Brianinja
@brianinja.bsky.social
Professional Chicagoland suburban transportation planner by day. Cargo ebike suburban dad by night. Enjoys birds and cute art. 🏳️🌈 He/him.
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Brianinja
@brianinja.bsky.social
· Mar 24
Updated my stats to include a monthly summary which better illustrates how much an eBike has increased my bike riding habit. I was even surprised my riding remained so high during winter. Find what lets you do your thing more often!
Drinking tiki drinks and beer while watching curling and then the biathalon with my spouse.
My spouse calls me a "connoisseur of the absurd" (endearingly)
My spouse calls me a "connoisseur of the absurd" (endearingly)
drinking wine and watching figure skating replays with my wife
hope you’re all having a wonderful evening
hope you’re all having a wonderful evening
February 11, 2026 at 5:13 AM
Drinking tiki drinks and beer while watching curling and then the biathalon with my spouse.
My spouse calls me a "connoisseur of the absurd" (endearingly)
My spouse calls me a "connoisseur of the absurd" (endearingly)
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This is what winter looks like on one of the busiest trails in Toronto. Hundreds of people traveling on foot, ski, fat bike - no road filth.
February 11, 2026 at 1:35 AM
This is what winter looks like on one of the busiest trails in Toronto. Hundreds of people traveling on foot, ski, fat bike - no road filth.
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I think this needs to be completely reconsidered by our AG, for many reasons, e.g. ICE, but especially considering the recent Ring Super Bowl commercial
This may be more like giving domestic abuse survivors an Apple AirTag linked to their abuser’s iCloud
illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/news/story/a...
This may be more like giving domestic abuse survivors an Apple AirTag linked to their abuser’s iCloud
illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/news/story/a...
February 11, 2026 at 1:37 AM
I think this needs to be completely reconsidered by our AG, for many reasons, e.g. ICE, but especially considering the recent Ring Super Bowl commercial
This may be more like giving domestic abuse survivors an Apple AirTag linked to their abuser’s iCloud
illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/news/story/a...
This may be more like giving domestic abuse survivors an Apple AirTag linked to their abuser’s iCloud
illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/news/story/a...
And remember, the mean is rarely representative of the median. And the median US net wealth is lower than that of Slovakia, which got the EuroTrip quote "A nickel? I open my own hotel!"
February 11, 2026 at 1:28 AM
And remember, the mean is rarely representative of the median. And the median US net wealth is lower than that of Slovakia, which got the EuroTrip quote "A nickel? I open my own hotel!"
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Had to stand the entire way to Oak Park because Metra wouldn’t open another car but at least I missed my Pace transfer by 30 seconds #BackboneOfTheSuburbs
February 11, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Had to stand the entire way to Oak Park because Metra wouldn’t open another car but at least I missed my Pace transfer by 30 seconds #BackboneOfTheSuburbs
Chicago could take some notes.
"why did Zohran quickly endorse Hochul?!"
turns out it's better for the political fortunes of both the governor of NY and the mayor of NYC if they're on the same team and work together, who knew
turns out it's better for the political fortunes of both the governor of NY and the mayor of NYC if they're on the same team and work together, who knew
🚨BREAKING🚨 KATHY HOCHUL AND ZOHRAN MAMDANI ANNOUNCE PUSH TO REFORM OUTDATED “ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW” LAWS THAT BLOCK HOUSING
NIMBYS OFFICIALLY FRAMEMOGGED BY HOUSINGMAXXING GOVERNOR AND MAYOR
NIMBYS OFFICIALLY FRAMEMOGGED BY HOUSINGMAXXING GOVERNOR AND MAYOR
February 11, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Chicago could take some notes.
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Gorgeous afternoon to joyfully bike out to the suburban outpatient clinic!
