Edward Russell
@byerussell.com
Fascinated by things that go and the infrastructure around them. Words: The Washington Post, The Points Guy, CNN Travel, and more.
E-bike dad. Runner, cyclist, hiker, swimmer.
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E-bike dad. Runner, cyclist, hiker, swimmer.
https://linktr.ee/mrerussell | Signal: byerussell.84
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The only ICE I support:
January 10, 2026 at 11:07 PM
The only ICE I support:
To put this in perspective: the Sepulveda Pass is where, in 2011, when they closed the 405 for work over a weekend people predicted "carmageddon."
It didn't happen and, in fact, traffic has gotten worse despite adding more traffic lanes.
It didn't happen and, in fact, traffic has gotten worse despite adding more traffic lanes.
LA Metro is moving forward what @benschneider.bsky.social called in 2024 "America's most exciting transit project": a 13.8-mile fully automated Sepulveda Corridor metro from the Valley to UCLA and Wilshire. Travel times end-to-end would be 18 minutes or less.
January 10, 2026 at 8:52 PM
To put this in perspective: the Sepulveda Pass is where, in 2011, when they closed the 405 for work over a weekend people predicted "carmageddon."
It didn't happen and, in fact, traffic has gotten worse despite adding more traffic lanes.
It didn't happen and, in fact, traffic has gotten worse despite adding more traffic lanes.
That’s probably for the best
January 10, 2026 at 8:17 PM
That’s probably for the best
More details: thesource.metro.net/metro-board-...
Metro Board to consider advancing C Line Extension to Torrance and Sepulveda Transit Corridor at January meeting | The Source
Continuing to fulfill its commitment to voters when Measure M passed in 2016, Metro has reached significant milestones for two pillar projects that would
thesource.metro.net
January 10, 2026 at 6:51 PM
More details: thesource.metro.net/metro-board-...
LA Metro is moving forward what @benschneider.bsky.social called in 2024 "America's most exciting transit project": a 13.8-mile fully automated Sepulveda Corridor metro from the Valley to UCLA and Wilshire. Travel times end-to-end would be 18 minutes or less.
January 10, 2026 at 6:50 PM
LA Metro is moving forward what @benschneider.bsky.social called in 2024 "America's most exciting transit project": a 13.8-mile fully automated Sepulveda Corridor metro from the Valley to UCLA and Wilshire. Travel times end-to-end would be 18 minutes or less.
Ah, was referring as noted to the 787-10
January 9, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Ah, was referring as noted to the 787-10
The 787-10 currently flies nonstop, per Cirium:
LAX/ORD-HND on United
SEA/PDX-LHR on BA
SEA-AMS on KLM
These routes are comparable to, or longer, than what Alaska says it can fly the 787-10 on.
LAX/ORD-HND on United
SEA/PDX-LHR on BA
SEA-AMS on KLM
These routes are comparable to, or longer, than what Alaska says it can fly the 787-10 on.
January 9, 2026 at 6:40 PM
The 787-10 currently flies nonstop, per Cirium:
LAX/ORD-HND on United
SEA/PDX-LHR on BA
SEA-AMS on KLM
These routes are comparable to, or longer, than what Alaska says it can fly the 787-10 on.
LAX/ORD-HND on United
SEA/PDX-LHR on BA
SEA-AMS on KLM
These routes are comparable to, or longer, than what Alaska says it can fly the 787-10 on.
Maryland: let's remove parking minimums near transit stops
Virginia: hold my beer
Virginia: hold my beer
Looking for a little bit of good news?
Delegate Shelly Simonds just introduced a bill (HB262) in the Virginia General Assembly that would prohibit minimum parking mandates for any building, new or existing, in the state.
Just one of ~7 similar bills we expect this session @parkingreform.org
Delegate Shelly Simonds just introduced a bill (HB262) in the Virginia General Assembly that would prohibit minimum parking mandates for any building, new or existing, in the state.
Just one of ~7 similar bills we expect this session @parkingreform.org
HB262 - 2026 Regular Session | LIS
lis.virginia.gov
January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Maryland: let's remove parking minimums near transit stops
Virginia: hold my beer
Virginia: hold my beer
The 787-10 gives Alaska ~30 more seats in exchange for slightly less range and comparable capital and operating costs.
