Grant Olsen
@grantaskswhy.bsky.social
street design fixer, audio polisher, transit rider, bicycle rider
Reposted by Grant Olsen
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
These aren't powered by solar or wind. Fossil fuels power these snow-melting hot tubs in NYC, Boston, Baltimore.
#ClimateEmergency DSNY snow melter
#ClimateEmergency DSNY snow melter
February 10, 2026 at 10:38 AM
These aren't powered by solar or wind. Fossil fuels power these snow-melting hot tubs in NYC, Boston, Baltimore.
#ClimateEmergency DSNY snow melter
#ClimateEmergency DSNY snow melter
City of Oxford, MS
Sunday 3:51 a.m.
"Utilities has made the difficult decision to pull our crews ...
The situation is currently too dangerous ...
Trees are actively snapping and falling ...
cannot clear the lines faster than the limbs are falling."
#WinterStorm outage #IceStorm #OleMiss
Sunday 3:51 a.m.
"Utilities has made the difficult decision to pull our crews ...
The situation is currently too dangerous ...
Trees are actively snapping and falling ...
cannot clear the lines faster than the limbs are falling."
#WinterStorm outage #IceStorm #OleMiss
January 25, 2026 at 11:03 AM
City of Oxford, MS
Sunday 3:51 a.m.
"Utilities has made the difficult decision to pull our crews ...
The situation is currently too dangerous ...
Trees are actively snapping and falling ...
cannot clear the lines faster than the limbs are falling."
#WinterStorm outage #IceStorm #OleMiss
Sunday 3:51 a.m.
"Utilities has made the difficult decision to pull our crews ...
The situation is currently too dangerous ...
Trees are actively snapping and falling ...
cannot clear the lines faster than the limbs are falling."
#WinterStorm outage #IceStorm #OleMiss
Image description: a person pours water into the eyes of a person wearing a vest with the word Press on the chest
#JournalismIsNotACrime #PressFreedom @pressfreedom.bsky.social
#JournalismIsNotACrime #PressFreedom @pressfreedom.bsky.social
And after ICE kills someone do they feel remorse? No. They start attacking observers and the press who dare to document and speak out against their crimes.
January 24, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Image description: a person pours water into the eyes of a person wearing a vest with the word Press on the chest
#JournalismIsNotACrime #PressFreedom @pressfreedom.bsky.social
#JournalismIsNotACrime #PressFreedom @pressfreedom.bsky.social
If you're having a bicycle event where you want some connectedness with your snacks, GoGo squeeZ has some pedal-themed pouches.
6 'Pedal Peach' in a 12-count organic pack.
UPC 48860 04932
#BikeJoy
6 'Pedal Peach' in a 12-count organic pack.
UPC 48860 04932
#BikeJoy
January 14, 2026 at 7:03 PM
If you're having a bicycle event where you want some connectedness with your snacks, GoGo squeeZ has some pedal-themed pouches.
6 'Pedal Peach' in a 12-count organic pack.
UPC 48860 04932
#BikeJoy
6 'Pedal Peach' in a 12-count organic pack.
UPC 48860 04932
#BikeJoy
The common disembodied "Car Hits Pedestrian" came to mind when I saw this headline.
January 13, 2026 at 4:23 AM
The common disembodied "Car Hits Pedestrian" came to mind when I saw this headline.
What states are people moving to?
- a booming bicycle culture (2 in 5 people moving to Arkansas pick Bentonville)
- a state where bicycle riders can yield at stop signs (Idaho)
Are people choosing #BikeJoy?
www.axios.com/2025/12/15/m...
- a booming bicycle culture (2 in 5 people moving to Arkansas pick Bentonville)
- a state where bicycle riders can yield at stop signs (Idaho)
Are people choosing #BikeJoy?
www.axios.com/2025/12/15/m...
January 11, 2026 at 4:04 AM
What states are people moving to?
- a booming bicycle culture (2 in 5 people moving to Arkansas pick Bentonville)
- a state where bicycle riders can yield at stop signs (Idaho)
Are people choosing #BikeJoy?
www.axios.com/2025/12/15/m...
