Nithin
@ntnvla.bsky.social
Transit, cities, urbanism, diaspora, abundance, fighting climate change, etc.
here's a north jersey bus map based on the GTFS - based on noon weekday frequencies
January 3, 2026 at 12:29 AM
here's a north jersey bus map based on the GTFS - based on noon weekday frequencies
But it's useful for the industry! I work at a transit agency and have found your work helpful in conversations around stop spacing. In fact, I was looking for European spacings for an article and couldn't find a similarly comprehensive piece for international agencies
January 2, 2026 at 11:50 PM
But it's useful for the industry! I work at a transit agency and have found your work helpful in conversations around stop spacing. In fact, I was looking for European spacings for an article and couldn't find a similarly comprehensive piece for international agencies
Engineers do this because it's cheaper / easier than moving curb lines right?
December 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Engineers do this because it's cheaper / easier than moving curb lines right?
is that where this photo is taken?
December 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
is that where this photo is taken?
is there a copy of the cost-benefit analysis online?
December 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
is there a copy of the cost-benefit analysis online?
this is up there amongst talking to a native Cajun French speaker and a native New Mexican Spanish speaker. Pretty soon those speech communities will be gone
December 3, 2025 at 4:37 AM
this is up there amongst talking to a native Cajun French speaker and a native New Mexican Spanish speaker. Pretty soon those speech communities will be gone
Is this Metra Electric? What station is this? I'm surprised to see commuter rail running in the middle of travel lanes (though I imagine there's a buffer between them)
December 2, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Is this Metra Electric? What station is this? I'm surprised to see commuter rail running in the middle of travel lanes (though I imagine there's a buffer between them)
what is it about those cost structures / financial health issues that make it so much more expensive than transit? I'm only familiar with transit (FTA-regulated) cost structures
December 1, 2025 at 12:39 AM
what is it about those cost structures / financial health issues that make it so much more expensive than transit? I'm only familiar with transit (FTA-regulated) cost structures
I have a paperwhite and it's been great. I do like physical books but I've read so much more with a kindle because of how portable it is. I also feel less guilty about buying books I don't read because they don't take up space. I don't love the DRM restrictions tho (vs physical books)
November 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I have a paperwhite and it's been great. I do like physical books but I've read so much more with a kindle because of how portable it is. I also feel less guilty about buying books I don't read because they don't take up space. I don't love the DRM restrictions tho (vs physical books)
looking forward to this podcast! I've also been frustrated by the rational/logical frame that many climate activists take. This (and politics in general) is much more than and am excited to hear someone talk about it
November 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
looking forward to this podcast! I've also been frustrated by the rational/logical frame that many climate activists take. This (and politics in general) is much more than and am excited to hear someone talk about it
Re fires injured 2 people, traffic crashes 694,
I could imagine FD officials rebutting this by saying that the reason the fire injury late is lower is because they can respond to fires quickly. Is there a way to get total fire calls vs total traffic calls?
I could imagine FD officials rebutting this by saying that the reason the fire injury late is lower is because they can respond to fires quickly. Is there a way to get total fire calls vs total traffic calls?
November 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Re fires injured 2 people, traffic crashes 694,
I could imagine FD officials rebutting this by saying that the reason the fire injury late is lower is because they can respond to fires quickly. Is there a way to get total fire calls vs total traffic calls?
I could imagine FD officials rebutting this by saying that the reason the fire injury late is lower is because they can respond to fires quickly. Is there a way to get total fire calls vs total traffic calls?
what's the reason for this? I also remember that Pittsburgh's transit advocacy org was pretty against stop consolidation
November 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
what's the reason for this? I also remember that Pittsburgh's transit advocacy org was pretty against stop consolidation
I understand climate change is a serious issue but reading articles like this - and the resulting inaction - makes it feel kind of hopeless. I can sense my mind tuning out. Surely there's a better way to communicate the reality that inspires hope, and action instead of apathy?
November 25, 2025 at 5:59 AM
I understand climate change is a serious issue but reading articles like this - and the resulting inaction - makes it feel kind of hopeless. I can sense my mind tuning out. Surely there's a better way to communicate the reality that inspires hope, and action instead of apathy?
Is there a promo code? When I view it on IslandPress it's still full price
November 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Is there a promo code? When I view it on IslandPress it's still full price
All the streets near City Hall are included, as per (1)(b). All of Center City is included basically
November 14, 2025 at 1:49 AM
All the streets near City Hall are included, as per (1)(b). All of Center City is included basically
Wouldn't it be best to not publicize the people over parking provisions of the bill until it gets a signature from the gov? Otherwise you may risk inviting backlash. Apologies if he's already signed it
November 4, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Wouldn't it be best to not publicize the people over parking provisions of the bill until it gets a signature from the gov? Otherwise you may risk inviting backlash. Apologies if he's already signed it
was also similarly disappointed at the lack of stop consolidation. NYC MTA has been slow at adopting better stop spacing
November 2, 2025 at 2:14 AM
was also similarly disappointed at the lack of stop consolidation. NYC MTA has been slow at adopting better stop spacing
October 23, 2025 at 4:09 AM
This is also an easy story to tell and could easily be spun into how business-friendly Jack will increase your electricity prices by letting data centers proliferate unchecked!
October 23, 2025 at 4:05 AM
This is also an easy story to tell and could easily be spun into how business-friendly Jack will increase your electricity prices by letting data centers proliferate unchecked!