Justin Doyle
@justindoyle.bsky.social
Promoting conservation and stewardship of our natural resources. Proponent of people-centric spaces and urban greening. Serving on Richmond’s Urban Design Committee. #JamesRiver #Richmond 🌳🚴🚌🚆🛶🎸
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A Winter Storm Warning means a major, hazardous winter event (heavy snow, ice, or both) is imminent or already occurring, posing a significant threat to life and property.
It advises the public to take immediate action, as travel will become difficult or impossible due to severe conditions.
It advises the public to take immediate action, as travel will become difficult or impossible due to severe conditions.
December 8, 2025 at 2:59 AM
A Winter Storm Warning means a major, hazardous winter event (heavy snow, ice, or both) is imminent or already occurring, posing a significant threat to life and property.
It advises the public to take immediate action, as travel will become difficult or impossible due to severe conditions.
It advises the public to take immediate action, as travel will become difficult or impossible due to severe conditions.
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The promise of freedom and wealth held until cities and suburbs began optimizing for vehicle throughput instead of local access and mobility.
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Why everything turns to asphalt
There’s a King Midas aspect to motor vehicles, this technological gift that promised and delivered abundance until it became a curse.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The promise of freedom and wealth held until cities and suburbs began optimizing for vehicle throughput instead of local access and mobility.
open.substack.com/pub/speakeas...
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Chesapeake Bay region leaders approve revised agreement, commit to cleanup through 2040
Chesapeake Bay region leaders approve revised agreement, commit to cleanup through 2040
Environmental groups said the update falls short on several targets, but is critical to moving forward with a shared vision.
www.vpm.org
December 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Chesapeake Bay region leaders approve revised agreement, commit to cleanup through 2040
Whoa! Democrats picked up 14 seats in Virginia’s House of Delegates and will be three seats short of holding a supermajority in the chamber during the 2026 General Assembly session. 👀
www.vpap.org/electionresu...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Whoa! Democrats picked up 14 seats in Virginia’s House of Delegates and will be three seats short of holding a supermajority in the chamber during the 2026 General Assembly session. 👀
www.vpap.org/electionresu...
www.vpap.org/electionresu...
CSX train derails, sending 15 coal cars, 2 locomotives off tracks into wetlands in New Kent
CSX train derails, sending 15 coal cars, 2 locomotives off tracks into wetlands in New Kent
CSX freight train derailment in New Kent County has canceled some Amtrak service to Richmond, with Norfolk routes still operating. No injuries reported as emergency crews respond.
www.wtvr.com
October 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
CSX train derails, sending 15 coal cars, 2 locomotives off tracks into wetlands in New Kent
The Richmond Folk Festival is hands down the best annual event held in Richmond. I had the honor of moderating a panel titled “Building a River for All” that featured Andrew Alli, Katie Lemmert, and Tricia Pearsall on Sunday. 🛶
October 14, 2025 at 12:50 AM
The Richmond Folk Festival is hands down the best annual event held in Richmond. I had the honor of moderating a panel titled “Building a River for All” that featured Andrew Alli, Katie Lemmert, and Tricia Pearsall on Sunday. 🛶
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Europe’s streets are so much safer for cyclists than America’s, but drivers the world over think their convenience is more important than others’ lives.
October 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Europe’s streets are so much safer for cyclists than America’s, but drivers the world over think their convenience is more important than others’ lives.
