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Slow Roads Save Lives

@districtaters.bsky.social
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District resident who impatiently wants things to be better

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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Love RCV but this is obviously dumb. I get that i83 proponents were wary of council meddling but this wasn't it. It probably won't change the outcome but a multi pass vote is probably the simplest fix here.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
💯 This project is supposed to be moving towards construction shortly but there has been zero movement as of late.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I may like a Councilmember, but some votes are make or break it. Any one that votes for this has lost my vote.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
💯 This.... It's crazy that this is a thing. Decide what water we want to preserve and charge a market rate for water. Get rid of this antiquated water rights system. The biggest thing is all the politicians worrying about alfalfa farms are missing out on so much more revenue from alternative uses.
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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 18/08/2026
"You were riding in the morning, or at night, or on a quiet road, or a main road. The only time and place to ride a bike is a time beyond time and a place beyond place, where the space-time continuum is bent so strangely that you are both everywhere and nowhere." buff.ly/bSa1Wm5
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You’re a Cyclist Who Was Just Struck by a Car Driver. Here’s Why It Was Your Fault
You were riding during rush hour Why were you riding then? There are way too many cars on the road. If you were commuting, you should have contacted your bos...
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Accountability at every level of government employment. Requesting a bribe should lead to an immediate termination (once verified), the fine is almost irrelevant.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Republican gerrymandering is an unjust partisan power grab that disenfranchises voters, but the very small silver lining is getting rid of this horrible human.
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Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The "Fee D.C." movement is born. (I'll see myself out now.) But for real, DoorDash can't be happy that Rep. James Comer publicly unveiled that the platform supported the Republican bill to restrict D.C.'s ability to increase taxes or fees. It's a PR challenge, to say the least.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Ding ding ding
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
This stuff is great, I get they don't want to sell it because of fraud issues. But I'd really love that wind breaker...
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
This is good for DC voters and democracy, kind of curious that it is coming literally right after the most important primary DC has had in years.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
💯 If Bowser's admin had been a model of moderate efficacy instead of incompetence, "brought to you by Mayor Bowser" on a green platter, the climb would have been much harder for JLG.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Yes, bring on the jungle primaries in DC please. That said, the end result is likely to cause more moderate politicians given that the progressive voters are more prominent in primaries.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
I've seen enough. There was a massive progressive stomp this election. Congratulations to mayor @janeese4dc.bsky.social. Campaign is (hopefully) soon over and I want to see those promises kept for hiring compent managers, building more housing, improving our walking and transit options, etc.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
While it was annoying to wait past 10:30pm for the votes, the fact that the DCBOE was counting while making us wait is appreciated. It seems like the final nightly result is almost in.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
No one is enthusiastic about @kenyanmcduffie.bsky.social, even those backing him. I somehow doubt vote for me or the orange man gets you is a great selling point.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
That the bad faith charges by McDuffie's campaign were thrown out two years ago should be the front sentance of every article on this farce.
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Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
You have gotten them: Election mailers supporting four incumbent D.C. Council members. They seem innocuous enough, with talk of affordability and education. But they are an insight into something bigger: an expensive push to legalize online casinos in D.C. www.notus.org/metro/igamin...
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The Quiet Lobbying Effort to Legalize Online Casinos in D.C.
Despite election mailers paid for by the nation’s largest sports-betting companies, some lawmakers remain unconvinced.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Great skill on McDuffie's part - get the OCF to investigate, plaster the town with it, and who cares when it gets revoked afterwards....
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Mark Joseph Stern @mjsdc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
“Are you so scared of Trump’s wrath that you’ll obey him in advance and vote for the mayoral candidate who’s less likely to make him angry and more likely to appease him? Then Kenyan McDuffie is your man!” Incredible closing pitch to the overwhelmingly liberal, Trump-hating, Democratic voters of DC.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
McDuffie would be a continuation of problematic DC's spoils system, DC deserves better.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
As a parent of DCPS kids, I appreciate @chenderson.bsky.social's push to kill iReady. I've seen how 3 different schools use it. iReady is regularly abused as a crutch to fill time.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
I mean, if McDuffie stopped changing his position every few weeks he might be seen as a bit more honest....
