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@nikhunder.com
(Hire me policy peeps) Professional lighter of people, energy guy when I want to be, policy person, @CHIRPRadio DJ. Bike guy. Chicago Dog stan. Doesn't proofread. Chicago by way of Cleveland | 🇳🇴
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A plan for faster buses
We can speed up the bus at (almost) no cost
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New from me! Chicago has far too many bus stops to provide efficient service for its riders—nearly twice the national standard. I reimagined what Chicago's bus network could do to make it look like its peers.
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Fireworks are flying for da bears win
January 11, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Fireworks are flying for da bears win
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most pro se man alive
January 10, 2026 at 9:33 PM
most pro se man alive
Drawing insanity this morning—need to shift west for a more even spiral. I did one of these from memory last night and it was one of the better rides I've done recently. Would actually recommend doing this with no plan
January 10, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Drawing insanity this morning—need to shift west for a more even spiral. I did one of these from memory last night and it was one of the better rides I've done recently. Would actually recommend doing this with no plan
Disappointing: Man finds out local coffee shop makes subpar iced chai
January 10, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Disappointing: Man finds out local coffee shop makes subpar iced chai
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NYC to quadruple intersections with red light cameras by end of year, officials say https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-to-quadruple-intersections-with-red-light-cameras-by-end-of-year-officials-say
NYC to quadruple intersections with red light cameras by end of year, officials say
Red light cameras are coming to hundreds more intersections across the city.
The expanded program is allowed thanks to a law passed by state lawmakers in 2024. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
NYC to quadruple intersections with red light cameras by end of year, officials say https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-to-quadruple-intersections-with-red-light-cameras-by-end-of-year-officials-say
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no fucking way lmao
January 9, 2026 at 6:16 PM
no fucking way lmao
The dangers of boy math are serious
On average it’s a 10 minute interval
1 minute
1 minute
1 minute
37 minutes
Right?
1 minute
1 minute
1 minute
37 minutes
Right?
January 10, 2026 at 12:01 AM
The dangers of boy math are serious
So CTA went +44 operators on the year, hired 144 meaning they lost a clean 100 to turnover. When CTA staff testified at city hall, they stated the industry standard hovers at about 10% turnover. It should go without saying that this turnover rate is much, much higher.
At the CTA, we thank our riders and employees for your tremendous support and feedback in 2025, and we are laser-focused on providing you with a great travel experience in 2026.
January 9, 2026 at 11:32 PM
So CTA went +44 operators on the year, hired 144 meaning they lost a clean 100 to turnover. When CTA staff testified at city hall, they stated the industry standard hovers at about 10% turnover. It should go without saying that this turnover rate is much, much higher.
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Was very happy to talk to Block Club about 18th & Wabash. Some of my words:
“The goal of a protected intersection design is not to improve traffic. The goal is to save lives and create a safer space in an urban environment.”
“The goal of a protected intersection design is not to improve traffic. The goal is to save lives and create a safer space in an urban environment.”
South Loop Bike Lane Project Paused, Some Lanes Removed As Officials Reassess blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/09/s...
“The intersection was working pretty well, and drivers were taking turns slowly and cautiously, which is the point of a protected intersection design."
“The intersection was working pretty well, and drivers were taking turns slowly and cautiously, which is the point of a protected intersection design."
South Loop Bike Lane Project Paused, Some Lanes Removed As Officials Reassess
Ald. Pat Dowell said she asked the city to pause the project on 18th Street between Clark and Indiana after some residents raised safety and mobility concerns, and she's working with CDOT to address t...
blockclubchicago.org
January 9, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Was very happy to talk to Block Club about 18th & Wabash. Some of my words:
“The goal of a protected intersection design is not to improve traffic. The goal is to save lives and create a safer space in an urban environment.”
“The goal of a protected intersection design is not to improve traffic. The goal is to save lives and create a safer space in an urban environment.”
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Brick of Chicago is hiring a tour guide 👀
January 9, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Brick of Chicago is hiring a tour guide 👀
Back at the palace of green
January 9, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Back at the palace of green
New year, same federal building
January 9, 2026 at 7:05 PM
New year, same federal building
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Funnily enough, I checked in with CTA and they're actually urging Chicagoans not to be alone with Ald. Jim Gardiner after dark.
Ald. Jim Gardiner urged riders not to use public transit after dark, but data shows CTA crime is down. blockclubchi.co/49ddyCb
January 9, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Funnily enough, I checked in with CTA and they're actually urging Chicagoans not to be alone with Ald. Jim Gardiner after dark.
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Coal plants already got a free pass from Trump to keep dumping toxic waste into unlined pits. Now, the EPA wants to keep them polluting even longer.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/fos...
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EPA plans to give 11 coal plants a free pass on toxic ash disposal
Under the proposal, the facilities would be able to flout federal coal ash rules until 2031. The polluting plants would likely shut down without the…
www.canarymedia.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Coal plants already got a free pass from Trump to keep dumping toxic waste into unlined pits. Now, the EPA wants to keep them polluting even longer.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/fos...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/fos...
