Edward Russell
@byerussell.com
Fascinated by things that go and the infrastructure around them. Words: The Washington Post, The Points Guy, CNN Travel, and more.
E-bike dad. Runner, cyclist, hiker, swimmer.
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E-bike dad. Runner, cyclist, hiker, swimmer.
https://linktr.ee/mrerussell | Signal: byerussell.84
“The happiest [DC-area] commuters are the ones who bike, walk, or take a scooter to work.”
Second are Metrorail riders.
🚴♂️🚶♀️🛴🚇 for happiness, DC.
Second are Metrorail riders.
🚴♂️🚶♀️🛴🚇 for happiness, DC.
Five ways D.C.-area commutes have changed since the pandemic
A new survey by the Metropolitan Council of Governments found that many people are still working from home part of the time -- but not federal workers.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:40 AM
“The happiest [DC-area] commuters are the ones who bike, walk, or take a scooter to work.”
Second are Metrorail riders.
🚴♂️🚶♀️🛴🚇 for happiness, DC.
Second are Metrorail riders.
🚴♂️🚶♀️🛴🚇 for happiness, DC.
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Downtown Seattle 1200 Stewart project that has the fuselage of a former United Airlines 747-400 will open to the public in late February
www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news...
www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news...
Delayed mixed-use project in Denny Triangle prepares for signature piece - Puget Sound Business Journal
A decommissioned Boeing 747 fuselage, hovering roughly 14 feet off the ground, will connect the two apartment towers.
www.bizjournals.com
January 21, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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Forecasting models are in "strong agreement that at least 6 inches is likely and that parts of the [DC] region could near or even surpass a foot. But with the storm still four to five days into the future, uncertainties remain."
Ugh.
@capitalweather.bsky.social
Ugh.
@capitalweather.bsky.social
Odds rising for one of D.C.’s biggest winter storms in years this weekend
The snow and perhaps ice, accompanied by bitter and long-lasting cold, could cause major disruptions to schools, airports and businesses Sunday into next week.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Forecasting models are in "strong agreement that at least 6 inches is likely and that parts of the [DC] region could near or even surpass a foot. But with the storm still four to five days into the future, uncertainties remain."
Ugh.
@capitalweather.bsky.social
Ugh.
@capitalweather.bsky.social
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Denver, Concourse C-East terrace (opened 2022), by Jacobs. #airportarchitecture
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January 21, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Denver, Concourse C-East terrace (opened 2022), by Jacobs. #airportarchitecture
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My colleague Sara Gregory’s exclusive story in the AJC about how a committee secretly nixed a long-anticipated transit project showcases the power of local reporting and bringing clarity to an issue of public concern through public records, interviews and expertise developed over time.
Unbeknownst to the public, a small group of officials from the city of Atlanta, the Atlanta Beltline and MARTA voted to stop all work on the Eastside Beltline light rail project more than six months ago: www.ajc.com/news/2026/01...
Eastside Beltline light rail work secretly halted last year
A group made up of officials with the city of Atlanta, the Beltline and MARTA made the decision in a closed-door meeting without ever informing the public.
www.ajc.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:45 PM
My colleague Sara Gregory’s exclusive story in the AJC about how a committee secretly nixed a long-anticipated transit project showcases the power of local reporting and bringing clarity to an issue of public concern through public records, interviews and expertise developed over time.
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Palette cleanser, Lufthansa retro A321 from 2016.
January 21, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Palette cleanser, Lufthansa retro A321 from 2016.
"2025 had more than its fair share of unusual challenges," United CEO Scott Kirby says in his opening remarks on the airline's 4Q25 earnings call.
That's an understatement.
That's an understatement.
January 21, 2026 at 3:34 PM
"2025 had more than its fair share of unusual challenges," United CEO Scott Kirby says in his opening remarks on the airline's 4Q25 earnings call.
That's an understatement.
That's an understatement.
Alaska goes global, JSX turboprops, a look forward to aviation this year, plus what new American transit line opening (h/t @yonahfreemark.com) I look the most forward to in 2026.
My latest dispatches.
My latest dispatches.
January Dispatches
Alaska goes global, JSX turboprops, plus a look forward to 2026
byerussell.substack.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Alaska goes global, JSX turboprops, a look forward to aviation this year, plus what new American transit line opening (h/t @yonahfreemark.com) I look the most forward to in 2026.
