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.

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.

A smashed up Tesla Cyber Truck next to a barely damaged bollard.

Bollard > Cyber Truck
#WorldBollardAssociation

Do I look that capable?

Me pushing Santa in a cargo bike.

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

Woop Woop!

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

It’s not about longing for the past—it’s about shaping a future where financial stability and equity are not mutually exclusive. Young people aren’t entitled; we’re just determined to rebuild systems that work for communities and generations to come. 🌍💡 4/

Now, as those same liberties are out of reach for so many in my generation, we’re often called frustrated or even entitled. But what we’re really asking for is fairness—a chance to build a system that’s better for everyone, not just a privileged few. 🤝✨ 3/

But those liberties often came from systems that were isolating, uniform, and inequitable. Many of our parents were comfortable but unaware of the cultural and socioeconomic norms that excluded so many others. That isolation came with a cost. 💭 2/

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?

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).

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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

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.
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Who is this Elon Musk guy?

I'm reading that Mark Zuckerberg is genuinely spooked by the rapid growth of Bluesky. Sounds pretty good.

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.

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.

The more I look at it the more it looks like they are planning on floating construction.

Upgrades People, Upgrades!

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.

Now, that is some good news to start Monday off right.

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.

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.

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.