Dustin Black
@engineerdustin.bsky.social
Casually sharing two decades of city-building knowledge while trying to put the civil back in engineering.
Ramen is better by bike.
January 15, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Ramen is better by bike.
Today’s haul: work laptop, packed lunch because I’m a good boy, and the remnants of a gift bag that I’m bringing to work to rid myself of.
January 13, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Today’s haul: work laptop, packed lunch because I’m a good boy, and the remnants of a gift bag that I’m bringing to work to rid myself of.
Michigan be lying like that
January 8, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Michigan be lying like that
I’m finding it harder and harder to carve out enough reading time these days but I did get some good ones in this year.
December 31, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I’m finding it harder and harder to carve out enough reading time these days but I did get some good ones in this year.
Looking for gluten free vegan options within walking distance (for kids) of Campus Martius or along the Qline.
December 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Looking for gluten free vegan options within walking distance (for kids) of Campus Martius or along the Qline.
Who’s going to tell the Steelers mascot, Steely McBeam, that he’s actually been carrying around a prestressed concrete I-beam this whole time?
December 22, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Who’s going to tell the Steelers mascot, Steely McBeam, that he’s actually been carrying around a prestressed concrete I-beam this whole time?
Hey, that’s not MUTCD compliant!
December 21, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Hey, that’s not MUTCD compliant!
From my hometown of Alpena, MI. The old mill recently reopened as a the Alpena Flour Mill Coffee Shop for coffee and sweets.
November 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
From my hometown of Alpena, MI. The old mill recently reopened as a the Alpena Flour Mill Coffee Shop for coffee and sweets.
I was more than eager to pick up our CSA share this morning after the sugar rush last night.
November 1, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I was more than eager to pick up our CSA share this morning after the sugar rush last night.
This is basically my politics.
October 22, 2025 at 3:08 AM
This is basically my politics.
The Lions really do have the most fun.
October 21, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The Lions really do have the most fun.
Sign o’ the times.
October 21, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Sign o’ the times.
The silver lining of a rainy Sunday when the Lions aren’t playing is that I can get around to clearing off the work bench for some much needed bike maintenance.
October 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The silver lining of a rainy Sunday when the Lions aren’t playing is that I can get around to clearing off the work bench for some much needed bike maintenance.
I’m bike curious….
Handsome Cycles out of Minneapolis, MN - yay or nay?
Handsome Cycles out of Minneapolis, MN - yay or nay?
October 16, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I’m bike curious….
Handsome Cycles out of Minneapolis, MN - yay or nay?
Handsome Cycles out of Minneapolis, MN - yay or nay?
“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it"
October 2, 2025 at 1:55 AM
“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it"
Thinking about the time I was checking out the new play street and this swol lifted diesel blows by, slams on its brakes, and reverses back to me.
I’m thinking, “ok, here we go…”
Gruff diesel dude: “That’s a f-ing sweet bike, man!”
I know, my man. I know.
I’m thinking, “ok, here we go…”
Gruff diesel dude: “That’s a f-ing sweet bike, man!”
I know, my man. I know.
October 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Thinking about the time I was checking out the new play street and this swol lifted diesel blows by, slams on its brakes, and reverses back to me.
I’m thinking, “ok, here we go…”
Gruff diesel dude: “That’s a f-ing sweet bike, man!”
I know, my man. I know.
I’m thinking, “ok, here we go…”
Gruff diesel dude: “That’s a f-ing sweet bike, man!”
I know, my man. I know.
We have a local council person who donates their old campaign signs. Roll on some primer and they’re a perfect canvas for advocacy signs. The kids love them!
October 1, 2025 at 10:56 AM
We have a local council person who donates their old campaign signs. Roll on some primer and they’re a perfect canvas for advocacy signs. The kids love them!
Recruiting for my neighborhood bike bus is going…okay. But the apathy is real.
September 30, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Recruiting for my neighborhood bike bus is going…okay. But the apathy is real.
“Prepping” for my next meeting.
September 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
“Prepping” for my next meeting.
Itty bitty first haul from the bloom and gloom garden this year.
September 29, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Itty bitty first haul from the bloom and gloom garden this year.
In case anyone was wondering how it went.
September 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
In case anyone was wondering how it went.
Making it smaller makes it more fun.
September 26, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Making it smaller makes it more fun.
September 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Biking through a city at night can sometimes be a spiritual experience. The glow of traffic lights. The reflections on wet pavement. You notice everything but no one really notices you. It’s perfect.
September 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Biking through a city at night can sometimes be a spiritual experience. The glow of traffic lights. The reflections on wet pavement. You notice everything but no one really notices you. It’s perfect.