Sam Gould
@form67.bsky.social
Emeryville based game dev at Obsidian Entertainment.
Planning Commissioner in Emeryville
ADEM in AD-18
Housing + transit + bikes
Opinions are my own
Planning Commissioner in Emeryville
ADEM in AD-18
Housing + transit + bikes
Opinions are my own
The line for Tokyo Central's grand opening was stretching down several blocks and up into the Bay Street parking garage. Amazing having the Consulate-General of Japan from SF and the President of Marukai corporation speaking at the event in our little city.
January 31, 2026 at 10:02 PM
The line for Tokyo Central's grand opening was stretching down several blocks and up into the Bay Street parking garage. Amazing having the Consulate-General of Japan from SF and the President of Marukai corporation speaking at the event in our little city.
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Caltrans says smash the freeway to a million pieces. dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-...
January 31, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Caltrans says smash the freeway to a million pieces. dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-...
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This is his most recent video. The first hour is a fairly typical one by him talking about energy technologies. He has a link to that as a standalone video in the description. The last ~30 minutes are a well-justified political rant www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtQ9...
You are being misled about renewable energy technology.
YouTube video by Technology Connections
www.youtube.com
January 31, 2026 at 1:04 AM
This is his most recent video. The first hour is a fairly typical one by him talking about energy technologies. He has a link to that as a standalone video in the description. The last ~30 minutes are a well-justified political rant www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtQ9...
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Under construction at the Emeryville Greenway crossings today.
Get yourself a city that will build you a raised crosswalk PLUS speed humps on each side.
Get yourself a city that will build you a raised crosswalk PLUS speed humps on each side.
January 30, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Under construction at the Emeryville Greenway crossings today.
Get yourself a city that will build you a raised crosswalk PLUS speed humps on each side.
Get yourself a city that will build you a raised crosswalk PLUS speed humps on each side.
Tokyo central in Emeryville had a soft opening today and tomorrow from 10-4. It is even better than I could have imagined, I'll be there for the ribbon cutting at 9am Saturday as well.
January 30, 2026 at 6:09 AM
Tokyo central in Emeryville had a soft opening today and tomorrow from 10-4. It is even better than I could have imagined, I'll be there for the ribbon cutting at 9am Saturday as well.
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The attacks on everyday people in the streets of Minneapolis betray the values of safe, thriving communities. These aren't isolated tragedies: they're the result of a system that treats public space as a battleground and our neighbors as expendable.
Full statement at bikeeastbay.org/minneapolis-...
Full statement at bikeeastbay.org/minneapolis-...
January 30, 2026 at 1:19 AM
The attacks on everyday people in the streets of Minneapolis betray the values of safe, thriving communities. These aren't isolated tragedies: they're the result of a system that treats public space as a battleground and our neighbors as expendable.
Full statement at bikeeastbay.org/minneapolis-...
Full statement at bikeeastbay.org/minneapolis-...
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YIMBYs (like Jordan) have literally been saying this for years, only to meet the deaf ears of electeds.
Bad local housing policy is literally furthering the descent of the US into fascism! It's that serious!
Bad local housing policy is literally furthering the descent of the US into fascism! It's that serious!
Decades of restrictive housing policies by liberal cities and states are finally coming back to bite us in a major way.
If we can't create the conditions for a massive blue state housing construction boom as soon as possible, we're cooked.
If we can't create the conditions for a massive blue state housing construction boom as soon as possible, we're cooked.
#NEW: 2030 Apportionment Forecast based on 2025 Census Bureau Population Estimates (January 27, 2026).
Forecast prepared by Dr. Jonathan Cervas (CMIST) at Carnegie Mellon University
Forecast prepared by Dr. Jonathan Cervas (CMIST) at Carnegie Mellon University
January 27, 2026 at 8:43 PM
YIMBYs (like Jordan) have literally been saying this for years, only to meet the deaf ears of electeds.
Bad local housing policy is literally furthering the descent of the US into fascism! It's that serious!
Bad local housing policy is literally furthering the descent of the US into fascism! It's that serious!
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JOIN SAN MATEO IN PRAY MARCH SING
For Good and Pretti? No way!
For parking!
STRAIGHT INTO MY VEINS!!!!!!!!
For Good and Pretti? No way!
For parking!
STRAIGHT INTO MY VEINS!!!!!!!!
