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Tom Lalley @tlalley.bsky.social · 3d

NIMBY alert in #tenleytown! This was hand delivered to my house. It asks for letters to the DC zoning commission to oppose upzoning around metro stations, in transit corridors…the usual nimby stuff. I plan on writing a letter supporting upzoning.

Tom Lalley @tlalley.bsky.social · 28d

A hair over an inch in #Tenleytown. It’s not nothing. Might even have to mow the lawn again this year. @capitalweather.bsky.social

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Tom Lalley @tlalley.bsky.social · Sep 12

Once again, I’m giving up biking on Conn. Ave., the fastest, most direct and level route b/t my house and work, because a driver, once again, passed me so close at 30+MPH I could touch their car, in the lane I lawfully occupied. This after the driving right behind me, gunning the engine + honking.

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Tom Lalley @tlalley.bsky.social · Sep 12

Found another hilarious sign, also on Reno Rd. NW.

Tom Lalley @tlalley.bsky.social · Sep 11

After reneging on Conn. Ave. Bike lanes, ripping out bike lanes on Ariz. Ave. and failing to enforce traffic laws, it’s good to see that @mayorbowser.bsky.social and @ddotdc.bsky.social have a sense of humor.

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Tom Lalley @tlalley.bsky.social · Sep 6

Pro tip: never buy faux leather. It’s garbage the day it’s made.

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Tom Lalley @tlalley.bsky.social · Sep 4

Rainbows over #Tenleytown @capitalweather.bsky.social

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Tom Lalley @tlalley.bsky.social · Sep 1

Perfect place for a woonerf. #tenleytown (and new, much larger buildings with homes and businesses)

Tom Lalley @tlalley.bsky.social · Aug 24

Sign me up. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/h...

When I Go, I’m Going Green

www.nytimes.com

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Tom Lalley @tlalley.bsky.social · Aug 18

The petulant tragicomedy of the tobacco industry.

Tom Lalley @tlalley.bsky.social · Jul 28

I’m all for improving driver training but creating ways for people to drive less is a better way to improve road safety.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | 845,000 dead on U.S. highways. Why not address the main cause?

We need to ramp up the standards for road tests and train people to be better drivers.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Greater Greater Washington @ggwash.org · Jul 25

To avoid stadium trafficpocalypse, District officials need to demand these key requirements for RFK.

A transit-first vision for RFK doesn’t end on Metrorail

View this post on ggwash.org

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Tom Lalley @tlalley.bsky.social · Jul 21

So no more rentals in that area?

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · Jul 16

1. We interrupt this programming for some LEGITIMATELY GOOD NEWS

Violent crime in Baltimore has PLUMMETED to historic lows

How did the city do it?

Baltimore adopted a comprehensive set of "woke" policies, treating violence as a public health issue

The secret to Baltimore's extraordinary year

This April, Baltimore saw five homicides.

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Tom Lalley @tlalley.bsky.social · Jul 9

“Bike commute”

Tom Lalley @tlalley.bsky.social · Jul 9

This as I arrived at home from the commute from work, and not a drop on me. Sometimes you get lucky.

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Washington Area Bicyclist Association @waba.org · Jul 5

The District Dept. of Transportation plans to eliminate Arizona Ave. NW protected bike lanes. Use this action to tell DDOT you object: waba.org/action-page/... . The city should not compromise safety because a few individuals don’t like the look of flex posts.

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Tom Lalley @tlalley.bsky.social · Jul 5

Wut? So I guess I’m not playing tennis this morning?

Tom Lalley @tlalley.bsky.social · Jun 24

One of my daily reminders of how our #carbrain world thinks about pedestrians.

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Tom Lalley @tlalley.bsky.social · Jun 24

I like this a lot. As a lifelong Skins/Commanders fan (and DC native), I’m fine with saddling another jurisdiction with the stadium. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | The RFK megaproject promises just empty gloom. Let’s try this instead.

Rather than an expensive megaproject, D.C. should focus on an organic approach to city-building.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Cleveland Park Smart Growth @cpsmartgrowth.bsky.social · Jun 18

Zoning Commission to consider Office of Planning proposal to upzone Cleveland Park and Woodley Park commercial areas after years of planning. dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blo...

The New Zone That Could Spur More Development In Cleveland Park

A recently proposed zoning change could start paving the way for more development in Cleveland Park, as well as portions of Woodley Park.

dc.urbanturf.com

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Kate Aronoff @katearonoff.bsky.social · Jun 18

Wild how the Fed chair saying that *entire regions of the United States* won’t be able to get a mortgage in the next decade barely registered as a news event

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Tom Lalley @tlalley.bsky.social · Jun 15

Thanks for explaining what the source of the smoke is. I went for a walk around 6:30 and the smoke was noticeable.

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Tom Lalley @tlalley.bsky.social · Jun 13

Tons of students in this area along with folks going to the metro, library and stores. Very dangerous situation. Can @dcpolicedept.bsky.social direct traffic?

Tom Lalley @tlalley.bsky.social · Jun 13

How is it that the lights at Wisconsin Ave and Albemarle St NW has been out for at least 24 hours? @ddotdc.bsky.social @cmfrumin.bsky.social

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