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Carter Lavin @carterlavin.bsky.social · 19h

The article and the framing is such a clear sign that fully-throated pro high-speed rail outside/grassroots advocacy is desperately needed in California. @movecalifornia.bsky.social & @transbaycoalitiocalmatters.org are stepping up to fill that void calmatters.org/politics/202... (1/2)

calmatters.org

California’s high-speed rail authority made a legislative wishlist. It mostly stalled out

California’s bullet train agency said timely construction of the rail line depended on these reforms. They mostly failed.

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Jerome Alexander Horne @jahorne.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Be sure to tune in for the Portland portion of our @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov Airo Trainset Launch at 10:30 a PT/1:30 p ET.

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Yonah Freemark @yonahfreemark.com · 30/09/2026

I've added a new feature to Transit Explorer—the database of the world's fixed-guideway transit systems: The ability to compare cities, side by side, at the same scale. Here, for example, is Washington vs. Chicago, and Singapore vs. London! Play around: www.thetransportpolitic.com/transitexplo...

Transit systems in Washington and Chicago, at the same scale.

Transit systems in Singapore and London, at the same scale.

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Jean-Paul Torres @jpaulito.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Checking out the Airo livestream on my Bay Area to Sacramento commute. Shoutout @jahorne.bsky.social for making this so fun!! www.youtube.com/live/4okZdIy...

Me holding my phone showing the Amtrak Cascades Airo trainset livestream

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Walk San Francisco @walksf.org · 24/09/2026

🚨 If we don’t pass measures H & RTM this fall, what will happen to traffic, climate, affordability, and accessibility in SF & the Bay will be a nightmare. 📈 SPUR's ‘Bumper to Bumper’ crunches the #s on this nightmare in a new report: spur.org/bumpertobumper

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Jean-Paul Torres @jpaulito.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Tuning in to KQED Forum now to hear about the latest report “Bumper to Bumper” and how important RTM is for the Bay Area and Proposition H for San Francisco County is for preserving our region’s hard working transit network 📻 www.kqed.org/radio

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KQED Radio - Tune in Live Radio | KQED

Stay connected and informed by tuning into KQED's radio for engaging news, captivating stories, and thought-provoking conversations.

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Katelyn Burns @katelynburns.com · 07/03/2026

Imagine all the cool, fast trains we could have with the billions we spend on bombs.

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Jean-Paul Torres @jpaulito.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Been snoozing all my alarms this morning. The 7am earthquake woke me up perfectly

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 05/11/2025

We’re launching a bold plan to make high-speed rail the fastest, more sustainable way to travel across Europe by 2040. It’s a concrete timeline to remove bottlenecks, unlock investment, and harmonise rail systems ⬇️

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 30/10/2025

Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House. Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity. They are not the same.

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evacide @evacide.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

If you live in San Francisco, today is a good day to familiarize yourself with the San Francisco Rapid Response Network, which has a 24-hour hotline for reporting ICE raids, actually verifies those raid reports, and does attorney activation: sfilen.org/resources/sf...

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SFILEN

San Francisco Immigrant Legal & Education Network

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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Cleve Jones gave a riveting, rousing speech at San Francisco's No Kings rally yesterday, and he's graciously allowing me to publish it. He began: "The pronouns I use the most are the ones probably understood the least by those in the White House today. They are WE, US and OURS."

meditationsinanemergency.com

Cleve Jones: "This Is Our Country"

This is the first guest essay at Meditations in an Emergency. I'm proud to bring you yesterday's speech by the great Cleve Jones, who has for nearly half a century been a key organizer for the global ...

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MTC Bay Area @mtcbata.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

The governor signed SB 63, the Connect Bay Area Act, this afternoon, authorizing a ballot measure in five Bay Area counties in November 2026 to fund transit. Thank you @gavinnewsom.bsky.social for working to keep Bay Area moving.

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BART @bart.gov · 29/09/2025

You all have shown up for BART, which means it is time to add cars and run longer trains. Starting today: 🟨Yellow Line trains will increase from 8 cars to 9 cars. 🟥Red Line trains will increase to four 8 car trains in the AM and PM Peak. 1/2

Real time departures screen shot from West Oakland at 7:45am showing longer trains.

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Jean-Paul Torres @jpaulito.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

The way this message still needs to be amplified.

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Nolan Hicks @ndhapple.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

The tell here is defining street capacity as a how many vehicles they can fit instead of the number of *people* they can move. Cars are the least efficient way to move people.