- a booming bicycle culture (2 in 5 people moving to Arkansas pick Bentonville)
- a state where bicycle riders can yield at stop signs (Idaho)
Are people choosing #BikeJoy?
www.axios.com/2025/12/15/m...
The three largest sources of heavy crude oil are Venezuela, Canada, and Russia.
If you were a bully who wanted oil, you would target the weakest kid on the school yard.
[ Nicolas Madura ]
If you were a bully who wanted oil, you would target the weakest kid on the school yard.
[ Nicolas Madura ]
January 3, 2026 at 4:27 PM
The three largest sources of heavy crude oil are Venezuela, Canada, and Russia.
If you were a bully who wanted oil, you would target the weakest kid on the school yard.
[ Nicolas Madura ]
If you were a bully who wanted oil, you would target the weakest kid on the school yard.
[ Nicolas Madura ]
If you ever have someone mention that a quick-build traffic chicane is ugly, it's because they envision flex posts.
If they say they're too expensive and slow to deploy: a chicane can be created for under $800 with American-made materials. Deployed in about an hour.
If they say they're too expensive and slow to deploy: a chicane can be created for under $800 with American-made materials. Deployed in about an hour.
January 2, 2026 at 9:21 PM
If you ever have someone mention that a quick-build traffic chicane is ugly, it's because they envision flex posts.
If they say they're too expensive and slow to deploy: a chicane can be created for under $800 with American-made materials. Deployed in about an hour.
If they say they're too expensive and slow to deploy: a chicane can be created for under $800 with American-made materials. Deployed in about an hour.
Two kids killed by school bus drivers in Maine about four weeks apart.
There are many contributing factors in vehicle crashes.
Front blind spots caused by hoods are easy to fix with policies favoring better design choices.
#VisionZero NTSB
There are many contributing factors in vehicle crashes.
Front blind spots caused by hoods are easy to fix with policies favoring better design choices.
#VisionZero NTSB
December 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Two kids killed by school bus drivers in Maine about four weeks apart.
There are many contributing factors in vehicle crashes.
Front blind spots caused by hoods are easy to fix with policies favoring better design choices.
#VisionZero NTSB
There are many contributing factors in vehicle crashes.
Front blind spots caused by hoods are easy to fix with policies favoring better design choices.
#VisionZero NTSB
Genesis 51:1
And then @pedalingpastor.bsky.social said
"Let there be light."
and there was light from dusk until dawn.
And then @pedalingpastor.bsky.social said
"Let there be light."
and there was light from dusk until dawn.
If you think there’s no science or sorcery behind fitting a card, 3 little jesuses, 2 red noses & 2 night lights then you are mistaken! I’m sending them to folks who haven’t been able to be in-person this Advent and WHILE SUPPLIES LAST I'll send you a Judson Church Advent Whimsy Package too!
December 17, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Genesis 51:1
And then @pedalingpastor.bsky.social said
"Let there be light."
and there was light from dusk until dawn.
And then @pedalingpastor.bsky.social said
"Let there be light."
and there was light from dusk until dawn.
This is what we're dealing with in the transit hinterland of Bloomington, MN.
December 17, 2025 at 4:11 AM
#BlackFriday at Walmart in Ames, Iowa
Our minimum parking requirements are unnecessary.
#BlackFridayParking
Our minimum parking requirements are unnecessary.
#BlackFridayParking
November 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
#BlackFriday at Walmart in Ames, Iowa
Our minimum parking requirements are unnecessary.
#BlackFridayParking
Our minimum parking requirements are unnecessary.
#BlackFridayParking
#BlackFriday at Target in Ames, Iowa
Our minimum parking requirements are unnecessary.
#BlackFridayParking
Our minimum parking requirements are unnecessary.
#BlackFridayParking
November 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
#BlackFriday at Target in Ames, Iowa
Our minimum parking requirements are unnecessary.
#BlackFridayParking
Our minimum parking requirements are unnecessary.
#BlackFridayParking
Happy Worldwide Sustainable Transport Day!
Every time you cycle, you're planting the seed in someone's mind "Hey, I think I could do that."
To advocates of streets with safer designs for hauling sustainably: Thank you!
