Gray Kimbrough
@graykimbrough.bsky.social
Economist, UNCG PhD, "serial millennial myth debunker," labor, housing and time use researcher, AU adjunct prof. Views are my own and not any employer's.
In the criminal justice system, business-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Strategic Business Unit. These are their stories.
November 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
In the criminal justice system, business-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Strategic Business Unit. These are their stories.
MCDOT made clear to me that they have changed the plan and will no longer be building an underpass. They hope to improve bicycle facilities beyond the current narrow sidewalks with multiple unsafe crossings, but will not be building an underpass.
November 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
MCDOT made clear to me that they have changed the plan and will no longer be building an underpass. They hope to improve bicycle facilities beyond the current narrow sidewalks with multiple unsafe crossings, but will not be building an underpass.
Better late than never.
November 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Better late than never.
Go ahead, drop the link to the account you use to post sociology tiktoks
November 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Go ahead, drop the link to the account you use to post sociology tiktoks
Saturday morning sleepy kitty
November 15, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Saturday morning sleepy kitty
SoFi revamped the categories to which I can assign all of my expenses.
I suspect that the people creating the categories might be from a rather narrow demographic. As one example: there's a category for pets, even one for "Tobacco & Vape" shopping, but nothing for children.
I suspect that the people creating the categories might be from a rather narrow demographic. As one example: there's a category for pets, even one for "Tobacco & Vape" shopping, but nothing for children.
November 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
SoFi revamped the categories to which I can assign all of my expenses.
I suspect that the people creating the categories might be from a rather narrow demographic. As one example: there's a category for pets, even one for "Tobacco & Vape" shopping, but nothing for children.
I suspect that the people creating the categories might be from a rather narrow demographic. As one example: there's a category for pets, even one for "Tobacco & Vape" shopping, but nothing for children.
It's a very good question, but unfortunately we know the answer.
November 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
It's a very good question, but unfortunately we know the answer.
We already knew that Larry Summers flew on Jeffrey Epstein's plane multiple times, but now we know that he shared his sexist musings with Epstein via email.
In this example, Summers summarized his view that he should be entitled to harass women and pay no consequences: "DO NOT REPEAT THIS INSIGHT."
In this example, Summers summarized his view that he should be entitled to harass women and pay no consequences: "DO NOT REPEAT THIS INSIGHT."
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We already knew that Larry Summers flew on Jeffrey Epstein's plane multiple times, but now we know that he shared his sexist musings with Epstein via email.
In this example, Summers summarized his view that he should be entitled to harass women and pay no consequences: "DO NOT REPEAT THIS INSIGHT."
In this example, Summers summarized his view that he should be entitled to harass women and pay no consequences: "DO NOT REPEAT THIS INSIGHT."
An observer might reasonably assume that the current routing is designed to maximize dangerous interactions with vehicles.
Routing through the B&O station parking lot, along Burlington (multiple curb cuts) and through a busy intersection, then across the entrance to the public storage building...
Routing through the B&O station parking lot, along Burlington (multiple curb cuts) and through a busy intersection, then across the entrance to the public storage building...
November 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
An observer might reasonably assume that the current routing is designed to maximize dangerous interactions with vehicles.
Routing through the B&O station parking lot, along Burlington (multiple curb cuts) and through a busy intersection, then across the entrance to the public storage building...
Routing through the B&O station parking lot, along Burlington (multiple curb cuts) and through a busy intersection, then across the entrance to the public storage building...
If we were going to do this without the tunnel, it would have made much more sense to put in dedicated lanes on Philadelphia/Richmond, potentially connecting with the future Fenton St bikeway.
The current plan without a tunnel adds an elevation gain of about 20 feet on both Burlington and Selim.
The current plan without a tunnel adds an elevation gain of about 20 feet on both Burlington and Selim.
November 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
If we were going to do this without the tunnel, it would have made much more sense to put in dedicated lanes on Philadelphia/Richmond, potentially connecting with the future Fenton St bikeway.
The current plan without a tunnel adds an elevation gain of about 20 feet on both Burlington and Selim.
The current plan without a tunnel adds an elevation gain of about 20 feet on both Burlington and Selim.
The original plan was for the MBT to continue along Selim (still happening) to a tunnel under Burlington connecting with the existing shared-use path on King St.
Bids for the tunnel came in higher than expected (unclear to me how much), so MCDOT now says the tunnel is permanently cancelled.
Bids for the tunnel came in higher than expected (unclear to me how much), so MCDOT now says the tunnel is permanently cancelled.