The world may be burning down around us, but thankfully San Mateo homeowners are laser focused on the real issue of our time: getting the city to rip out bike lanes in favor of more parking
January 25, 2026 at 8:26 PM
JOIN SAN MATEO IN PRAY MARCH SING
For Good and Pretti? No way!
For parking!
STRAIGHT INTO MY VEINS!!!!!!!!
For Good and Pretti? No way!
For parking!
STRAIGHT INTO MY VEINS!!!!!!!!
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It’s no secret I have a lot of love for Minnesota. Minneapolis shaped me more than I can probably ever truly express. If you are looking for a way to help the good people of Minnesota and aren’t there, there are a ton of good ways you can support the work on the ground there financially
My friend @wafoli.bsky.social shared this with me just now.
Read and pick something from this list and just do it. Do it now.
www.standwithminnesota.com#gofundme
Read and pick something from this list and just do it. Do it now.
www.standwithminnesota.com#gofundme
Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:47 AM
It’s no secret I have a lot of love for Minnesota. Minneapolis shaped me more than I can probably ever truly express. If you are looking for a way to help the good people of Minnesota and aren’t there, there are a ton of good ways you can support the work on the ground there financially
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Unfortunately Berkeley's Hopkins cycletrack debate is back, and not in a good way. Please take 2 minutes to sign this petition from @walkbikeberk.bsky.social & let electeds know that no project should move forward on Hopkins without a full review & community process
actionnetwork.org/letters/5f6e...
actionnetwork.org/letters/5f6e...
January 23, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Unfortunately Berkeley's Hopkins cycletrack debate is back, and not in a good way. Please take 2 minutes to sign this petition from @walkbikeberk.bsky.social & let electeds know that no project should move forward on Hopkins without a full review & community process
actionnetwork.org/letters/5f6e...
actionnetwork.org/letters/5f6e...
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Game Dev Simulator Just Indeed Job Search hard-drive.net/game-dev-sim...
January 22, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Game Dev Simulator Just Indeed Job Search hard-drive.net/game-dev-sim...
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“Metro staff report said SB 79 could harm the transit agency’s expansion by galvanizing opponents against new light rail stations & dedicated bus lanes,” because law requires higher densities there.
But if a transit station area isn’t planned for higher densities… the station shouldn’t be built.
But if a transit station area isn’t planned for higher densities… the station shouldn’t be built.
L.A. Metro, the main transit operator for Los Angeles, just voted to oppose SB 79, a law legalizing the construction of housing near stations. You can't make this stuff up. Legislators should remember this the next time they come to Sacramento begging for more money.
laist.com/news/housing...
laist.com/news/housing...
LA transit agency seeks to override state law allowing more homes near train and bus lines
The L.A. Metro Board of Directors voted to oppose implementation of SB 79, calling for a countywide exemption.
laist.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:46 PM
“Metro staff report said SB 79 could harm the transit agency’s expansion by galvanizing opponents against new light rail stations & dedicated bus lanes,” because law requires higher densities there.
But if a transit station area isn’t planned for higher densities… the station shouldn’t be built.
But if a transit station area isn’t planned for higher densities… the station shouldn’t be built.
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Join the Mayor at Tokyo Central for the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony!
Saturday, January 31, 2026
5603 Bay Street
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Saturday, January 31, 2026
5603 Bay Street
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
January 22, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Join the Mayor at Tokyo Central for the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony!
Saturday, January 31, 2026
5603 Bay Street
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Saturday, January 31, 2026
5603 Bay Street
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
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If I'm being honest, the collapse of the post-Cold War international order and the violent occupation of an American city are making it difficult for me to concentrate on housing policy.
January 20, 2026 at 6:15 PM
If I'm being honest, the collapse of the post-Cold War international order and the violent occupation of an American city are making it difficult for me to concentrate on housing policy.
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the contrast between Zohran and, like, Karen Bass is pretty remarkable. Zohran has a clear vision of a more affordable and sustainable city and forcefully supports pro-housing polices as a key part of that vision.
Meanwhile, Karen Bass doesn’t seem to believe in anything in particular at all
Meanwhile, Karen Bass doesn’t seem to believe in anything in particular at all
January 20, 2026 at 1:24 AM
the contrast between Zohran and, like, Karen Bass is pretty remarkable. Zohran has a clear vision of a more affordable and sustainable city and forcefully supports pro-housing polices as a key part of that vision.
Meanwhile, Karen Bass doesn’t seem to believe in anything in particular at all
Meanwhile, Karen Bass doesn’t seem to believe in anything in particular at all
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California state government required flags to be flown at half mast when this guy died btw.