#SustainableTransport
#PlantingPunNotIntended
@americanfietser.bsky.social
Every time you cycle, you're planting the seed in someone's mind "Hey, I think I could do that."
To advocates of streets with safer designs for hauling sustainably: Thank you!
#SustainableTransport
#PlantingPunNotIntended
@americanfietser.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Happy Worldwide Sustainable Transport Day!
Every time you cycle, you're planting the seed in someone's mind "Hey, I think I could do that."
To advocates of streets with safer designs for hauling sustainably: Thank you!
#SustainableTransport
#PlantingPunNotIntended
@americanfietser.bsky.social
Every time you cycle, you're planting the seed in someone's mind "Hey, I think I could do that."
To advocates of streets with safer designs for hauling sustainably: Thank you!
#SustainableTransport
#PlantingPunNotIntended
@americanfietser.bsky.social
Inclusive sizing for cargo bikes:
The Super Mighty Jr.
A small production run of a children's cargo balance bike from Super Bicycles, which is based in Germany.
🚲📦
super-bicycles.com
#SuperMightyJr
#CargoBikeForKids
#PushBike
#SuperBicycles
#KidsIndependence
#ToddlerActivities
#BalanceBike
The Super Mighty Jr.
A small production run of a children's cargo balance bike from Super Bicycles, which is based in Germany.
🚲📦
super-bicycles.com
#SuperMightyJr
#CargoBikeForKids
#PushBike
#SuperBicycles
#KidsIndependence
#ToddlerActivities
#BalanceBike
November 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Inclusive sizing for cargo bikes:
The Super Mighty Jr.
A small production run of a children's cargo balance bike from Super Bicycles, which is based in Germany.
🚲📦
super-bicycles.com
#SuperMightyJr
#CargoBikeForKids
#PushBike
#SuperBicycles
#KidsIndependence
#ToddlerActivities
#BalanceBike
The Super Mighty Jr.
A small production run of a children's cargo balance bike from Super Bicycles, which is based in Germany.
🚲📦
super-bicycles.com
#SuperMightyJr
#CargoBikeForKids
#PushBike
#SuperBicycles
#KidsIndependence
#ToddlerActivities
#BalanceBike
I was today years old when I learned about the sport that alternates rounds of boxing and chess.
If I made a documentary, I would call it
Hook and Rook
If I made a documentary, I would call it
Hook and Rook
November 17, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I was today years old when I learned about the sport that alternates rounds of boxing and chess.
If I made a documentary, I would call it
Hook and Rook
If I made a documentary, I would call it
Hook and Rook
Flatbed - a new three wheel cargo electric cycle from Ouca. (makers of Kiddiebus)
Flatbed primarily designed for a factory or warehouse, but I definitely also envision first-mile and last-mile delivery and pickup.
[ tricycle truck sustainability ebike #BikeJoy #SmartCities
bike pedal Worksman ]
Flatbed primarily designed for a factory or warehouse, but I definitely also envision first-mile and last-mile delivery and pickup.
[ tricycle truck sustainability ebike #BikeJoy #SmartCities
bike pedal Worksman ]
November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Flatbed - a new three wheel cargo electric cycle from Ouca. (makers of Kiddiebus)
Flatbed primarily designed for a factory or warehouse, but I definitely also envision first-mile and last-mile delivery and pickup.
[ tricycle truck sustainability ebike #BikeJoy #SmartCities
bike pedal Worksman ]
Flatbed primarily designed for a factory or warehouse, but I definitely also envision first-mile and last-mile delivery and pickup.
[ tricycle truck sustainability ebike #BikeJoy #SmartCities
bike pedal Worksman ]
Want to have cycling and pedestrian symbols always be seen, even after snow falls? Use light projectors.
#ActiveTransportation
#PedestrianDignity
#CyclingDignity
#MeanwhileInOulu
#BikeJoy
bsky.app/profile/pekk...
#ActiveTransportation
#PedestrianDignity
#CyclingDignity
#MeanwhileInOulu
#BikeJoy
bsky.app/profile/pekk...
November 12, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Want to have cycling and pedestrian symbols always be seen, even after snow falls? Use light projectors.
