Interested Milwaukee Citizen
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For example, there’s a bunch of 50 mph zones along this stretch of the Piedmont west of Durham. It probably wouldn’t cost too much to upgrade them to 79 mph, but would be a lot more expensive to upgrade the 79 mph sections to 90 mph
November 25, 2025 at 4:22 AM
For example, there’s a bunch of 50 mph zones along this stretch of the Piedmont west of Durham. It probably wouldn’t cost too much to upgrade them to 79 mph, but would be a lot more expensive to upgrade the 79 mph sections to 90 mph
How does one differentiate between that situation (which seems similar to an American 4-way stop) and this one (which seems similar to an American major vs minor street, where I assume drivers don’t have to yield to cross traffic)
November 24, 2025 at 5:51 AM
How does one differentiate between that situation (which seems similar to an American 4-way stop) and this one (which seems similar to an American major vs minor street, where I assume drivers don’t have to yield to cross traffic)
Like, as an example of a random 4-way residential intersection (in Munich), I don’t see any traffic control signs. Is the expectation that, despite no signage, a driver should slow down and make sure the way is clear before continuing?
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Like, as an example of a random 4-way residential intersection (in Munich), I don’t see any traffic control signs. Is the expectation that, despite no signage, a driver should slow down and make sure the way is clear before continuing?
Not great when I have a full time job, lol
November 23, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Not great when I have a full time job, lol
A story in 3 parts.
Hard to be on time when you leave the layover 3 min late
Hard to be on time when you leave the layover 3 min late
November 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A story in 3 parts.
Hard to be on time when you leave the layover 3 min late
Hard to be on time when you leave the layover 3 min late
Wisconsin is a somewhat surprising although it does include the eastern part of campus.
47% transit share here. Seems like a lot of good bus service though
47% transit share here. Seems like a lot of good bus service though
November 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Wisconsin is a somewhat surprising although it does include the eastern part of campus.
47% transit share here. Seems like a lot of good bus service though
47% transit share here. Seems like a lot of good bus service though
The two genders of history writing:
- general overview of a region over a long period of time
- a specific investigation into the impacts of a largely unknown person during a specific time period.
- general overview of a region over a long period of time
- a specific investigation into the impacts of a largely unknown person during a specific time period.
November 15, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The two genders of history writing:
- general overview of a region over a long period of time
- a specific investigation into the impacts of a largely unknown person during a specific time period.
- general overview of a region over a long period of time
- a specific investigation into the impacts of a largely unknown person during a specific time period.
A comparison of elections in New Jersey and Virginia, which fortunately have the same classes of Senators.
This chart compares the difference in margin b/w the two stats for the same office since 2000. Generally, NJ was 10pts better for Dems than VA, but they have become more even since 2014.
This chart compares the difference in margin b/w the two stats for the same office since 2000. Generally, NJ was 10pts better for Dems than VA, but they have become more even since 2014.
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A comparison of elections in New Jersey and Virginia, which fortunately have the same classes of Senators.
This chart compares the difference in margin b/w the two stats for the same office since 2000. Generally, NJ was 10pts better for Dems than VA, but they have become more even since 2014.
This chart compares the difference in margin b/w the two stats for the same office since 2000. Generally, NJ was 10pts better for Dems than VA, but they have become more even since 2014.
Uh oh. Chicago Union Station is showing the wrong track for the Hiawatha today. There’s a Metra train at track 5 and it’s actually at track 9. Hopefully no one gets on the wrong train
November 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Uh oh. Chicago Union Station is showing the wrong track for the Hiawatha today. There’s a Metra train at track 5 and it’s actually at track 9. Hopefully no one gets on the wrong train
Seen on Reddit. With most responses noting that this isn’t the case for them (b/c DMW experience is mostly based on state choices and aren’t universal)
November 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Seen on Reddit. With most responses noting that this isn’t the case for them (b/c DMW experience is mostly based on state choices and aren’t universal)
Chicago if all of the freight ROWs could be converted into S-Bahn style service.
November 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Chicago if all of the freight ROWs could be converted into S-Bahn style service.
What's the economic theory on how a federal $15 minimum wage would change this graph? I guess it would apply upward pressure on wages $15-30 ish?