Apparently this is an act of resistance because:
- no one bikes in the winter
- bike lanes are only for the urban core
- disabled people can’t bike
- no one bikes to medical appointments
Apparently this is an act of resistance because:
- no one bikes in the winter
- bike lanes are only for the urban core
- disabled people can’t bike
- no one bikes to medical appointments
February 10, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Gorgeous afternoon to joyfully bike out to the suburban outpatient clinic!
Apparently this is an act of resistance because:
- no one bikes in the winter
- bike lanes are only for the urban core
- disabled people can’t bike
- no one bikes to medical appointments
Apparently this is an act of resistance because:
- no one bikes in the winter
- bike lanes are only for the urban core
- disabled people can’t bike
- no one bikes to medical appointments
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If you need a car to get from the airport to your city’s downtown, your airport sucks. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.
February 10, 2026 at 8:26 PM
If you need a car to get from the airport to your city’s downtown, your airport sucks. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.
Brian coded characters
February 10, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Brian coded characters
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No controll sucks.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:01 PM
No controll sucks.
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Cities everywhere can slow the roll.
"the odds that a pedestrian dies a crash are one in two if the striking vehicle is moving at 31 miles per hour but only one in four if it travels at 23 mph."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The Best Tactics for Tackling Speeders
Drivers who exceed speed limits are the cause of about one-third of all crash deaths in the US. To slow them down and save lives, cities have several effective tools.
www.bloomberg.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Cities everywhere can slow the roll.
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jack asked if i would sketch up a poster to tell people in nearby neighborhoods about the partnership between flock and ring, and this is what i came up with. it can be printed on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
![YOUR RING CAMERA IS AN ICE AGENT
[a drawing of a ring camera with an ice agent dragging a person away in its field of vision]
"In October of 2025, Amazon's Ring announced its partnership with FLOCK, an A.I. surveillance group that freely shares its footage with ICE, the secret service, and the navy. Flock customers can use A.I. tools to sift through footage to assist in all manner of operations (like raids and deportations) without a warrant. Unplug Ring! Melt ICE! Protect your neighbors!
See: https://blog.ring.com/about-ring/ring-expands-community-requests-to-additional-community-safety-partners/
https://www.404media.co/ice-secret-service-navy-all-had-access-to-flocks-nationwide-network-of-cameras/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp9MwZkHiMQ
https://www.aclum.org/campaigns-initiatives/get-the-flock-out-resource-guide/](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:p2aefnvhb3zmkrazk67dppxw/bafkreic7teyeocg7k5qcqxnc666k7clyiislh2zfi6iopcz6fs3e3lt6xy@jpeg)
January 19, 2026 at 8:15 PM
jack asked if i would sketch up a poster to tell people in nearby neighborhoods about the partnership between flock and ring, and this is what i came up with. it can be printed on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
On a school patrol, organizing bike events for local schools, and organizing with my neighbors for neighborhood-scale streets that prioritize people walking and biking rather than driving.
Inspired by @gregpak.net, please tell me something you’re doing, other than voting and attending No Kings marches, that opposes fascism or helps your community. Let’s share our ideas!
You know I’m doing whistle crew and fundraising for mutual aid. I’m hoping to do more local work again soon.
You know I’m doing whistle crew and fundraising for mutual aid. I’m hoping to do more local work again soon.
February 10, 2026 at 5:33 PM
On a school patrol, organizing bike events for local schools, and organizing with my neighbors for neighborhood-scale streets that prioritize people walking and biking rather than driving.
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Cut-and-cover Columbus to put a circulator rail line underneath and a pedestrianized plaza above #BuildTheTunnel
February 10, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Cut-and-cover Columbus to put a circulator rail line underneath and a pedestrianized plaza above #BuildTheTunnel
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An immigration court dropped its case against Turkish graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk, a little less than a year after federal agents arrested her on a street near Tufts University
Immigration Court Drops Case Against Tufts Student Rumeysa Ozturk
The Turkish national had been arrested by plainclothes federal officers outside her apartment.
on.wsj.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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✨THIS FRIDAY (2/13)✨Coach Sam Balto will be in Chicago to ride with us! We will be riding on the ✨NORTH ROUTE ONLY✨ for this special ride.
