Scott Atwood
@scott-roy-atwood.bsky.social
He/Him
Photographer, marathon runner, transportation cyclist, urbanist, alternative transportation advocate, Disney theme park fan, cocktail enthusiast, SF Bay Area denizen, software engineer.
Photographer, marathon runner, transportation cyclist, urbanist, alternative transportation advocate, Disney theme park fan, cocktail enthusiast, SF Bay Area denizen, software engineer.
I haven’t had a daily car commute since November 2019.
First I spent 3 months living in Tokyo with a 10 minute walk to work.
I returned to the US in March ‘20 and worked from home for a couple of years.
By the time I returned to the office in 2023, I had an e-bike and no desire to drive to work.
First I spent 3 months living in Tokyo with a 10 minute walk to work.
I returned to the US in March ‘20 and worked from home for a couple of years.
By the time I returned to the office in 2023, I had an e-bike and no desire to drive to work.
December 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I haven’t had a daily car commute since November 2019.
First I spent 3 months living in Tokyo with a 10 minute walk to work.
I returned to the US in March ‘20 and worked from home for a couple of years.
By the time I returned to the office in 2023, I had an e-bike and no desire to drive to work.
First I spent 3 months living in Tokyo with a 10 minute walk to work.
I returned to the US in March ‘20 and worked from home for a couple of years.
By the time I returned to the office in 2023, I had an e-bike and no desire to drive to work.
What a delightful sight to see in the bike locker at work this morning: not one, not two, but three electric cargo bikes!
December 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
What a delightful sight to see in the bike locker at work this morning: not one, not two, but three electric cargo bikes!
Wow! San Jose made honorable mention in a CityNerd urbanism top ten list!
We have had a substantial increase in percentage of low car households, those with access to zero or one car, increasing from 17% to 23% between 2010 and 2025.
We have had a substantial increase in percentage of low car households, those with access to zero or one car, increasing from 17% to 23% between 2010 and 2025.
Top 10 US Cities That Are Becoming More City-Like
YouTube video by Ray Delahanty | CityNerd
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Wow! San Jose made honorable mention in a CityNerd urbanism top ten list!
We have had a substantial increase in percentage of low car households, those with access to zero or one car, increasing from 17% to 23% between 2010 and 2025.
We have had a substantial increase in percentage of low car households, those with access to zero or one car, increasing from 17% to 23% between 2010 and 2025.
Reminder to car drivers in California:
As of January 1, 2024, bicycles are legally allowed to go with the pedestrian walk signal, even when the main signal is red.
This post brought to you by the driver who decided to stop, roll down his window, and yell at me about running a red light.
As of January 1, 2024, bicycles are legally allowed to go with the pedestrian walk signal, even when the main signal is red.
This post brought to you by the driver who decided to stop, roll down his window, and yell at me about running a red light.
November 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Reminder to car drivers in California:
As of January 1, 2024, bicycles are legally allowed to go with the pedestrian walk signal, even when the main signal is red.
This post brought to you by the driver who decided to stop, roll down his window, and yell at me about running a red light.
As of January 1, 2024, bicycles are legally allowed to go with the pedestrian walk signal, even when the main signal is red.
This post brought to you by the driver who decided to stop, roll down his window, and yell at me about running a red light.
This morning, two weeks short of three years since I rode my new e-bike home from the bike shop, I rolled over 10,000 miles on the odometer!
November 14, 2025 at 12:12 AM
This morning, two weeks short of three years since I rode my new e-bike home from the bike shop, I rolled over 10,000 miles on the odometer!
Today was my first real rainy bike commute with my new Raincouture trench coat, and I very happy to report that between my coat and my Showers Pass rain pants, I arrived with completely dry work clothes underneath, even after a 17 mile, one hour commute with constant rain the entire time!
November 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Today was my first real rainy bike commute with my new Raincouture trench coat, and I very happy to report that between my coat and my Showers Pass rain pants, I arrived with completely dry work clothes underneath, even after a 17 mile, one hour commute with constant rain the entire time!
In sprawling places like much of the US, bicycles are a fantastic compliment to transit for car free mobility.
I’m excited that BayWheels and SJ have added a bikeshare dock just outside the faregates of Berryessa/North San Jose BART Station, supplementing the dock a 7 minute walk from the station.
I’m excited that BayWheels and SJ have added a bikeshare dock just outside the faregates of Berryessa/North San Jose BART Station, supplementing the dock a 7 minute walk from the station.
October 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In sprawling places like much of the US, bicycles are a fantastic compliment to transit for car free mobility.
I’m excited that BayWheels and SJ have added a bikeshare dock just outside the faregates of Berryessa/North San Jose BART Station, supplementing the dock a 7 minute walk from the station.
I’m excited that BayWheels and SJ have added a bikeshare dock just outside the faregates of Berryessa/North San Jose BART Station, supplementing the dock a 7 minute walk from the station.
I embrace cycling as transportation, so prefer to ride in normal street clothing.
