Bi Lettuce Man
@bilettuce.bsky.social
He/They
Musician, transit advocate, urbanist
MD/NC/MN
Musician, transit advocate, urbanist
MD/NC/MN
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Guys. If Elon Musk controls communications with the entire civil service, & he controls the payment systems of the US Treasury, he’s quite a long ways in to running a coup.
If Elon Musk controls communications with the entire civil service, that means Trump does not. So doesn’t that mean mean Musk has just perpetrated a partial coup? Trump controls the military & possibly the Foreign Service, but Musk controls the Civil Service.
Trump doesn’t know most of what his administration (eg, Musk) is doing until he hears that people are pissed & it makes him look bad.
Thing is, how does he get rid of Musk? He’s given Musk access to emails for the entire Civil Service. Trump can’t give orders to the government unless Musk allows it
Thing is, how does he get rid of Musk? He’s given Musk access to emails for the entire Civil Service. Trump can’t give orders to the government unless Musk allows it
January 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Guys. If Elon Musk controls communications with the entire civil service, & he controls the payment systems of the US Treasury, he’s quite a long ways in to running a coup.
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“There’s so much evidence that people are experiencing a much less traffic-congested environment,” said Janno Lieber, the MTA CEO. “They’re seeing streets that are moving more efficiently, and they’re hearing less noise, and they’re feeling a less tense environment around tunnels and bridges.”
Less Traffic, Faster Buses: Congestion Pricing’s First Week (Gift Article)
Early data from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority suggests that traffic has dropped around Manhattan’s core.
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
“There’s so much evidence that people are experiencing a much less traffic-congested environment,” said Janno Lieber, the MTA CEO. “They’re seeing streets that are moving more efficiently, and they’re hearing less noise, and they’re feeling a less tense environment around tunnels and bridges.”
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Mitch McConnell ran a playbook of total opposition after the 2008 election and it resulted in Republicans flipping 6 senate seats and 63 house seats two years after the biggest Dem victory since LBJ
what the fuck are you people doing
what the fuck are you people doing
December 18, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Mitch McConnell ran a playbook of total opposition after the 2008 election and it resulted in Republicans flipping 6 senate seats and 63 house seats two years after the biggest Dem victory since LBJ
what the fuck are you people doing
what the fuck are you people doing
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Millionaires and billionaires would be perfectly FINE not getting salary for 33 days, or even 333 days.
The average American, folks like you and me working paycheck to paycheck, would not. Do NOT let billionaires make decisions for US.
PASS IT ON.
The average American, folks like you and me working paycheck to paycheck, would not. Do NOT let billionaires make decisions for US.
PASS IT ON.
December 19, 2024 at 5:27 AM
Millionaires and billionaires would be perfectly FINE not getting salary for 33 days, or even 333 days.
The average American, folks like you and me working paycheck to paycheck, would not. Do NOT let billionaires make decisions for US.
PASS IT ON.
The average American, folks like you and me working paycheck to paycheck, would not. Do NOT let billionaires make decisions for US.
PASS IT ON.
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December 19, 2024 at 1:42 AM
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She grew up to be the most powerful wedding DJ in the tri-state area. Photo from my collection, ca. 1950s.
December 19, 2024 at 2:36 AM
She grew up to be the most powerful wedding DJ in the tri-state area. Photo from my collection, ca. 1950s.
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Es alucinante cómo ha bajado la contaminación en París en 15 años. Anne Hidalgo lo ha llenado todo de carriles bici y no sólo ha reducido la contaminación en un 40%, sino que ha sido reelegida.
December 18, 2024 at 8:21 AM
Es alucinante cómo ha bajado la contaminación en París en 15 años. Anne Hidalgo lo ha llenado todo de carriles bici y no sólo ha reducido la contaminación en un 40%, sino que ha sido reelegida.
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“It's amazing how pollution has dropped in #Paris in 15 years. @annehidalgo.bsky.social has filled the city with bike-lanes & not only has she reduced pollution by 40% but she’s also been re-elected.”
Trading car space for green space, bike space, kid space…trading pollution for people. Good trade.
Trading car space for green space, bike space, kid space…trading pollution for people. Good trade.
Es alucinante cómo ha bajado la contaminación en París en 15 años. Anne Hidalgo lo ha llenado todo de carriles bici y no sólo ha reducido la contaminación en un 40%, sino que ha sido reelegida.
December 18, 2024 at 7:49 PM
“It's amazing how pollution has dropped in #Paris in 15 years. @annehidalgo.bsky.social has filled the city with bike-lanes & not only has she reduced pollution by 40% but she’s also been re-elected.”
Trading car space for green space, bike space, kid space…trading pollution for people. Good trade.
Trading car space for green space, bike space, kid space…trading pollution for people. Good trade.
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7-up bottling company, overall diagonal view, ne 14 & sandy boulevard, portland, oregon, 1976
December 18, 2024 at 11:36 PM
7-up bottling company, overall diagonal view, ne 14 & sandy boulevard, portland, oregon, 1976
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I’m biased obvs but we literally have a guide on the MTA website about using the subway that explains some of the confusing bits, including directions on signs/in announcements. I can understand being intimidated but there are so many resources available to help people use our public transit.
A lot of people are hating on this but I think it's a pretty eye-opening account of what it's like for non-NYC-savvy travelers (aka most of the country) to experience the city
The subway can be intimidating for folks who have only known suburbs
www.businessinsider.com/first-trip-n...
The subway can be intimidating for folks who have only known suburbs
www.businessinsider.com/first-trip-n...