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Draft kings, fan duel, and other gambling interests are mobilizing against @elissasilverman.bsky.social....
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
I really appreciate the poll, but can't they ask a question about the at large race?
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
💯 This 311 fiasco is an indictment of Bowser and a good indication of how McDuffie as mini Bowser will run the show.....
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
McDuffie, supporters you today but uses you tomorrow as an attack ad. We already have flake as president. Do we need one as mayor?
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Anyone know when @kenyanmcduffie.bsky.social flip flopped on congestion pricing or does he just like to tell people what they want to hear....
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Notable absence in caring about transparency, @kenyanmcduffie.bsky.social
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Hey @wmatagm.bsky.social ,kids ride free has been available via iPhone for almost 2 years but still isn't available via android. When is @wmata.com going to fix this. Android is the most popular phone OS, especially among families who can't afford the iPhone premium.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Thankfully smarttrip is already where omni wants to be, but @wmata.com still don't HAVE agents fare checking on buses like Europe. What's the hold up @wmatagm.bsky.social ? nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/05/21/f...
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The MTA is Finally Checking Fares Without Stopping Buses - Streetsblog New York City
MTA fare enforcement "EAGLE teams" are piloting fare inspections on moving buses instead of holding up riders, officials said.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
This is why we need @janeese4dc.bsky.social, who will get us where we need to be to implement. Instead of the candidate literally backed by parking garages....
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Take metro people!
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
That he accepted it is one thing but that he is trumpeting this on Facebook is all you need to know.... McDuffie cars over people.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
McDuffie voted twice to overturn tipped minimum wage (i77 and i82). He sided with owners over workers despite the overwhelming direction from DC voters. He doesn't care what the voters want, just what his friends (such as at RAMW) think. That's how he'll be as mayor.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
McDuffie, the NIMBY's choice.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Appreciate getting some polling in the race but they couldn't have asked a question about the at large race?
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
70% of folks not paying for the bus is bad. I suppose that having the bus driver quote the fare won't hurt, but will it actually help? @wmatagm.bsky.social, why not have random roving fare checkers? Isn't it a global best practice? www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/t...
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Nearly 70% of Metrobus riders evading fare, WMATA says
Metro says nearly seven out of every 10 bus riders are still not paying the fare to ride the bus. Now, a new crackdown is coming that will involve bus operators and transit police. Metrobus operators ...
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Seems like there is a clear tier 1 in the race with Oye, Raymond, and Jackson in the lead. I'm excited by Raymond, much less so with Oye and Jackson.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Can we get a redo of this event in 2031, with a new not horrible president, where we celebrate the things that actually make America great?
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
💯 Looking at you @dmv.cnliberalism.org
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
I like BRT, but the city failed to get dedicated lanes on H street for the street car, what basis does wmata have for believing the city will approve this?
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
McDuffie is the clear choice for conservatives in DC, not sure that'll help him much in the democratic primary....
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
It is not ageism to say that elected officials should retire and that age 72 is a more than reasonable retirement age. Spend some time with friends, family, or your hobbies. You've earned it! There isn't a shortage of people who can serve and run for elected office.
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
God I wish we had some polling for the DC dem at large seat race.... RCV will help a bit but it's still a total shit show. I wish someone would release an internal poll.
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Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Planning nerds of the world, here's your chance to ask the director of the D.C. Office of Planning all the questions you have! (Can't wait to see the pointed queries on the proposed FLUM.) She's doing an AMA on Reddit starting at 10: reddit.com/r/washingtondc/comments/1sz2nm4/
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AMA with the DC Office of Planning Director 4/30 at 10am!
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Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
I agree about this. It’s hard to give a quality answer to a nuanced policy question in only 60 seconds. My first campaign had 24! candidates. 🥴
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
See below for the slate for those seeking status quo politicians with no vision. Also, gah I forgot that I'll need to vote on the Dem state committee....
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Slow Roads Save Lives @districtaters.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
That sounds like a stupid policy that the next mayor needs to eliminate. That said, I've been talking to @wmata.com abput a D4X stop for ages, they agree it's problematic, but nothing has happened for years.
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