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@eatbikeexplore.bsky.social
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Traveling, eating and experiencing cities through an urbanist perspective. Walkable, bikeable, transit friendly cities and more housing. These are all interconnected www.eatbikeexplore.com to read my blog about car-free travel and other opinions

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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Shaking my head whenever I hear DOTs talk about making eye contact with drivers #tintedwindows
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I guess since we can’t get white Europeans from Sweden and Norway to immigrate here in waves, white South Africans can also work? #fucktrump #voteblue ground.news/article/trum...
ground.news
Trump administration to admit primarily Afrikaners under new refugee proposal
The Trump administration ‌plans to set a refugee admissions ceiling of 17,500 over the next 12 months consisting "primarily" of South Africans from the country's white Afrikaner ethnic minority, accor...
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I downloaded @mapquest.com and used it for the first time today. I’d love to get off #google but Mapquest needs a lot of work to make it more user friendly. Directions need work and their search for businesses aren’t always accurate. 😢 #mapquest
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I’m not understanding how this keeps happening. These tech companies are reckless. Also, what happens when these AI models break out of their sandbox? Are they permanently part of our world and will keep growing? #AI #techbros #enshittification #regulateAI ground.news/article/goog...
ground.news
Google's Gemini Model Autonomously Attacks the Systems of Three Companies
Google’s Gemini model accessed the internet and hacked other companies during a test of its cybersecurity capabilities, the first known example of the company’s artificial-intelligence systems autonom...
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Prior to 2016, I’ve voted independent, Democrat and on occasion Republican. But “vote blue no matter who” is the only way to go until republicans are decimated. Now if it was between a democratic centrist versus a democratic progressive or democratic socialist, I’m voting progressive or socialist
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
If I we’re out 4 month due to heath reasons I’d lose my job. And that’s only after my insurance denies my claims #universalhealthcare #medicareforall #firemitch ground.news/article/mitc...
ground.news
Mitch McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after monthslong absence
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I’d sell my used e-bike in exchange for $1000 just so I can buy a new one #ebikes #carculturesucks #sellyourcar ktla.com/news/orange-...
ktla.com
‘Close to 1,000’ vehicles surrendered at Orange County e-bike buyback event
Nearly 1,000 vehicles, including e-bikes and e-motorcycles, were surrendered at a buyback event in Orange County on Sunday.  A spokesperson with the Orange County District Attorney’s Offi…
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
LOLOLOLOLOL!!! Please don’t tell me people actually believe this…please? #trumpisaliar #voteblue #fucktrump
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Heaven forbid Americans change their habits. Nobody of forcing you to take a weekend trip in your car on Labor Day #gasprice #carculture #labordaygasprice finance.yahoo.com/energy/artic...
finance.yahoo.com
Gas prices hit record high for Labor Day weekend 2026
The national average for regular unleaded reached $4.15 a gallon on Monday, topping the previous Labor Day record of $3.82 set in 2012
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This might be the only thing he has ever said that is true. Gas prices really aren’t that high #bikeinstead #publictransit #gasprices www.yahoo.com/news/article...
yahoo.com
Trump Says Gas Prices Are ‘Not Very High’ When Asked When Americans Can Expect Relief
“Well, they're not very high. If you look at what they were supposed to be in order to get rid of a nuclear weapon, with the danger that entails"
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
I hate drivers that stop in the green. #selfish #drivers #carculture
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
I’m not sure if all #billionaires are evil, but I’m fairly certain all drivers are #carculturesucks #bancars #waroncars
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
The one good thing he could do while alive is make daylight savings time permanent. The second thing he could do is just hurry up and die ground.news/article/dona...
ground.news
Trump pushes Senate to vote on permanent daylight saving time bill ‘as soon as possible’
President Trump on Saturday again urged senators to vote on a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, a measure some Republicans in the upper chamber oppose. “The Senate must vote on the NO MORE ...
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Every elected leader who agreed to hand public money to help a billionaire’s basketball team needs to be voted out www.portlandmercury.com/news/portlan...
portlandmercury.com
Portland Offers Blazers a Fully-Funded Arena Renovation, But Will It Be Enough? - Portland Mercury
Amid raucous calls from protesters not to spend millions renovating the Moda Center, Portland City Council approved a lease term sheet to send to the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday, August 12. The c...