I travel 100 days a year, but I'd never been to New York City until now. There were literal highs but disappointing lows.
I spend a third of my year traveling, but I somehow didn't make it to New York City until this winter. My first trip to the Big Apple was interesting.
www.businessinsider.com
December 18, 2024 at 3:01 PM
I’m biased obvs but we literally have a guide on the MTA website about using the subway that explains some of the confusing bits, including directions on signs/in announcements. I can understand being intimidated but there are so many resources available to help people use our public transit.
Anyone who cares about transit planning should watch this. We have to do better about making our buses not suck youtu.be/53kvD3DV-cA?...
LA Has 45 Bus Systems...I Tried to Ride Them All in a Weekend
YouTube video by Miles in Transit
youtu.be
December 19, 2024 at 4:03 AM
Anyone who cares about transit planning should watch this. We have to do better about making our buses not suck youtu.be/53kvD3DV-cA?...
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If only they knew...
December 18, 2024 at 9:52 PM
If only they knew...
Check out this view Mt Vernon from the top of the old Maryland Penitentiary. There's so much detail in this shot, from the Calvert Station yards and the Fallsway, to the Guilford streetcar elevated, at least one church that no longer exists, and Peabody and the Belvedere at the edges
November 19, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Check out this view Mt Vernon from the top of the old Maryland Penitentiary. There's so much detail in this shot, from the Calvert Station yards and the Fallsway, to the Guilford streetcar elevated, at least one church that no longer exists, and Peabody and the Belvedere at the edges
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So I've been inactive on bluesky. Can folks hook me up with them good starter packs of people to follow
November 17, 2024 at 6:38 AM
So I've been inactive on bluesky. Can folks hook me up with them good starter packs of people to follow
Why the hell does Belfast have so many abandoned buildings?? I feel like it's very unusual to see anything close to Baltimore levels in Europe
November 17, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Why the hell does Belfast have so many abandoned buildings?? I feel like it's very unusual to see anything close to Baltimore levels in Europe
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A VERY HAPPY SOUTH SHORE LINE SATURDAY TO YOU
November 16, 2024 at 2:13 PM
A VERY HAPPY SOUTH SHORE LINE SATURDAY TO YOU
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Why talk so much about bike infrastructure? Simple: we use it every day and it makes our lives better.
If our city didn’t have it, our lives would be worse. We’d either spend more money or have less mobility. We’d be less active and healthy.
More people should be this lucky.
(Av. Bourbonnière)
If our city didn’t have it, our lives would be worse. We’d either spend more money or have less mobility. We’d be less active and healthy.
More people should be this lucky.
(Av. Bourbonnière)
November 16, 2024 at 2:45 AM
Why talk so much about bike infrastructure? Simple: we use it every day and it makes our lives better.
If our city didn’t have it, our lives would be worse. We’d either spend more money or have less mobility. We’d be less active and healthy.
More people should be this lucky.
(Av. Bourbonnière)
If our city didn’t have it, our lives would be worse. We’d either spend more money or have less mobility. We’d be less active and healthy.
More people should be this lucky.
(Av. Bourbonnière)
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Just a reminder that if you are new here and looking for Cities Skylines creators (Video, asset, and modders) I have a starter pack for YOU! 🫵
go.bsky.app/31aVV2R
go.bsky.app/31aVV2R
November 14, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Just a reminder that if you are new here and looking for Cities Skylines creators (Video, asset, and modders) I have a starter pack for YOU! 🫵
go.bsky.app/31aVV2R
go.bsky.app/31aVV2R
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Hartford line double tracking.
108mil was awarded to double track more of the Hartford line, that branches off at New Haven and runs to Springfield. Trains top out at 110mph on this section. This double tracking will reduce delays and add capacity for more service.
108mil was awarded to double track more of the Hartford line, that branches off at New Haven and runs to Springfield. Trains top out at 110mph on this section. This double tracking will reduce delays and add capacity for more service.
November 15, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Hartford line double tracking.
108mil was awarded to double track more of the Hartford line, that branches off at New Haven and runs to Springfield. Trains top out at 110mph on this section. This double tracking will reduce delays and add capacity for more service.
108mil was awarded to double track more of the Hartford line, that branches off at New Haven and runs to Springfield. Trains top out at 110mph on this section. This double tracking will reduce delays and add capacity for more service.
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TONS of passenger rail funding has been announced today!! 🧵
November 15, 2024 at 9:20 PM
TONS of passenger rail funding has been announced today!! 🧵
I'm so glad I'm not at a pay grade that requires using Microsoft Teams
November 15, 2024 at 4:16 PM
I'm so glad I'm not at a pay grade that requires using Microsoft Teams
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I'm producing and hosting a transit themed variety show at the Lincoln Lodge!
Come on out and laugh about the CTA
www.eventbrite.com/e/take-the-l...
Come on out and laugh about the CTA
www.eventbrite.com/e/take-the-l...
Take the L: A Comedy Variety Showcase
A hilarious comedy variety show about the public transit we love to hate and hate to love.
www.eventbrite.com
November 14, 2024 at 3:02 AM
I'm producing and hosting a transit themed variety show at the Lincoln Lodge!
Come on out and laugh about the CTA
www.eventbrite.com/e/take-the-l...
Come on out and laugh about the CTA
www.eventbrite.com/e/take-the-l...
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It was a dark and rainy Wednesday night at the House of Bing
November 14, 2024 at 3:13 AM
It was a dark and rainy Wednesday night at the House of Bing