Reposted by Ryan PhillipsYonah Freemark @yonahfreemark.com · 15/09/2026US could be rapidly electrifying its trucking system (China’s new heavy duty trucks are 30% electric www.ttnews.com/articles/car...) and its buses (EU’s new city buses were 60% electric in 2025 www.sustainable-bus.com/news/bloombe...), but it hasn’t & it isn’t. Now it’s suffering the consequences. 2586
Ryan Phillips @oregonryan.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Job opportunity in the Public Transportation Division at ODOT: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...linkedin.comState of Oregon hiring Transit Analyst in Salem, OR | LinkedInPosted 11:25:10 PM. Initial Posting Date05/08/2026Application Deadline05/26/2026AgencyDepartment of…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn. 000
Ryan Phillips @oregonryan.bsky.social · 21/03/2026Do US carmakers believe they will be able to sustain indefinitely a trade blockade against Chinese EVs that have 500 miles range, recharge in 5 minutes and cost $25k? That seems to me to be the bet. 000
Ryan Phillips @oregonryan.bsky.social · 13/03/2026It would surely be one of the great ironies of political history if the antidemocratic goal of voter suppression is the reason for the end of the antidemocratic filibuster. 001
Ryan Phillips @oregonryan.bsky.social · 07/03/2026It really shows how bereft of expertise Oregon news organizations are that there are now 2 lawsuits against moving the transportation tax referendum and the best that can be done is to say “there’s a lawsuit” +/- 500 words. Not a single word about the merits. Anyone can file a lawsuit. Anyone. 110
Reposted by Ryan Phillipsdnnynnn.bsky.social @dnnynnn.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Aside from the tone-deafness of these priorities, the "business taxes have increased by an astonishing 81%" is a textbook case of lying with statistics. Let's look at the likely source for this claim: an EY report commisioned by Oregon Business & Industry: oregonbusinessindustry.com/wp-content/u...oregonbusinessindustry.com 24919
Ryan Phillips @oregonryan.bsky.social · 22/01/2026Interested in how transportation decisions are made in Oregon? PSU is providing a course open to any Oregon resident free of charge, remote or in person, stipends available for childcare and transportation costs. trec.pdx.edu/community-tr...trec.pdx.edu 000
Ryan Phillips @oregonryan.bsky.social · 21/01/2026My daughter took her first trip on public transit today without adult supervision. She and her friends went to protest against ICE abductions. Or as I am thinking about it: Using a public good for the public good. 021
Reposted by Ryan PhillipsJacob T. Levy @jacobtlevy.bsky.social · 09/01/2026from Ganz @lioneltrolling.bsky.social www.unpopularfront.news/p/living-in-... 14812
Ryan Phillips @oregonryan.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Got an e-bike. Been taking my kid to school on it. It’s the best. 000
Ryan Phillips @oregonryan.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Happy that intercity bus service is being restored on I-84 for the communities of NE Oregon in time for Christmas and New Years www.opb.org/article/2025...opb.orgNortheast Oregon regains daily bus service to Portland and Boise after an 11-month gapNearly a year after Greyhound ended bus service, residents of northeast Oregon will again have a public transit option to reach Portland and Boise. The daily service will be operated by Northwestern S... 141
Ryan Phillips @oregonryan.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Having solar installed on our house today and it’s very satisfying 010
Ryan Phillips @oregonryan.bsky.social · 07/11/2025Won’t pretend to know much about VA politics, but this is how the peaceful transfer of power in a democracy is suppose to work. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...washingtonpost.comCampaign jabs give way to ‘lovely’ lunch between Youngkin and SpanbergerVirginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) met for a traditional lunch Tuesday with outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) as she begins assembling her transition team. 000
Reposted by Ryan PhillipsPractical Magic ✨ Aunty Em @strike26.bsky.social · 07/10/2025“We are home now. We marched from the park to ICE, very peaceful crowd. We were standing around ICE pushed us down, sprayed us with chemical and I was hit in the head with a projectile. This was so unprovoked. People have to know that the Feds are attacking people with NO provocation whatsoever.” 30478133811
Reposted by Ryan PhillipsSightline Institute @sightline.org · 23/09/2025Many Oregon voters are stuck using flawed, outdated winner-take-all voting methods — even though their constitution calls out a better option by name. www.sightline.org/2025/09/23/f...sightline.orgFor Oregonians, Better Elections Are Hidden in Plain Sight | Sightline InstituteThe state’s constitution lets localities opt for methods that better reflect their mix of voters. 042
Ryan Phillips @oregonryan.bsky.social · 17/09/2025I regularly wonder if Oregon would have a better Democratic Party if it had a better Republican Party. 130
Reposted by Ryan PhillipsDavid Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 24/07/2025It’s so important to show people—esp public leaders—that e-bikes may look like traditional pedal bikes, but they’re used completely differently. They’re like a miracle drug for replacing car trips. 26917
Ryan Phillips @oregonryan.bsky.social · 08/07/2025483 employees and almost 1000 positions overall were eliminated at ODOT today. Even when the OR Leg acts the damage has been done. Next time an elected suggests that public transportation isn’t a “core service,” ask them about the tens of millions of rides each year. Are those all luxury trips? 191