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
There are days where I get so angry at drivers while I’m riding that I think a great way to depopulate our society is to kill every driver that puts pedestrians and bicyclists at risk because of their impatient selfishness. #eyeforaneye #driverssuck #bancars#fuckdrivers
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
I can talk shit about your religion and your family. But nothing gets people more worked up than talking about banning cars #bancars #carculturesucks #carbrained
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
lol… I wish @portlandpolice.bsky.social would do this. #distracteddriving #drivesafe ground.news/article/did-...
ground.news
A New Jersey Officer Dressed As A Bush Issues 74 Distracted Driving Tickets In Six Hours
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Want to know what a person’s character is really like? Watch how they drive. Anytime you feel invincible and anonymous that’s when you’re true character comes out. But it’s not just driving. Interactions on social media/Internet all show our true character. #berreal #begenuine #drivingistoxic
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Death from flying is incredibly low because of safety & regulation. We have ways to keep deaths from car crashes low too, but public outcry is fierce. #carculture #carcrash #planecrash #motornormativity #carbrained #carculturesucks ground.news/article/seat...
ground.news
Seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets were incorrectly installed: US aviation agency
Reuters (Reuters) — The US Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday that seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets registered in the US were incorrectly installed and need to be fixed. If not, th...
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
“By a recorded vote of 162 in favour to 1 against (United States)…the 193-member organ adopted the “Progress declaration of the high-level meeting on improving global road safety” Not much will change, but of course the US votes against safety #carculture #carbrained press.un.org/en/2026/ga12...
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Client Challenge
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Maybe I’m not understanding all this, but why are billionaires asking the public for money? And if we don’t give them what the billionaires want they’ll leave? Personally, I say leave #billionairessuck #fuckbillionaires #eattherich www.kgw.com/article/news...
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
OMG! Such #carbrain rage bait from an American reporter. It’s not cars vs bikes Everybody is just trying to find the easiest way to get around. Issue is we’ve overbuilt for cars that drivers think they should have more privilege than bicyclists #carculture #sharetheroad youtu.be/SwNAoqlCKGg
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Cars or Bikes? Inside Berlin’s Road Space Battle
YouTube video by DW REV - Mobility & Innovation
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
“…pulled back funding for projects across the country that it deemed "hostile" to cars.” When you’ve always been on top, equity feels like oppression. www.npr.org/2026/07/16/n...
npr.org
Bike lanes and speed cameras disappear from the DOT's list of proven safety measures
The Federal Highway Administration quietly stripped bike lanes and other safety recommendations from a key list of best practices. Critics say those measures are proven to cut crashes and save lives.
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
But but…that’s communism! www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
usatoday.com
White House launches 25 Freedom Fuel gas stations in this region
The White House launched gas stations, it announced on July 7, but the prices aren't much lower than the national average. See where they're located.
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
I’ve never been that big on July 4th, but still celebrated it. But no reason to celebrate it when you have a narcissist as president killing our democracy It’s like going to a bratty kids birthday party who is making all the adults miserable #4thofjuly #July4th #IndependenceDay #America250
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Driving is a very emotional for people #roadrage #impatience #carculturesucks #drivingsucks #bikeinstead
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Cities in the US should be pushing for more biking due to high gas prices. I know it’s not possible to bike everywhere, but I don’t think I’ve heard of a major push from any high profile figure for more biking to cut back on fuel cost #biking #bikeinstead #bike #gasprice www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
Chris Boardman says fuel price surge a reason to swap car for bike
Olympic medal winning cyclist Chris Boardman calls on drivers to change the way they travel.
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Nobody likes to feel guilt #climatechange
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
In Los Angeles and am here for the opening weekend of the section 1 Metro D (Purple line) extension. Glad it’s finally open. I remember when I lived in LA, & this would have been so helpful to me. At least it’s open now. Can’t wait to ride when section 2 #lametro #LAMetroDLine #activetranportation
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Oil prices soars, then drops, then soars. I’d be a wreck if I had to rely on my car and gas everyday. But I’m fortunate to live in an area where I can share a car. I don’t need my own car and have adapted to biking and public transit for most of my trip. ground.news/article/glob...
ground.news
Global stocks surge and oil slides on Iran peace deal report
Stocks leapt and oil ​prices dropped on Wednesday after a report said the White House believed it was closing in on a memorandum to ‌end the war with Iran, while momentum in AI-driven trades accelerat...
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
China used to be the bicycle kingdom too. Now they have to figure out how to undo the damage, thinking cars equal progress, and shift back to active transportation.
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
I don’t disagree, but why do politicians post on social media sites criticizing what’s happening. Is it just optics? What does this change? Can @repstansbury.bsky.social do something more substantial than post her disapproval on Bluesky? Or maybe posting here is part of the interns job description?
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
I’ve had some crappy jobs in my life. A few times I was able to walk and bike to those crappy jobs. Was I happier than if I drove longer to those jobs? Maybe. I was usually content while walking or biking and sad when I got to work. If I drove maybe I’d be sad once I got in the car?
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
“It’s unclear if the driver will face charges in connection with the crash.” I’m confident the driver won’t face charges. Best way to kill someone in the US is with your car, stay at the scene and be remorseful. #carculture #carssuck #cars www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/p...
nbclosangeles.com
Memorial in Playa del Rey honors pregnant woman struck and killed by car
A memorial is growing in Playa del Rey in honor of a pregnant mother who died after she was struck and killed by a driver over the weekend.