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Don’t care if the underpass is flooded you cannot drive there mate
January 9, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Don’t care if the underpass is flooded you cannot drive there mate
I got a small sampling back of the record that were tied up in my lawsuit and all I got say is jesus fucking christ no wonder they didn't want anyone see. I cannot put into words how bad this is looking in retrospect. I genuinely do not know how we are going to be able to rebuild the Forest Park BL.
New from me! The hidden costs of CTA's $5.75B Red Line Extension. A story of forgotten finances, risk, and opportunity costs.
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The Red Line Extension's hidden costs
Missing line items, rising debt, and long-term risk
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January 9, 2026 at 12:33 AM
I got a small sampling back of the record that were tied up in my lawsuit and all I got say is jesus fucking christ no wonder they didn't want anyone see. I cannot put into words how bad this is looking in retrospect. I genuinely do not know how we are going to be able to rebuild the Forest Park BL.
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Friends, I bring good news. We have successfully NIMBY'd a car wash at Western & Belmont.
Alderman Martin filed a zoning application to change it from Manufacturing to Mixed-Use in November.
Developer applied for car wash permit in December, and the Zoning Administrator blocked it!
Alderman Martin filed a zoning application to change it from Manufacturing to Mixed-Use in November.
Developer applied for car wash permit in December, and the Zoning Administrator blocked it!
This is a very important bus and bike corridor. We need to fight against by-right car wash development. No new curb cuts!
January 8, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Friends, I bring good news. We have successfully NIMBY'd a car wash at Western & Belmont.
Alderman Martin filed a zoning application to change it from Manufacturing to Mixed-Use in November.
Developer applied for car wash permit in December, and the Zoning Administrator blocked it!
Alderman Martin filed a zoning application to change it from Manufacturing to Mixed-Use in November.
Developer applied for car wash permit in December, and the Zoning Administrator blocked it!
TIL the feedstock for PET (#1) is a byproduct that natural gas companies are desperate to get rid of (they have no use) so they price it dirt cheap. This makes recycled plastic 2-3x more costly to produce. Potential solutions are in the video youtu.be/325HdQe4WM4?...
There's an Actual Reason You Can't Recycle Plastic
YouTube video by Hank Green
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January 8, 2026 at 7:34 PM
TIL the feedstock for PET (#1) is a byproduct that natural gas companies are desperate to get rid of (they have no use) so they price it dirt cheap. This makes recycled plastic 2-3x more costly to produce. Potential solutions are in the video youtu.be/325HdQe4WM4?...
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Herald: "A trailer bill tweaking some parts of state’s transit rescue bill could surface when the General Assembly reconvenes, legislative leaders [including Villivalam, Delgado, Deputy governor Bria Scudder] said Wednesday at a City Club Chicago forum."
www.dailyherald.com/20260107/tra...
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January 8, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Herald: "A trailer bill tweaking some parts of state’s transit rescue bill could surface when the General Assembly reconvenes, legislative leaders [including Villivalam, Delgado, Deputy governor Bria Scudder] said Wednesday at a City Club Chicago forum."
www.dailyherald.com/20260107/tra...
www.dailyherald.com/20260107/tra...
This was very fun and it was one of the busiest listening bars we've put on. Thanks to everyone who came out and to Viktor for the excellent photos
A full house tonight for @nikhunder.com spinning some incredible records - Herbie Flood, Hiatus Kyote, and Magdalana Bay all sound great on the Scuba's sound system 🎶
January 8, 2026 at 3:04 PM
This was very fun and it was one of the busiest listening bars we've put on. Thanks to everyone who came out and to Viktor for the excellent photos
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We describe the very important equity project of the Red Line Extension that will bring important benefits to the majority Black South Side but explain that future time benefits do not fully repair harms from decades of waiting. We draw from 132 interviews on the far South Side of Chicago.
🌍 NEW in Special Issue "Urban Transport as a Social Construct"
✍️ @kateontransport.bsky.social, @ansonstewart.com & G. Purifoye examine people’s experiences of #transit in #Chicago, including waiting and transfers, and how they connect to other parts of their lives.
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#UrbanStudies
✍️ @kateontransport.bsky.social, @ansonstewart.com & G. Purifoye examine people’s experiences of #transit in #Chicago, including waiting and transfers, and how they connect to other parts of their lives.
buff.ly/LPWw6WE
#UrbanStudies
January 8, 2026 at 1:58 PM
We describe the very important equity project of the Red Line Extension that will bring important benefits to the majority Black South Side but explain that future time benefits do not fully repair harms from decades of waiting. We draw from 132 interviews on the far South Side of Chicago.
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Once upon a time, I mounted a GoPro on myself for the duration of the journey. You can now watch that video at 2x speed. Endless thanks to @sharrows.bsky.social who not only lent me his GoPro but also provided the tech support for compressing 250+GB of 4K footage www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipaJ...
January 7, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Once upon a time, I mounted a GoPro on myself for the duration of the journey. You can now watch that video at 2x speed. Endless thanks to @sharrows.bsky.social who not only lent me his GoPro but also provided the tech support for compressing 250+GB of 4K footage www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipaJ...
It's only 1/7 and I'm completely booked myself through mid-March
January 7, 2026 at 10:42 PM
It's only 1/7 and I'm completely booked myself through mid-March