And, as the airline's head of fleet Shane Jones told me, the -10 can fly from Seattle to anywhere in NE Asia (Seoul and Tokyo) or Europe.
And, as the airline's head of fleet Shane Jones told me, the -10 can fly from Seattle to anywhere in NE Asia (Seoul and Tokyo) or Europe.
I haven't read enough about the -10 to understand why it's worth waiting for rather than taking delivery of the -8 or -9?
January 9, 2026 at 4:57 PM
The 787-10 gives Alaska ~30 more seats in exchange for slightly less range and comparable capital and operating costs.
And, as the airline's head of fleet Shane Jones told me, the -10 can fly from Seattle to anywhere in NE Asia (Seoul and Tokyo) or Europe.
And, as the airline's head of fleet Shane Jones told me, the -10 can fly from Seattle to anywhere in NE Asia (Seoul and Tokyo) or Europe.
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Charging for transit while allowing free airport access for cars leads to more emissions, more traffic, and a more chaotic airport. We could fix a lot of this by shifting charges from transit to cars at the Port Authority's airports, but the authority as currently constituted will never consider it.
Fees to drive to the airport curb are now commonplace in the UK.
US airports like JFK and LAX should seriously consider these, and the former should use the proceeds to make the JFK AirTrain free.
US airports like JFK and LAX should seriously consider these, and the former should use the proceeds to make the JFK AirTrain free.
UK Airport Drop-Off Fees: What You Need to Know
A round-up of the drop-off fees at the UK's 20 busiest airports
www.businesstraveller.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Charging for transit while allowing free airport access for cars leads to more emissions, more traffic, and a more chaotic airport. We could fix a lot of this by shifting charges from transit to cars at the Port Authority's airports, but the authority as currently constituted will never consider it.
Why? It is standard practice in many other countries, from Australia to the UK and Benin.
January 9, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Why? It is standard practice in many other countries, from Australia to the UK and Benin.
Controversial take: I have no issue with kids riding on a suitcase in the airport.
Kids are riding suitcases on wheels, and not everyone is amused
Ride-on luggage and scooters can help kids travel better, depending on how and where they’re used.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Controversial take: I have no issue with kids riding on a suitcase in the airport.
Right?!
Build it and housing prices will, if not necessarily become "affordable," stabilize and stop the multi-decade increases that have priced so many out of the market.
Build it and housing prices will, if not necessarily become "affordable," stabilize and stop the multi-decade increases that have priced so many out of the market.
January 9, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Right?!
Build it and housing prices will, if not necessarily become "affordable," stabilize and stop the multi-decade increases that have priced so many out of the market.
Build it and housing prices will, if not necessarily become "affordable," stabilize and stop the multi-decade increases that have priced so many out of the market.
DC has more than 6,500 office-to-housing units in the pipeline, the most of any US city except New York. #washingtondc
Washington D.C.’s Stockpile of Old Offices Makes It a Mecca for Housing Conversions
The nation’s capital is converting more offices to apartments than almost anywhere else, while a developer breaks ground on the city’s biggest project yet.
www.wsj.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:42 PM
DC has more than 6,500 office-to-housing units in the pipeline, the most of any US city except New York. #washingtondc
ICYMI
Alaska Airlines is all grown up.
The airline has a new intercontinental look to show off to the world and, in the words of CEO Ben Minicucci, is ready to “compete hard” to be America’s fourth global carrier.
Read more: www.businesstraveller.com/news/alaska-...
The airline has a new intercontinental look to show off to the world and, in the words of CEO Ben Minicucci, is ready to “compete hard” to be America’s fourth global carrier.
Read more: www.businesstraveller.com/news/alaska-...
January 9, 2026 at 3:21 PM
ICYMI
Boeing advances the 737-10 to the next phase of certification.
Alaska, which ordered up to 140 -10s this week, expects FAA sign off this year and its first delivery in 2027.
“We wouldn’t have made this order if we weren’t confident in the -10 getting certified."
via @jonostrower.com
Alaska, which ordered up to 140 -10s this week, expects FAA sign off this year and its first delivery in 2027.
