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Edward Russell

@byerussell.com

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Fascinated by things that go and the infrastructure around them. Words: The Washington Post, The Points Guy, CNN Travel, and more. Runner, cyclist, hiker, swimmer. Email, socials, and Substack: https://linktr.ee/mrerussell Signal: byerussell.84

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 1h

One last Pittsburgh run, and man the views are on point 👌 #running

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 22h

Upcoming rail openings in the US 🎉🚈🚆

@hnldts.bsky.social Skyline (Aloha Stadium to Kalihi TC) - Oct. 16

@kcstreetcar.org (Union Station to UMKC) - Oct. 24

DART Silver Line (DFW Airport to Shiloh Rd.) - Oct. 25

@sound-transit.bsky.social 1 Line (Angle Lake to Federal Way Downtown) - Dec. 6

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M. Nolan Gray 🥑 @mnolangray.bsky.social · 19h

By popular demand, @aceckhouse.bsky.social and I have put together a deep-in-the-weeds explainer on SB 79. Enjoy!
substack.com/home/post/p-...

Everything You Need To Know About SB 79

…but were too afraid to read about in the actual bill.

substack.com

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 19h

Actual

Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 21h

Ooo, that’s one the kids would definitely love

Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 22h

“Look out over the next 20 years at demand for commercial aircraft and I think almost for sure there’ll be room for a third player,” in addition to Airbus and Boeing.

Embraer predicts challenge to Boeing and Airbus duopoly

Brazilian planemaker says rising demand will allow new rivals to take market share from the US and European groups

www.ft.com

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 1d

👏👏

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 1d

It’s giving Hampstead Heath vibes.

📍 Frick Park, Pittsburgh

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 1d

Now featured in 3 Pittsburgh Airport terminals!

Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 1d

Pittsburgh Airport’s new Gensler, HDR and Luis Vidal + Architects-designed terminal opens before Thanksgiving.

thepointsguy.com/news/pittsbu...

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 1d

👏👏👏

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1d

It’s pronounced cyclist.

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Gavin Werbeloff @travelbuddha.bsky.social · 1d

This holds up. 🤣 bsky.app/profile/trav...

Gavin Werbeloff @travelbuddha.bsky.social · May 20

@petchmo.bsky.social this is the view of the inaugural Global Airways flight from Stockholm. Also there were 57,274 people tracking it on @flightradar24.com
@byerussell.com: this is how I used public transport to get to the Global Airlines inaugural. Also, I rode my bike home afterwards.

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 1d

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 1d

And fin, to the Pittsburgh Airport and back 🚴‍♂️ #cycling

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 1d

Great view of downtown PGH from over the mighty Ohio River on the ride back 🚴‍♂️ #cycling

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 1d

Tried out the Beeline Velo 2 navigation computer on my ride today. It was good, especially in a city I’m unfamiliar with.

That said, the geometry of some of PGH’s intersections were still confusing.

beeline.co/products/bee...

Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 1d

Most of the ride from downtown PGH to Pittsburgh Airport was on the Montour Trail. Packed earth, solid riding. #cycling

Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 1d

The Montour Trail Airport Branch is a branch off the trail to the Pittsburgh airport using one of its limited access perimeter roads.

It may not be close to town but props to the airport for offering the bike connection!

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 1d

Awesome!

Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 1d

The new Pittsburgh Airport terminal IS gorgeous though.

Airport Architecture @airportarchitecture.byerussell.com · 2d

Gorgeous.

Pittsburgh, new landside terminal (opening 2025), by Gensler, HDR, and Luis Vidal + Architects. #airportarchitecture

www.instagram.com/reel/DPq_nlc...

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 1d

I wouldn’t call the Pittsburgh Airport walkable — it’s a solid 20 mile ride from downtown — but you gotta love an airport that has a marked bike trail (trail spur in PIT’s case) to the terminal.

open.substack.com/pub/byerusse...

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 1d

Heh, yeah.

Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 2d

Event at Pittsburgh Airport? Yup, I biked 🚴‍♂️

(Note: I underestimated how far it was so I didn’t take a ton of pics)

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 2d

Welcome to Pittsburgh 🏃‍♂️

#running

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