Alessandro Rigolon
@alerigolon.bsky.social
Associate prof of urban planning. Research on green space equity, green gentrification, climate adaptation, and health equity. Love SLC, my family, and the great outdoors. Opinions (good or bad) are my own ๐ฎ๐น๐บ๐ธ ๐ฉ๏ธ๐ rJgnW3igNgz7
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Alessandro Rigolon
@alerigolon.bsky.social
ยท Nov 18
My older daughter learned to ride a bike today. She was so happy. As she was riding, she said, โI feel free.โ My heart is full.
Good point. I guess the milk in a gelato is different than milk in a cappuccino ๐คท
February 5, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Good point. I guess the milk in a gelato is different than milk in a cappuccino ๐คท
The Legislature disagrees with you (and with reality)
Utah Transportation Bill Seeks to 'Mitigate' New Bike Lanes and Preserve Wide Lanes in Salt Lake City - Cycling West - Cycling Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (February 3, 2026) โ A transportation bill in the Utah Legislature (SB 242 See lines 3181-3274) will continue the assault by out of area
www.cyclingwest.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:23 AM
The Legislature disagrees with you (and with reality)
Credit: Parking Lot Map by the Parking Reform Network
Parking Lot Map - Parking Reform Network
Explore how much land cities dedicate to parking in over 100 major cities with our Parking Lot Map. Click the drop-down in the upper-left corner to select a city, then use the pop-up information cardโฆ
parkingreform.org
February 5, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Credit: Parking Lot Map by the Parking Reform Network
Utah Legislature to SLC: "Don't you dare rip out any street parking; there's nowhere to park downtown."
Downtown SLC:
Downtown SLC:
February 5, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Utah Legislature to SLC: "Don't you dare rip out any street parking; there's nowhere to park downtown."
Downtown SLC:
Downtown SLC:
the level of denial is off the charts
February 4, 2026 at 11:19 PM
the level of denial is off the charts
"But how many are affordable?" (Classic comment, I know)
February 4, 2026 at 10:43 PM
"But how many are affordable?" (Classic comment, I know)
lol, is that jalapeno on the pizza without spaghetti?
February 4, 2026 at 10:42 PM
lol, is that jalapeno on the pizza without spaghetti?
Third, return the form to your county clerk as soon as possible. Time is of the essence as there are only a few days left
February 4, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Third, return the form to your county clerk as soon as possible. Time is of the essence as there are only a few days left
Second, follow the steps listed on this page. There's a very handy form that you can fill out and print protectutahvoters.com#withdraw-sig...
No Petitions
Why Utah should decline to sign the petition to repeal Prop 4
protectutahvoters.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Second, follow the steps listed on this page. There's a very handy form that you can fill out and print protectutahvoters.com#withdraw-sig...
Utah voters: if you, friends, or family have been tricked into signing the Prop 4 repeal initiative, you can ask your name to be removed. First, check whether the name is on the signatory list at this link
Repeal of the Independent Redistricting Commission and Standards Act Direct Initiative List of Signers - Utah Voter Information
Download Spreadsheet Updated daily by 9:00 am Last updated: 02/04/2026 Total Signers 70,401 Voter ID Date Name Senate District 2275004 12/11/2025 Litchfield, Olivia Marie 16 3085568 12/11/2025 Arraez,...
vote.utah.gov
February 4, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Utah voters: if you, friends, or family have been tricked into signing the Prop 4 repeal initiative, you can ask your name to be removed. First, check whether the name is on the signatory list at this link
Really unfortunate for Mads. The classics are just around the corner. This will affect his classics season significantly
February 4, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Really unfortunate for Mads. The classics are just around the corner. This will affect his classics season significantly
Not a big deal. Italian plates for "primo" (which includes pasta) are not flat; they're slightly bowl shaped
February 4, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Not a big deal. Italian plates for "primo" (which includes pasta) are not flat; they're slightly bowl shaped
yeah, the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia
February 4, 2026 at 6:43 PM
yeah, the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia
Nice is full of Italians, not surprised
February 4, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Nice is full of Italians, not surprised
And so many comments about washing dishes. Lol, have you heard about dishwashers? They're pretty great
February 4, 2026 at 6:33 PM
And so many comments about washing dishes. Lol, have you heard about dishwashers? They're pretty great
Thank you for asking this and for providing this answer. Other cities do have trucks and freight vehicles, too. And thereโs no guidance on lane width for those vehicles. Not a great explanation (not shooting the messenger here)
February 4, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Thank you for asking this and for providing this answer. Other cities do have trucks and freight vehicles, too. And thereโs no guidance on lane width for those vehicles. Not a great explanation (not shooting the messenger here)
As you should. This is America, damn it
February 4, 2026 at 6:01 PM
As you should. This is America, damn it
Salt Lake City, UT
February 4, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Salt Lake City, UT
Here you go. Very unscientific, of course italyexplained.com/cappuccino-h...
February 4, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Here you go. Very unscientific, of course italyexplained.com/cappuccino-h...
Italians Mad at Food, coffee edition. The other day, I saw students ordering cappuccino *in the afternoon*, and I couldn't help but give them the judgmental stare my nonna used to give me
February 4, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Italians Mad at Food, coffee edition. The other day, I saw students ordering cappuccino *in the afternoon*, and I couldn't help but give them the judgmental stare my nonna used to give me
Extra credit if you share the info about this bill with family and friends, especially if you don't live in Salt Lake City
February 4, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Extra credit if you share the info about this bill with family and friends, especially if you don't live in Salt Lake City
Good analysis and action items from Sweet Streets SLC on SB 242, this year's attempt by the Utah Legislature to control Salt Lake City's streets and limit safety projects. Please contact
- The bill sponsors
- The entire transportation committees on the Senate and House
- Your reps
- The bill sponsors
- The entire transportation committees on the Senate and House
- Your reps
Action AlertโAnti-traffic safety bill targeting Salt Lake City
mailchi.mp
February 4, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Good analysis and action items from Sweet Streets SLC on SB 242, this year's attempt by the Utah Legislature to control Salt Lake City's streets and limit safety projects. Please contact
- The bill sponsors
- The entire transportation committees on the Senate and House
- Your reps
- The bill sponsors
- The entire transportation committees on the Senate and House
- Your reps
lol not sure "objectively," but thanks. And you definitely won't see this combo on the same plate in a good restaurant
February 4, 2026 at 5:12 PM
lol not sure "objectively," but thanks. And you definitely won't see this combo on the same plate in a good restaurant
California Dems keep shooting themselves in the foot
February 4, 2026 at 4:16 PM
California Dems keep shooting themselves in the foot
Good morning from sagebrush land
February 4, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Good morning from sagebrush land