My latest dispatches.
My latest dispatches.
“Ventilation is part of life in much of the world. Germans, however, have codified it in an especially German way.”
January 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
“Ventilation is part of life in much of the world. Germans, however, have codified it in an especially German way.”
Homage to L’Enfant’s urban plan for DC. A modern play on the city’s neoclassical monuments. A nod to the OG RFK Stadium
“It doesn’t take much of a leap to arrive at a classical-ish stadium design for that location — with or without any interference from Trump,” writes @kristoncapps.bsky.social.
“It doesn’t take much of a leap to arrive at a classical-ish stadium design for that location — with or without any interference from Trump,” writes @kristoncapps.bsky.social.
Can Trump Take Credit for Washington’s New NFL Stadium Design?
Plus: A Fed renovation explainer
www.bloomberg.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Homage to L’Enfant’s urban plan for DC. A modern play on the city’s neoclassical monuments. A nod to the OG RFK Stadium
“It doesn’t take much of a leap to arrive at a classical-ish stadium design for that location — with or without any interference from Trump,” writes @kristoncapps.bsky.social.
“It doesn’t take much of a leap to arrive at a classical-ish stadium design for that location — with or without any interference from Trump,” writes @kristoncapps.bsky.social.
Alaska to Europe. Delta’s “Route Race.” Air France’s “Eiffel Tower to Eiffel Tower connection.” Southwest to The Last Frontier.
9 new routes travelers can look forward to this year.
My latest in the @washingtonpost.com.
9 new routes travelers can look forward to this year.
My latest in the @washingtonpost.com.
9 new flight routes to plan your next trip around
Several U.S. airlines are debuting new flights this year, like Seattle to Rome, Las Vegas to Paris and Denver to Alaska.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Alaska to Europe. Delta’s “Route Race.” Air France’s “Eiffel Tower to Eiffel Tower connection.” Southwest to The Last Frontier.
9 new routes travelers can look forward to this year.
My latest in the @washingtonpost.com.
9 new routes travelers can look forward to this year.
My latest in the @washingtonpost.com.
The feeling at Davos is “about much more than Greenland. It’s about whether the USA will accept the liberal world order or will they break from that world.”
via @ishaantharoor.bsky.social
via @ishaantharoor.bsky.social
Column | At Davos, Trump’s Greenland gambit prompts European backlash
The surreal clamor over Greenland provoked by Trump has shadowed proceedings in Davos, heightening fears of an emerging rupture between the U.S. and Europe.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:41 AM
The feeling at Davos is “about much more than Greenland. It’s about whether the USA will accept the liberal world order or will they break from that world.”
via @ishaantharoor.bsky.social
via @ishaantharoor.bsky.social
It’s crazy to that we’re now regularly talking about aircraft delivery dates in the 2030s.
Where did the 2020s go???
Where did the 2020s go???
January 21, 2026 at 1:17 AM
It’s crazy to that we’re now regularly talking about aircraft delivery dates in the 2030s.
Where did the 2020s go???
Where did the 2020s go???
Doni Crawford will be sworn in to the DC Council seat formerly occupied by Kenyon McDuffie on Tuesday.
She is a former staffer of McDuffie's and will only serve until a special election on primary day in June. #washingtondc
She is a former staffer of McDuffie's and will only serve until a special election on primary day in June. #washingtondc
D.C. Council selects McDuffie staffer to replace him
Doni Crawford, a staffer for former D.C. Council member Kenyan R. McDuffie, was appointed Tuesday as the candidate to temporarily replace him on the council.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Doni Crawford will be sworn in to the DC Council seat formerly occupied by Kenyon McDuffie on Tuesday.
She is a former staffer of McDuffie's and will only serve until a special election on primary day in June. #washingtondc
She is a former staffer of McDuffie's and will only serve until a special election on primary day in June. #washingtondc
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Delays are mounting at Chicago-O’Hare this morning after a pipe burst in the main air traffic control tower. ATC are working from other towers on the airfield for the time being. www.flightradar24.com/airport/ord
January 20, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Delays are mounting at Chicago-O’Hare this morning after a pipe burst in the main air traffic control tower. ATC are working from other towers on the airfield for the time being. www.flightradar24.com/airport/ord
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Over by BOS gate 25. Brilliant idea and another example of how Massport is so customer focused (yes they are free)
January 20, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Over by BOS gate 25. Brilliant idea and another example of how Massport is so customer focused (yes they are free)
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Where is transit expansion happening around the world? Basically everywhere!
