Michael C Merritt
@mikecmerritt.bsky.social
Father, Navy veteran, small business owner, bicycling advocate.
From Massachusetts to Norfolk, VA.
Norfolk Bicycling, Pedestrian, and Active Transportation Commission Member. Views are my own.
Born at 324.09 CO2 ppm
From Massachusetts to Norfolk, VA.
Norfolk Bicycling, Pedestrian, and Active Transportation Commission Member. Views are my own.
Born at 324.09 CO2 ppm
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I created a starter pack for any and all accounts about Norfolk, VA. If you know any that you’d like to see included, let me know.
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US public transit advocates: Don't just envy Europe. Start by envying Canada.
Great piece on Montreal's remarkably cheap new rapid transit system.
macleans.ca/society/mont...
Great piece on Montreal's remarkably cheap new rapid transit system.
macleans.ca/society/mont...
Montreal's New Rail Line Is the Future - Macleans.ca
Canada has forgotten how to build fast, cheap transit. A new megaproject has the fix.
macleans.ca
November 30, 2025 at 9:02 PM
US public transit advocates: Don't just envy Europe. Start by envying Canada.
Great piece on Montreal's remarkably cheap new rapid transit system.
macleans.ca/society/mont...
Great piece on Montreal's remarkably cheap new rapid transit system.
macleans.ca/society/mont...
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💬 Les accros au running : «Gagner me fait me sentir mieux, y compris par rapport à mon divorce. La course, c’est mon exutoire : ça libère la tête, ça permet de passer du temps dehors, de remettre un peu d’ordre dans mes idées.»
Le témoignage de Dominique 👇
Le témoignage de Dominique 👇
Les accros au running : «Gagner me fait me sentir mieux, y compris par rapport à mon divorce»
Pour «Libé», ils et elles racontent ce que la course à pied leur apporte au quotidien. Dans le sixième épisode de notre série, Dominique, 56 ans, explique comment le trail l’a aidée à surmonter sa séparation.
www.liberation.fr
November 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
💬 Les accros au running : «Gagner me fait me sentir mieux, y compris par rapport à mon divorce. La course, c’est mon exutoire : ça libère la tête, ça permet de passer du temps dehors, de remettre un peu d’ordre dans mes idées.»
Le témoignage de Dominique 👇
Le témoignage de Dominique 👇
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Cuándo comenzarán las obras del centro de datos de Meta en Talavera: van dos retrasos y queda reparcelar el terreno.
Mientras, surgen algunas voces críticas como la de Aurora Gómez, psicóloga y tecnoecologista: “Los centros de datos pueden gentrificar la energía”
Mientras, surgen algunas voces críticas como la de Aurora Gómez, psicóloga y tecnoecologista: “Los centros de datos pueden gentrificar la energía”
Cuándo comenzarán las obras del centro de datos de Meta en Talavera: van dos retrasos y queda reparcelar el terreno
Ha pasado más de un año desde que el Gobierno de Castilla-La Mancha aprobó el proyecto del Data Center y hasta ahora no se han cumplido las fechas iniciales previstas para su construcción. Mientras, s...
www.eldiario.es
November 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Cuándo comenzarán las obras del centro de datos de Meta en Talavera: van dos retrasos y queda reparcelar el terreno.
Mientras, surgen algunas voces críticas como la de Aurora Gómez, psicóloga y tecnoecologista: “Los centros de datos pueden gentrificar la energía”
Mientras, surgen algunas voces críticas como la de Aurora Gómez, psicóloga y tecnoecologista: “Los centros de datos pueden gentrificar la energía”
November 30, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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Alice’s Restaurant is about a boomer who litters, gets caught by the local cop who cares about the environment, then proceeds to write a song roasting said cop and the whole justice system. Justice is blind.
#AlicesReataurant
#AlicesReataurant
November 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Alice’s Restaurant is about a boomer who litters, gets caught by the local cop who cares about the environment, then proceeds to write a song roasting said cop and the whole justice system. Justice is blind.
#AlicesReataurant
#AlicesReataurant
It’s the CO2 emissions.
A new study reveals that burning of fossil fuels is accelerating winter rainfall changes in the UK and Europe, almost 25 years sooner than expected.
phys.org/news/2025-11...
phys.org/news/2025-11...
Fossil fuel emissions accelerate winter rainfall changes across Europe by 23 years
New study reveals burning of fossil fuels is accelerating winter rainfall changes in the UK and Europe, almost 25 years sooner than expected.
phys.org
November 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
It’s the CO2 emissions.
