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Todd Kirrane

@toddkirrane.bsky.social
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Dance dad, husband to a crazy wife, Auburn MA Selectman, USA Dance, Inc VP, Transportation nerd, & former Republican turned Dem activist. Personal account.

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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Yes, finally someone on here gets it!
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Refreshed crosswalks, with a twist, to show pride for our local Greek community, support the St Spyridon Greek Festival this weekend in Worcester, and improve visibility for pedestrian safety. www.gfwoo.com #streetsforpeople #pedestriansafety #greekfestival #worcester
Volunteers painting the inside of the crosswalks blue to mimic the Greek FlagPicture of the final blue and white crosswalks at the intersection of Elm and Russell in Worcester, MA with the backdrop of the St Spyridon Greek Cathedral Picture of the final blue and white crosswalks symbolizing the Greek flag at the intersection of Cedar and Russell in Worcester, MA with the backdrop of Elm Park
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
I learned a long time ago that people are blind to what they don’t want to see. That sums up everyone who says ‘no one bikes here’ or ‘never see anyone in the bike lane’ etc
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
It is the best pizza in Worcester imho. But I always go during the week for lunch when there really is minimal wait.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
He’s no longer on the council
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
I love that they put plows on their garbage packers. That’s a true all hands on deck approach.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Sadly, it’s real
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Not planned removal. Please report to 311
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
It amazes me how far we have regressed as a society. From devices & Ai controlling our lives to the stuff in our food to how we treat each other to how design where we live - it just seems like somewhere our train jumped the tracks. Just another piece of evidence www.facebook.com/share/r/1J5C...
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Worcester peeps: Due to an expected snowstorm, a Declared Winter Parking Ban for the City of Worcester will go into effect at 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5. To learn more, visit www.worcesterma.gov/announcement... __________________________________
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Worcester peeps: The Declared Winter Parking Ban for the City of Worcester will be lifted at 11 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1. Residents who parked in municipal garages during the ban have until 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2 to exit without charge. Learn more: www.worcesterma.gov/announcement...
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Worcester peeps - since the alert system is still down: Due to an expected snowstorm, a Declared Winter Parking Ban for the City of Worcester will go into effect at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31. To learn more, visit www.worcesterma.gov/announcement...
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
The Declared Winter Parking Ban for the City of Worcester will be lifted at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27. Residents who parked in municipal garages during the ban have until 12 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28 to exit without charge.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Sending warm wishes for a joyful Kwanzaa to those members of our community who celebrate.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
For Worcester peeps since CodeRed is still down: Due to an expected snowstorm, a Declared Winter Parking Ban for the City of Worcester will go into effect at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26. To learn more, visit www.worcesterma.gov/announcement...
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
You and me both
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Worcester peeps not on Facebook: The Declared Winter Parking Ban for the City of Worcester will be lifted at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24. Residents who parked in municipal garages during the ban have until 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24 to exit without charge.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Different uniform, same thing
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
For Worcester peeps. Parking ban starts at 8am on Tuesday, December 23rd. Garages free as of 9pm on Monday, December 22nd.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Chag Urim Sameach to all of my family, friends, and residents of Auburn who celebrate Hanukkah
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Worcester residents: The Declared Winter Parking Ban for the City of Worcester will be lifted at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. Residents who parked in municipal garages during the ban have until 12 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 to exit without charge.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Worcester residents: Due to an expected snowstorm, a Declared Winter Parking Ban for the City of Worcester will go into effect at 12 a.m. (midnight) Sunday, Dec. 14. Learn more: www.worcesterma.gov/announcement...
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Declared Winter Parking Ban to Take Effect at Midnight Sunday | City of Worcester
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
They were cheaper so previous city staff preferred them. City Manager Augustus issued a directive to construct all new, permanent ones on concrete for longevity & ada purposes. This is now the standard that DPW & DTM follow. (Repost because of typo)
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
The whole ‘we aren’t Boston, we don’t have as many people biking’ is pure intellectual dishonesty. Boston didn’t have as many cyclists as they did 13 years ago when they first started to build a network like Worcester is now. Same for Providence, NYC, Montreal, or any other place for that matter.
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Josh Boucher @jgboucher.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Re: Pleasant St/122 MassDOT redesign. I’m sick and tired of the two old lines (1) no one bikes in Worcester, let’s not add more bike lanes! (2) Worcester is unique, we can’t make it like Boston! On (1) literally people feel unsafe biking, so maybe this can change that? (2) it’s not trying to be!
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Vision Zero’s failure pattern in 26 US Cities: “Motorists are hostile to measures that slow traffic and favor pedestrians. Local leaders give token or tepid support. Spending on pedestrian-friendly improvements is not prioritized” Hopefully Mass communities can do better. wapo.st/49WM4BI
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America’s plan to protect pedestrians failed. A young woman’s death reveals why.
