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RI → DC → NYC → Montréal → Paris 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇫🇷🚶‍♂️🚲🚍🚊🚰🏗️🏘️⛵️⚓️🗽🌳🏳️‍🌈🤔 work policy @transit.app et parfois en français
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Stephen Miller @millerstephen.bsky.social · Apr 3
Have a project that helps people engage with government and speak up for:

⛔ Less traffic?
🚶‍♂️ Safer pedestrian streets?
🚲 Better bus and bike lanes?
🚌 More transit funding?

If @transit.app users can make a difference, we'll share it (for free) in the app!

Drop me a line 👉 forms.gle/Vgq7Y6WvqFgJ...
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niedesrochers.bsky.social
"Pour l’année 2025, Montréal compte 4 des 10 compteurs de pistes cyclables montrant la plus grande affluence en Amérique du Nord. Si on prend un mois d’été typique, par exemple juin 2025, le REV Saint-Denis arrive au 2e rang en Amérique du Nord et au 6e rang en Europe."
jfrheault.bsky.social Jean-François Rheault @jfrheault.bsky.social · 21d
Deux pistes cyclables à Montréal qui compétitionnent avec trois ponts de New York. Je pense que nous ne réalisons pas la chance que nous avons que le vélo prenne une aussi grande place dans notre mobilité collective à Montréal.

www.lapresse.ca/dialogue/chr...
November 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
millerstephen.bsky.social
Une analyse intéressante, y compris des graphiques qui montrent un taux de motorisation freiné et une offre d'autopartage au hasard en banlieue
Graphique : ÉVOLUTION DU TAUX DE MOTORISATION DES MÉNAGES SELON LA ZONE DE RÉSIDENCE — Paris, Petite Couronne, Grande Couronne, Métropole du Grand Paris, Île-de-France Carte du Grand Paris — OPÉRATEURS DANS LES COMMUNES DISPOSANT D'UN SERVICE AUTOPARTAGE EN 2025
October 23, 2025 at 9:36 AM
millerstephen.bsky.social
🇨🇦🇺🇸 Great, quick interview with Vancouver's transit honcho, who relocated there from Baltimore — highlights just HOW DIFFERENT the transit culture is in Canada, compared to the US.
Kevin Quinn: I think Canadian culture plays a role, too. In my experience, US transit systems revolve around independence: Letting people do what they want. But Canadian systems are based on fairness. The fare-free movement kind of flies in the face of a principle that everyone should pay their fair share. David Zipper: Now that I think of it, I don’t know of any Canadian transit systems that have gone fare-free. Kevin Quinn: Me neither.
October 15, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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lostsubways.com
this is some good shit from nolan
ndhapple.bsky.social Nolan Hicks @ndhapple.bsky.social · Oct 9
Here are the Subway/Metro Station design guidelines that were compiled by UMTA/USDOT in the 1970s in an attempt to prevent WMATA-style cost overruns again.

It got shelved when everyone at UMTA got laid off and we forgot it. But it's prescient about cost drivers -- rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11352
DOT ROSA P
ROSA P serves as an archival repository of USDOT-published products including scientific findings, journal articles, guidelines, recommendations, or other information authored or co-authored by USDOT ...
rosap.ntl.bts.gov
October 9, 2025 at 2:46 PM
millerstephen.bsky.social
This applies to much more than walking: "The human ability to adapt is the key to our spectacular success on this planet. Our problem is that the people who lead our public conversations, our elites of wealth and opinion, are often some of the least adaptable people on earth."
October 9, 2025 at 9:03 AM
millerstephen.bsky.social
👨‍💻 This one's for the transit data nerds

🚍🚆 GTFS is for buses and trains

🚲🛴 GBFS for bikeshare (& carshare & scooters)

🚐🚕 Now there's GOFS: for on-demand transit, paratransit, taxis & ridehail

Get the inside scoop on this open-source tech means for the entire industry 👉 blog.transitapp.com/gofs/
Transit | GOFS is ready for its close-up
Meet the open data standard for on-demand transit, taxi and ridehail trip planning
blog.transitapp.com
September 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
millerstephen.bsky.social
Lyon's city planning division has a new district plan for public consultation and feedback
Painting of cherubs bringing forth a map of Lyon, France. Painting can be found on the ceiling within Lyon City Hall.
September 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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stevevance.net
“In the Philadelphia area, SEPTA is making a 20% service cut but will eventually have to cut service 45%. Cutting almost half of a transit system is not a way to make it more efficient.