When I was in Amsterdam this summer, I was delighted to add a stylish tench coat to my wardrobe with nice touches for cycling, like a two-way zip, fold down cuffs, and pockets with magnetic closures!
rain-couture.nl
When I was in Amsterdam this summer, I was delighted to add a stylish tench coat to my wardrobe with nice touches for cycling, like a two-way zip, fold down cuffs, and pockets with magnetic closures!
rain-couture.nl
October 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I embrace cycling as transportation, so prefer to ride in normal street clothing.
When I was in Amsterdam this summer, I was delighted to add a stylish tench coat to my wardrobe with nice touches for cycling, like a two-way zip, fold down cuffs, and pockets with magnetic closures!
rain-couture.nl
When I was in Amsterdam this summer, I was delighted to add a stylish tench coat to my wardrobe with nice touches for cycling, like a two-way zip, fold down cuffs, and pockets with magnetic closures!
rain-couture.nl
If you live in Santa Clara County and use the creek and river trail systems, we have entered the season where these trails are subject to periodic flooding.
This is a great resource that shows near real-time trail flooding status that is invaluable to avoid flooded trail sections.
This is a great resource that shows near real-time trail flooding status that is invaluable to avoid flooded trail sections.
Santa Clara County trail flooding map
Flood status for select bicycle trails in Santa Clara County California
www.cyclelicio.us
October 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM
If you live in Santa Clara County and use the creek and river trail systems, we have entered the season where these trails are subject to periodic flooding.
This is a great resource that shows near real-time trail flooding status that is invaluable to avoid flooded trail sections.
This is a great resource that shows near real-time trail flooding status that is invaluable to avoid flooded trail sections.
Life Hack: unanticipated disruptions to your routine forces you to try different options. You can use these short term
annoyances as opportunities to mindfully sample alternatives that can make your life better in the long run!
www.londoncentric.media/p/london-und...
annoyances as opportunities to mindfully sample alternatives that can make your life better in the long run!
www.londoncentric.media/p/london-und...
Why tube strikes can improve Londoners' commutes
Strike special: We find the Lime parking bay with 411 bikes, explain why some tube lines are still running during a tube strike, and have the data on the Elizabeth line surge.
www.londoncentric.media
October 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Life Hack: unanticipated disruptions to your routine forces you to try different options. You can use these short term
annoyances as opportunities to mindfully sample alternatives that can make your life better in the long run!
www.londoncentric.media/p/london-und...
annoyances as opportunities to mindfully sample alternatives that can make your life better in the long run!
www.londoncentric.media/p/london-und...
The people want leaders who will fight for good climate policy and affordable housing.
Don't sleep on Michelle Wu, one of this country's most quietly effective climate leaders, cruising to a second term in Boston. It's telling that business interests tried and failed to stop her and are pouting about it now
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Boston Mayor’s Blowout Victory Jilts CEOs Seeking New Direction
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is coasting to reelection after her main opponent quit the race, giving her a commanding mandate that’s putting city business leaders on edge.
www.bloomberg.com
October 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The people want leaders who will fight for good climate policy and affordable housing.
Pet peeve: multi-use paths that are treated like optional recreational facilities, rather than critical transportation infrastructure that they actually are.
September 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Pet peeve: multi-use paths that are treated like optional recreational facilities, rather than critical transportation infrastructure that they actually are.
You know your train station needs better wayfinding signage when random strangers print out and tape up the signs that contain the information that disembarking riders actually need because the official signage is inadequate.
Do better Diridon Station!
Do better Diridon Station!
September 25, 2025 at 1:38 AM
You know your train station needs better wayfinding signage when random strangers print out and tape up the signs that contain the information that disembarking riders actually need because the official signage is inadequate.
Do better Diridon Station!
Do better Diridon Station!
I’m so excited that I’ve been accepted to run the 2026 Boston Marathon! This will be my 8th consecutive Boston Marathon!
September 24, 2025 at 1:47 AM
I’m so excited that I’ve been accepted to run the 2026 Boston Marathon! This will be my 8th consecutive Boston Marathon!
Franklin likes to help out around the house! Yesterday he helped water the garden! 😂
September 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Franklin likes to help out around the house! Yesterday he helped water the garden! 😂
Bus, train, and tram fares: $22.15
Bike share fares: $3.44
A day without driving in traffic or dealing with parking, a day where I can get work done during my commute and enjoy an evening in the city with dinner and a concert: Priceless
Bike share fares: $3.44
A day without driving in traffic or dealing with parking, a day where I can get work done during my commute and enjoy an evening in the city with dinner and a concert: Priceless
September 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Bus, train, and tram fares: $22.15
Bike share fares: $3.44
A day without driving in traffic or dealing with parking, a day where I can get work done during my commute and enjoy an evening in the city with dinner and a concert: Priceless
Bike share fares: $3.44
A day without driving in traffic or dealing with parking, a day where I can get work done during my commute and enjoy an evening in the city with dinner and a concert: Priceless
If you have a relatively recent iPhone that includes an Action Button:
Have you configured an action, and if so what action did you choose?
