Demetrios Kaltsas
@dameechtree.bsky.social
Mechanical Engineer⚙️, Urbanist🏙️, Northern Michigan University Alumni 🐱, Detroit Sports 🦁 🐯🪽
At the Detroit Policy conference, glad to hear KLA from Ann Arbor and Bedrock In Detroit are talking about a train from Ann Arbor to Detroit.
January 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
At the Detroit Policy conference, glad to hear KLA from Ann Arbor and Bedrock In Detroit are talking about a train from Ann Arbor to Detroit.
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That tax credit would 100% pay for a top of the line cargo e-bike that could replace most household car trips, would be far better for the environment, and is much less likely to kill someone.
US tax credit for a new Cybertruck: $7,500
US tax credit for a new e-bike: $0
US tax credit for a new e-bike: $0
Tesla Cybertruck Joins Short List of EVs Eligible for US Subsidy
Tesla Inc.’s Cybertruck qualifies for up to $7,500 in US tax credits for the first time this year, part of reshuffling under tougher rules that took effect on Jan. 1 that also newly disqualify other e...
www.bloomberg.com
January 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
That tax credit would 100% pay for a top of the line cargo e-bike that could replace most household car trips, would be far better for the environment, and is much less likely to kill someone.
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Bollard > Cyber Truck
#WorldBollardAssociation
#WorldBollardAssociation
December 24, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Bollard > Cyber Truck
#WorldBollardAssociation
#WorldBollardAssociation
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Do I look that capable?
December 12, 2024 at 12:58 AM
Do I look that capable?
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Arguably my favourite bike passenger ever.
I see everyone’s #treebybike and raise you “Santa”.
Had such fun today in storm Darragh as our community really came together for our local street fair despite the weather. Feel very lucky to live here.
#SantaByBike
I see everyone’s #treebybike and raise you “Santa”.
Had such fun today in storm Darragh as our community really came together for our local street fair despite the weather. Feel very lucky to live here.
#SantaByBike
December 7, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Arguably my favourite bike passenger ever.
I see everyone’s #treebybike and raise you “Santa”.
Had such fun today in storm Darragh as our community really came together for our local street fair despite the weather. Feel very lucky to live here.
#SantaByBike
I see everyone’s #treebybike and raise you “Santa”.
Had such fun today in storm Darragh as our community really came together for our local street fair despite the weather. Feel very lucky to live here.
#SantaByBike
Woop Woop!
Amtrak welcomed 32.8 million passengers on the passenger rail system, a 15% increase from the previous year. Customers can look forward to rail service improvements in 2025 with billions in investments.
More people are riding Amtrak than ever before, and improvements are on the way | CNN
Amtrak welcomed 32.8 million passengers on the passenger rail system, a 15% increase from the previous year. Customers can look forward to rail service improvements in 2025 with billions in investment...
cnn.it
December 4, 2024 at 3:08 AM
Woop Woop!
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My feed is filled with useful info about what’s happening in South Korea and zero weird conspiracies blaming weather control devices. this is weird
December 3, 2024 at 4:44 PM
My feed is filled with useful info about what’s happening in South Korea and zero weird conspiracies blaming weather control devices. this is weird
Young people today are navigating a reality far different from the one we grew up expecting. What we want is simple: the "equitable financial liberties" we saw our parents have—affordable housing, accessible transportation, and the chance to build stable lives. 🏡🚗 🧵 1/
December 2, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Young people today are navigating a reality far different from the one we grew up expecting. What we want is simple: the "equitable financial liberties" we saw our parents have—affordable housing, accessible transportation, and the chance to build stable lives. 🏡🚗 🧵 1/
How do we figure out what building codes are good and which ones are restrictive?
December 1, 2024 at 8:38 PM
How do we figure out what building codes are good and which ones are restrictive?
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Interesting post on how regulatory capture at the local level aggravates income inequality
America's fucked up housing market is one of the biggest drivers of wealth inequality right now. Over the same time period that mortgages are skyrocketing, the poor are getting poorer while the rich get richer.
I wrote a whole article about it, here's the link: shorturl.at/WsS8E
I wrote a whole article about it, here's the link: shorturl.at/WsS8E
The Sneaky Way the Government is Making You Poor
Poor Americans have lost 47% of their net worth since 2001, while the wealthy watched their income triple in the same time period. This kind of inequality is destroying our society. So what's making t...
shorturl.at
December 1, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Interesting post on how regulatory capture at the local level aggravates income inequality
Content Analysis: Demetrios writes like he’s hosting a TED Talk in a coffee shop—insightful, a little caffeinated, and always leaving you with questions to ponder (or just chuckle at).
blueskyroast.com
blueskyroast.com
December 1, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Content Analysis: Demetrios writes like he’s hosting a TED Talk in a coffee shop—insightful, a little caffeinated, and always leaving you with questions to ponder (or just chuckle at).
blueskyroast.com
blueskyroast.com
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READ: “Policies to help people walk & cycle such as low-traffic neighbourhoods can create public health benefits as much as 100 times greater than the cost of the schemes, a long-term study has concluded.” AND the benefits continue to grow even higher over time.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Health gains of low-traffic schemes up to 100 times greater than costs, study finds
Research looked at three London boroughs to value overall health benefits of active travel over 20 years at up to £4,800 per head
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2024 at 1:44 AM
READ: “Policies to help people walk & cycle such as low-traffic neighbourhoods can create public health benefits as much as 100 times greater than the cost of the schemes, a long-term study has concluded.” AND the benefits continue to grow even higher over time.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Who is this Elon Musk guy?
