I’m probably liking your tweets about bikes, safe streets and buses. She/Her.
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Virginia Lynn retweeted
We should have an actual Transit Museum here
Fans are paying $350 for signs at SEPTA’s vintage sale (yes, Broad Street already sold out) ebx.sh/qPGL2K
Virginia Lynn retweeted
Normal person: “Cute plane napkin.”
Me: “Damn, those should be high-speed rail lines…”
Virginia Lynn retweeted
All of us have a role to play in reaching zero traffic deaths. Take your first step by:
- 📣Taking the VZ Pledge.
- 📃Reading the VZ Action Plan and Plan Highlights.
- 📊Diving into our updated High Injury Network Dashboard.
🔗Learn more at visionzerophl.com!
wooooo!
REMINDER: Starting this Sunday, January 5, vehicles entering the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan — local streets and avenues at or below 60 Street — will be charged a toll.
Here's a thread about toll rates, discounts/exemptions, FAQs, and more ⬇️ congestionreliefzone.mta.inf…
It's a good read! Also, take the survey: visionzerophl.com/get-involv…
Today, the City announced the release of the 2024 Vision Zero Annual Report. This report is part of the commitment by @PhillyMayor Cherelle L. Parker’s executive order in March to eliminate all traffic deaths on Philadelphia streets.
Read More: phila.gov/2024-12-09-city-of…
ALT Penrose roundabout project in South Philadelphia.
Virginia Lynn retweeted
This is so rad- someone living next to a bus stop in Philly programmed an old clock to let folks know when the next bus is coming.
Virginia Lynn retweeted
As a part of Vision Zero, Safe Routes Philly is committed to creating safe environments for students to get to and from school. Last October, over 150 Philadelphians celebrated Walk, Bike, and Roll to school day.
Spookiest pumpkin on Spruce Street. 🎃
(Context for non-Philly folks: whyy.org/articles/philadelph…)
ALT Picture of a jack-o-lantern carved to look like a “No stopping any time” parking restriction sign.
Virginia Lynn retweeted
Im tired of this guy playing city skylines with Houston like we don’t have a city government.
HE IS NOT A TRAFFIC ENGINEER.
He’s been in politics since he was 22! He doesn’t know anything about streets!
Heads up! I saw the mayor taking a tour of the roundabout on Irvington. I had a polite conversation, saying that we actually need more to slow down traffic going 50+ mph. He disagreed and they are going to tear it out. @MarioforHouston was not with him...@AllenAC009
Unintended benefit of new curb extensions on Texas St downtown, when @JonesHallHOU blocks the sidewalk, it’s slightly safer to walk in street around the truck because now it’s a formal loading lane instead of a travel lane! Still not possible if you use a mobility aid 😖
Well, that was quick. I think these were in the ground for maybe a month? @JonesHallHOU
ALT Photo of on-street location where curb extension on Texas St @ Louisiana St next to Jones Hall has been recently removed.
ALT Photo of on-street location of Texas St at Milam St next to Jones Hall where a curb extension has been recently removed.
This article gives the reason @METROHouston removed the curb extensions @JonesHallHOU installed. Totally inappropriate and unjustified use of METRO funds.
houstonchronicle.com/news/ho…
Virginia Lynn retweeted
WATCH 24 seconds illustrating perhaps the cheapest, best way to make cities work better FAST. Want people to reconsider personal vehicles for public transit? Let ‘em ride in DEDICATED BRT bus lanes past cars stuck in traffic. HT @HorneJerome @IndyGoBus
Virginia Lynn retweeted
Empty road = example of the ideal, convenient roadway
Full road = proof we need more roadway
Empty bus = evidence of people's dislike of transit
Full bus = example of why people dislike transit
Virginia Lynn retweeted
Use this comment guide to ask METRO to addback the McGowen bikeway to the Metro Boost 54
docs.google.com/document/d/1…
🚧@METROHouston has quietly rescinded its plans to construct a bike lane on McGowen as part of the 54 Scott BOOST project, the agency said.
Read more, from @_janetmiranda:
chron.com/news/houston-texas…
Virginia Lynn retweeted
MetroNext is dead, metro is no longer a transit agency but a taxi and police service and the road repaving wing of public works
houstonlanding.org/metro-bud…
Virginia Lynn retweeted
Join us for a virtual community meeting for the Gray and Taft Area Project this THURSDAY, August 29, at 5:30 pm. The project will improve drainage, streets, curbs, street lighting while upgrading underground utilities. (1/2)
ALT A graphic with text that reads: "Exciting News, Houston! Gray and Taft Area Project Design Update Community Meeting" "Join online at: www.engagehouston.org/gray-and-taft-area Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 5:30 PM"
Well, that’s unfortunate. I knew the bike stuff was on hold, but it looks like the @METROHouston McGowen safety improvements are officially scrapped. @edpettittmph were you aware of this?
