Alessandro Rigolon

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 9h

Single family zoning was born from classism and racism (right NIMBY) in the early 1900s. What is hard to comprehend is that left NIMBYs today often defend that exclusionary zoning as a way to stop development, which they believe will limit displacement (a fact free assertion)

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 9h

Left YIMBY: build anything, especially social housing; protect renters
Left NIMBY: build only social housing; protect renters; developers shouldn’t make a profit
Right YIMBY: build only market rate housing. Property rights
Right NIMBY: build only luxury single family; density and cities are scary

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 9h

Love this category, “Best NIMBYs”

Best NIMBYs

Solutions Utah

This pro-business/public safety group had just started earning street cred on homelessness when it bafflingly went full Karen on bike lanes and speed bumps, calling the managers at the Legislature to demand a moratorium from on high and bankrolling a couple of City Council candidates to agitate for the interests of suburban commuters. Helping lawmakers steal power from Salt Lake City is the ultimate betrayal. Hopefully that extra parking space was worth their souls.

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 9h

Great question! My guess is that Cox has (1) more name recognition and (2) has been two-faced so that people are tired of him pretending to be moderate and then signing pretty much everything the legislature sends him

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 9h

Congrats Max!

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 11h

Congrats, Mike!

Mike Lee worst Utahn of the year

https://www.cityweekly.net/best-of-utah/best-of-utah-2025-e8541b1d?fbclid=IwdGRleAOR7QNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEebpU1PBw6Cw5CbLAlOdhqoId4-D69adAI1c0w0eZQaplcznbGt_ykflFBVlk_aem_0hdwzcjN8-nvzoETENvejQ

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 14h

Add this to the “War on the War on Cars,” Canadian edition

Robert Zaichkowski @rzaichkowski.bsky.social · 20h

A sad day for cyclists. Bill 60 - which prohibits the conversion of motor vehicle lanes to bike lanes (or any other prescribed purpose) - has passed Third Reading this morning which will kill various cycling projects in Toronto & across Ontario. #shame #BikeTO #BikeSky #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 14h

Good for you. Mine have worked well for 3+ years. I'll try to contact Rad or go to the Sugar House shop

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 17h

Really awful news for the e-bike industry in the U.S. And for me. I have two of these batteries.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission @cpsc.gov · 18h

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 18h

“Find someone that hates you like Utah leaders hate Salt Lake City” (semi cit.)

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 18h

Ironic that Brad Wilson, former GOP Speaker of the House in the Utah Legislature, talks about the name change for the sake of inclusivity, when his party bans DEI initiatives

Dropping Salt Lake City from the name will make the event more inclusive, said Brad Wilson, CEO of the 2034 organizing committee. He noted that the footprint of the sporting events spans 13 venues in five counties.

“We really want everyone in Utah to feel like they’re a part of Team 2034,” Wilson said, “whether they live in our amazing capital city or whether they live in Vernal or Layton.”

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 18h

Of course, they dropped Salt Lake City from the 2034 Olympic Games name. Another way to hurt SLC.

Utah’s Olympics have a new name and logo. Not everyone’s cheering.

Most can agree the Salt Lake City-Utah Winter Games doesn't roll off the tongue. As of Monday, local Olympics organizers announced they have a new event name — one that doesn't include Salt Lake City ...

www.sltrib.com

Jake Gotta @jakegotta.bsky.social · 18h

This is a helpful tool to understand just how different a car is from a bicycle

A crossover SUV does *149,483 times as much damage* as a bike per trip

150,000x the damage.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission @cpsc.gov · 18h

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...

Robert Zaichkowski @rzaichkowski.bsky.social · 20h

A sad day for cyclists. Bill 60 - which prohibits the conversion of motor vehicle lanes to bike lanes (or any other prescribed purpose) - has passed Third Reading this morning which will kill various cycling projects in Toronto & across Ontario. #shame #BikeTO #BikeSky #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 20h

Of course, driving is unfortunately the only option for many. And fortunately US Magnesium hasn’t operated the main magnesium production since 2022 and could shut down

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 21h

This is not unlike people blaming *only* oil companies for climate change- of course, they’re huge polluters. But most of us buy fuel for our cars, gas to heat our home, airplane tickets, etc. We make choices that contribute to emissions

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 21h

Today is a bit better. Not fully escaped unfortunately but higher up is better

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 21h

It crazy how many people in Utah don’t know that the primary cause of air pollution during inversions is cars. Part of it is likely honest lack of knowledge, but part is probably denial because driving is inevitable for so many people

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 21h

Morning 10k run on the hills to escape the inversion

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 23h

Another beautiful sunrise above the Wasatch

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 1d

Don’t you love freedom?

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 1d

Let’s freaking go, Nate!

Nate Blouin @nateforutah.bsky.social · 1d

We can’t keep doing politics as usual. Utahns struggle to pay for housing while Trump & the GOP Congress play games with our healthcare & victimize our communities. It’s time for Democrats who will stand up & speak truth to power. That’s why I’m running for Congress.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1usm...

Nate Blouin announces run for Congress

YouTube video by ABC4 Utah

www.youtube.com

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 1d

Suburban shopping areas becoming more “urban:” Foothill Village in Salt Lake City

Nate Blouin @nateforutah.bsky.social · 1d

We can’t keep doing politics as usual. Utahns struggle to pay for housing while Trump & the GOP Congress play games with our healthcare & victimize our communities. It’s time for Democrats who will stand up & speak truth to power. That’s why I’m running for Congress.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1usm...

Nate Blouin announces run for Congress

YouTube video by ABC4 Utah

www.youtube.com

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 1d

My older daughter to the younger, with a serious tone: “Don’t touch Coco [the stuffy red panda], she’s going to bite you!” Kids, man 😂

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 2d

Good point!

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 2d

Go Utes! Crazy comeback win in what could be the last home game for Kyle Wittingham as a head coach

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 2d

Apparently, Trump’s EPA is saying that Salt Lake City’s air quality is now compliant with federal standards. Our mayor celebrated the news. My lungs and eyes beg to disagree #wherearethemountains

Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 2d

Interesting name for a Utah beer

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