South bike bus friends are welcome to meet us at Roscoe & Broadway at 7:40a, or anywhere along the route!
All are welcome to join! Hope to see you there!🚲🚲
South bike bus friends are welcome to meet us at Roscoe & Broadway at 7:40a, or anywhere along the route!
All are welcome to join! Hope to see you there!🚲🚲
February 10, 2026 at 2:44 PM
✨THIS FRIDAY (2/13)✨Coach Sam Balto will be in Chicago to ride with us! We will be riding on the ✨NORTH ROUTE ONLY✨ for this special ride.
South bike bus friends are welcome to meet us at Roscoe & Broadway at 7:40a, or anywhere along the route!
All are welcome to join! Hope to see you there!🚲🚲
South bike bus friends are welcome to meet us at Roscoe & Broadway at 7:40a, or anywhere along the route!
All are welcome to join! Hope to see you there!🚲🚲
So pissed that today is a day I need to drive to work instead of bike.
It feels amazing outside
February 10, 2026 at 1:24 PM
So pissed that today is a day I need to drive to work instead of bike.
Age verification?
My first library card at my 30 miles away suburb had a 312 area code.
My first library card at my 30 miles away suburb had a 312 area code.
Age verification?
My pfp.
My pfp.
Age verification?
When I first moved to Chicago’s north side, my area code was 312.
When I first moved to Chicago’s north side, my area code was 312.
February 10, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Age verification?
My first library card at my 30 miles away suburb had a 312 area code.
My first library card at my 30 miles away suburb had a 312 area code.
Suburbs with defunct office campuses that have been recently converted to warehousing and transport should be on alert.
Crucially, many local governments are furious with ICE over these purchases, because they were not consulted or even told. Because they are federal property now, it's taking a commercial property off the tax rolls while likely imposing dramatic additional infrastructure costs.
February 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Suburbs with defunct office campuses that have been recently converted to warehousing and transport should be on alert.
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I'm looking for feedback on this
you need to have a property's PIN to start (this link goes directly to the property PIN shown)
you need to have a property's PIN to start (this link goes directly to the property PIN shown)
See what can be built on any Chicago property!
Our new 3D Building Visualizer shows the maximum building size allowed by zoning. Adjust setbacks, stories, and footprint to explore development potential. Try it now (available to everyone for a limited time): buff.ly/KJtiLp9
Our new 3D Building Visualizer shows the maximum building size allowed by zoning. Adjust setbacks, stories, and footprint to explore development potential. Try it now (available to everyone for a limited time): buff.ly/KJtiLp9
February 10, 2026 at 12:56 AM
I'm looking for feedback on this
you need to have a property's PIN to start (this link goes directly to the property PIN shown)
you need to have a property's PIN to start (this link goes directly to the property PIN shown)
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has there ever been an ice dancing or pairs figure skating pair where a larger woman carries and spins a tinier man
February 10, 2026 at 2:02 AM
has there ever been an ice dancing or pairs figure skating pair where a larger woman carries and spins a tinier man
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the olympics: where you can go directly from teenagers hurling themselves dozens of feet in the air on a snowboard to people ice dancing in extremely extra fashion to Madonna's Vogue
I know the summer olympics is bigger but god I love winter
I know the summer olympics is bigger but god I love winter
February 9, 2026 at 7:31 PM
the olympics: where you can go directly from teenagers hurling themselves dozens of feet in the air on a snowboard to people ice dancing in extremely extra fashion to Madonna's Vogue
I know the summer olympics is bigger but god I love winter
I know the summer olympics is bigger but god I love winter
Also curious for a friend!
I'm looking for examples of VMT reduction policies with teeth.
Who has good ones? Especially at the municipal level.
Who has good ones? Especially at the municipal level.
February 9, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Also curious for a friend!