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Jean-Paul Torres @jpaulito.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Okay on that note, will try to go to sleep. Happy groggy Monday y’all

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Jean-Paul Torres @jpaulito.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

The gays “Did you feel that?” “Me and my roommates all woke up” “Are you okay?” “My cat is unphased” My Mexican family which includes some gays Me: “Are you okay?” Family group chat: … Guess this is sub 5 quake energy lol

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Jean-Paul Torres @jpaulito.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Not my friend saying “duh” when they read this 😆 glad we’re all okay

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Bluesky USGS Quakebot @usgs-quakebot.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

🟡 M4.8 #earthquake detected 3 km ESE of Berkeley, California at 9/22/2025 2:56:12 AM PDT This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information

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M4.8 - 3 km ESE of Berkeley, California

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake located 3 km ESE of Berkeley, California was detected at 9/22/2025 2:56:12 AM PDT. This information is subject to change. Please visit the USGS event page for up-to-date details.

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Noah 🚎 @noahsbwilliams.com · 21/09/2025

One year ago today, California realized the first part of its' HSR dream. Purpose-built trains that increased the freedom of everyone on the corridor. At @monicamallon.bsky.social's invitation, I boarded the very first electric train in service at 06:57. It was one of the best days of my life.

With great joy, Noah & Monica stand in front of the a Caltrain EMU

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Jean-Paul Torres @jpaulito.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Fewer things spark more joy for me than the overlap of transit and art. If you’re like me, I’d check this event out on Sept. 24 🚄🎨🚎

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Safe Street Rebel @safestreetrebel.com · 21/08/2025

Lurie allowing Waymo/Uber onto Market while cutting Muni service for 240,000 daily riders is despicable, and keeps anyone without tons of wealth out of downtown. We will not let the Mayor and his corporate buddies create an SF for the wealthy only. Sign the petition. Direct action coming soon.

keepmarketstmoving.org

Sign the petition — Keep Market Street Moving

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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

The SFMTA wants your feedback on the Muni service cuts that took place in June. Link: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8416318/P...

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Caltrain @caltrain.com · 31/07/2025

Caltrain riders — we want to hear from you! Take this short survey to tell us about your experience. Survey is open through August 12 — don’t miss your chance to weigh in: samtranscore.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_....

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CA High-Speed Rail 🚄💨 @cahsra.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

In response to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA): Canceling these grants without cause isn’t just wrong — it’s illegal. These are legally binding agreements, and the Authority has met every obligation, as confirmed by repeated federal reviews, as recently as February 2025.

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Jean-Paul Torres @jpaulito.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

“Every day and every night, peaceful protest is our right!” Peaceful protesters about to cross Octavia/Central Freeway along Market in SF

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Caltrain @caltrain.com · 10/04/2025

Ridership is up over 40% on the Bay Area’s recently electrified Caltrain, made possible by local, state, and federal investments.” Read more in @governor.ca.gov’s latest press release www.gov.ca.gov/2025/04/09/r....

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Ridership for this critical train line is surging thanks to California’s investments in rail | Governor of California

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Jean-Paul Torres @jpaulito.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

That was a long shake too. Fortunately nothing big and all fine here.

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Jean-Paul Torres @jpaulito.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

On the phone with dad and his husband. Dad didn’t feel it (he was standing) I felt it and his husband screamed. 😆 #earthquake

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That Mack @thatmc.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Tomorrow is SF Transit Operator Day. I'm calling on everyone in San Francisco to ride Muni tomorrow. There is no better way to show love and appreciation for the workers who move the people of the City than to board our buses, trains, streetcars, and cable cars. www.sftransitoperator.day

sftransitoperator.day

Tuesday, March 18th is SF Transit Operator Day. To celebrate and recognize operators, ride Muni on that day. Say a special "Thank You" and to really make it special, submit a commendation to recognize...

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Jerold Chinn @jerold.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Latest: Ahead of Transit Driver Appreciation Day (next Tuesday), San Francisco Muni operator, Mc Allen, is calling for Muni passengers to show appreciation for their operators by sending in commendations. He's hoping passengers will send in at least 500 commendations on Tuesday.

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Muni operator Mc ‘Mack’ Allen rallies support for Transit Driver Appreciation Day - The Voice of San Francisco

One of San Francisco’s well-known Muni operators is bringing awareness to Transit Driver Appreciation Day, which takes place next Tuesday, March 18, by asking passengers to show some love for Muni ope...

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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 12/03/2025

Reports indicate federal funding for bike lanes may soon be frozen. As the grassroots advocacy organization for safer, better biking, we know these cuts will make our roads less safe for everyone.

