Will
@unusable.systems
Infrastructure fan, physical and digital. Can usually be found staring at local utility lines, waiting for trains that haven’t been built, or riding a bike in increasingly larger circles.
Too many computer projects to count
Too many computer projects to count
Good morning from Austin! Today I’m flying on a Delta A220-300, one of my favourite narrowbody aircraft. I’m always excited for a chance to fly this type. Not only is it a 2-3 layout but the seats in the back are an inch wider than your standard 737. Off to SFO!
February 13, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Good morning from Austin! Today I’m flying on a Delta A220-300, one of my favourite narrowbody aircraft. I’m always excited for a chance to fly this type. Not only is it a 2-3 layout but the seats in the back are an inch wider than your standard 737. Off to SFO!
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February 3, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Hilarious timing that one of my complaints about the new fare system (that it still didn’t have tap payment by debit/credit cards) had a solution announced like a day or two after I posted this. CapMetro accepts tap payments by card (on busses only right now) as of Feb 1
I'm working on a blog post about CapMetro's two different fare cards that have launched since I moved here four years ago, a summary of why this happened, and how the user experience of the new card feels like a step backwards. Here's the two cards side by side, with the new one on the left
February 5, 2026 at 4:49 AM
Hilarious timing that one of my complaints about the new fare system (that it still didn’t have tap payment by debit/credit cards) had a solution announced like a day or two after I posted this. CapMetro accepts tap payments by card (on busses only right now) as of Feb 1
I'm working on a blog post about CapMetro's two different fare cards that have launched since I moved here four years ago, a summary of why this happened, and how the user experience of the new card feels like a step backwards. Here's the two cards side by side, with the new one on the left
January 28, 2026 at 6:49 AM
I'm working on a blog post about CapMetro's two different fare cards that have launched since I moved here four years ago, a summary of why this happened, and how the user experience of the new card feels like a step backwards. Here's the two cards side by side, with the new one on the left
I’m really relieved to see actual federal support for this project, though. Particularly since they made a big deal about cancelling Amtrak trying to keep the Texas Central HSR project going
January 22, 2026 at 8:31 AM
I’m really relieved to see actual federal support for this project, though. Particularly since they made a big deal about cancelling Amtrak trying to keep the Texas Central HSR project going
With as much work is going on for the airport expansion I think they really should have pushed to do the airport extension from the proposed Yellow Jacket station now. A transit link from the airport to downtown would be a major boost for the city’s tourism push (esp. with the conv center expansion)
January 22, 2026 at 8:26 AM
With as much work is going on for the airport expansion I think they really should have pushed to do the airport extension from the proposed Yellow Jacket station now. A transit link from the airport to downtown would be a major boost for the city’s tourism push (esp. with the conv center expansion)
The EIS for Austin’s light rail got the sign off from the FTA a few days ago
www.kut.org/transportati...
www.kut.org/transportati...
Austin's light-rail plans get environmental clearance from Trump administration
Federal transit officials approve the environmental review for Austin's light-rail plans. But the question of federal funding remains unanswered.
www.kut.org
January 22, 2026 at 8:24 AM
The EIS for Austin’s light rail got the sign off from the FTA a few days ago
www.kut.org/transportati...
www.kut.org/transportati...
Afternoon kayaking around the lake (river) today. Finally got a chance to paddle to the dam at the upstream end. Another time I’ll have to go get a picture of the dam at the downstream end
September 29, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Afternoon kayaking around the lake (river) today. Finally got a chance to paddle to the dam at the upstream end. Another time I’ll have to go get a picture of the dam at the downstream end
So it turns out that WMATA still has some old special edition SmarTrip cards from several years ago available on their web store. This one made for the opening of the Silver Line in 2014 is really cool. Looking forward to using it!
September 27, 2025 at 2:48 AM
So it turns out that WMATA still has some old special edition SmarTrip cards from several years ago available on their web store. This one made for the opening of the Silver Line in 2014 is really cool. Looking forward to using it!
After learning I did *not* need to install an antenna on the roof to do so, I’ve set up an ADS-B receiver with a Raspberry Pi and USB SDR in the window behind my desk. I’m seriously impressed that it’s able to pick up planes over 60 miles away!
September 5, 2025 at 3:38 AM
After learning I did *not* need to install an antenna on the roof to do so, I’ve set up an ADS-B receiver with a Raspberry Pi and USB SDR in the window behind my desk. I’m seriously impressed that it’s able to pick up planes over 60 miles away!
Decided to actually make use of this account for once I guess. Enjoy this picture of an opossum I saw at dinner this week
August 21, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Decided to actually make use of this account for once I guess. Enjoy this picture of an opossum I saw at dinner this week