January 19, 2026 at 6:01 PM
California state government required flags to be flown at half mast when this guy died btw.
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I want Oakland to become a city that can comfortably house 3 million people so we can make it more affordable, increase tax revenue, increase transit use, and very importantly to have more Congress members
January 18, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I want Oakland to become a city that can comfortably house 3 million people so we can make it more affordable, increase tax revenue, increase transit use, and very importantly to have more Congress members
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pretty sure he meant the other thing, grok, but very cool that those are your two things
January 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
pretty sure he meant the other thing, grok, but very cool that those are your two things
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SICKOS MODE
@ZohranKMamdani.bsky.social calls for modernizing environmental review “to deliver an affordability agenda on the timetable needed.”
“We cannot address our housing crisis without making it easier to build in NYC.”
“We cannot address our housing crisis without making it easier to build in NYC.”
January 14, 2026 at 3:34 AM
SICKOS MODE
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“Frequent, reliable transit service doesn’t happen by accident; it requires sustained, bold investments,” said Jean Walsh, AC Transit Director of Ward 2.
January 13, 2026 at 1:39 AM
“Frequent, reliable transit service doesn’t happen by accident; it requires sustained, bold investments,” said Jean Walsh, AC Transit Director of Ward 2.
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NEW VIDEO: North America’s Elevator’s Problem
Elevators are absolutely essential to modern cities..... and it turns out North America kind of sucks at them. We partnered with @sightline.org to look into the many issues plaguing our elevator industry, and what it might take to fix it.
Elevators are absolutely essential to modern cities..... and it turns out North America kind of sucks at them. We partnered with @sightline.org to look into the many issues plaguing our elevator industry, and what it might take to fix it.
The United States has the fewest elevators in the rich world, with Canada only a bit ahead. We teamed up with @uytaelee.bsky.social of About Here Videos to investigate why, exactly, North America sucks at elevators.
North America's Elevator Problem
YouTube video by About Here
youtu.be
January 11, 2026 at 11:02 PM
NEW VIDEO: North America’s Elevator’s Problem
Elevators are absolutely essential to modern cities..... and it turns out North America kind of sucks at them. We partnered with @sightline.org to look into the many issues plaguing our elevator industry, and what it might take to fix it.
Elevators are absolutely essential to modern cities..... and it turns out North America kind of sucks at them. We partnered with @sightline.org to look into the many issues plaguing our elevator industry, and what it might take to fix it.
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Very rarely in the building codes/ standards world will you see a map with this stark of a contrast.
January 12, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Very rarely in the building codes/ standards world will you see a map with this stark of a contrast.
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When NIMBYs say that California is full and their cities can’t accommodate more housing, they are saying that queer people trying to get out of red states are on their own.
New research confirms what many of us see: there's a large internal migration of LGBTQ people in the US, especially trans people, to friendlier states & cities.
Since 11/2024, 9% of all trans people have moved to another state, 43% have considered moving.
www.mapresearch.org/2025-norc-su...
Since 11/2024, 9% of all trans people have moved to another state, 43% have considered moving.
www.mapresearch.org/2025-norc-su...
January 11, 2026 at 12:36 AM
When NIMBYs say that California is full and their cities can’t accommodate more housing, they are saying that queer people trying to get out of red states are on their own.
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Intersections with the red light cameras have reduced T-bone crashes by 65% and rear-end collisions by 49%.
NYC to quadruple intersections with red light cameras by end of year, officials say https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-to-quadruple-intersections-with-red-light-cameras-by-end-of-year-officials-say
NYC to quadruple intersections with red light cameras by end of year, officials say
Red light cameras are coming to hundreds more intersections across the city.
The expanded program is allowed thanks to a law passed by state lawmakers in 2024. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
January 10, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Intersections with the red light cameras have reduced T-bone crashes by 65% and rear-end collisions by 49%.
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I can't describe how bad Minneapolis feels right now. My neighbors are pulling kids out of school. The public schools are offering remote learning until 2/12. We are having conversations in our alleys about how to protect ourselves. It feels like a military occupation with a blockade.
The US Department of Agriculture suspends all federal funding to Minnesota, effective immediately.
January 10, 2026 at 4:29 PM
I can't describe how bad Minneapolis feels right now. My neighbors are pulling kids out of school. The public schools are offering remote learning until 2/12. We are having conversations in our alleys about how to protect ourselves. It feels like a military occupation with a blockade.