Alec
@alecdmi.bsky.social
Urbanism in Iowa…yeah I know.
Founder of www.momentumdsm.org
Founder of www.momentumdsm.org
I realize it’s probably a non starter but what’s the discourse like around property tax exemptions for non-profits? Seems like ultimately bad policy but not even sure where reforms would need to happen
Here is $340,000 gone because the postal service decides to purchase its building in Des Moines.
Here is $340,000 gone because the postal service decides to purchase its building in Des Moines.
December 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I realize it’s probably a non starter but what’s the discourse like around property tax exemptions for non-profits? Seems like ultimately bad policy but not even sure where reforms would need to happen
Here is $340,000 gone because the postal service decides to purchase its building in Des Moines.
Here is $340,000 gone because the postal service decides to purchase its building in Des Moines.
We hosted a Transit Crawl in Des Moines Iowa this weekend. It snowed. It was fun. 🚌
December 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM
We hosted a Transit Crawl in Des Moines Iowa this weekend. It snowed. It was fun. 🚌
Eff it I’ll say it. I’m simply, having, a wonderful Christmas time
December 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Eff it I’ll say it. I’m simply, having, a wonderful Christmas time
My bike share ride home at the end of the night was actually quite pretty ❄️…also pretty dangerous almost ate it several times
December 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
My bike share ride home at the end of the night was actually quite pretty ❄️…also pretty dangerous almost ate it several times
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(The point is that we rely too heavily on traffic signals instead of other intersection designs.)
December 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
(The point is that we rely too heavily on traffic signals instead of other intersection designs.)
Cheers to Canada for opening up both the best and worst new transit projects on the continent within weeks of each other. Truly a country of contrasts 🇨🇦
December 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Cheers to Canada for opening up both the best and worst new transit projects on the continent within weeks of each other. Truly a country of contrasts 🇨🇦
Transit holiday crawl fit check
December 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Transit holiday crawl fit check
Light Rail finally comes to Des Moines
Wait…
Wait…
New rail line drop: the 7.8-mile Sound Transit Line 1 extension to Federal Way.
More on @theurbanist.org: www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/06/e...
More on @theurbanist.org: www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/06/e...
December 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Light Rail finally comes to Des Moines
Wait…
Wait…
I’m trying to take a photo showing how bad the lighting is but the camera is correcting for it. Damn you technology!
December 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I’m trying to take a photo showing how bad the lighting is but the camera is correcting for it. Damn you technology!
People are acting surprised that FIFA, one of the most corrupt organizations of all time, and Trump, one of the most easily corruptible politicians of all time, have struck a back room deal?
lol
lol
December 6, 2025 at 12:40 AM
People are acting surprised that FIFA, one of the most corrupt organizations of all time, and Trump, one of the most easily corruptible politicians of all time, have struck a back room deal?
lol
lol
I submitted this path to the beg button on city property being unclear on the city app and the response was the deadline to clear isn’t up yet so ticket closed. Not great! 🫠
December 4, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I submitted this path to the beg button on city property being unclear on the city app and the response was the deadline to clear isn’t up yet so ticket closed. Not great! 🫠
I am very excited about this
December 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I am very excited about this
1) And boom, Des Moines becomes the latest city to adopt a bus network redesign from @humantransit.bsky.social and Associates! 🚌
December 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
1) And boom, Des Moines becomes the latest city to adopt a bus network redesign from @humantransit.bsky.social and Associates! 🚌
The pre-dotcom crash era sure was a time to behold
November 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The pre-dotcom crash era sure was a time to behold
Driveway and sidewalk shoveled I feel so accomplished for 11am on a Sunday I will now waste away the rest of the day
November 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Driveway and sidewalk shoveled I feel so accomplished for 11am on a Sunday I will now waste away the rest of the day
Des Moines mentioned
November 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Des Moines mentioned
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The entire practice of sprinkling two-way stops into a network of four-way stops is based on a traffic engineer myth that drivers experience so-called "stop sign fatigue," and that reducing the number of stop signs increases compliance.
November 24, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The entire practice of sprinkling two-way stops into a network of four-way stops is based on a traffic engineer myth that drivers experience so-called "stop sign fatigue," and that reducing the number of stop signs increases compliance.
One thing I will miss about Reimagine DART is these brick bus stops in Sherman Hill won’t be in use anymore. They’re so pretty 🧱
November 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
One thing I will miss about Reimagine DART is these brick bus stops in Sherman Hill won’t be in use anymore. They’re so pretty 🧱
This is so true it hurts
One of the reasons USA cities suffer is most urban politicians are not willing to engage in the policy and trade offs to make cities thrive. They don’t conceive of themselves as being in competition with the suburbs all too often they wish to make the city into the suburbs!
November 21, 2025 at 12:22 AM
This is so true it hurts
First time using this stop on University and hey look a brand new bench!
November 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
First time using this stop on University and hey look a brand new bench!
Bistro bon voyage
Des Moines chef Enosh Kelley faces new sexual abuse charge from 2023 case
Des Moines chef Enosh Kelley faces new sexual abuse charge from 2023 case
Des Moines chef and James Beard Award nominee Enosh Kelley faces new charges of sexual abuse and invasion of privacy tied to an alleged 2023 assault.
www.kcci.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Bistro bon voyage
Not to give traffic engineers any slack but these types of accidents should not count towards vision zero statistics. No amount of infrastructure is gonna fix this level of stupidity
Motorcyclist dies in overnight crash in Des Moines
Motorcyclist dies in overnight crash in Des Moines
Police say the crash happened just after midnight.
www.kcci.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Not to give traffic engineers any slack but these types of accidents should not count towards vision zero statistics. No amount of infrastructure is gonna fix this level of stupidity
Peak WSJ. 10/10. No Notes.
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Peak WSJ. 10/10. No Notes.
40 min headways on Ingersoll at 6:30pm can’t wait for our new bus network!
November 14, 2025 at 12:47 AM
40 min headways on Ingersoll at 6:30pm can’t wait for our new bus network!