U.S. officials adopted Europe's Vision Zero initiative, but many cities have seen an increase in pedestrian fatalities despite efforts to improve road safety.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
The alert system is shut down is almost all communities that use them because of a data breach
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
This young man has it exactly right.
A tweet from “Adam Mockler @adammockler” reads:
“Stephen Miller just went on Fox News and said telling troops to refuse illegal orders is an ‘open act of insurrection.’ He is telling on himself.
They are planning to give illegal orders, and they want a military that will follow them blindly.”
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
I don’t even think that will help them
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
I don’t know him personally, but I’m told he’s a @massdems.bsky.social central MA leader which leaves me to wonder if this is really what our party leaders should be saying about female candidates for office from our own party? With Dems like this, who needs MAGA Republicans? Do better!
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Setti was an excellent Mayor in Newton who I proudly voted for and I always hoped that he would re-enter politics and seek higher office. RIP Mr Mayor.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Congratulations to Auburn Town Meeting for approving the last of the required zoning changes to comply with the MBTA Communities Act.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
This is the leadership I would have liked to see in Massachusetts instead of a political press conference that encouraged donating more. I’ll donate - but real leadership from a Governor would have been nice. Betting Sonia Chang Diaz would have delivered www.fox9.com/video/1730681
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Gov. Walz announces $4 million for MN food shelves [RAW]
Gov. Tim Walz announced $4 million in emergency funding for Minnesota food shelves as the ongoing government shutdown threatens to cut off SNAP benefits for countless Minnesota families.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Will definitely take some time to get used to it, but a study (albeit small sampling) from nearby Connecticut shows promise for positive effects. Since the study most CT departments have adopted the practice www.betagov.org/completed-tr...
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
One of 8 pedestrian safety projects being constructed this fall throughout the City. Markings expected to start this week
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Spent 17 years in Brookline working (& battling) with them when it came to Greenline improvements and their desire to install fences to cattle call passengers to their detriment. The commuter rail ops reputation is even worse. So I’m not surprised that this was their improvement strategy here. (2/2)
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Sadly this is nothing new for the MBTA. They always prioritize their ops over the convenience of their riders and usually shield it behind “safety” and “accessibility” claims. (1/x)
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
I saw them painting over it and it was sad to see - was one of my favorites honoring the maiden/mother/crone. Though I’m looking forward to see what they are painting next.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
I honestly find it hilarious that maga right wingers love to call people ‘snowflakes’ &mention safe spaces. But release a light hearted educational quiz about walking, biking, traffic safety and watch them loose their minds. I wonder if they see the irony in being so triggered by a Facebook post?
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Excited to add “watching concrete dry” to my skill set on Linked In. 😀
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
This is why I don’t go out to watch sports. Inevitably someone will say something stupid, others will join in, and I’ll have the urge to either pull my hair out & stay silent OR tell them why they are idiots. Just not worth it.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
It is a great theater
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Agreed. But I’m happy that he is beating Trump at his own game for the time being.
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Oliver 🏳️‍🌈 @ojc.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Love that Worcester DTM has put these up on select crosswalks in the city. Small sample size, but I really think they help! I feel like I’ve had cars stop for me that normally wouldn’t. @steverolle.bsky.social @toddkirrane.bsky.social
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Glad they are having a positive effect. We put out 20 in the spring and just added another 25. Just need to have the contractor slide them out of the middle of the crosswalk and onto the double yellow centerline. That way they don’t interfere with vision impaired pedestrians
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
I was all in for them when I lead Brookline’s Transportation Division (where we lead Massachusetts in early implementation). Now all in with them in Worcester with the support of City Manager Batista, Mayor Petty, & the City Council. Check out worcesterma.gov/mobility/proje… for more info
worcesterma.gov
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Speed humps/cushions/tables & raised crosswalks all reduce motor vehicle speeds, increases safety for all roadway users, & save lives. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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All Hail the Humble Speed Hump
These simple, cheap traffic-calming devices are both effective and wildly popular with (most) residents. Here’s why more cities are going all-in on speed humps.
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Glad that our office, Worcester DTM, could support and play a role in this great Main South CDC #streetart project to improve safety and access for vulnerable roadway users while building/celebrating community. Check out the amazing artist JennessaBurks_Art on Facebook #streetsforpeople
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
I learned a long time ago to never argue when they try to send food home with you - because they always seemed to be right
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Todd Kirrane @toddkirrane.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Yes, that’s why I provided the 2 links that are used for guidance in USA. But the pedestrian sharrow (for lack of a better term) is the same.
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