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Andrew Bowen (he/him)

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KPBS reporter covering housing, transit and local politics in San Diego. Union shop steward. Creator and host of Freeway Exit, a podcast about freeways. Gaily homosexual. I run @sdtrafficdeaths.bsky.social. https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/freeway-exit

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Andrew Bowen (he/him) @acbowen.bsky.social · 5d

I went out to the East San Diego County road where the Trump administration revoked a $1.165 million safety grant because they thought the project was "hostile to motor vehicles."

After walking around there, it was clear the current design is hostile to *pedestrians.*
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East County community disappointed after Trump revokes road safety grant deemed 'hostile' to cars

The Department of Transportation has canceled hundreds of grants that run counter to its goal of "preserving or increasing roadway capacity for motor vehicles."

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 1d

Still thinking about Tyler Cowen watching young actresses in movies and thinking to himself, "yes, but how do I know if she's *really* a virgin? HOW CAN I KNOW?"

And then telling everyone about it!

My Favorite Actress Is Not Human

Tilly Norwood doesn’t need a hairstylist, has no regrettable tweets, and if you wish to see a virgin on-screen, this is one of your better chances. That’s because she’s AI, writes Tyler Cowen.

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Andrew Bowen (he/him) @acbowen.bsky.social · 5d

East County community disappointed after Trump revokes road safety grant deemed 'hostile' to cars

The Department of Transportation has canceled hundreds of grants that run counter to its goal of "preserving or increasing roadway capacity for motor vehicles."

www.kpbs.org

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Andrew Bowen (he/him) @acbowen.bsky.social · 6d

I feel pretty comfortable opining on this. In Matthew 25, Jesus tells his disciples that mistreating any person is the same as mistreating God.

"... I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not give me clothing, sick and in prison and you did not visit me."

Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 6d

I generally refrain from calling things unchristian because Christian theology is very much not my department. But JD Vance implying that hospitals should refuse emergency medical care to immigrants is not at all consonant with what I understand Christianity’s whole thing to be.

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Andrew Bowen (he/him) @acbowen.bsky.social · 6d

I think about this often.

a cartoon character says " feels like i 'm wearing nothing at all " as he skis down a snowy hill

ALT: a cartoon character says " feels like i 'm wearing nothing at all " as he skis down a snowy hill

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 10d

When it comes to road deaths, we often put the onus on people doing the dying rather than people doing the killing.

NPR @npr.org · 12d

In 2024, 7,100 pedestrians were killed on the road, and in recent years, more than 1,000 cyclists have been hit and killed annually. Safety experts explain how bikers and walkers can stay safe.

8 walking and biking safety tips that just might save your life

In 2024, 7,100 pedestrians were killed on the road, and in recent years, more than 1,000 cyclists have been hit and killed annually. Safety experts explain how bikers and walkers can stay safe.

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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 10d

He lied. Gotta use the word

Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 10d

NEW: Trump falsely suggested today that rank-and-file FBI agents fomented the Jan. 6 attack that a mob of his supporters unleashed on the Capitol, leaning into conspiracy theories as he accuses a second FBI director of committing crimes

w/ @iriesentner.bsky.social

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Trump falsely suggests FBI agents to blame for igniting Jan. 6 violence

The president’s baseless claim continued a yearslong effort to rewrite the history of the Capitol attack.

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Jacob Bogage @jacobbogage.bsky.social · 12d

A government shutdown is days away. And @rbeggin.bsky.social and I obsessing over it.

What do you want do want to know?

Will do my best to respond throughout the day.

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Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 11d

This rules so hard. It's been a longstanding conviction of mine that the best way to convince people to replace car trips with ebike trips is by letting them try out an ebike for free.

Love the Oakland Public Library. oaklandside.org/2025/09/25/o...

Oakland launches an e-bike lending library

There are now 50 electric bikes available for rent at the Fruitvale BART. It just takes a deposit and a modest fee.

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Andrew Bowen (he/him) @acbowen.bsky.social · 12d

NPR has earned the ratio here.

Would love to see @kellymcb.bsky.social and @poynterinstitute.bsky.social take stock of the replies/quotes and write something about how journalists can get smarter about reporting on street safety.

NPR @npr.org · 13d

In 2024, 7,100 pedestrians were killed on the road, and in recent years, more than 1,000 cyclists have been hit and killed annually. Safety experts explain how bikers and walkers can stay safe.

8 walking and biking safety tips that just might save your life

In 2024, 7,100 pedestrians were killed on the road, and in recent years, more than 1,000 cyclists have been hit and killed annually. Safety experts explain how bikers and walkers can stay safe.