It more like asking whether you’d like to keep your heart or your lungs.” humantransit.org/2025/08/the-...
The Fall of Philadelphia — Human Transit
The Pennsylvania State Senate has decided that the transit system of America’s fifth largest city should be substantially destroyed.  Similar dramas are playing out in Illinois, Oregon, and Rhode Isla...
humantransit.org
August 23, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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everylotrva.rvagc.social
2516 W Grace St, 33410
Total - $1,550,000.00
Dwelling - $1,332,000.00
Land - $218,000.00
Lot Sq Ft - 5444.92
Type - R Apartment 5-11 Units
Taxable - Yes
Year Built - 1923
Map - https://www.google.com/maps/place/2516+W+Grace+St+RICHMOND+VA+33410
August 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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everylotchicago.bsky.social
1560 North Kostner Avenue
Google Streetview of the property with PIN10 1603200051: 1560 North Kostner Avenue
August 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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kennyuong.bsky.social
Wow! I think Newport is the only municipality in Rhode Island that passed a resolution in opposition to the proposed RIPTA service cuts, especially on the routes that affect Aquidneck Island! 🚌⚓🌊 #SaveRIPTA #TransitIsEssential

cityofnewport.granicus.com/MetaViewer.p...

Cc: @pvdstreets.bsky.social
THE CITY OF NEWPORT R E S O L U T I O N OF THE C O U N C I L No. CITY OF NEWPORT A Resolution in Opposition to Proposed RIPTA Service Cuts Affecting Aquidneck Island WHEREAS, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has proposed service reductions as part of its plan to manage a fiscal year 2026 deficit; and WHEREAS, among the proposed service changes, Routes 60, 63, 64, 68, 231, and the Flex 203 South Aquidneck Zone are slated for elimination, service reduction, ending weekend service, or other restructuring—directly impacting Aquidneck Island communities, including Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth; and WHEREAS, such changes would have severe consequences for Aquidneck Island riders; and WHEREAS, the elimination of Route 68 would sever connectivity between one of Newport’s densest neighborhoods of residents from downtown and crucial social services in Middletown, undermining local equity goals; and WHEREAS, Route 64 cuts would eliminate direct transit access between Aquidneck Island and the University of Rhode Island, striking a major blow to island students and would undercut efforts to link education and employment centers; and WHEREAS, these service changes would leave many island residents, particularly seniors, low-income families, students, hospitality workers, and those dependent on public transit, effectively stranded, unable to access employment, healthcare, educational institutions, or essential services; and WHEREAS, eliminating existing fixed-route service significantly reduces the likelihood of future restoration, jeopardizing long-term local and regional mobility; restoring demand alone may not prompt reinstatement of routes once they are fully eliminated; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newport City Council strongly opposes the RIPTA proposed service cuts affecting Aquidneck Island and Newport, and respectfully requests that RIPTA reconsider these proposed service cuts; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Newport stands ready to collaborate with RIPTA, neighboring municipalities, state officials, and transit advocates to identify equitable, community-informed solutions that support public transit on Aquidneck Island and Rhode Island as a whole; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Governor, legislative leadership and Newport legislative delegation, RIPTA Board and CEO, and the towns of Middletown and Portsmouth. XAY KHAMSYVORAVONG STEPHANIE SMYTH ELLEN PINNOCK LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE DAVID R. CARLIN III IN COUNCIL READ AND PASSED ______________________________ LAURA C SWISTAK, CMC CITY CLERK
August 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
millerstephen.bsky.social
Philly shouldn't be in this situation. But with updated data from SEPTA, we use the app to educate riders... and amplify advocacy actions, so lawmakers get an earful.

SEPTA is first, but the rest of PA is next. If you live anywhere in the Keystone State, call your state senator and representative.
transit.app Transit @transit.app · Aug 13
Philadelphia! 📢

Big cuts to SEPTA service start August 24 unless the state provides sufficient funding. Use Transit to preview the cuts and tell lawmakers what you think!
Collage on yellow gradient. In background is PA state capitol building and SEPTA Bus with a "State cuts!" headway sign. In foreground is Transit app main menu interface featuring lines with "Cuts start Aug 24" notes, along with an enlarged view of the Network Preview prompt from the settings floating on top.
August 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
millerstephen.bsky.social
Such a no-brainer role for bikeshare stations. Love it.
ohtheurbanity.bsky.social Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · Aug 9
Some BIXI bike share stations in Montreal include tools to repair your own bike — even a pump for your tires!
August 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
millerstephen.bsky.social
Cannot believe there's no hot air ballon emoji.
August 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
millerstephen.bsky.social
Empty lot in Newport, RI:

- Reduced from 44 units to 38
- Zoning requires 76 parking spaces (!!); developer wants to build 41

NIMBYs:
- "It’s a safety concern"
- "I don’t know anyone that’s op­posed to workforce housing, but you have to do it reasonably"

www.newportthisweek.com/articles/new...
Newport Housing Proposal Faces Scrutiny by Board - Newport This Week
A preliminary proposal to con­struct 38 units of housing next to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church at 525 Broadway faced scrutiny at a Newport Planning Board meeting on Aug. 4 and was continued to September...
www.newportthisweek.com
August 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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stevevance.net
I like seeing Transit app advising transit riders about the local fiscal cliff!

Have you seen this message? Well in case you didn’t tap it, go visit SaveTransit.org and learn about the service cuts and what you can do about them
Screenshot of Transit app that says, “only one thing can avoid devastating public transit cuts, take five minutes to contact your legislators with Better streets Chicago”
August 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
millerstephen.bsky.social
Re-upping this because T4A's conclusion is a sea change for sustainable transportation advocates: scrapping the bankrupt Highway Trust Fund might be necessary — but the cuts to non-car projects will be enormous, and nothing is certain about how (or if) states will pick up the pieces.
August 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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usa.streetsblog.org
How does America pass its most important (and biggest) federal transportation bill? We're here to walk you through this next surface transportation reauthorization season: usa.streetsblog.org/2025/07/22/e...
Everything You Were Afraid To Ask About the Next Surface Transportation Reauthorization But Were Afraid To Ask — Streetsblog USA
* But were afraid to ask.
usa.streetsblog.org
July 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
millerstephen.bsky.social
Platform doors now popping up on Line 13, as the line moves towards full automation in 2035, following Lines 1, 4 and 14 www.leparisien.fr/info-paris-i...
Platform doors recently installed at Liège station on Paris metro line 13
July 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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seung.bsky.social
new S(ubstack)-Bahn post: in the 1960s, Paris saw major ridership drops in its Metro and buses and rising deficits. so did every major French city. the head urban planner of Paris warned of a transit "catastrophe."

how did France rescue its public transit?

www.substack-bahn.net/p/how-france...
How France Saved its Public Transit from Catastrophe
One simple trick to revive a system in death spiral
www.substack-bahn.net
May 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
millerstephen.bsky.social
I don't post selfies here often but when I do it's with a #SaveRIPTA shirt and a @transit.app pin on my way to the APTA Legislative conference @apta-info.bsky.social
Photo of me at a bus stop in DC wearing a black "Save RIPTA" shirt beneath a grey blazer with a Transit app pin
May 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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auguststreet.ca
pleased to see transit app sharing opportunities to advocate for better transit service directly to riders through their app 😊

saw this (very timely) link to surveys and consultations for dedicated bus lanes on bathurst while using the app on the bathurst bus!
transit app screenshot, with a pop up that reads "shape transit on Bathurst - the city of toronto and TTC want to hear from you"
May 16, 2025 at 1:11 AM
millerstephen.bsky.social
I love staring at the BQE sometimes
View of Périphérique highway in Paris from overpass
April 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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maxdubler.com
State ADU law is getting housing built over the objections of anti-housing local governments and we love to see it.
To council members, the fact that the entire project will be rented out is another thumb in the eye. As Speake complained by phone: "They're going to apartment-alize a single-family lot." Council members had no discretion to reject or modify the project. The homes meet all city standards and the ADUs conform to a state law that overrules local zoning. Council members say they had no legal right to turn the project down. Had they done so, a lawsuit would have resulted and the city might have spent millions - only to end up with the same outcome. At the March 20, 2024 meeting at which they had to approve the project, irritated council members described it with such terms as "garbage, " "obnoxious" and "(a waste product)."
April 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
millerstephen.bsky.social
Have a project that helps people engage with government and speak up for:

⛔ Less traffic?
🚶‍♂️ Safer pedestrian streets?
🚲 Better bus and bike lanes?
🚌 More transit funding?

If @transit.app users can make a difference, we'll share it (for free) in the app!

Drop me a line 👉 forms.gle/Vgq7Y6WvqFgJ...
April 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM