Dave Patman
@alpacadave.bsky.social
Hi, Dave here. Civil Engineer / Hobby farmer in Manitoba. Just getting to know Bluesky.
Reposted by Dave Patman
Genuinely, I believe one of the biggest lost opportunities worldwide is how we literally tell government - OFTEN IN ADVANCE - when we go through major transitions that disrupt our travel habits. Having kids, starting a new job, moving home, retiring.. And governments NEVER use this free intelligence
In Slate, I explained why a newborn, job change, or closed highway can disrupt our travel habits, leading us to form new ones – and perhaps leave the car at home.
It’s a lesson with major implications for policy. 🧵
slate.com/technology/2...
It’s a lesson with major implications for policy. 🧵
slate.com/technology/2...
Driving to Work Is the Worst. So Why Can’t We Quit It?
Even when better options are available, switching modes is tough.
slate.com
December 3, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Genuinely, I believe one of the biggest lost opportunities worldwide is how we literally tell government - OFTEN IN ADVANCE - when we go through major transitions that disrupt our travel habits. Having kids, starting a new job, moving home, retiring.. And governments NEVER use this free intelligence
Reposted by Dave Patman
Chicago, and transit construction inflation
In Chicago: “The planned Red Line Extension is projected to cost seven times more per mile than the Orange Line, which we completed in 1993 (that’s after adjusting for inflation).”
December 3, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Chicago, and transit construction inflation
Trying out Bluesky to see if it’s an improvement over other platforms… hello world, etc. 🙂
February 21, 2024 at 6:16 AM
Trying out Bluesky to see if it’s an improvement over other platforms… hello world, etc. 🙂