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Micah Loewinger @micahloewinger.bsky.social · 13d

My employer New York Public Radio just announced that it is offering @onthemedia.bsky.social, @radiolab.bsky.social, and other programs to at-risk public radio stations for free! More info: current.org/2025/09/wnyc...

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dadvans | the winnipeg jorts @dadvans.bsky.social · 15d

once again, if tylenol caused autism, america would have a better rail system

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Andrew Bowen (he/him) @acbowen.bsky.social · 15d

I was feeling brave, so I stopped by the window of the first car on my bike. Told the driver this was not a parking space and next time please park in the *free* garage. She gave me a sarcastic “thank you so much” and I went on my way, feeling sad but glad I spoke up.

Two cars and a delivery van parked in the Park Boulevard bike lane.

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sdtrafficdeaths.bsky.social @sdtrafficdeaths.bsky.social · 15d

Driver struck and killed a 31-year-old woman trying to cross La Jolla Village Dr at Genesee Ave in University City.

I highlighted this exact intersection in a video earlier this year. Missing crosswalks force pedestrians into a 10-minute detour (so many jaywalk). www.instagram.com/reel/DH9Qc3h...

SDPD Watch Commander's Log Page 1 of 1

Incident:
30967

BegDateTime:
09/21/25 21:15

EndDateTime: Beat:
115

Watch Commander:
Woodell

Location:
4300 La Jolla Village Drive

Neighborhood:
University City

Type:
Fatal Traffic Accident

Synopsis:
A 31 year old male (P-2) was driving a Volkswagen Jetta vehicle Eastbound in the #1 lane of 4300 La Jolla
Village Drive. A 31 year old female (P-1) was walking Southbound in the Eastbound #1 lane of La Jolla Village
Drive from the center median and into P-2’s path of travel. P-2 collided with P-1. P-1 was declared deceased
at the hospital. DUI was not a factor in this event. Traffic Division officers investigated the accident.

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Andrew Bowen (he/him) @acbowen.bsky.social · 16d

I wonder how he felt about the tomato, a staple of Italian food that was brought to Europe from the Americas.

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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 18d

No

Laughable

www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Pentagon demands journalists pledge to not obtain unauthorized material

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is imposing strict new rules that would severely limit the ability of journalists to report on the Pentagon.

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Andrew Bowen (he/him) @acbowen.bsky.social · 25d

I believe the most recent amendments will exclude COASTER stations until the line has higher frequencies. But Sprinter and trolley stations are still captured. This map was apparently fact checked by CA YIMBY: uscssi.maps.arcgis.com/apps/mapview...

Map Viewer

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Andrew Bowen (he/him) @acbowen.bsky.social · 25d

San Diego: Watch this space.

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Map showing circles around trolley stations in San Diego

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Andrew Bowen (he/him) @acbowen.bsky.social · 25d

Okay looks like Richardson was actually a no and Grove switched from not voting to yes. SB 79 will now head to governor.

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Andrew Bowen (he/him) @acbowen.bsky.social · 25d

SB 79 has the votes!

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Andrew Bowen (he/him) @acbowen.bsky.social · 25d

MTS has about three years’ worth of reserves, after which it will either need new revenue or have to cut services by more than 20%.

On Thursday, MTS board members couldn’t agree on a strategy — specifically, what role fare increases should play in balancing the budget.
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MTS board delays decision on budget strategy as 'fiscal cliff' nears

A majority of board members balked at the suggestion of an increase to fares, which have been mostly the same since 2009.

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Ben Christopher @frombenc.bsky.social · 28d

A bill proposed Monday night, just days before the end of the legislative session, would punch a very small hole in a landmark housing law passed earlier this year that appears to apply to one (1) proposed apartment building in the incoming Senate leader's district.

calmatters.org/politics/202...

This last-minute deal could stymie a new Santa Barbara apartment building

The 270-unit is proposed behind the city’s historic Mission, and in the district of incoming Senate president Monique Limón.

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Andrew Bowen (he/him) @acbowen.bsky.social · Aug 29

The owner of that lot, Zephyr (Brad Termini), is also doing Midway Rising. One can imagine that mega project taking priority right now.
builtbyzephyr.com/project/bayv...

Bayview

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Andrew Bowen (he/him) @acbowen.bsky.social · Aug 29

The whole Morena corridor needs a shit ton of trees.

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Andrew Bowen (he/him) @acbowen.bsky.social · Aug 28

And the denser properties will provide more property tax revenue, and the new residents will increase sales tax revenues.

Andrew Bowen (he/him) @acbowen.bsky.social · Aug 28

I think people tend to overestimate how much ridership comes from park and ride. Consequently, we tend to have way more parking than needed at trolley stations.

Also it’s very easy to park and *not* ride, so even a full lot doesn’t mean lots of riders.

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