Reposted by PedestrianistEmily Pinkerton ♿️ @poetryfriend.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I’ve been phonebanking for this and I’d highly recommend it! Or just tell your friends - YES on RTM! 2247
Reposted by PedestrianistEast Bay for Everyone @eastbayforeveryone.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The backers of Prop 45 are counting on the public not being able to tell infill homes near transit from building new roads into wildland / fire areas for sprawl's sake. EB4E recommends a NO on 45 this fall. eastbayforeveryone.org/2026/03/05/s...eastbayforeveryone.orgVote No on Prop 45: Streamlining Sprawl/Freeways is NOT Pro-Housing | East Bay for Everyone 210447
Reposted by PedestrianistThat Mack @thatmc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I find it enormously frustrating that Waymo is scoring PR points for itself by pretending to support transit usage. Get my bus off your website, jerks. 1152
Reposted by PedestrianistThe Overhead Wire @theoverheadwire.com · 23/09/2026Maybe one day they'll figure out that it's better to do this on a cold foggy day than just the hot days when people need to keep their windows open. Just maybe. 021
Reposted by PedestrianistPatrick Siegman @siegman.biz · 23/09/2026Perhaps nowhere in America is the divide between auto-oriented and Walkable City environmentalists more clear than in San Francisco, where democrat Connie Chan is running for Congress as a “pro-car progressive,” who aims to convert Sunset Dunes Park into a high-speed highway. 0122
Reposted by PedestrianistAlfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 23/09/2026Bay area: vote yes on RTM, and remind everyone you know to vote yes on RTM 07229
Pedestrianist @pedestrianist.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Out here collecting my stamps #TransitMonth2026 110
Reposted by Pedestrianistsick public transit, gloria @seung.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I’ve had some talks with transit-friendly but very tax-weary friends locally about how RTM felt to them bit like a hostage ransom, and I explained as best I can that the stakes are actually this high and this stark based on how the measure passes or fails. Don’t overthink it! 4445
Reposted by PedestrianistRandolph Ruiz @aaaarchitecture.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Everyone supportive of transit in California should watch this. I have a lot of respect for the expertise Nick has developed on transit project delivery. He is a great communicator and believes better things are possible. I hope his work makes an impact. 05213
Reposted by PedestrianistThe War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 22/09/2026"Isn’t it obvious that selfishness on the road changes us as a society? The belief that a driver should be allowed to do whatever they please, regardless of the impact on others, mounts the pavement and travels deep into our lives." Via @georgemonbiot.bsky.socialtheguardian.comDriving that’s too fast, too dangerous and utterly lawless: why do we tolerate this petro-masculinity? | George MonbiotIn towns and in the countryside, I see 4x4s and pick up trucks driven without care or conscience. It’s a Magafication of transport, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot 620757
Reposted by PedestrianistCalifornia Transit Nerd @catransitnerd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026In addition to taking back the CalTrain name/brand the state should be running a lot more intercity buses under a name like CalBus. The intercity bus network is the easiest and cheapest part of the state rail plan to implement. We can also have buses run future rail routes to kickstart ridership 0131
Reposted by PedestrianistJeff Baker @jwbee.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Imagine all of the consequences there would be if I owed $3,118.76 in BART fares. 2362
Reposted by Pedestrianistmtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 14/09/2026if you ever wonder how Americans became the richest major country on the planet but most of us still feel so poor, looking at what we spend on cars — not just directly but in tax money for infrastructure and space in the built environment — is the answer. 644491
Pedestrianist @pedestrianist.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Waited 20 mins for the 33 so we could enjoy its famous views 😑 #TransitMonth2026 100
Reposted by PedestrianistChicago 🏳️⚧️🌱 @chicagotrans-plant.bsky.social · 12/09/2026As I understand it, the Pitt is a fairly accurate portrayal of how hard medical employees work and how stressful it is. I don't think "6 hours of phone time 2 hours paperwork 2 hours illegally driving through intersections at night just to feel something, cash $10k monthly check" will make good TV 0458
Pedestrianist @pedestrianist.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Who doesn't love a regional transit adventure #TransitMonth2026 110
Reposted by PedestrianistJason @jrock08.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Today a preeminent climate scientist said that building a bike lane in Berkeley California is bad because not everyone can bike to get groceries. The US climate movement has a cars blindspot, and it's why we aren't making progress the way other countries are. 2784492
