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greg @gmatthews.bsky.social · 20h

As someone who cycles and walks for transportation, not for recreation (although it is fun to commute by bike), this bridge does not appeal to me except as a novelty.

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greg @gmatthews.bsky.social · 22h

When the format doesn't fit your talk, you change the format! 🤣 Thanks for sharing about the Growing Michigan Together Council and the views of younger Michiganders related to transportation and housing!

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greg @gmatthews.bsky.social · 14d

So it sounds like we have to create an account in the payment portal. Maybe the State of Michigan will do the right thing to save me from this inconvenience.

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greg @gmatthews.bsky.social · 15d

My mom would send me with a dollar and a quarter when I was going to eat school lunch. I know nothing of these systems.

Are you saying they actually *can* bill us later, or that they should be able to, but don't?

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greg @gmatthews.bsky.social · 15d

I was just thinking about whether I needed to create an account or whatever it takes. I would very much like to avoid that if possible!

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greg @gmatthews.bsky.social · 15d

I was very satisfied with AADL when I first started using it, but it just keeps getting better. 🚀

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greg @gmatthews.bsky.social · 27d

Update: I was told by a reliable source that there will be a bus bike rack at Bikeapalooza Saturday so everyone can practice!

greg @gmatthews.bsky.social · 28d

More Neighbors A2 volunteers put together a fact sheet directly addressing some of the foundational claims you are going to hear in that meeting. Hope this helps!

drive.google.com/file/d/1EDcH...

Setting the Record Straight

docs.google.com

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More Neighbors Ann Arbor @moreneighborsa2.org · 29d

Fueled by tacos and hope, our members gave 🔥 comments at #A2Council Planning Commission last night.

Tonight we have Handlebar Happy Hour at Bløm Meadworks sponsored by the DDA and the Bicycle Alliance of Washtenaw! Pizza! $1 off drinks! 5-7PM.

Learn more about Neighborhood Week below! 🧵

More Neighbors Ann Arbor @moreneighborsa2.org · Sep 10

In #AnnArbor home prices and pedestrian crashes are 📈. What can we do about it?

Learn & network at Neighborhood Week, with events kicking off THIS SUNDAY! Here are some highlights. 🧵
#A2Council

Neighborhood Week | Neighbors for More Neighbors A2

moreneighborsa2.org

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greg @gmatthews.bsky.social · 29d

Their case is based on the premise that the City is lying to us. They don't want any experts to fact-check them.

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greg @gmatthews.bsky.social · Sep 16

And this page offers many resources.

www.moreneighborsa2.org/resources

Resources | Neighbors for More Neighbors A2

www.moreneighborsa2.org

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greg @gmatthews.bsky.social · Sep 16

Others have shared some good resources. If there's any appetite in-the-weeds policy and data analysis, I would link folks to the Housing Appendix to the CLUP.
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greg @gmatthews.bsky.social · Sep 16

You might suggest that your "non-HOA" also invite another "discussion" run by positive, energetic people who dream of a more inclusive Ann Arbor. We could probably put something together.

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greg @gmatthews.bsky.social · Sep 11

Why do businesses and municipalities feel they have to reinvent the bike rack? Please stop.

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cyclesixmile @cyclesixmile.bsky.social · Sep 11

Please don't do months of research, design, and fabrication to make a bike rack. Just buy and install a good simple bike rack that works (not this one).

Photo of terrible Bike rack with this post:

Bike rack is finally here

After months of research, design, & fabrication... the official bike rack has been installed and is ready for bike parking outside of Craig's Coffee.

Still plenty of good weather left to come ride on down and see it for yourself

Have a great week. Don't forget to drink coffee

#craigscoffee #casscorridor #bikerack #bikeparking - at Craig's Coffee.

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More Neighbors Ann Arbor @moreneighborsa2.org · Sep 10

In #AnnArbor home prices and pedestrian crashes are 📈. What can we do about it?

Learn & network at Neighborhood Week, with events kicking off THIS SUNDAY! Here are some highlights. 🧵
#A2Council

Neighborhood Week | Neighbors for More Neighbors A2

moreneighborsa2.org

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greg @gmatthews.bsky.social · Sep 10

Dear #A2Council: My path to local advocacy started with this hashtag. Now I am personally inviting each of you to join us at Neighborhood Week, a series of fun events beginning in only 5 days! There is something for everyone. Spots are limited - register now!

MoreNeighborsA2.org/NeighborhoodWeek

Neighborhood Week | Neighbors for More Neighbors A2

MoreNeighborsA2.org

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greg @gmatthews.bsky.social · Sep 10

I walk to/from an elementary school w/kids multiple times per week and I have concluded that stop bars are only suggestions for 50% of drivers. A red light on Packard is apparently an invitation to stomp on the gas pedal.

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greg @gmatthews.bsky.social · Sep 10

We got "raised crosswalks" on Granger near Burns Park Elem. and they are almost unnoticeable driving. City engineers say that they can't have both ADA compliant sidewalk-crosswalk links AND proper stormwater mgmt over a raised crosswalk. (AFAICT other cities figured it out.)

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