November 1, 2025 at 12:47 AM
What's the economic theory on how a federal $15 minimum wage would change this graph? I guess it would apply upward pressure on wages $15-30 ish?
I stumbled upon the progressive version of not knowing what NAACP stands for lmao
October 31, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I stumbled upon the progressive version of not knowing what NAACP stands for lmao
Wait, there’s no byline? Is this written by AI?
There’s just no way to be accountable for what’s being said?
There’s just no way to be accountable for what’s being said?
October 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Wait, there’s no byline? Is this written by AI?
There’s just no way to be accountable for what’s being said?
There’s just no way to be accountable for what’s being said?
A cozy cat on a mountain of blankets for your timeline
October 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A cozy cat on a mountain of blankets for your timeline
Inspired by Isaac Rowlett's picture of the area (posted on X), I thought about how to improve the chaotic and dangerous set of intersections that are FdL, Center, and 27th. The goal is to simplify vehicle movements and traffic lights to allow for a safer experience overall (and introduce PBLs)
October 29, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Inspired by Isaac Rowlett's picture of the area (posted on X), I thought about how to improve the chaotic and dangerous set of intersections that are FdL, Center, and 27th. The goal is to simplify vehicle movements and traffic lights to allow for a safer experience overall (and introduce PBLs)
Also enjoyed this Timelapse of trains going in and out of a revamped Rosslyn station, serving 4 lines across 3 platforms
October 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Also enjoyed this Timelapse of trains going in and out of a revamped Rosslyn station, serving 4 lines across 3 platforms
Testing out my dream WMATA design in Subway Builder. This is what I have so far.
With either 5 or 8 min headways (depending on interlining), I'm at ~30k riders per day on the Red, Pink, and Orange lines, and 10k per day everywhere else.
With either 5 or 8 min headways (depending on interlining), I'm at ~30k riders per day on the Red, Pink, and Orange lines, and 10k per day everywhere else.
October 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Testing out my dream WMATA design in Subway Builder. This is what I have so far.
With either 5 or 8 min headways (depending on interlining), I'm at ~30k riders per day on the Red, Pink, and Orange lines, and 10k per day everywhere else.
With either 5 or 8 min headways (depending on interlining), I'm at ~30k riders per day on the Red, Pink, and Orange lines, and 10k per day everywhere else.
It would look something like this when laid out flat. I hope this makes sense (it’s difficult to accurately explain)
October 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
It would look something like this when laid out flat. I hope this makes sense (it’s difficult to accurately explain)
Interesting to compare the freeway ring around Munich to Milwaukee. Probably a bit more justifiable to have done something like this
October 24, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Interesting to compare the freeway ring around Munich to Milwaukee. Probably a bit more justifiable to have done something like this
My city got a dedicated vehicle for cleaning bike lanes.
What is your city doing to ensure cyclists have a safe and enjoyable ride?
What is your city doing to ensure cyclists have a safe and enjoyable ride?
October 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
My city got a dedicated vehicle for cleaning bike lanes.
What is your city doing to ensure cyclists have a safe and enjoyable ride?
What is your city doing to ensure cyclists have a safe and enjoyable ride?
A story in 3 parts.
(My post was the 9 hrs before the other one, but I guess the rules and engagement doesn’t matter lol)
(My post was the 9 hrs before the other one, but I guess the rules and engagement doesn’t matter lol)
October 22, 2025 at 9:39 PM
A story in 3 parts.
(My post was the 9 hrs before the other one, but I guess the rules and engagement doesn’t matter lol)
(My post was the 9 hrs before the other one, but I guess the rules and engagement doesn’t matter lol)
Crazy that there was supposed to be a freeway here. Glad that was stopped and replaced with better used
October 20, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Crazy that there was supposed to be a freeway here. Glad that was stopped and replaced with better used
I made a quick model last year of Nebraska if Omaha and Lincoln continued growing rapidly and shifted left to where they “should” be, and it makes the state even.
October 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I made a quick model last year of Nebraska if Omaha and Lincoln continued growing rapidly and shifted left to where they “should” be, and it makes the state even.