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Eric Stephen @ericstephen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Dodgers NLDS against the Braves or Phillies gets the No. 1 Fox crew, which means for as long as the Dodgers play this October, Joe Davis will be calling their games on television

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Michael Wara @michaelwara.bsky.social · 19h

Second day in a row that I have been stuck in blue sky, high tide gridlock in Marin County. Truly a taste of things to come. Highway entrance next to under construction affordable housing project is under several feet of water. Also underwater: the park-and-ride lot, the bike path and the bus stop.

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 20h

This rocks. What a wonderful service electric Caltrain has become.

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Alison Herman @aherman2006.bsky.social · 23h

hot tip: if you live in la and want to see a movie opening weekend that's predictably sold out at the big AMCs, check out monterey park!! less crowded, easy parking, and — most important — vastly superior food options nearby

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 01/10/2026

Post hog, ergo propter hog

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Nolan Hicks @ndhapple.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Reupping this from yesterday. If you’re in transit and facing down tariff bills and related supply chain disruptions/costs, hit me up. DMs are open.

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 01/10/2026

That is transit and highways?

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 01/10/2026

Yes! it’s the shorter one. And it’s been great. Buy it from your local bike shop so you can get support if you need it.

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 01/10/2026

Out on the town riding my bike and having the time of my life with a bunch of friends — all the people of Los Angeles. They're all just out of frame, riding too.

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 01/10/2026

Living the multimodal dream in LA. The downtown protected network is pretty great!

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 30/09/2026

Very cool. Could you share a link to the live map?

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Anthony Edwards @edwardsanthonyb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tides in Southern California are running more than a foot higher than the late-20th century baseline. In San Diego, the 1.16-foot tidal anomaly during the past hour rivals Sept. 14 as the anomaly so far this year. #CAwx

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 29/09/2026

It's time to electrify the LOSSAN corridor and move the tracks inland.

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NRDC @nrdc.org · 28/09/2026

While gas costs over $4 a gallon, the Trump administration just decided that people should spend even more at the pump. They predicted that gutting fuel efficiency rules would cost the average family $1,600 in gas over a cars’ lifetime, but they’re doing it anyway and Big Oil will reap the profits.

pbs.org

Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost

The change furthers President Donald Trump’s promise to revoke policies that encouraged or created incentives for the production of electric vehicles.

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 28/09/2026

Love this. If you're humoring requests - I'd love to be able to toggle on/off the Metro Rail / BRT system and Metrolink to visualize where there are gaps in the rail system that could be filled with fast/frequent/reliable bus service with dedicated lanes.

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 28/09/2026

“With Americans struggling to afford gasoline that is more than $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is going to force them to pay more at the pump. Oil companies will get a windfall...the rest of us are going to be handing over more...to fill up the tank." www.nrdc.org/press-releas...

nrdc.org

Fuel economy gutted

With Americans struggling with $4-a-gallon gasoline, NHTSA finalized a rule that will force people to pay more at the pump by letting automakers sell more gas guzzlers....

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 26/09/2026

I got to Copenhagen this morning and have been biking around all day and, y'all, I don't know if you've heard about this, but ... this place has pretty good bike infrastructure. You read about it but it's still just mind-blowing to see. Swarms of bikes, everywhere. Swarms!

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 28/09/2026

Agreed and I’ve seen something similar where a plumbing fixture claims it saves 85% more water. Which doesn’t make sense.

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Nithya has consistently demonstrated support for writers and our issues and advocated for increased production in Los Angeles, with clear actions and policies. We are proud to support Nithya Raman for Los Angeles Mayor! #nithyaforthecity #nithyaparalaciudad #nithyaraman

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Woman with microphone and endorsement text for Nithya Raman.

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 23/09/2026

Now I’m getting Andrew Bird in my hotel elevator

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 23/09/2026

my college radio habits circa 2006 on the nose

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Laurel in Transit @laurelintransit.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Prop 43 won't impact this year's transit measures, but will impact the ability for citizens to pass ballot measures for transit in the future. Vote NO!

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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I am driven to distraction by how *not angry* so many of my electeds seem. When they sit around and blab about policy this and policy that and blah blah blah, what I hear is "This is an interesting intellectual exercise for me." You should be barely able to contain yourself in public.

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Nithya Raman @nithyaforthecity.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Big news! In the latest Berkeley/LA Times poll, we’ve surged ahead of Mayor Bass with an 11 point lead. This poll reflects the momentum we’re seeing on the ground. Angelenos are ready for change and want to see a City That Works.

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Robert Prinz @prinzrob.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

SPUR’s new report details how catastrophic it will be for Bay Area transit riders if the public transit funding Measure RTM fails. But drivers will feel it too, w an estimated doubling of Bay Bridge crossing times and more than 3X longer through the Caldecott Tunnel. www.spur.org/sites/defaul...