How often do you use the Action Button?
Have you configured an action, and if so what action did you choose?
How often do you use the Action Button?
September 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
If you have a relatively recent iPhone that includes an Action Button:
Have you configured an action, and if so what action did you choose?
How often do you use the Action Button?
Have you configured an action, and if so what action did you choose?
How often do you use the Action Button?
If you are in the market for a new car, and you have considered an EV as an option, now may be a great time to buy or lease a new EV!
Federal incentives expire at the end of this month, so dealers are offering great deals to move EVs off their lots before their prices effectively go up by $7500.
Federal incentives expire at the end of this month, so dealers are offering great deals to move EVs off their lots before their prices effectively go up by $7500.
September 7, 2025 at 6:29 PM
If you are in the market for a new car, and you have considered an EV as an option, now may be a great time to buy or lease a new EV!
Federal incentives expire at the end of this month, so dealers are offering great deals to move EVs off their lots before their prices effectively go up by $7500.
Federal incentives expire at the end of this month, so dealers are offering great deals to move EVs off their lots before their prices effectively go up by $7500.
My daily commuter is a long-tail electric cargo bike, configured with large cargo bags instead of passenger seating.
I love it because it handles like a normal bike. And on the way home from work, I can stop by the supermarket and buy an entire shopping cart of groceries, no need to plan ahead!
I love it because it handles like a normal bike. And on the way home from work, I can stop by the supermarket and buy an entire shopping cart of groceries, no need to plan ahead!
September 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
My daily commuter is a long-tail electric cargo bike, configured with large cargo bags instead of passenger seating.
I love it because it handles like a normal bike. And on the way home from work, I can stop by the supermarket and buy an entire shopping cart of groceries, no need to plan ahead!
I love it because it handles like a normal bike. And on the way home from work, I can stop by the supermarket and buy an entire shopping cart of groceries, no need to plan ahead!
My daily bicycle commute on the San Francisco Bay Trail takes me past Moffett Field. I often see a variety of wildlife, but today was particularly special as I got to see this red tail hawk perched dramatically on the barbed wire fence surrounding the airfield!
September 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
My daily bicycle commute on the San Francisco Bay Trail takes me past Moffett Field. I often see a variety of wildlife, but today was particularly special as I got to see this red tail hawk perched dramatically on the barbed wire fence surrounding the airfield!
TIL: 4-way stops are ubiquitous in the US. They shouldn’t be.
Most 4-way stops are unwarranted and are misused to control speed.
4-way stops don’t work for speed control.
There are better ways to control speed and to manage intersections in ways that are effective and safe for all road users.
Most 4-way stops are unwarranted and are misused to control speed.
4-way stops don’t work for speed control.
There are better ways to control speed and to manage intersections in ways that are effective and safe for all road users.
Stop Signs, a uniquely North American way to make traffic worse
YouTube video by TransitWorld
youtu.be
September 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
TIL: 4-way stops are ubiquitous in the US. They shouldn’t be.
Most 4-way stops are unwarranted and are misused to control speed.
4-way stops don’t work for speed control.
There are better ways to control speed and to manage intersections in ways that are effective and safe for all road users.
Most 4-way stops are unwarranted and are misused to control speed.
4-way stops don’t work for speed control.
There are better ways to control speed and to manage intersections in ways that are effective and safe for all road users.
I sincerely believe it would do so much good for us to have regular, face to face interactions with people different from ourselves, whether in pubs and cafes, bowling or softball leagues, unions or civic organizations, military service or volunteer organizations.
September 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I sincerely believe it would do so much good for us to have regular, face to face interactions with people different from ourselves, whether in pubs and cafes, bowling or softball leagues, unions or civic organizations, military service or volunteer organizations.
Unusual circumstances conspired to force me to drive to work instead of cycling as I normally do. It reminded me how frustrating I find it to be trapped in rush hour congestion.
And it also reminded me of another advantage of cycling: I can park so much closer when I cycle than when I drive!
And it also reminded me of another advantage of cycling: I can park so much closer when I cycle than when I drive!
August 28, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Unusual circumstances conspired to force me to drive to work instead of cycling as I normally do. It reminded me how frustrating I find it to be trapped in rush hour congestion.
And it also reminded me of another advantage of cycling: I can park so much closer when I cycle than when I drive!
And it also reminded me of another advantage of cycling: I can park so much closer when I cycle than when I drive!
I’m so excited and proud to announce the biggest updates to the Google Translate mobile apps since I’ve been on the team, including a massively upgraded speech translation features and a brand new language practice feature. These features are rolling out now in the latest version! Update now!
New AI-powered live translation and language learning tools in Google Translate
Google Translate is using AI to make live translation and language learning even more helpful.
blog.google
August 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I’m so excited and proud to announce the biggest updates to the Google Translate mobile apps since I’ve been on the team, including a massively upgraded speech translation features and a brand new language practice feature. These features are rolling out now in the latest version! Update now!