Alec
@alecondesbus.bsky.social
Urbanism in Iowa…yeah I know.
Founder of www.momentumdsm.org
Founder of www.momentumdsm.org
Every boomer environmentalist - “we need to protect and restore our native landscapes from the endless destructive sprawl of mankind”
“Great let’s build more dense housing in our existing urban areas!”
“no…not like that”
“Great let’s build more dense housing in our existing urban areas!”
“no…not like that”
December 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Every boomer environmentalist - “we need to protect and restore our native landscapes from the endless destructive sprawl of mankind”
“Great let’s build more dense housing in our existing urban areas!”
“no…not like that”
“Great let’s build more dense housing in our existing urban areas!”
“no…not like that”
I really hope the ferry is still running this summer when we go, I want to ride an Iowa/Wisconsin ferry!
KCCI Investigates: Beloved northeast Iowa landmark, major bridge gets imploded
KCCI Investigates: Beloved northeast Iowa landmark, major bridge gets imploded
The Black Hawk Bridge, first opened in 1931, fell as the Iowa Department of Transportation set explosives and imploded the structure that connects Lansing, Iowa, to Clarke County, Wisconsin.
www.kcci.com
December 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I really hope the ferry is still running this summer when we go, I want to ride an Iowa/Wisconsin ferry!
My transit app wrapped was better than I expected considering I rarely use GO, need to work on that going forward
December 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
My transit app wrapped was better than I expected considering I rarely use GO, need to work on that going forward
Since @dieworkwear.bsky.social is talking about where to move to instead of Aplington Iowa, let's talk about a couple towns where you should move to if you were moving to small town Iowa. (hint: it's not Aplington)
If you want to do something like this, why not buy a $150k home in a small town in Italy, France, Spain, or Mexico, instead of having nine people share one bathroom after they eat at a restaurant called "Stinky's?"
December 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Since @dieworkwear.bsky.social is talking about where to move to instead of Aplington Iowa, let's talk about a couple towns where you should move to if you were moving to small town Iowa. (hint: it's not Aplington)
Small sample size but the geographic concentration of the replies is pretty interesting
What city do you think has the worst transit agency for its size?
December 12, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Small sample size but the geographic concentration of the replies is pretty interesting
Go Cubs go! ⚾️
The Chicago Cubs got a permit to "install safety bollards along the perimeter of the stadium including fixed, removable, & operable bollards". Learn more about the project 🚘 buff.ly/wy1fJwC
December 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Go Cubs go! ⚾️
I realize it’s probably a non starter but what’s the discourse like around property tax exemptions for non-profits? Seems like ultimately bad policy but not even sure where reforms would need to happen
Here is $340,000 gone because the postal service decides to purchase its building in Des Moines.
Here is $340,000 gone because the postal service decides to purchase its building in Des Moines.
December 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I realize it’s probably a non starter but what’s the discourse like around property tax exemptions for non-profits? Seems like ultimately bad policy but not even sure where reforms would need to happen
Here is $340,000 gone because the postal service decides to purchase its building in Des Moines.
Here is $340,000 gone because the postal service decides to purchase its building in Des Moines.
We hosted a Transit Crawl in Des Moines Iowa this weekend. It snowed. It was fun. 🚌
December 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM
We hosted a Transit Crawl in Des Moines Iowa this weekend. It snowed. It was fun. 🚌
Eff it I’ll say it. I’m simply, having, a wonderful Christmas time
December 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Eff it I’ll say it. I’m simply, having, a wonderful Christmas time
My bike share ride home at the end of the night was actually quite pretty ❄️…also pretty dangerous almost ate it several times
December 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
My bike share ride home at the end of the night was actually quite pretty ❄️…also pretty dangerous almost ate it several times
Reposted by Alec
(The point is that we rely too heavily on traffic signals instead of other intersection designs.)
December 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
(The point is that we rely too heavily on traffic signals instead of other intersection designs.)
Cheers to Canada for opening up both the best and worst new transit projects on the continent within weeks of each other. Truly a country of contrasts 🇨🇦
December 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Cheers to Canada for opening up both the best and worst new transit projects on the continent within weeks of each other. Truly a country of contrasts 🇨🇦
Transit holiday crawl fit check
December 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Transit holiday crawl fit check
Light Rail finally comes to Des Moines
Wait…
Wait…
New rail line drop: the 7.8-mile Sound Transit Line 1 extension to Federal Way.
More on @theurbanist.org: www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/06/e...
More on @theurbanist.org: www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/06/e...
December 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Light Rail finally comes to Des Moines
Wait…
Wait…
I’m trying to take a photo showing how bad the lighting is but the camera is correcting for it. Damn you technology!
December 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I’m trying to take a photo showing how bad the lighting is but the camera is correcting for it. Damn you technology!
People are acting surprised that FIFA, one of the most corrupt organizations of all time, and Trump, one of the most easily corruptible politicians of all time, have struck a back room deal?
lol
lol
December 6, 2025 at 12:40 AM
People are acting surprised that FIFA, one of the most corrupt organizations of all time, and Trump, one of the most easily corruptible politicians of all time, have struck a back room deal?
lol
lol
I submitted this path to the beg button on city property being unclear on the city app and the response was the deadline to clear isn’t up yet so ticket closed. Not great! 🫠
December 4, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I submitted this path to the beg button on city property being unclear on the city app and the response was the deadline to clear isn’t up yet so ticket closed. Not great! 🫠
I am very excited about this
December 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I am very excited about this
1) And boom, Des Moines becomes the latest city to adopt a bus network redesign from @humantransit.bsky.social and Associates! 🚌
December 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
1) And boom, Des Moines becomes the latest city to adopt a bus network redesign from @humantransit.bsky.social and Associates! 🚌
The pre-dotcom crash era sure was a time to behold
November 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The pre-dotcom crash era sure was a time to behold
Driveway and sidewalk shoveled I feel so accomplished for 11am on a Sunday I will now waste away the rest of the day
November 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Driveway and sidewalk shoveled I feel so accomplished for 11am on a Sunday I will now waste away the rest of the day
Des Moines mentioned
November 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Des Moines mentioned
Reposted by Alec
The entire practice of sprinkling two-way stops into a network of four-way stops is based on a traffic engineer myth that drivers experience so-called "stop sign fatigue," and that reducing the number of stop signs increases compliance.
November 24, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The entire practice of sprinkling two-way stops into a network of four-way stops is based on a traffic engineer myth that drivers experience so-called "stop sign fatigue," and that reducing the number of stop signs increases compliance.
One thing I will miss about Reimagine DART is these brick bus stops in Sherman Hill won’t be in use anymore. They’re so pretty 🧱
November 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
One thing I will miss about Reimagine DART is these brick bus stops in Sherman Hill won’t be in use anymore. They’re so pretty 🧱