“We wouldn’t have made this order if we weren’t confident in the -10 getting certified."
via @jonostrower.com
Boeing advances 737 Max 10 into next phase of FAA flight testing
Boeing advances 737 Max 10 into the second of two FAA flight testing phases, reflecting growing momentum in certification campaign for 2026 target
theaircurrent.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Boeing advances the 737-10 to the next phase of certification.
Alaska, which ordered up to 140 -10s this week, expects FAA sign off this year and its first delivery in 2027.
“We wouldn’t have made this order if we weren’t confident in the -10 getting certified."
via @jonostrower.com
Alaska, which ordered up to 140 -10s this week, expects FAA sign off this year and its first delivery in 2027.
“We wouldn’t have made this order if we weren’t confident in the -10 getting certified."
via @jonostrower.com
“It’s just so imbalanced."
Architect Shalom Baranes presented plans for the new White House ballroom to the National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday. #washingtondc
Architect Shalom Baranes presented plans for the new White House ballroom to the National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday. #washingtondc
Trump plans to make his ballroom addition as tall as the White House itself
The president’s architect disclosed the change as federal review panels begin a fast-track review of the $400 million project.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:45 PM
“It’s just so imbalanced."
Architect Shalom Baranes presented plans for the new White House ballroom to the National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday. #washingtondc
Architect Shalom Baranes presented plans for the new White House ballroom to the National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday. #washingtondc
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Opening today!
Baltimore-Washington, A-B Connector (opened 2026), by Jacobs. #airportarchitecture @bwiairport.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/byerusse...
Baltimore-Washington, A-B Connector (opened 2026), by Jacobs. #airportarchitecture @bwiairport.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/byerusse...
January 9, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Opening today!
Baltimore-Washington, A-B Connector (opened 2026), by Jacobs. #airportarchitecture @bwiairport.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/byerusse...
Baltimore-Washington, A-B Connector (opened 2026), by Jacobs. #airportarchitecture @bwiairport.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/byerusse...
Driving is far, far more stressful than flying will ever be.
January 8, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Driving is far, far more stressful than flying will ever be.
By summer Captain Peter Thut pilots Swiss A330s, by winter you can find him on the slopes 🎿
"For me, it's a dream to work as a pilot and at the same time live my passion for the ski slopes."
www.swiss.com/magazine/en/...
"For me, it's a dream to work as a pilot and at the same time live my passion for the ski slopes."
www.swiss.com/magazine/en/...
Between Sky and Slope: SWISS Captain Peter Thut
www.swiss.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:23 PM
By summer Captain Peter Thut pilots Swiss A330s, by winter you can find him on the slopes 🎿
"For me, it's a dream to work as a pilot and at the same time live my passion for the ski slopes."
www.swiss.com/magazine/en/...
"For me, it's a dream to work as a pilot and at the same time live my passion for the ski slopes."
www.swiss.com/magazine/en/...
Maryland Governor Moore's proposal to end parking minimums for housing developments within a quarter mile of a transit stop could be a boon for building more walkwable, denser close-in developments along the Purple Line in the close-in DC suburbs (and, ofc, Maryland as a whole).
Moore's 2026 housing priorities face challenges, but also some optimism from county officials - Maryland Matters
After his proposed housing legislation stumbled in the 2025 General Assembly, Gov. Wes Moore (D) unveiled a package of bills for the 2026 session that last year's critics were giving a tentative thumb...
marylandmatters.org
January 8, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Maryland Governor Moore's proposal to end parking minimums for housing developments within a quarter mile of a transit stop could be a boon for building more walkwable, denser close-in developments along the Purple Line in the close-in DC suburbs (and, ofc, Maryland as a whole).
Mayor Mamdani's decision to pave over the big bump at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge in his first week in office is a good sign for NYC cyclists.
Mamdani’s First Week Was Very Good for Cyclists
The new mayor revived two road redesigns and flattened a hazardous Williamsburg Bridge bump.
www.curbed.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Mayor Mamdani's decision to pave over the big bump at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge in his first week in office is a good sign for NYC cyclists.
Do people do that in the UK?
January 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Do people do that in the UK?