November 29, 2024 at 12:27 AM
Who is this Elon Musk guy?
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I'm reading that Mark Zuckerberg is genuinely spooked by the rapid growth of Bluesky. Sounds pretty good.
November 28, 2024 at 2:08 AM
I'm reading that Mark Zuckerberg is genuinely spooked by the rapid growth of Bluesky. Sounds pretty good.
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Spending a month on Bluesky has created a whole new model of a fight we need to be having right now. Not liberal vs. conservative or whatever, but respect vs manipulation.
I am tired of being manipulated everywhere I go. That’s why I like it here, I feel like I’m in charge for once.
I am tired of being manipulated everywhere I go. That’s why I like it here, I feel like I’m in charge for once.
November 27, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Spending a month on Bluesky has created a whole new model of a fight we need to be having right now. Not liberal vs. conservative or whatever, but respect vs manipulation.
I am tired of being manipulated everywhere I go. That’s why I like it here, I feel like I’m in charge for once.
I am tired of being manipulated everywhere I go. That’s why I like it here, I feel like I’m in charge for once.
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Switzerland—Rejects a referendum to spend $5.6 billion on highway widening.
Paris—Moves to replace 60,000 parking spaces with trees and green spaces.
Oslo—Eliminates cars from city center, cutting greenhouse emissions 35%.
Kathy Hochul and Doug Ford—Let’s ask suburban boomers what they prefer.
Paris—Moves to replace 60,000 parking spaces with trees and green spaces.
Oslo—Eliminates cars from city center, cutting greenhouse emissions 35%.
Kathy Hochul and Doug Ford—Let’s ask suburban boomers what they prefer.
November 26, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Switzerland—Rejects a referendum to spend $5.6 billion on highway widening.
Paris—Moves to replace 60,000 parking spaces with trees and green spaces.
Oslo—Eliminates cars from city center, cutting greenhouse emissions 35%.
Kathy Hochul and Doug Ford—Let’s ask suburban boomers what they prefer.
Paris—Moves to replace 60,000 parking spaces with trees and green spaces.
Oslo—Eliminates cars from city center, cutting greenhouse emissions 35%.
Kathy Hochul and Doug Ford—Let’s ask suburban boomers what they prefer.
Upgrades People, Upgrades!
November 25, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Upgrades People, Upgrades!
Now, that is some good news to start Monday off right.
Ren Cen future: New development plan calls for demolition of 2 towers
Bedrock and General Motors announced a plan for the future of the Renaissance Center that would include demolishing two of the seven towers.
www.wxyz.com
November 25, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Now, that is some good news to start Monday off right.
My nomination for product of the year. What’s yours?
November 25, 2024 at 5:55 PM
My nomination for product of the year. What’s yours?
What will super EV charging do to small businesses that take EV charging grants now? Will the maintenance outweigh the benefits? Will the small businesses’s taxes go up because of the increased tax assessment by the new infrastructure? Will Insurance go up due to risk of EV charging? Time will tell.
November 25, 2024 at 2:17 PM
What will super EV charging do to small businesses that take EV charging grants now? Will the maintenance outweigh the benefits? Will the small businesses’s taxes go up because of the increased tax assessment by the new infrastructure? Will Insurance go up due to risk of EV charging? Time will tell.
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Just like freshly fallen snow, autumn leaves can help us visualize how to reorganize street space by revealing which parts of the roadway drivers aren't using.
November 24, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Just like freshly fallen snow, autumn leaves can help us visualize how to reorganize street space by revealing which parts of the roadway drivers aren't using.
With the way the Lions are losing players we might have a tough thanksgiving.
November 24, 2024 at 8:34 PM
With the way the Lions are losing players we might have a tough thanksgiving.
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Did you know that every 2nd and 4th Sunday a group meets in Cass Park in Detroit to share food with their friends and forgotten workers? You can join and bring food or hygiene products, help serve food, clean up, or just hang out in community.
hey @cyclesixmile.bsky.social - 11am, Cass Park, 2nd and 4th Sundays, no RSVP required ... pssstttt spread the word
November 24, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Did you know that every 2nd and 4th Sunday a group meets in Cass Park in Detroit to share food with their friends and forgotten workers? You can join and bring food or hygiene products, help serve food, clean up, or just hang out in community.