It doesn’t get much better than the Richmond Folk Festival! 🎸
Richmond Folk Festival
Music & Art Festival. The Richmond Folk Festival in Richmond, Va is The Story of America as Told Through Music, Dance, Crafts, Narrative, and Cuisine.
www.richmondfolkfestival.org
October 12, 2025 at 12:27 AM
It doesn’t get much better than the Richmond Folk Festival! 🎸
Richmond outlines water infrastructure budget asks for General Assembly
Richmond outlines water infrastructure budget asks for General Assembly
The city is seeking $80M over two years to start overhauling its water system.
www.vpm.org
October 8, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Richmond outlines water infrastructure budget asks for General Assembly
Happy September 21st! 🕺
Earth, Wind & Fire - September (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by EarthWindandFireVEVO
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September 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Happy September 21st! 🕺
Monarch (Danaus plexippus) larva on swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) in a rain garden at Richmond’s North Avenue Branch Library. 🐛
September 18, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Monarch (Danaus plexippus) larva on swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) in a rain garden at Richmond’s North Avenue Branch Library. 🐛
The James River Association’s 2nd Annual EcoFest was yesterday. Tree climbing was a highlight for Jasper. 🌳
September 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The James River Association’s 2nd Annual EcoFest was yesterday. Tree climbing was a highlight for Jasper. 🌳
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Chimborazo Elementary School in Richmond's East End is turning to community fundraising to build a new playground after the school district denied their $250,000 budget request for the second consecutive year.
Chimborazo Elementary School seeks community help for playground upgrade: 'It's not even a playground'
Chimborazo Elementary School in Richmond's East End is turning to community fundraising to build a new playground after the school district denied their $250,000 budget request for the second year.
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September 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Chimborazo Elementary School in Richmond's East End is turning to community fundraising to build a new playground after the school district denied their $250,000 budget request for the second consecutive year.
Discovered another crop of monarch larvae today! 🐛
August 21, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Discovered another crop of monarch larvae today! 🐛
Standing room only on GRTC Pulse. Love it! 🚌💨
August 9, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Standing room only on GRTC Pulse. Love it! 🚌💨
A cicada molting in Jefferson Park this morning.
August 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
A cicada molting in Jefferson Park this morning.
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The city released a dataset of cell phone telemetry they purchased joined to road data. Here's a visualization I made of how much over the speed limit each road is traveled on, on avg.
Green - below speed limit
Yellow - 0-5 over
Orange - 5-10 over
Red - 10+ over
#rva #speedkills
Green - below speed limit
Yellow - 0-5 over
Orange - 5-10 over
Red - 10+ over
#rva #speedkills
August 1, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The city released a dataset of cell phone telemetry they purchased joined to road data. Here's a visualization I made of how much over the speed limit each road is traveled on, on avg.
Green - below speed limit
Yellow - 0-5 over
Orange - 5-10 over
Red - 10+ over
#rva #speedkills
Green - below speed limit
Yellow - 0-5 over
Orange - 5-10 over
Red - 10+ over
#rva #speedkills
‘Richmond Cool Kit’ outlines heat mitigation plans for city infrastructure
‘Richmond Cool Kit’ outlines heat mitigation plans for city infrastructure
Urban heat islands become dangerous when temperatures rise.
www.vpm.org
July 8, 2025 at 1:31 AM
‘Richmond Cool Kit’ outlines heat mitigation plans for city infrastructure
Pro tip: Enjoy #Richmond’s public pools this summer. 🏊♂️
July 7, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Pro tip: Enjoy #Richmond’s public pools this summer. 🏊♂️
Visited Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens today. Super cool!
July 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Visited Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens today. Super cool!
Visited Fishtown today. 🎸
July 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Visited Fishtown today. 🎸
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AVOID THE AREA: Police and firefighters are on scene at a fire at 1700 E Main Street near Main Street Station in Richmond's Shockoe Bottom.
We are working to learn more. Click here for updates: https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/1700-e-main-fire-june-25-2025
We are working to learn more. Click here for updates: https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/1700-e-main-fire-june-25-2025
June 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
AVOID THE AREA: Police and firefighters are on scene at a fire at 1700 E Main Street near Main Street Station in Richmond's Shockoe Bottom.
We are working to learn more. Click here for updates: https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/1700-e-main-fire-june-25-2025
We are working to learn more. Click here for updates: https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/1700-e-main-fire-june-25-2025
Spent the weekend exploring New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. 🌳
June 23, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Spent the weekend exploring New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. 🌳