November 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The original plan was for the MBT to continue along Selim (still happening) to a tunnel under Burlington connecting with the existing shared-use path on King St.
Bids for the tunnel came in higher than expected (unclear to me how much), so MCDOT now says the tunnel is permanently cancelled.
Bids for the tunnel came in higher than expected (unclear to me how much), so MCDOT now says the tunnel is permanently cancelled.
@mcdotnow.bsky.social told me that the connection will be along five-foot sidewalks on Burlington and Fenton. It will also require navigating the awful intersection of those two streets.
That intersection will be redone at some point but I don't think they've incorporated MBT facilities into plans.
That intersection will be redone at some point but I don't think they've incorporated MBT facilities into plans.
November 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
@mcdotnow.bsky.social told me that the connection will be along five-foot sidewalks on Burlington and Fenton. It will also require navigating the awful intersection of those two streets.
That intersection will be redone at some point but I don't think they've incorporated MBT facilities into plans.
That intersection will be redone at some point but I don't think they've incorporated MBT facilities into plans.
Having a much better night with this sweet kitten in my lap.
November 12, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Having a much better night with this sweet kitten in my lap.
Love to find out when I reach Gallery Place that the Red line is in shambles.
November 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Love to find out when I reach Gallery Place that the Red line is in shambles.
Kitten update: She is settling into her new home very well.
November 5, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Kitten update: She is settling into her new home very well.
I ask MoCo CE candidates (@andrewfriedson.bsky.social, @evanmglass.bsky.social, @willjawando.bsky.social), at-large CMs (@cmalbornoz.bsky.social and Sayles), and @cmkatestewart.bsky.social:
What will you do to get MCDOT to provide safe pedestrian and bike facilities to DTSS and the rest of MoCo?
What will you do to get MCDOT to provide safe pedestrian and bike facilities to DTSS and the rest of MoCo?
October 28, 2025 at 12:23 AM
I ask MoCo CE candidates (@andrewfriedson.bsky.social, @evanmglass.bsky.social, @willjawando.bsky.social), at-large CMs (@cmalbornoz.bsky.social and Sayles), and @cmkatestewart.bsky.social:
What will you do to get MCDOT to provide safe pedestrian and bike facilities to DTSS and the rest of MoCo?
What will you do to get MCDOT to provide safe pedestrian and bike facilities to DTSS and the rest of MoCo?
MCDOT won't install stop signs at dangerous intersections. MCDOT won't complete badly needed pedestrian improvements in ESS for many years. MCDOT simply will not complete the MBT connection in Downtown Silver Spring.
@mcdotnow.bsky.social needs real reform. Who will bring us the needed changes?
@mcdotnow.bsky.social needs real reform. Who will bring us the needed changes?
October 28, 2025 at 12:17 AM
MCDOT won't install stop signs at dangerous intersections. MCDOT won't complete badly needed pedestrian improvements in ESS for many years. MCDOT simply will not complete the MBT connection in Downtown Silver Spring.
@mcdotnow.bsky.social needs real reform. Who will bring us the needed changes?
@mcdotnow.bsky.social needs real reform. Who will bring us the needed changes?
Today I verified that after well over a decade of waiting for this stretch of bike path to be completed, MCDOT has decided not to complete the path. Instead, MBT users will be directed down a 5'-wide sidewalk along Burlington, across a busy intersection, and onto the sidewalk along Fenton.
October 28, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Today I verified that after well over a decade of waiting for this stretch of bike path to be completed, MCDOT has decided not to complete the path. Instead, MBT users will be directed down a 5'-wide sidewalk along Burlington, across a busy intersection, and onto the sidewalk along Fenton.
Not far from me, there is a 0.6-mile gap in the MBT between a shared-use path (extending from Takoma Park paths near Montgomery College) and an existing path by the Silver Spring Metro.
MCDOT planned to fill this in 15 years ago. Every few years, they delayed the anticipated completion date.
MCDOT planned to fill this in 15 years ago. Every few years, they delayed the anticipated completion date.
October 28, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Not far from me, there is a 0.6-mile gap in the MBT between a shared-use path (extending from Takoma Park paths near Montgomery College) and an existing path by the Silver Spring Metro.
MCDOT planned to fill this in 15 years ago. Every few years, they delayed the anticipated completion date.
MCDOT planned to fill this in 15 years ago. Every few years, they delayed the anticipated completion date.