💚💚
A mile of Utrecht's Amsterdamsestraatweg w 300 businesses, buses, freight & 20K bikes/day was rebuilt last year. It's so good
2.5m bike lanes on both sides of the road
1.8m sidewalks
1.4 million pavers
116 new trees
5 new plazas
new lights bus shelters & sewer lines
...58 fewer car parking spots
2.5m bike lanes on both sides of the road
1.8m sidewalks
1.4 million pavers
116 new trees
5 new plazas
new lights bus shelters & sewer lines
...58 fewer car parking spots
November 27, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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If you built it, they will come.
Riders going over the Pulaski have basically doubled since the pandemic, proof that if you build it (McGuinness, 11th) they will come.
November 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
If you built it, they will come.
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
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Timeline.
🔴13 Nov - Ronaldo gets red card in Portugal’s game v ireland. (Should miss opening 2 games of World Cup.)
🟠18 Nov - Ronaldo meets Donald Trump at White House.
🟢25 Nov - FIFA clears Ronaldo to play in World Cup from start.
🔴13 Nov - Ronaldo gets red card in Portugal’s game v ireland. (Should miss opening 2 games of World Cup.)
🟠18 Nov - Ronaldo meets Donald Trump at White House.
🟢25 Nov - FIFA clears Ronaldo to play in World Cup from start.
November 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Timeline.
🔴13 Nov - Ronaldo gets red card in Portugal’s game v ireland. (Should miss opening 2 games of World Cup.)
🟠18 Nov - Ronaldo meets Donald Trump at White House.
🟢25 Nov - FIFA clears Ronaldo to play in World Cup from start.
🔴13 Nov - Ronaldo gets red card in Portugal’s game v ireland. (Should miss opening 2 games of World Cup.)
🟠18 Nov - Ronaldo meets Donald Trump at White House.
🟢25 Nov - FIFA clears Ronaldo to play in World Cup from start.
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Bike accidents in Cologne 2024, created with Mapbox
I used the data from Day 1, group accident locations in R, and created a map using Mapbox. Finally, I added interactive tooltips showing the number of bike accidents at each location.
#30DayMapChallenge | Day 17 - A new tool
I used the data from Day 1, group accident locations in R, and created a map using Mapbox. Finally, I added interactive tooltips showing the number of bike accidents at each location.
#30DayMapChallenge | Day 17 - A new tool
November 23, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Bike accidents in Cologne 2024, created with Mapbox
I used the data from Day 1, group accident locations in R, and created a map using Mapbox. Finally, I added interactive tooltips showing the number of bike accidents at each location.
#30DayMapChallenge | Day 17 - A new tool
I used the data from Day 1, group accident locations in R, and created a map using Mapbox. Finally, I added interactive tooltips showing the number of bike accidents at each location.
#30DayMapChallenge | Day 17 - A new tool
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“WASHINGTON—Citing that a majority of Americans are irresponsible, easily distracted people who have little regard for other human beings, a new Dept of Transportation report revealed that it’s ‘actually kind of crazy’ that U.S. citizens are allowed to drive automobiles.”
The Onion strikes again.
The Onion strikes again.
Report: It Pretty Incredible That Americans Entrusted With Driving Cars
WASHINGTON—Citing that a majority of Americans are irresponsible, easily distracted people who have little regard for other human beings, a new Department of Transportation report revealed Wednesday t...
theonion.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:46 AM
“WASHINGTON—Citing that a majority of Americans are irresponsible, easily distracted people who have little regard for other human beings, a new Dept of Transportation report revealed that it’s ‘actually kind of crazy’ that U.S. citizens are allowed to drive automobiles.”
The Onion strikes again.
The Onion strikes again.
A minute & a half of busy cycling and I can’t see a single rider wearing a helmet. This is what good cycling infrastructure looks like where cyclists aren’t in fear of having to share space with cars.
Of course people can wear helmets if they chose, but these cyclists all feel safe without.
Of course people can wear helmets if they chose, but these cyclists all feel safe without.
Rush hour traffic in Utrecht.
Sound on 🔊 if you want to experience that rush hour IS possible without the constant, deafening noise of cars overpowering people talking.
Sound on 🔊 if you want to experience that rush hour IS possible without the constant, deafening noise of cars overpowering people talking.
November 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
A minute & a half of busy cycling and I can’t see a single rider wearing a helmet. This is what good cycling infrastructure looks like where cyclists aren’t in fear of having to share space with cars.
Of course people can wear helmets if they chose, but these cyclists all feel safe without.
Of course people can wear helmets if they chose, but these cyclists all feel safe without.
