a BIG BRIGHT BEAUTIFUL day in chicago!
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 22/02/2025
it’s also quite cold and snowy in cleveland
A photo of OP on the train platform for the Red Line at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. A blue sign is seen that says “To Downtown Cleveland” with a train seen in the background on the right. A photo of a Greater Cleveland RTA Red Line train covered in snow along the face. It has a sign stating “Airport” in the forward window and two illuminated red lights. The platform at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is seen in the background on the left.
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 17/02/2025
being able to use a ventra card would induce more rides on metra because of the simplicity of fare payment.
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 17/02/2025
someone close to me is too anxious to ride metra towards downtown because the ventra app is too complex and cash isn’t an option. instead, they get driven to the cta because it’s easy to tap their fare card and go. they take metra home though thanks to ticket machines at their downtown station.
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Municipal Corporation @nikhunder.com · 14/02/2025
New from me! The MMA isn't going to solve our region's transit crisis. We can't afford to delay progress for four years to create a mega-agency with no oversight of itself—we have service boards doing that now and it's not working. www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/chic...
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Opinion: What the RTA will do — that this transit reform won't
Transit in Chicago provides a 13-fold return on investment in the city — it is too significant to effectively pause progress for four years while we sort out a merger.
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 13/02/2025
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Michael McLean @michaelmclean.me · 03/02/2025
🆕 🚲 A bill has been filed in Illinois to designate cyclists as an intended user of every roadway in the state The supreme court ruled that cyclists were not considered intended users, limiting their ability to claim damages for injuries caused by poor road condition #twill ilga.gov/legislation/...
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Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB2454
Bill Status - Illinois General Assembly
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 25/01/2025
wow, you can tell exactly when my bikes were stolen 😭
A graphical representation of my average active calories burned since August of 2024, showing a notable drop off in September of 2024 when my bikes were stolen.
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brandon mcfadden 🛤️ @brandonmcfadden.com · 24/01/2025
diva down! another $500 down the drain 🚽
A photo of a now destroyed flexi post on North Milwaukee Avenue
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