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TransitBiker

@TransitBiker@urbanists.social

Car free tech/history/science nerd cyclist advocating for dignity, equality & sustainability.
ASD/PTSD/Survivor/ally/long covid. He/him

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enobacon, to portland
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The square shovel was no match for the packed snow/ice today but the 4-tine digging fork FTW 💯. Broke and lifted in huge chunks, plowed right through the solid sheet covering the sidewalks.

TransitBiker,
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@enobacon it’s funny you mention that. We use a long handled flat spade (like a hoe, but straight) to break up heavy ice or anything too difficult for the shovel. We then opt for lightweight sturdy shovels that can scoop everything up and toss it a good distance.

TransitBiker,
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@enobacon We tried a tilling fork a couple of times, but it was too damaging to the concrete and paving underneath (pointy) & broke up the ice a bit too randomly. I’ve found that having that flat edge gives you a lot of control and precision.

capntransit, to random
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Recent inspection reports from the Department of Buildings reveal that 20% of Manhattan parking garages inspected following a fatal collapse in April exhibit unsafe conditions, including cracking, corroding, and separating concrete.

https://www.wnyc.org/story/january-19-2024-morning-headlines

TransitBiker,
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@capntransit I got banned from Alan Fisher‘s discord for pointing out the obvious problems with that collapsed garage. I will add that there are many issues facing every municipality in this country when it comes to all types of proper inspections and corruption and collusion between real estate agents and home inspectors and so on. It’s actually alarming and we are not as safe as we think we should be. If you don’t believe me, just look at Champlain Towers. 😑

TransitBiker,
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@capntransit one of the issues with building with concrete is that it has to be properly engineered for all of the forces (dead/live load). Then all of the structural members have to be either tied in or isolated according to those loads. Then you have rebar spec & the actual formulation of the concrete mix & making sure that it’s properly hydrated & at curing temperature and all of that. You can get it wrong, or get it right & act neglectful. End result is people can die.

Litzz11, to random
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Well, will you check THIS out:

TransitBiker,
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@Litzz11 child support, but not healthcare for the mother. They are not pro-life they are pro-pregnancy.

DenisCOVIDinfoguy, to auscovid19
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COVID barely gets a mention these days – here’s why that’s a dangerous situation.

"COVID complacency, by governments, the media and the public, is a threat to the overall health of the population, to health services and particularly to those most vulnerable, including older adults and those with pre-existing health conditions."

@auscovid19

Source: https://theconversation.com/covid-barely-gets-a-mention-these-days-heres-why-thats-a-dangerous-situation-220867

TransitBiker,
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@DenisCOVIDinfoguy @auscovid19 everything’s fine.*

GottaLaff, to random
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For those who are kindly trying to help:

My issues with Mastodon are on the web version only, not my iPhone.

It's only the "advanced interface" thingy that looks like TweetDeck, which is what I rely on. I hate single column.

So all those suggestions about apps for my phone don't apply. But thanks anyway.

As I said, I contacted my instance. No answer.

Others are having the same issue on Mastodon.social, apparently.

Other apps aren't as efficient or easy to use, so... no.

TransitBiker,
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@GottaLaff tooot?

QuadRadical, to random
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TransitBiker,
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@QuadRadical i’m not sure I would make light of the situation. The player in question made hateful remarks regarding LGBTQ people and refused to back down after being called out about it.

capntransit, to random
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RT @augustap12 making IBX, the first significant orbital rapid transit line in new york, a low-floor light rail line would be a mistake.

instead of building a modern, world-class high capacity line like anywhere else, nyc is locking into a typical light rail to avoid one grade separation /1

a zoom-in of the street running portion of the ibx line caused by the cemetary. The tunnel is about a block long.

TransitBiker,
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@capntransit @augustap12  absolutely inappropriate application of this type of system. a light rail type system might work in Nassau county or staten Island, but there’s no way it would work in the other four Burroughs.

alexisbushnell, to actuallyautistic
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Good news: the triage appointment for my autism assessment came.

Bad news: they want me to confirm but haven't provided any information on how to do that.

It's almost like they don't want you to be able to confirm or get to the appointment...

@actuallyautistic

TransitBiker,
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@alexisbushnell @actuallyautistic it’s almost like the system is broken intentionally

capntransit, to random
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Ron Kilcoyne has an important message: that the biggest factor in attracting transit riders is simply the frequency of the service. And that's a good counter to the "advocates" who keep talking about fares.

But most of the elected officials who could fund more frequent service choose instead to fund bigger roads and more parking, which competes with transit service. We need to figure out how to get them to stop doing that.

https://streetsblog.libsyn.com/episode-457-want-riders-run-frequent-service

TransitBiker,
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@capntransit people are not going to use a service that they’re uncertain about. The best way to introduce certainty into car alternatives as to make those alternatives, reliable and timely.