#ActiveTransportation
#PedestrianDignity
#CyclingDignity
#MeanwhileInOulu
#BikeJoy
bsky.app/profile/pekk...
#ActiveTransportation
#PedestrianDignity
#CyclingDignity
#MeanwhileInOulu
#BikeJoy
bsky.app/profile/pekk...
A homeowner in Aurora, Colorado installed $30,000 of concrete barrier after two separate crashes damaging their property. Then the wall was hit by a third driver.
Five total house crashes, within 2 blocks, "in the past year"
#DriverDamage
#KineticEnergy
www.cbsnews.com/colorado/new... 1/2
Five total house crashes, within 2 blocks, "in the past year"
#DriverDamage
#KineticEnergy
www.cbsnews.com/colorado/new... 1/2
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
A homeowner in Aurora, Colorado installed $30,000 of concrete barrier after two separate crashes damaging their property. Then the wall was hit by a third driver.
Five total house crashes, within 2 blocks, "in the past year"
#DriverDamage
#KineticEnergy
www.cbsnews.com/colorado/new... 1/2
Five total house crashes, within 2 blocks, "in the past year"
#DriverDamage
#KineticEnergy
www.cbsnews.com/colorado/new... 1/2
ADVISORY traffic violence
Video: A pickup truck driver crashed through a building wall, injuring people eating at Pagliai’s Pizza in the Des Moines, Iowa suburb of Johnston on 11/9/2025.
#DriverDamage
#KineticEnergy
#TrafficViolence
#SecurityCamera
Video: A pickup truck driver crashed through a building wall, injuring people eating at Pagliai’s Pizza in the Des Moines, Iowa suburb of Johnston on 11/9/2025.
#DriverDamage
#KineticEnergy
#TrafficViolence
#SecurityCamera
November 11, 2025 at 2:45 AM
ADVISORY traffic violence
Video: A pickup truck driver crashed through a building wall, injuring people eating at Pagliai’s Pizza in the Des Moines, Iowa suburb of Johnston on 11/9/2025.
#DriverDamage
#KineticEnergy
#TrafficViolence
#SecurityCamera
Video: A pickup truck driver crashed through a building wall, injuring people eating at Pagliai’s Pizza in the Des Moines, Iowa suburb of Johnston on 11/9/2025.
#DriverDamage
#KineticEnergy
#TrafficViolence
#SecurityCamera
Saturday Night Live NYC mayoral debate cold open
co-sponsored by "Bike Lanes"
"You want a new way to die?
Step into a bike lane."
Motornormativity causes audience to laugh.
co-sponsored by "Bike Lanes"
"You want a new way to die?
Step into a bike lane."
Motornormativity causes audience to laugh.
November 2, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Saturday Night Live NYC mayoral debate cold open
co-sponsored by "Bike Lanes"
"You want a new way to die?
Step into a bike lane."
Motornormativity causes audience to laugh.
co-sponsored by "Bike Lanes"
"You want a new way to die?
Step into a bike lane."
Motornormativity causes audience to laugh.
nominee for
Data Visualization of the Year
Data Visualization of the Year
Analysis: Why scientists think 100% of global warming is due to humans | @hausfath.bsky.social #CBarchive
Read here: bit.ly/3g1vEtL
Read here: bit.ly/3g1vEtL
October 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
nominee for
Data Visualization of the Year
Data Visualization of the Year
USB-C charging input for pedal-assist battery 💯
Rivian-affiliated bike and quad company named ALSO smartly incorporating a standard for charging. Battery pack can also dispense electricity.
photo credit: InsideEVs video
CC: Bosch
Rivian-affiliated bike and quad company named ALSO smartly incorporating a standard for charging. Battery pack can also dispense electricity.
photo credit: InsideEVs video
CC: Bosch
October 26, 2025 at 1:27 AM
USB-C charging input for pedal-assist battery 💯
Rivian-affiliated bike and quad company named ALSO smartly incorporating a standard for charging. Battery pack can also dispense electricity.
photo credit: InsideEVs video
CC: Bosch
Rivian-affiliated bike and quad company named ALSO smartly incorporating a standard for charging. Battery pack can also dispense electricity.
photo credit: InsideEVs video
CC: Bosch