Reposted by Ryan PhillipsBikePortland @bikeportland.org · 27/06/2025The bill picked up a Republican vote in the committee, which is a very positive sign as it heads to the House floor tomorrow. bikeportland.org/2025/06/26/t...bikeportland.orgTransportation bill passes committee (again), now heads to floor voteDems have navigated rough waters and are on course for full passage. 1111
Reposted by Ryan PhillipsDavid Roberts @volts.wtf · 26/06/2025Never forget that in US political discourse, the Pragmatic, Realistic position, the position that Understands Economics and puts away childish "luxury beliefs," is that US citizens cannot enjoy the public services & amenities enjoyed by citizens of virtually every other advanced democracy. 14507147
Ryan Phillips @oregonryan.bsky.social · 20/06/2025www.courthousenews.com/trump-admini...courthousenews.comTrump administration barred from using transit funds to force states’ compliance with ICE“Congress appropriated those funds for transportation purposes, not immigration enforcement purposes,” U.S. District Judge John McConnell said. 200
Reposted by Ryan PhillipsIan Davidson @iandavidson.bsky.social · 07/06/2025As my colleague and friend RJ's beautiful story conveys, transit's value is in providing you access to opportunities you would not have otherwise. Whether that's education, treatment, economic self-reliance, or something else, transit, when adequately funded, can get you there! #orleg 033
Ryan Phillips @oregonryan.bsky.social · 27/05/2025FTA $1.1 bn low-no emission grant program now requires applicant to agree to cooperate with ICE on immigration enforcement. Congress passes laws, appropriates funds, Trump administration does whatever it wants. If only the Supreme Court and the Constitution had something to say about this… 010
Reposted by Ryan PhillipsSenator Khanh Pham @senkhanhpham.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Couldn't have said it better myself. “We are grateful to share the vision for a better transit system for all Oregonians, but the money must match the mission,” Cassie Wilson, transportation policy manager at 1000 Friends of Oregon, said. #orleg #orpol www.portlandmercury.com/news/2025/05...portlandmercury.comAdvocates, Transit Agencies Say Oregon Legislators' Transportation Package Proposal Falls ShortHilda Perez lives with her family in Forest Grove, where she relies on the bus to get around. While Perez said “public transportation has been a lifeline,” it’s not always easy or safe for her to use.... 043
Reposted by Ryan PhillipsWill Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 21/05/2025New research provides conclusive proof that 20mph in London is saving lives 🚶🚲🚌🚗 14 yrs of analysis at 150+ sites - reviewed by experts - shows: ❤️40% fewer deaths (vs 7% drop on roads where no changes were made) ❤️75% fewer children killed & 50% fewer kids hurt. 8251109
Ryan Phillips @oregonryan.bsky.social · 15/05/2025FTA’s $1.1 bn No-Low Emission Grant Program will no longer evaluate projects according to whether they reduce emissions. Congress writes laws and appropriates funds, Executive branch ignores them. aptapassengertransport.com/fta-announce...aptapassengertransport.comFTA Announces $1.5 Billion to Expand Bus Manufacturing - Passenger TransportFTA has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) of approximately $1.5. billion to support state and local efforts to buy buses, build bus facilities, and support workforce development through... 000
Ryan Phillips @oregonryan.bsky.social · 01/05/2025New FTA Master Agreement prohibits “illegal DEI” programs and requires cooperation with ICE and the enforcement of ANY federal law. This is federal overreach plain and simple. www.transit.dot.gov/funding/gran... 1/2transit.dot.gov 111
Reposted by Ryan PhillipsDoug Gordon @brooklynspoke.bsky.social · 12/03/2025Outstanding. Note also Murphy's use of the word "regime" instead of "administration." 112822
Ryan Phillips @oregonryan.bsky.social · 11/01/2025For one of my first jobs, I commuted from SF to downtown Oakland by BART. Staff who drove got free parking in a gated parking lot. I asked if my BART fare could be subsidized since I didn’t drive. No, was the answer. Took me a long time to figure out all the layers of dumb in that policy. 010
Ryan Phillips @oregonryan.bsky.social · 03/01/2025www.etany.org/statements/c...etany.orgCongestion Pricing Means a Better New York: It’s About More than Money — Effective Transit Alliance New YorkCongestion pricing is huge victory for NYC, and it's about more than money. It will improve bus service, public health, the climate, safety, and more. 010
Reposted by Ryan PhillipsJohn Bailey @jbisready.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Great story and perfect example of what all states have the power to do, regardless of what discretionary programs get cut in the upcoming Congress. And FWIW, Yonah did much of the research on how much state DOT's have to flex in this report earlier this year. www.nrdc.org/sites/defaul...nrdc.org 084
Ryan Phillips @oregonryan.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Excited by a mayor who values bike, ped, and transit. Lord knows we need electeds who focus on the details. I love taking high speed rail as much as the next person, but don’t understand how the politics or funding come together. bikeportland.org/2024/11/07/p...bikeportland.orgPortland's new mayor Keith Wilson is steeped in transportationWilson has arguably the strongest transportation background of any mayor in Portland history 040