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Any political “leader” still selling the obviously false choice between #ClimateAction and “the economy” is just reminding us that they clearly don’t understand either the climate crisis OR the economy.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
November 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Any political “leader” still selling the obviously false choice between #ClimateAction and “the economy” is just reminding us that they clearly don’t understand either the climate crisis OR the economy.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
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Soft US #Retail sales in September
🟠Sales +0.2%
⛔️Inflation-adjusted -0.1%
⛔️Core sales -0.1%
⛔️Volumes -0.4%
⛽️Gas 2.0%
⚕️Health 1.1%
👩🍳Rest/bar 0.7%
🛋️Furn 0.6%
🛒Groc 0.2%
🏠Build mat 0.2%
🏬Merch 0.1%
🚗Auto -0.3%
🎮Elec -0.5%
💻Online -0.7%
👗Cloth -0.7%
⚽️Sports -2.5%
🟠Sales +0.2%
⛔️Inflation-adjusted -0.1%
⛔️Core sales -0.1%
⛔️Volumes -0.4%
⛽️Gas 2.0%
⚕️Health 1.1%
👩🍳Rest/bar 0.7%
🛋️Furn 0.6%
🛒Groc 0.2%
🏠Build mat 0.2%
🏬Merch 0.1%
🚗Auto -0.3%
🎮Elec -0.5%
💻Online -0.7%
👗Cloth -0.7%
⚽️Sports -2.5%
November 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Soft US #Retail sales in September
🟠Sales +0.2%
⛔️Inflation-adjusted -0.1%
⛔️Core sales -0.1%
⛔️Volumes -0.4%
⛽️Gas 2.0%
⚕️Health 1.1%
👩🍳Rest/bar 0.7%
🛋️Furn 0.6%
🛒Groc 0.2%
🏠Build mat 0.2%
🏬Merch 0.1%
🚗Auto -0.3%
🎮Elec -0.5%
💻Online -0.7%
👗Cloth -0.7%
⚽️Sports -2.5%
🟠Sales +0.2%
⛔️Inflation-adjusted -0.1%
⛔️Core sales -0.1%
⛔️Volumes -0.4%
⛽️Gas 2.0%
⚕️Health 1.1%
👩🍳Rest/bar 0.7%
🛋️Furn 0.6%
🛒Groc 0.2%
🏠Build mat 0.2%
🏬Merch 0.1%
🚗Auto -0.3%
🎮Elec -0.5%
💻Online -0.7%
👗Cloth -0.7%
⚽️Sports -2.5%
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 AM
@cityofnorfolkva.bsky.social step up your game.
Minneapolis has been named one of the world’s most bike-friendly cities! A new report covering 100 cities in 44 countries ranked Minneapolis as the #2 biking city in the U.S., #5 in North America and #44 globally. Learn more: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/news/2025/november/2025-bike-friendly-city/
November 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM
@cityofnorfolkva.bsky.social step up your game.
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CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
Data showing that once bike lanes are built, people will use them.
The latest evaluation of bike lane projects in Boston continues to show that if you build bike infrastructure, people will use it.
Full report: www.boston.gov/sites/defaul...
Full report: www.boston.gov/sites/defaul...
November 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Data showing that once bike lanes are built, people will use them.
Jimmy Cliff - One More
YouTube video by Soul of Music
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
It’s the CO2 emissions.
Incredible timelapse showing the retreat of Franz Joseph Glacier (NZ) over only 7 years (2012-2019)! 🧊🔥
The ice flow velocity (up to 2 m/day!) combined with the incredible rate of retreat of the front (900 m over this period!) is simply mind-boggling! 🤪
📽️ Brian Anderson
vimeo.com/443262699?fl...
The ice flow velocity (up to 2 m/day!) combined with the incredible rate of retreat of the front (900 m over this period!) is simply mind-boggling! 🤪
📽️ Brian Anderson
vimeo.com/443262699?fl...
Franz Josef Glacier retreats 900 metres
A timelapse camera, installed in 2012, records the retreat of Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere. Until 2019 the glacier retreated about 900 m. These…
vimeo.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:48 AM
It’s the CO2 emissions.
I loved this story.
Nikolai Gogol’s Classic Story, “The Nose,” Animated With the Astonishing Pinscreen Technique (1963)
Nikolai Gogol’s Classic Story, “The Nose,” Animated With the Astonishing Pinscreen Technique (1963)
A mild-looking barber slices into his morning loaf of bread to find a human nose embedded within. You might imagine this image opening the next David Lynch movie, but it actually sets up a more lighth...
www.openculture.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:24 AM
I loved this story.
Word.
ICYMI: “In the era of the climate crisis, politicians campaigning against bike-lanes aren’t fit for office.”— @taylornoakes.com in @cultmtl.com
Also in an era of worsening urban traffic, pollution, city noise, exploding public costs, competition among cities, & not nearly enough space in cities.
Also in an era of worsening urban traffic, pollution, city noise, exploding public costs, competition among cities, & not nearly enough space in cities.
In the era of the climate crisis, politicians campaigning against bike lanes aren’t fit for office
Amid the climate crisis, politicians campaigning against bike lanes — as in Montreal municipal election campaign — aren’t fit for office.
cultmtl.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Word.