Text ID: League of American Bicyclists’ Statement on DOT Freeze of Discretionary Grants and Cooperative Agreements

Halting work on these safety projects will only hurt communities. Whether bike lanes for commuters or making kids’ routes to school safer, these federal funds are common sense investments in safety for everyone in the community. These grants aren’t ideological, they are based on the local priorities for safer streets. In Arkansas, this will put an end to nearly $176 million dollars in economic investments in road safety. In Mississippi, there are $115 million dollars in the balance. People in these communities want these projects, and the states applied for these grants to better serve their citizens. The administration should enable these states and communities to do the work to make their roads and streets safer and better for everyone.

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 13/03/2025

This is what many cities in the U.S. looked like before the EPA. Why the heck would anyone celebrate deregulating it?

Illegal dumping grounds off the New Jersey turnpike across from Manhattan in the 1970s

Smog rolling on over Manhattan in the 1970s

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Yonah Freemark @yonahfreemark.com · 05/03/2025

Fascinating new article that shows that "urban highways are associated with decreased social connectivity," especially over short distances. Gives strong evidence for the importance of the Reconnecting Communities program, designed to connect neighborhoods divided by highways.

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Michael Szell @mszll.datasci.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/03/2025

🎉 New paper in PNAS: Urban highways are barriers to social ties www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.24089… Highways are barriers that cut opportunities for social ties. We quantify this effect by overlaying the US highway network with millions of social ties from Twitter.

Map showing a highway section in red and social ties in space crossing the highway. Wherever a tie crosses the highway, there is a cross. There are 94 crosses.

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Jean-Paul Torres @jpaulito.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Fantastic way to bring a sense of Bay Area identity with local artists into our transit third spaces! Queer-centered art would be great @missmore8.bsky.social Student art too! @ccadesigndivision.bsky.social

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

A grassroots movement is calling on all Americans to abstain from shopping with major retailers tomorrow, February 28, as part of an “economic blackout.” I encourage you to join. robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott

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Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

I have written a short statement responding to mass firings today of #NOAA / National Weather Service (#NWS) staff (which were concentrated among recent hires as well as highly experienced staff who had recently been promoted). Please see below screenshot & below for full text.

Statement begins:
The mass firing of both new hires and recently promoted senior staff within NOAA, including mission-critical and life-saving roles at the National Weather Service (NWS), is profoundly alarming. It appears that NOAA staff fired today include meteorologists, data and computer scientists responsible for maintaining and upgrading weather predictive models, and technicians responsible for maintaining the nation’s weather instrumentation network (among many others).

Housed within NOAA, the U.S. NWS is a truly world-class meteorological predictive service, perhaps singularly so. Its cost of operation is only ~$3-4/yr per taxpayer—equivalent to a single cup of coffee—and yields a truly remarkable return on investment (at least 10 to 1, and perhaps 100 to 1, depending on methods of estimation). NOAA and the NWS collectively offer tens to hundreds of billions of dollars each year in net economic benefit through a combination of averted losses and efficiencies gained....

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Jean-Paul Torres @jpaulito.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

What are we supposed to rely on now for hazardous weather alerts such as flood warnings, fire weather alerts, tornado warnings, etc.?? This is dangerous for the whole country

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Jean-Paul Torres @jpaulito.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Such a mindful treat to visit the Japanese Tea Garden in the rain. Thank you @jeffreytumlin.bsky.social and @jahorne.bsky.social

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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

The answer (in part) = “Dutch drivers pay far more tax if they have a heavier car. The idea is to penalise those vehicles which most contribute to causing the potholes to help pay for the roads.”

telegraph.co.uk

How the Netherlands eradicated the pothole

Taxes on heavy cars ensure Dutch roads are among the smoothest in the world

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Big Oil spent ~$100 million to boost Trump in 2024. This fell short of the $1 billion he asked for, but it's already paying dividends. Trump loaded his cabinet with Big Oil lackeys, withdrew from the Paris Agreement, and moved to expand drilling in Alaska. Follow the money.

theguardian.com

Explained: how Trump’s day one orders reveal a White House for big oil

From LNG to drilling in Alaska, here’s everything you need to know about Trump’s energy and climate executive orders

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Streets For All @streetsforall.org · 23/01/2025

Incredible results that would be impossible to achieve so quickly with any other program. Congestion pricing doesn’t just reduce congestion and help pay to improve public transportation. It also makes the streets safer for everyone.

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Jean-Paul Torres @jpaulito.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Timeline break ✨ commuter views at sunrise

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @ocasio-cortez.house.gov · 22/01/2025

SHARE WIDELY. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights. You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one. (1/3)

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James Sergio Crocker @jamescrocker.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

AOC: I don’t celebrate RAPISTS, so no, I’m not going to the inauguration tomorrow

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