TransitBiker,
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@capntransit no, I’ve been too busy and such unfortunately. Transit agencies want to save money by cutting frequency and routes, but what you’re actually doing is eliminating potential revenue & growth. We need good stewardship of these systems, and agency leadership that is not afraid to ask for more so that the public can benefit. It’s almost like those in power are allergic to making the right choice too frequently on these issues.

capntransit, to random
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People are gushing over this renovated house in Brooklyn. It's got a beautiful façade, passive design, mass timber, and gratuitous plants. But it's way too small in a high-demand neighborhood, and just because it's a carriage house, it's been rebuilt with a garage:

"in its newest life behind a perfectly restored facade, the carriage house features a garage with a curb cut"

https://www.6sqft.com/an-1870s-clinton-hill-carriage-house-rebuilt-to-passive-house-standards-asks-75M/

TransitBiker,
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@capntransit I actually don’t like it

mekkaokereke, to random
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Wow. The Alaska Airlines pilot that handled the emergency had ice in her veins.👍🏿

Air Traffic Control audio:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SEh71lT08hI

A teenager in the window seat was almost sucked out of the plane! His phone and his shirt were ripped off of him and sucked out. He was saved by his mom holding him in.

🤔 I need to call my tiny mom and apologize for all the times she did "seatbelt arm" on giant me in the car whenever she had to slam on the brakes. I laughed at her! I didn't know the true power!

TransitBiker,
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@mekkaokereke no one was sitting in the seat.

coffeegeek, to coffee
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Lance Hedricks shares a video on bias, companies giving machines for reviews, and the small crowd on reddit / forums who think if a machine is provided for review, there must be bias. I have some thoughts.

cc @espresso @coffee

/1

https://youtu.be/Y8T5ARpvnhk?si=eGgwiXB-rAPoURU8

TransitBiker,
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@coffeegeek @espresso @coffee If a company is aiming to do more than just make profit, they need to be able to be open to thoughts and ideas on their products and business practices that may make them rethink things in terms of product design and policy etc. If the customer is always right and you’re doing something wrong, you shouldn’t be rewarded for it with a review that is insincere.

TransitBiker, to random
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For me, mastodon has gone from a lifeboat to escape Twitter & the rat, to a vibrant, multifaceted, engaging resource with tons of fascinating people and access to information I didn’t know I wanted to know. I don’t know why anyone follows me on here, bit I just want to say thank you and thanks to all of the people on this platform whether you are super active or just lurking. ❤️

ernie, to random
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I bought a laptop today. I tried to make it as cost-effective as possible. Went with Intel, though I almost went team AMD.

TransitBiker,
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@ernie MacBook clone be like

TransitBiker, to random
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Wear a N95. They are like $2 a pop & are SUPER EFFECTIVE when worn/handled properly!

capntransit, to random
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I had missed an earlier story that de Blasio had 264 "special assistants." If there are that many, they're not special!

RT @leoniehaimson Despite massive budget cuts, Eric Adams has 293 'special assistants' accountable only to him, costing taxpayers $24.3M. 85 earn >$100K; 13 more than $200K.

https://nypost.com/2023/12/23/metro/eric-adams-pads-nyc-payroll-with-293-special-assistants/

TransitBiker,
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@capntransit @leoniehaimson Trojan horse.

TransitBiker, to random
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Yes, I did see the picture of you at the event where no one had a mask on, and I didn’t like it or share it because fuck you.

StillIRise1963, to random
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Vivek Ramaswamy said he'll withdraw from the Colorado primary, and asks the other fascist candidates to follow his lead, unless 91 is reinstated on the ballot. I see NO THREAT here. DO IT.

TransitBiker,
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@StillIRise1963 oh no. 🫠

TransitBiker, to random
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The tsunami of Covid sweeping over the world right now is terrifying. Both in its reach & the utter lack of anything being done by those who are supposed to protect the public.

SmudgeTheInsultCat, to random
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TransitBiker,
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@eyrea @SmudgeTheInsultCat you know, I think you’re right about this song though, because the song is title of piano man, but it starts out with harmonica. I wonder if it does have some sort of hidden meaning! 🤣

TransitBiker, to random
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Welp. One of the kids has Covid. Instant positive test result. 😔

StillIRise1963, to random
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Should I assume all the leather I see these days is faux leather? How does it work now.🤷🏾‍♀️

TransitBiker,
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@StillIRise1963 They’re not going to continue using cattle for beef and not use the hides. That said, leather is primarily a sport and outdoor thing vs casual apparel anymore

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