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Just another reminder that it’s rich vs poor. Not illegals, transgender, DEI, etc Start small, be purposeful -Drive less. Walk, bike, transit when possible -Boycott Amazon -Leave Gmail -Reduce streaming service #boycott #eattherich #powertothepeople www.profgalloway.com/resist-and-u...
profgalloway.com
Resist and Unsubscribe | No Mercy / No Malice
Don Lemon, the former CNN anchor, was arrested today. Targeting journalists is not about enforcing the law, but shaping reality. History reflects a brutal truth: When you begin arresting journalists, ...
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Even if this is considered an “accident”, if there’s ever discussion about building efficient public transit, protected bike lanes, more housing & slowing drivers down, the neighbors would be up in arms. #carculture #carcrash #westwoodcrash abc7.com/post/2-dead-...
abc7.com
3 dead, 6 others injured after car crashes into Westwood grocery store
At least three people were killed and six others were injured after a car crashed into a 99 Ranch Market in Westwood.
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
I think hard topics like politics and religion should be discussed. This way we know upfront whether despite our differences we can still be cordial or not. Why wait years only to find out they’re climate deniers, NIMBYS and support ICE #politics #climatechange #nimby #fuckICE #religion
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
If you hate ICE, Trump & what’s happening, we need to hit ‘em where it hurts…💵 No Amazon, reduce streaming services, leave gmail, use your phone/computer as long as possible & drive less. The more we use money to fight back, the more power we have #fucktrump #fightoligarchy #NoICE #fightfascism
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Someday, (hopefully soon), when Trump and his goons are out of office, the US will need to go on a apology tour around the world #fucktrump #US #magasucks
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Good!
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Aren’t all these politicians covered under socialized healthcare. Wouldn’t it be nice if the people could vote to see if these politicians deserve to keep their healthcare plan for next year too? #aca #obamacare #universalhealthcare #fuckrepublicans ground.news/article/hous...
ground.news
Key ACA tax credits likely to expire after House speaker blocks vote
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said there will not be an amendment vote on extending expiring ObamaCare enhanced subsidies as part of a House Republican health care bill this week, in a move that is inf...
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Drivers never take responsibility for openly breaking the law. Instead they deflect and get angry when they’re caught breaking the law #carculturesucks #drivesafe #slowdown #defensivedriving www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/l...
nbclosangeles.com
Is it entrapment? Social media users upset over LAPD's pedestrian operation in Woodland Hills
The LAPD said officers in plain clothes conducted an operation to make sure drivers yield to pedestrians crossing the street.
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
I accidentally stumbled upon walkable neighborhoods about 25yrs ago when I moved from Orange County, CA to Los Angeles, CA. Now no matter where I live, I have to live in an area where the Walkscore is 80 and higher. Otherwise I become incredibly annoyed and annoying
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
It’s hilarious when CEOs praise these mega mergers are good for consumers and the workforce. So do people really buy into that BS? #antitrust ground.news/article/why-...
ground.news
Netflix, Warner Bros. deal ‘looks like an anti-monopoly’ nightmare: Warren
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is expressing concern about Netflix’s planned acquisition of moviemaker Warner Bros., saying the deal could raise major questions about antitrust and competitive imbala...
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Good!
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Go Portland! #portlandor #portland
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
“Legal experts have suggested that Trump’s chances of success are slim” Trump’s chances of winning seem slim in several lawsuits and yet corporations still caved. Hopefully BBC will stand firm. #bbclawsuit #standagainstfacism #standagainsttrump ground.news/article/doct...
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Donald Trump Tells BBC to Apologise by Friday or Face Billion-Dollar Legal Claim
BBC chairman Samir Shah apologised for an ‘error of judgment’ over the editing of a speech by Donald Trump for Panorama.
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
How is it republicans can push the boundaries of the law and even break laws and get away with it? Why can’t the democrats push the boundaries of the law and use it to their advantage? #weakdemocrats #democratsareweak #democrats #fightoligarchy #fucktrump
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Why does it seem like every individual, organization, etc suddenly have morals when it comes to dealing with Donnie? Donnie never follows rules and having morals around him encourages him to flaunt his lawlessness #fucktrump #impeachtrump #bbcnews #fightoligarchy ground.news/article/bbc-...
ground.news
BBC chair apologises for 'error of judgement' over Trump speech edit in documentary
BBC Chair Samir Shah on Monday apologised for an "error of judgment" in editing a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump in a Panorama documentary, following the resignations of BBC's boss and head of ...
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Eat_bike_explore @eatbikeexplore.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
I’m always sad when I hear of a bicycle business closing. Too bad they can’t get a government bailout like the auto industry #radbikes #radpowerbikes #ebikes
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