I have written at length about the need for sidewalks on Grove St. After discussions extended over a decade, MCDOT finally put in walking lanes in 2021. These have been incredibly helpful for the many students who walk to school here.
More than 5 years later, MCDOT still hasn't made them permanent.
More than 5 years later, MCDOT still hasn't made them permanent.
October 28, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I have written at length about the need for sidewalks on Grove St. After discussions extended over a decade, MCDOT finally put in walking lanes in 2021. These have been incredibly helpful for the many students who walk to school here.
More than 5 years later, MCDOT still hasn't made them permanent.
More than 5 years later, MCDOT still hasn't made them permanent.
In addition to being consistently unwilling to install stop signs and traffic calming elements, @mcdotnow.bsky.social has delayed other East Silver Spring pedestrian improvements for many years, and delayed and partially abandoned the nearby connection of the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT).
Drivers routinely speed down Sligo Ave through East Silver Spring (where I live) despite the high volume of pedestrians, due to a lack of stops and traffic calming elements.
A child was recently hit at this intersection but MCDOT refuses to consider stop signs. This approach is killing pedestrians.
A child was recently hit at this intersection but MCDOT refuses to consider stop signs. This approach is killing pedestrians.
October 28, 2025 at 12:02 AM
In addition to being consistently unwilling to install stop signs and traffic calming elements, @mcdotnow.bsky.social has delayed other East Silver Spring pedestrian improvements for many years, and delayed and partially abandoned the nearby connection of the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT).
Yes, there's a daycare on this block, and children routinely cross here and elsewhere on Sligo to walk to and from East Silver Spring ES and Takoma Park MS. Many students also use Grove St to walk to SCES and SSIMS.
But MCDOT's position is that streets designed for speeding aren't a design problem.
But MCDOT's position is that streets designed for speeding aren't a design problem.
October 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Yes, there's a daycare on this block, and children routinely cross here and elsewhere on Sligo to walk to and from East Silver Spring ES and Takoma Park MS. Many students also use Grove St to walk to SCES and SSIMS.
But MCDOT's position is that streets designed for speeding aren't a design problem.
But MCDOT's position is that streets designed for speeding aren't a design problem.
MCDOT lowered the speed limit on Sligo from 30 to 20 mph, then raised it back to 25 mph. There has been a lack of enforcement across all speed limits.
At one point MCDOT put up an electronic sign asking drivers not to hit pedestrians in crosswalks, but again: no enforcement.
At one point MCDOT put up an electronic sign asking drivers not to hit pedestrians in crosswalks, but again: no enforcement.
October 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
MCDOT lowered the speed limit on Sligo from 30 to 20 mph, then raised it back to 25 mph. There has been a lack of enforcement across all speed limits.
At one point MCDOT put up an electronic sign asking drivers not to hit pedestrians in crosswalks, but again: no enforcement.
At one point MCDOT put up an electronic sign asking drivers not to hit pedestrians in crosswalks, but again: no enforcement.
@evanmglass.bsky.social @willjawando.bsky.social and @andrewfriedson.bsky.social want to lead Montgomery County but I have heard nothing from them about how they will reform MCDOT to start installing real safety improvements for pedestrians and bikers.
Do nothing, and we'll keep seeing more deaths.
Do nothing, and we'll keep seeing more deaths.
October 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
@evanmglass.bsky.social @willjawando.bsky.social and @andrewfriedson.bsky.social want to lead Montgomery County but I have heard nothing from them about how they will reform MCDOT to start installing real safety improvements for pedestrians and bikers.
Do nothing, and we'll keep seeing more deaths.
Do nothing, and we'll keep seeing more deaths.
Under the leadership of @mcgexec.bsky.social, MCDOT has continued the ossified approach of prioritizing traffic speeds, making all road users less safe.
I need Montgomery County CMs (including @cmkatestewart.bsky.social and
@evanmglass.bsky.social) to push for real reforms to stop killing kids.
I need Montgomery County CMs (including @cmkatestewart.bsky.social and
@evanmglass.bsky.social) to push for real reforms to stop killing kids.
October 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Under the leadership of @mcgexec.bsky.social, MCDOT has continued the ossified approach of prioritizing traffic speeds, making all road users less safe.
I need Montgomery County CMs (including @cmkatestewart.bsky.social and
@evanmglass.bsky.social) to push for real reforms to stop killing kids.
I need Montgomery County CMs (including @cmkatestewart.bsky.social and
@evanmglass.bsky.social) to push for real reforms to stop killing kids.