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Brandon S., aka BrandTran @brandtran.bsky.social · 15h

If the #Pittsburgh T ever goes to Allentown full time, I hope that the new(?) line goes to North Shore instead of just to Penn Station. The North Shore connection worked well tonight for my Allentown excursion!

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Brandon S., aka BrandTran @brandtran.bsky.social · 16h

The wonderful moment a route extension I suggested, which was implemented, works marvelously for my needs!

And other folks are using it too! 😁

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Brandon S., aka BrandTran @brandtran.bsky.social · 1d

I really did not like this era of streetcar design specifically for that reason. Development was the primary goal, and actually solving transit issues was treated as a secondary benefit. It's also why we have streetcar projects that aren't part of the local transit agency and competes with buses.

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Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 1d

I’ve posted this channel on here before because I think it’s great to see someone covering Latin America: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH4X...

They’re much more qualified than me to talk about Latin America because I have very little experience in Latin America.

The Americas' Best-Designed Metro System

YouTube video by Urban Americas

www.youtube.com

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Brandon S., aka BrandTran @brandtran.bsky.social · 2d

The facts and rebuttals to claims made by those opposed to the right sizing of Penn Ave project in #Pittsburgh. This is a great, informative blog post from #BikePGH! #bikelane

bikepgh.org/2025/10/02/t...

The discourse around the Penn Ave Rightsizing Project has taken an ugly turn. It shouldn't have. - BikePGH

Let’s have an honest discussion about what’s going on When we launched our Safe Trips in the Strip Campaign, we were under no illusion that it would be easy to push for the safety of all road users. C...

bikepgh.org

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ISEPTAPHILLY @septaphilly.bsky.social · 2d

Expect delays, overcrowding, pass-ups, and cancellations this morning due to a shortage of available Regional Rail cars. Check your train's status and alternate service info at septa.org/alerts?mode=2. #ISEPTAPHILLY #HowWeRoll

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Brandon S., aka BrandTran @brandtran.bsky.social · 3d

I caught a glimpse of a T car that initially looked like another wrap, only this time without windows. However, I think this is actually paint. If so, here's the first official vehicle to be painted in the new PRT livery with the intended colors!

I must get a better photo next time I see this car!

Pittsburgh T #4323 in the new PRT blue scheme with yellow rings.

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Brandon S., aka BrandTran @brandtran.bsky.social · 3d

Lol yes - at least, this is where one more bus/bike lane could actually help

Brandon S., aka BrandTran @brandtran.bsky.social · 3d

😑😒😒😒😒......we need to make this a bus only lane with all of the Northside and Strip District buses coming down this street in #Pittsburgh. #gridlock

A line of colorful buses from the Northside are stuck in a long line of gridlocked car traffic. A passenger waits for their bus to eventually pull up to the stop...

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Suzanne Rent @suzannerent.bsky.social · 4d

When you’re on the bus you really notice that congestion is caused by cars.

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Brandon S., aka BrandTran @brandtran.bsky.social · 4d

Ah this will be a new sort of "Monroeville Town Center". I just hope transit is incorporated beyond just one or two bus stops at the edge of the property.

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Brandon S., aka BrandTran @brandtran.bsky.social · 4d

Hmm - this may be useful as, alas my bike has paint scratches from my urban cycling adventures. #bikelife

www.bikemag.com/mountain-bik...

www.bikemag.com

Brandon S., aka BrandTran @brandtran.bsky.social · 4d

The entitlement of this driver is infuriating

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Momentum Magazine @momentummag.bsky.social · 5d

Here’s Why Governments Should Start Paying People to Bike to Work
momentummag.com/is-it-time-g...

Here's Why Governments Should Start Paying People to Bike to Work

In North America, where cars reign supreme, a new idea could gain ground like it is in some areas of Europe — paying people to bike to work

momentummag.com

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Brandon S., aka BrandTran @brandtran.bsky.social · 5d

Oh, and also...are they doing that horrible new trend where the bus makes any and all stops, regardless of whether or not someone wants to board or alight from the bus?

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Brandon S., aka BrandTran @brandtran.bsky.social · 5d

I didn't read the article yet, but...longer dwell...so they aren't doing all door boarding with POP?

Red light delay - so no transit signal priority tech was applied here? Are buses waiting for dedicated signals as part of the normal traffic light rotation?

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Brandon S., aka BrandTran @brandtran.bsky.social · 5d

Whoa! www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...

Walmart affiliate applies for state grant to demolish Monroeville Mall - Pittsburgh Business Times

Walmart seeks $7.5M in state funding to demolish Monroeville Mall for a mixed-use redevelopment, sparking questions about the project's details.

www.bizjournals.com

Brandon S., aka BrandTran @brandtran.bsky.social · 6d

Also, why doesn't the New Kensington Flyer stop in Downtown New Kensington?!

Brandon S., aka BrandTran @brandtran.bsky.social · 6d

WHY IS IT CALLED THE LATROBE FLYER IF IT DOESN'T GO INTO DOWNTOWN LATROBE?! Yet another #westmorelandtransit rant lol

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 6d

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dashcam.bike 311 bot @311.dashcam.bike · 6d

311 Report: Car parked in bike lane

This report was submitted by a user of the dashcam.bike app.
When: Oct 4 at 6:35 PM
Where: 201 Stanwix Street, 15222

See all reports at https://dashcam.bike/maps

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Brandon S., aka BrandTran @brandtran.bsky.social · 7d

Wait how were they planning to do this? Did they just not want to transport charter school students? Were they planning on boosting local PRT service or changing routes to accommodate students, it just makes it a PRT problem? #Clairton #PRT #schoolbus

www.wpxi.com/news/local/j...

Judge temporarily blocks Clairton City School District’s plan to put charter students on PRT buses

An Allegheny County judge ruled that the Clairton City School District cannot replace yellow bus service with Pittsburgh Regional Transit passes for charter school students, at least for now.

www.wpxi.com

Brandon S., aka BrandTran @brandtran.bsky.social · 10d

Of course I likely need a new bike yet again, but it's much much cheaper and healthier than buying and operating a car.

Brandon S., aka BrandTran @brandtran.bsky.social · 10d

This indeed is a very sad place, especially when one isn't flush with money to run out and get a new car. It's why I'm scared of getting another car, much less relying on it for transportation and work like I did with my old car. I'm so grateful I can get by without one for now. #bikelife #transit

ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 10d

I'm in the sad place where every repair on my car costs more than the value of the car. :(

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Brandon S., aka BrandTran @brandtran.bsky.social · 10d

Indeed, and it's not like SEPTA had a massive capital budget to begin with

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