Reposted by PedestrianistDavid Weiskopf believes in you @dave.bzky.team · 06/09/2026Note that most of that 22% industrial is oil... for cars. Transportation is more than half of our pollution. About triple electricity. 05512
Reposted by PedestrianistThat Mack @thatmc.bsky.social · 05/09/2026There is no more effective way to reduce car driving than reducing the amount of parking available. It is by far the best way to protect the environment, fight climate change, and improve mobility by any other mode. Every parking space that is removed from this earth is a policy victory. 18312
Reposted by PedestrianistCalifornians for Electric Rail @calelectricrail.org · 06/09/2026Liked this thread? Check out the blog post it's based on! calelectricrail.org/the-true-sto...calelectricrail.orgThe True Story of SNCF and CA High-Speed Rail – Californians for Electric Rail 0121
Reposted by PedestrianistCarter Lavin @carterlavin.bsky.social · 06/09/2026For those wondering, California's largest source of climate change causing emissions is cars. So in California if you want to fight climate change, it's pretty important to make it easier for more folks to get around easily and safely without a car ww2.arb.ca.gov/ghg-inventor... 519438
Reposted by PedestrianistStephen Jacob Smith @stephenjacobsmith.com · 04/09/2026As part of research into the elevator market, I am doing an elevator census! Next time you are in an elevator (any time, any place), could you take a photo of the nameplate (brand and capacity in lbs/kgs) and the buttons (to get number of floors), and then later, enter it here? bit.ly/elevatorcensusbit.lyElevator CensusThis form is to submit information on elevators people encounter to help with the Center for Building in North America's research work. Note: You can submit for elevators in any country, not just Nort... 35124
Reposted by PedestrianistCalifornians for Electric Rail @calelectricrail.org · 04/09/2026You often hear that if only CAHSR had let the French take over, it would be built by now. They're on the team now, but what did SNCF actually say back in 2010? We did a deep dive into the French HSR operator's original proposal to set the record straight. 🧵 calelectricrail.org/the-true-sto... 415341
Reposted by PedestrianistAlon (they/them) @alonlevy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026After Geary and the Central Subway extension, the most important line is a separate tunnel to the Sunset including burying the N-Judah; Downtown SF is a strong CBD and better subway service is only going to make it stronger, so don't do tangentials like 19th and Divisadero. 8393
Reposted by PedestrianistLeah Stokes @leahstokes.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Newsom withheld *legislatively appropriated* school AC funds for 2 years. Now he's handing them to a fossil fuel company, the week after half a million kids had their school day changed by extreme heat. If that's not Trumpian, I don't know what is. Shameful. calmatters.org/environment/...calmatters.orgCalifornia lawmakers let schools' AC funding lapse, handing $191 million back to utilitiesDespite sweltering classrooms and a heat wave, the state chose to return unspent CalSHAPE funds to ratepayers. 11611282
Pedestrianist @pedestrianist.bsky.social · 03/09/2026My 44 has the Landor heritage wrap!! Gotta go buy some scratchers next with this luck #sfmuni #landor 110
Reposted by PedestrianistThat Mack @thatmc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Too many cars, not enough people on the bus. The most effective way to fix this is abolishing free curbside parking. Free parking ruins mobility. 1352
Reposted by PedestrianistCalifornians for Electric Rail @calelectricrail.org · 25/08/2026California High-Speed Rail is middle of the road in terms of costs internationally. High-speed rail isn't cheap, but it's worth it for the lower carbon emissions and pleasant, convenient connections. CA needs to stay the course and maintain its $1B/year commitment to fund HSR. 57420
Reposted by PedestrianistSteve Boland @steveboland.bsky.social · 25/08/20261) #2 is maglev, almost entirely in tunnel 2) Hey, CAHSR, could be worse! 031
Reposted by PedestrianistDoug Gordon @brooklynspoke.bsky.social · 23/08/2026I don't think there's a more important issue right now than standing up for the rights of trans people. It's essential to do and correct on its face and it's also a proxy for so many other fights we face today. This is one of the best statements on that importance I've seen. This is the way. 324661
Reposted by Pedestrianistjamelle @jamellebouie.net · 23/08/2026these people really want to make "racist" akin to a slur rather than what it is, a straightforward label for a set of beliefs and views. if you don't like the label because you, correctly, associate it with degenerate chuds, then get better beliefs 4860141007
Reposted by PedestrianistYonah Freemark @yonahfreemark.com · 22/08/2026How do transit systems align with local population and employment densities? In a new feature on Transport Databook, you can compare existing rail transit lines with neighborhood residential + job densities ➡️ www.thetransportpolitic.com/databook/nei... [you can also annotate the maps if you want!] 0284