“The Bay Area's Top Three Highway Bottlenecks After Potential Transit Cuts
The Bay Bridge, Caldecott Tunnel, and I-680 in Walnut Creek/Concord would experience some of the most significant travel delays in both directions if looming cuts to transit service are not prevented.
Bay Bridge
+33
MINUTES
A.M. PEAK
+43
MINUTES
P.M. PEAK
Caldecott
Tunnel
+20
MINUTES
A.M. PEAK
+27
MINUTES
P.M. PEAK
1-680
(Walnut Creek/Concord)
+15
MINUTES
A.M. PEAK
+20
MINUTES
P.M. PEAK”

“EXHIBIT 4
Traffic Delays at Most
Current Highway
Bottlenecks Would
Double With Proposed
Transit Service Cuts
Line and station closures and reduced service frequency would compel transit users to drive, worsening current highway bottlenecks.
Source: SPUR-Jacobs.”

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 21/09/2026

definitely on its way to being in LA today what the Prius was in 2005

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 21/09/2026

Anyone attending New York Climate Week interested in talking strategy and planning over a Yankees game (Tues at 1p) or Rangers game (Tuesday 7p)? HMU

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 20/09/2026

The National Weather Service at noon on January 4, 2025. x.com/NWSLosAngele...

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 20/09/2026

What neighborhood ✍️

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 20/09/2026

Fundamentally Mayor Bass doesn’t understand that *she* is the one who needs to bring officials together, host press conferences and inform the public. That’s the job. That she doesn’t get that, over and over, is why we need to elect someone who does: Nithya Raman. www.latimes.com/california/s...

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LA Podcast @lapodcast.org · 19/09/2026

LA Podcast is finally on Bluesky... only two years late! What'd we miss?!?

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 18/09/2026

Thing that blows my mind...13 billion gallons is still so much gasoline to burn. Just a mindboggling amount. Gotta get that to zero.

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 18/09/2026

Thing I don't think we talk about enough: California's gasoline consumption has declined from 15.6 billion gallons in 2017 to 13.2 billion today. A 15% drop in consumption, while real state GDP increased from $2.7 trillion to $3.4T in the same period. Data from CA Dept of Tax & Fee Admin and FRED.

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 18/09/2026

LA got all its transit off diesel over decade ago. We need to electrify and expand regional and intercity rail. To protect our residents from oil shocks, as well as for speed, frequency and clean air.

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Joe Linton @lintonjoe.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Metro Exec Mgmt Cmte: now on item to officially name D Line section 3 subway stations: "Wilshire/UCLA" and "Wilshire/VA Medical Ctr" boardagendas.metro.net/board-report...

boardagendas.metro.net

2026-0621 - RAIL STATION NAMES – WESTSIDE PURPLE (D LINE) EXTENSION, SECTION 3 - Metro Board

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 16/09/2026

I'd love to read more reporting in the local press on the sentiments of LA Millenials going into the November elections. 30-39 year olds are the cities largest cohort, followed by 20-29 year olds. I don't think we've seen enough coverage of their frustrations with how things are going.

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YIMBYonese Liberation Army @dingbattitude.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

If I drove my Honda odyssey to work I’d be spending $60-$70 a week on gas easy. The most fuel efficient hybrids out there maybe $25. Metro Rail is $17.50.

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Nithya Raman @nithyaforthecity.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Want to ask me a question? Join our Lunch Break Zoom fundraiser tomorrow at 1pm, hosted by @paulscheer.com RSVP below! secure.actblue.com/donate/zoom1...

secure.actblue.com

Donate to Nithya Raman

Show your support with a contribution.

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Nithya Raman @nithyaforthecity.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

For your consideration: A mayor who will fight for LA, every day. Catch this ad on NBC tonight, before and after the Emmys.

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 14/09/2026

I’ve definitely used earplugs plus noise cancelling headphones and just surrendered myself to the mosquitos in order to sleep.

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California Transit Nerd @catransitnerd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Caltrain letting each city run its own grade separations is working out terribly as expected. This should be Caltrain or Caltrans or CAHSR doing this work corridor wide with a standardized design and limited customization www.paloaltoonline.com/transportati...

paloaltoonline.com

As costs rise, Palo Alto scales back rail redesign plans

After more than a decade of designing, debating and dreaming of grade separation at three local rail crossings, Palo Alto’s elected leaders are preparing to narrow their scope and focus their energy o...

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Californians for Electric Rail @calelectricrail.org · 10/09/2026

Shocking footage of high tides eroding Metrolink/Surfliner tracks in San Clemente - once again shutting down CA's 2 largest cities' only rail connection. Imagine if this happened to a highway? CA needs to move the tracks off the beach ASAP, but we don't even have a plan. youtube.com/shorts/wOoWR...

youtube.com

High Tides on Tracks 🌊

YouTube video by Metrolink

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Justin Mikulka @justinmikulka.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

"Natural gas is fading from California’s electricity mix more quickly than seemed possible just a few years ago." "a 26 percent drop in the first half of this year compared to the first half of 2025"

insideclimatenews.org

How California Is Kicking Its Natural Gas Habit - Inside Climate News

Solar and batteries matter, but they’re not the only reasons for the steep decline in gas-fired electricity.

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Costa Samaras @costasamaras.com · 10/09/2026

Nobody goes under the bus. We ride together or we’re stranded separately.

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