Reposted by Tactical RuralistCalifornians for Electric Rail @calelectricrail.org · 10/10/2026No on Prop 45 - We helped pass CEQA streamlining for electric rail (AB 2503/SB 71), but Prop 45 does nothing new for transit while making it easier to build sprawl and highways. It explicitly does not apply to CA High-Speed Rail. Reject 45 and come back with better, more targeted CEQA reform. 1154
Reposted by Tactical RuralistMetamodernism @metamodernism.bsky.social · 06/10/2026If I try to tell the average person that Metrolink is nuking service during record-high gas prices because the OCTA and Metro CEOs hate the Metrolink CEO, they probably won’t believe me, but it’s true 0458
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026My dog went to the vet today (everything’s fine) and I’m reminded that the lower case k an impossible letter to handwrite. 010
Reposted by Tactical RuralistDavid Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 01/10/2026From electric vehicles to “DEI bike lanes,” transportation has become a partisan battleground. But 50 years ago, Washington came together to save transit systems, address deadly car designs, and reduce vehicle pollution. Much has changed—and it’s not just MAGA. My exploration (gift link) 🧵bloomberg.comWhy US Transportation Policy Became a Partisan BattlegroundRepublicans and Democrats keep clashing over what was once a comparatively nonpartisan issue. When did getting around turn into another thing for Americans to fight about? 36820
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Congrats. It’s so validating to see the effort pay off and improve (also great lighting at your gym!). Keep going! 001
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Is there anything congestion pricing doesn’t improve? 020
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026It’s way too early to think about AI here. This decline is the death of cable, the end of the streaming wars, and the consolidation of major studios, namely Disney/20th. 010
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Not like I was trying to get somewhere! Though I have no idea if this his accurate since the D line left about a minute after I took this picture. 010
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I second the ortlieb back rollers. They’ll be able to handle most grocery runs, and they are indestructible. I’ve had mine since 2007! Sadly can’t help on the kid department. 120
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I think Parks and Bob’s Burgers are two shows that show you can be very funny while being fundamentally sweet. It was very smart of the Parks crew to lean into that to differentiate from The Office, though that show also got a little soggy too 110
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I guess that's why you didn't put Parks in your top ten? Too nice? 100
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Not enough love for the Other Two. It managed to be vicious and heartfelt at the same time. 120
Reposted by Tactical Ruralist👻BOOryan BlessDeAd🎃 @bryb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026This picture of the Pope at his 40th birthday party is everything to me.x 65245603
Reposted by Tactical RuralistJoe Linton @lintonjoe.bsky.social · 21/09/2026L.A. on-bus bus lane enforcement cameras issues nearly $43M in tickets last fiscal year basin.la/articles/thr... **Never park in a bus lane or park blocking a bus stop!!**basin.laLA’s bus lane cameras issued $42.8 million in fines last yearThe streets where tickets were recorded cover an estimated 31 miles. The program now accounts for nearly a quarter of the city’s parking fines. 1256
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026On one hand, I feel like hoping for death just corrodes the soul and a look of people respond to the question as such, but when It Happens it will be so important to celebrate loudly and vocally as a sort of cleanse and push back against the urge to “respect the dead” 000
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 19/09/2026The article mentions a 2023 report of missing parts but also the Hong Kong diversion, the main focus of the article, happened this summer per the 1st sentence: “Sensitive F-35 fighter jet technology was unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong this summer” 000
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Last observation of the gold runner. We terminate at Bakersfield, and not all doors open to allow passable to exit!?! Conductor said some doors are bolted shut! (Also nearly everyone is boarding the connecting bus to LA! Huge market being underserved obviously) 010
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026I’ve seen a lot of specious arguments against street safety, but no new landscaping in a historic district made my jaw drop. 140
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026I do like that the Robo announcement cuts off before saying the train number, so at each stop it’s just “welcome to train” 010
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026I particularly like the old baseball pennant-like logo of the old name. Gold Runner’s logo is a bit more aggressive. 000
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026How anyone can prefer a Robo voice for train/public transit announcements is beyond me. The announcements on Amtrak Gold Runner are particularly stilted (and still call it the San Joaquins) 220
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Tunnel View 7am —-> Tunnel View 5:30 pm (50 miles of winding mountain roads in between). 160
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Can’t escape car violence in our national parks either. Yosemite basically does ghost bikes for bears now. 1433
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Unlike Amtrak, these YARTS buses understand what lumbar support means. 010
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Leg 3: YARTS from Merced to Yosemite Valley! A decently sized crowd (bus around half full) but we weirdly boarded in the middle of the driveway, not with the bus at the curb. 140
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Why are these seats less comfortable than the bus? Are theee trains normally busy enough to warrant skimping on comfort? 111
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Leg 2: Bakersfield to Merced via Amtrak Gold Runner/San Joaquin service. Brand new(ish) train that I have basically all to my self. No cafe car, but a rinky-dinky “snack station.” The bike rack’s making creaky noises that worry me. 180
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Bus is new and clean, but lots of stuff rattling around. Good thing I’m not tired :/ see ya in Bakersfield. 010
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Metro connects me with a lonely Union Station (5:30 am) and my Amtrak bus connection to Bakersfield. 220
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Going on a little transit and bike adventure. LA to Yosemite Valley. First up, early morning Metro. 180
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Finally add some sport and play areas that could not be in a state park. You could fits some basketball and tennis/pickleball courts there. 000
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026This kind of wanton disregard for bike lanes is sadly all too common. You’d think there would an easy way to report this scofflaw, but no! 311 had a “after hours” pre-record ready to tell me LADOT’s phone number. The folks at the adjacent business said the car was parked here for 3 hours. 031
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026We need to density so bad if we want to get people out of their cars. (And stop building at grade rail) 021
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Crazy to see that no Paris metro line even stretches the equivalent of Highland Park to downtown. 120
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026It's always the same two things: parking and "small town charm." It's never hard to find a spot with several parking lots and street parking. How can we be a small town with an 8 lane arterial down the middle? We're literally in LA sandwiched between downtown Glendale and Old Pasadena. 240
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026I can't believe this article was written in 2026. You would never know that there was a huge community movement FOR the BRT, FOR preserving separate bike and bus lanes (and also preserved the most parking). I thought I was done hearing from Weaver. 020
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Congrats to Shelton on an incredible match. What a rocket of a serve 000
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Is there any other sport that allows games to run at 3am local time? 000
Tactical Ruralist @jslashk.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Athletes were actually late to events in Atlanta 96, so starting on 2000 games lanes are a manatee’s requirement of host cities (iirc) 000
Reposted by Tactical RuralistDavid Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Fresh evidence that car touchscreens are a giant step backwards for road safety: "For all tasks, the touchscreen was associated with increased visual distraction." doi.org/10.1016/j.tr... 1081578419