Reposted by PedestrianistThat Mack @thatmc.bsky.social · 22/08/2026One way to prove that the Landor Livery is the best loved is by looking at murals. Even today the overwhelming majority of Muni buses in murals are in Poppy Gold and Sunset Glow. 1256
Reposted by PedestrianistIdothethinking @idothethinking.bsky.social · 20/08/2026This bus objectively looks better than the normal muni livery 37713
Reposted by PedestrianistSFMTA Muni Alerts (Official) @muni.sfmta.com · 18/08/2026A blocked door isn't a very useful door. When riding Muni, please stand clear of vehicle doors so other passengers can more easily get on and off the bus or train. 021
Reposted by PedestrianistCalifornia Transit Nerd @catransitnerd.bsky.social · 18/08/2026AC transit is still going forward with an order of 47 40ft hydrogen buses to add to the existing fleet of 30 40ft and 10 60ft units The district had the capacity for 200 hydrogen at Emeryville and Oakland out of 310 overall bays 2206
Pedestrianist @pedestrianist.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Not just school kids - they're taking to you too 000
Pedestrianist @pedestrianist.bsky.social · 15/08/2026The Transit app is so unusable with how they've implemented their subscription service. I have to pay to see arrivals for the buses that stop at the Transbay Terminal (where I'm standing) because the app insists on showing me BART and Muni trains 2 blocks away 100
Reposted by Pedestrianist"Steve" @sssparkers.bsky.social · 14/08/2026the LA mayor making a mamdani-style video where she cheerfully admits they can't fix anything because the city is completely captive to car culture is an absolute 13/10. heckin pupper. no notes. 411318
Reposted by PedestrianistCalifornians for Electric Rail @calelectricrail.org · 12/08/2026One of the biggest reason CAHSR is still incomplete after 18 years is the legislature's failure to provide reliable funding. CAHSR has still *spent* less than the original ~$30 B budget because it hasn't had access to the cash. If that money was there in 2012 we'd be a lot farther along now. 1298
Reposted by PedestrianistFamilies for Safe Streets @familiesforsafestreets.org · 07/08/2026"Nine months later, the impact is apparent: Outlawing Ontario’s speed safety cameras has triggered an explosion of urban speeding." The predictable results have proven true in, with steep increases in speeding reported where cameras were removed. What Happens When Speed Cameras Get Shut Off ↘️bloomberg.comWhat Happens When Speed Cameras Get Shut OffIn 2025, Ontario banned automated traffic enforcement. Now the number of drivers exceeding the speed limit has surged, according to traffic data. 0143
Reposted by PedestrianistWalk San Francisco @walksf.org · 05/08/2026🔥 Peak2Peak tickets are selling FAST – and will sell out!🔥 Don't miss these prices AND this one-of-a-kind sf hike! 🥾10 miles, 10 peaks, + one unforgettable route. 🎟️ Get your tix now at walksf.org/peak2peak #SFHike #IWalkSF #peak2peaksf #totalSF #walksf 001
Reposted by Pedestrianist🎃 Ewok Moonwalking on the Today Show 🎃 @mapwitch.bsky.social · 01/08/2026August 1st means Californians can officially use DROP to delete their data from Data Brokers! privacy.ca.govprivacy.ca.govprivacy.ca.govA website brought to you by the California Privacy Protection Agency. 11811
Pedestrianist @pedestrianist.bsky.social · 31/07/2026There continues to be zero evidence that @sfmta.com @sfmta.bsky.social @muni.sfmta.com is doing any headway management 100
Reposted by PedestrianistInfrastructure Weak @infrastructureweak.bsky.social · 29/07/2026A lot of folks are going to Sacramento on Monday the 10th to ask the state legislature to restore the $2 billion in cap and trade funding that Governor Newsom's CAR Board cut. Join here if you can!actionnetwork.orgRally and Lobby Day to Save Transit, Affordable Housing, Clean Air & Clean Water Programs throughout CaliforniaGovernor Gavin Newsom's Appointees at the California Air Resources Board just voted to rob programs that fund transit, affordable housing, clean air, and clean water programs to give billions to Big O... 1219
Reposted by PedestrianistCalifornians for Electric Rail @calelectricrail.org · 28/07/2026The best time for California to invest in fast, frequent, carbon-free electric rail all around the state was 50 years ago. The second best time is now. 25616
Reposted by PedestrianistCalifornians for Electric Rail @calelectricrail.org · 29/07/2026CARB recently defunded the state's main funding for the State Rail Plan, along with other devastating cuts to transit, housing, and clean air. Learn more about what's going on tonight and how you can take action at this webinar tonight at 7! actionnetwork.org/events/expla...actionnetwork.orgExplainer webinar: California Air Resources Board cuts to transit, housing, communities and how we can reverse the cutsThe California Air Resources Board recently made a decision which: Cut funding for affordable housing throughout the state by $800M, effectively eliminating a program that helped build tens of thous... 0136
Reposted by PedestrianistBryan Culbertson 🥄 @bryanculbertson.com · 27/07/2026We learned at MTC meeting today that Clipper fare verification devices will report a rider as unpaid even though they have paid 😱 @bart.gov @sfmta.com @caltrain.com stop all fare inspections until Cubic fixes this! mtc.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=... 3185