Brand new on The Transport Politic: The hundreds of metro, light rail, bus, & aerial tram projects planned to open in 2026. 🛤️ 🚋 🚌
www.thetransportpolitic.com/2026/01/20/t...
Brand new on The Transport Politic: The hundreds of metro, light rail, bus, & aerial tram projects planned to open in 2026. 🛤️ 🚋 🚌
www.thetransportpolitic.com/2026/01/20/t...
January 20, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Where is transit expansion happening around the world? Basically everywhere!
Brand new on The Transport Politic: The hundreds of metro, light rail, bus, & aerial tram projects planned to open in 2026. 🛤️ 🚋 🚌
www.thetransportpolitic.com/2026/01/20/t...
Brand new on The Transport Politic: The hundreds of metro, light rail, bus, & aerial tram projects planned to open in 2026. 🛤️ 🚋 🚌
www.thetransportpolitic.com/2026/01/20/t...
“Another big interest: cycling. Describing himself as ‘a shorts and T-shirt kind of guy,’ Spanberger said he hopes to bring more attention to the state’s cycling trails and bike tourism, as well as promote bike and pedestrian safety.”
Is Virginia’s new First Gentleman on Strava? #cycling
Is Virginia’s new First Gentleman on Strava? #cycling
In historic first for Virginia, Adam Spanberger becomes first gentleman
The computer engineer and avid bicyclist said he’s happy working behind the scenes to support his wife and Virginia’s new governor, Abigail Spanberger.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 19, 2026 at 11:21 PM
“Another big interest: cycling. Describing himself as ‘a shorts and T-shirt kind of guy,’ Spanberger said he hopes to bring more attention to the state’s cycling trails and bike tourism, as well as promote bike and pedestrian safety.”
Is Virginia’s new First Gentleman on Strava? #cycling
Is Virginia’s new First Gentleman on Strava? #cycling
Europe is the largest international market for US airlines, in terms of revenue, by far.
When do Trump's threats over Greenland and tariffs seriously affect airlines or, maybe, even result in travel restrictions on US visitors?
When do Trump's threats over Greenland and tariffs seriously affect airlines or, maybe, even result in travel restrictions on US visitors?
January 19, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Europe is the largest international market for US airlines, in terms of revenue, by far.
When do Trump's threats over Greenland and tariffs seriously affect airlines or, maybe, even result in travel restrictions on US visitors?
When do Trump's threats over Greenland and tariffs seriously affect airlines or, maybe, even result in travel restrictions on US visitors?
JetBlue is ending its loyalty partnership with JSX.
Wonder if they’re selling their equity stake (or already did) too?
Wonder if they’re selling their equity stake (or already did) too?
January 19, 2026 at 1:05 PM
JetBlue is ending its loyalty partnership with JSX.
Wonder if they’re selling their equity stake (or already did) too?
Wonder if they’re selling their equity stake (or already did) too?
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News: a smaller SPHERE is planned for the D.C. area — in National Harbor. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
A 6,000-seat immersive ‘mini-Sphere’ venue is planned for D.C. region
The company behind the Las Vegas attraction plans to expand to National Harbor, financed with $200 million in public and private tax incentives and other subsidies.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:25 AM
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Why so many deaths from Brightline trains?
It goes through dense urban areas but, for the state of Florida that controls many deadly intersections, “safety tends not to take priority over keeping costs down.”
@economist.com
It goes through dense urban areas but, for the state of Florida that controls many deadly intersections, “safety tends not to take priority over keeping costs down.”
@economist.com
America’s most novel train project is too deadly
The government may be more responsible than the operator
economist.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Why so many deaths from Brightline trains?
It goes through dense urban areas but, for the state of Florida that controls many deadly intersections, “safety tends not to take priority over keeping costs down.”
@economist.com
It goes through dense urban areas but, for the state of Florida that controls many deadly intersections, “safety tends not to take priority over keeping costs down.”
@economist.com