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Nick Schmidt

@cyclejargon.bsky.social
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Dad, borderline minimalist, deeply unfashionable, a rare commodity, sneaky strong. Cambridge, MA, walk/bike program manager. Comments are mine.

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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Where’s the @bostonglobe.com Spotlight investigation about why passengers can’t ever see out of @mbta.com commuter rail windows? Would love to enjoy my ride and look at scenery.
An MBTA commuter rail window that you can’t see through
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Welcome Donnelly Field @ridebluebikes.bsky.social station, the 99th in @cambridgemass.bsky.social! Station 100 launches today! Where will it go?
Donnelly Field Bluebikes station Donnelly Field Bluebikes station
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
#CarlBartonPlaza in @cambridgemass.bsky.social looking amazing. Opens Friday!
Carl Barron Plaza nearly completeCarl Barron Plaza nearly completeCarl Barron Plaza nearly complete
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I was so lucky to be on the Harvard Bridge yesterday evening during one of the best sunsets of my life. Just about everyone on the sidewalk and bike lane paused and stared for some time
Rainbow bear the Prudential and Hancock towersMega sunsetMega sunsetMega sunset
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Woah, JP House of Pizza seized for non-payment of taxes?! @universalhub.com what’s the story here?
Signed posted to a door stating that the business has been seized for non-payment of taxes
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Current view looking west down Broadway from Fayette in @cambridgemass.bsky.social
New Broadway separated bike lanes in Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
I just love @mbta.com e-ink displays
E-ink display with real-time bus arrivals at a bus stop
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Bonus #CarlBarronPlaza photos
Carl Barron Plaza under construction in Central Square, Cambridge, MassachusettsCarl Barron Plaza under construction in Central Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Western/River/Prospect looking crisp and beautiful as @cambridgemass.bsky.social starts putting finishing touches around #CarlBarronPlaza
New sidewalk and separated bike lane in Central Square, Cambridge, MassachusettsNew separated bike lane and near-side bike signal in Central Square, Cambridge, MassachusettsNew sidewalk and separated bike lane in Central Square, Cambridge, MassachusettsNew sidewalk, separated bike lane, and bike signal in Central Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Crashes on both sides of the BU Bridge during yesterday’s PM commute. Here, on Comm Ave, things looked intense. Ambulance and stretcher on the Cambridge side. Hope everyone is fine.
Vehicle crash on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston. One vehicle has flipped upside down.
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Paving starting on the next and final section of Broadway (Lee to Quincy) in @cambridgemass.bsky.social
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Busy day by #CarlBarronPlaza in @cambridgemass.bsky.social
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
New @ridebluebikes.bsky.social station alert! “Parkway Rd at Brookline Ave” on a handsome new curb extension. Congrats to our friends at the Town of Brookline! I see your hard work 👀
New Bluebikes station on Parkway Road at Brookline Avenue in Brookline, Massachusetts
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Floating bus stop and two-way separated bike lane emerging on Broadway in @cambridgemass.bsky.social by CRLS
Construction of a floating bus stop and two-way separated bike lane on Broadway in Cambridge, MA
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Thanks to our friends in BTD, Planning Department, and DCR for paths, bike share, and development that combine for a lovely and bikeable Neponset Greenway!
Neponset greenway Bluebikes and Neponset greenway Bluebikes and Neponset greenway Neponset greenway
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
@mbta.com Green Line C Branch stations looking really wonderful. Wider, accessible platforms with e-ink countdown display. Still under construction and I assume a canopy to come. Photos taken at Englewood.
Englewood Station on the Green line C Branch in Brookline. The station features new widened accessible platforms and e-ink screens. It is still under construction. Englewood Station on the Green line C Branch in Brookline. The station features new widened accessible platforms and e-ink screens. It is still under construction.
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Big day for the Schmidts: we passed the 10k-mile mark on our e-bike! 🥳 Shuttling my son to school and back, and many errands and fun trips between, it’s no understatement to say our lifestyle over the past five years is only possible with an e-bike. Fun to watch the odometer reset!
E-bike odometer reset back to zero after reaching the 10,000-mile mark
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
#Broadway separated bike lane striping happening between Fawcett and Columbia in @cambridgemass.bsky.social
Broadway in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with newly striped separated bike lanes. Green pavement markings and flexposts coming soon.Broadway in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with newly striped separated bike lanes. Green pavement markings and flexposts coming soon.
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Welcome, Center Plaza, to the @cambridgemass.bsky.social @ridebluebikes.bsky.social family! The 96th station in Cambridge, it sits next to the Kittie Knox station—for now. It will move to Center Plaza once the Eversource substation is complete.
Center Plaza Bluebikes station has 27 docksCenter Plaza Bluebikes station sits next to the Broadway at Kittie Knox Bike Path station
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Easily the neatest dining experience I’ve ever had. Overlooking Tokyo from Mount Takao!
Lunch overlooking Tokyo from Mount Takao.
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
FYI Matsumoto Castle is gorgeous
Matsumoto castleMatsumoto castleMatsumoto castleMatsumoto castle
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Spotted: @ridebluebikes.bsky.social’s Class VI e-bike testing in Boston. Excited to roll these out!
Blue motorcycle parked next to Bluebikes station
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
#Broadway in @cambridgemass.bsky.social is getting ready for its glow up. Street is milled, sidewalks and curb ramps are in progress, and new bricks about to be placed.
Broadway in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has been prepared for repavingBroadway in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with new sidewalks and brick that’s ready to be placed
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Two new @ridebluebikes.bsky.social stations launched in @cambridgemass.bsky.social: 125 Cambridgepark Dr (Alewife) and Broad Canal Way North (Kendall, pictured). These are stations 94 and 95 in Cambridge. Will we hit 100 this year? 👀
Broad Canal Way North Bluebikes station
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
The real story is why are these public spaces cut off by a redundant street that we know isn’t needed?
Dartmouth street ruining Copley square
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
The photos you keep not seeing in the annoying Copley Square discourse
Copley square marketCopley square marketCopley square marketCopley square grass
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Great progress this week at #CarlBarronPlaza in @cambridgemass.bsky.social!
Workers building the southbound separated bike lane on River/Western just south of Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts Completed sidewalk and drinking fountain along Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts Under construction Carl Barron Plaza in Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
This week saw @cambridgemass.bsky.social’s original separated bike lane—Vassar Street—extended along the Met warehouse! Excellent work @mit.edu!
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Super wide crosswalks are most welcomed, but it’s not looking promising for the promised Dartmouth St two-way separated bike lane. Stop bars now stretch all the way across the street, including where a buffer and the contraflow direction of the bike lane would be. Any word @streets.boston.gov?
No two-way bike lane on Dartmouth Street
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
#designvehicle
Stretch limousine
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Relocated Bluebikes station on Cambridge St
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Dartmouth finally paved from Boylston to Comm. Looking forward to @mayorwu.boston.gov’s and @streets.boston.gov’s promised and designed extension of the two-way SBL. My son and I are tired of almost being hit going to school. He can’t bike here until this is installed. www.boston.gov/sites/defaul...
New pavement at Boylston and Dartmouth intersectionMiller surface awaiting final pavement on Dartmouth Street
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Pretty fun seeing this #RugglesStation demo process each day on my commute. My 10-yo son approves and sees a bright future for himself in the demo business @universalhub.com
Demolition of Ruggles Station east stairway Demolition of Ruggles Station east stairway
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Thank you, @ridebluebikes.bsky.social for digging out and keeping bikeshare accessible! All stations in Cambridge have been dug out and any remaining stations in the region should be cleared today. Sidewalks and paths leading to stations could still be difficult, so please be careful!
Central Square Bluebikes station cleared of snow
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Thank you to the stellar @cambridgemass.bsky.social DPW for keeping everyone moving! Streets and bike lanes are pretty clear in Cambridge, with lingering snow piles at corners to be cleared in time. Remember to go slow, be forgiving, and look out for another!
A street and bike lane in Cambridge, Massachusetts, cleared of snow
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
If you’re able, clear a bus stop. Our T operators keep us running and they’re very appreciative. Plus it’s a great way to connect with and inspire your neighbors.
The cutest kid in the world posing with the nicest bus driver in the world. The hardest working kid in the world basking in a bus stop cleared of snow.
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Grass in #CopleySquare. And they said it couldn’t be done. @universalhub.com
New grass in Copley Square
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
#CarlBarronPlaza making good progress: new curb line (along new separated bike lane and new bus stop) and new seating being installed @cambridgemass.bsky.social
Roadway construction showing a new curbRoadway construction showing a new curb line in progressPlaza construction showing new wooden seating around a tree
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Had a pretty frustrating experience. What started out as a polite conversation with a contractor blocking a bike lane turned to swearing and name calling (not by me). He was right next to ample, available loading space.
Contractor blocking a bike laneEmpty parking and loading zone next to bike laneContractor moving into the available parking and loading zone next to bike lane
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
@ridebluebikes.bsky.social donates $1 to the Ellie Fund for every “pink bike” ride taken
Bluebikes parked in a station and wrapped in “pink bike” decals
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
New mast arms and signal equipment up (but dormant, for now) at #CarlBarronPlaza while work continues @cambridgemass.bsky.social
New and old traffic signal equipment in Cambridge, MassachusettsNew and old traffic signal equipment in Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
North Washington Street Bridge, connecting Charlestown and Downtown Boston, is complete. Congratulations @streets.boston.gov and @massdot.bsky.social!
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Vassar Street (Cambridge, MA) separated bike lanes striped and signed. Green markings and more flexposts coming soon.
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Sidewalk, tree zone, and separated bike lane taking shape along Carl Barron Plaza (Cambridge, MA)
Sidewalk, tree zone, and separated bike lane under construction
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
What happens when there’s not enough space for accessible sidewalks? Make a shared street. Here’s Fairmont Ave in Cambridge, MA. Former sidewalks become landscaping and everyone shares the flush street at very slow speeds. Special surface treatment tells you something is different.
Gateway to the shared streetHome access and accessible parking is preserved on this shared street Drainage and fire hydrant on a shared street Former sidewalk space becomes space for landscaping and placemaking
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Main Street (Cambridge, MA) separated bike lanes striped with flexposts. Green and remaining markings coming soon.
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Flexposts are in. Markings and green paint coming soon.
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Thoughtful bike detour on Beacon Street, Back Bay, this morning
Temporary bike detour around a mobile crane
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Heads up! We temporarily moved the #MIT at Mass Ave / Amherst St #Bluebikes station half a block north—next to the big crosswalk at the Rogers Building—during sidewalk construction. It’ll go back in a few weeks. Did you know this is the busiest station in the whole system? @ridebluebikes.bsky.social
Bluebikes station at Mass Ave and Amherst St in Cambridge
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Nick Schmidt @cyclejargon.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Sidewalks poured at Carlo Barron Plaza! 🤩
New sidewalk at Carl Barron Plaza in Cambridge, MassachusettsNew sidewalk at Carl Barron Plaza in Cambridge, Massachusetts
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