Mr Hounsell
@hounsell.bsky.social
Aussie Transport Analyst - Writing on life in the urban jungle; places, living streets & quality transit. He/Him (They/Them is OK) https://linktr.ee/hounsell
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Mr Hounsell
@hounsell.bsky.social
· Nov 7
OPUS at UTS: Using Big Data from TOTOR ETS to optimise public transport operations - Open Publications of UTS Scholars
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Hounsell, M. (2020). Using TOTOR datasets in transport operations - Facilitating an empirically-driven continuous-optimisation approach to sustainable transport operations using TOTOR datasets [Conventional Thesis, University of Technology Sydney]. hdl.handle.net/10453/144073
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For urbanists out there, a really fun video by @evanedinger.bsky.social who spent a day cycling in both London and Paris. I've mostly cycled in Paris and love the changes and admit I find way too many hostile cars in London, but it's still good. Well worth watching!
youtu.be/3BJ-ccBgwYw?...
youtu.be/3BJ-ccBgwYw?...
I Cycled London and Paris the Same Day – Here’s What I Learned
YouTube video by Evan Edinger
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October 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
For urbanists out there, a really fun video by @evanedinger.bsky.social who spent a day cycling in both London and Paris. I've mostly cycled in Paris and love the changes and admit I find way too many hostile cars in London, but it's still good. Well worth watching!
youtu.be/3BJ-ccBgwYw?...
youtu.be/3BJ-ccBgwYw?...
Can I Survive New Jersey Suburbs Without a Car?
@evanedinger.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUGX...
PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE IS ESSENTIAL TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
Taxis are public transport but politicians should not see them as alternatives to scheduled public transport for all passengers
@evanedinger.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUGX...
PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE IS ESSENTIAL TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
Taxis are public transport but politicians should not see them as alternatives to scheduled public transport for all passengers
Can I Survive an American Suburb Without a Car?
YouTube video by Evan Edinger
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Can I Survive New Jersey Suburbs Without a Car?
@evanedinger.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUGX...
PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE IS ESSENTIAL TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
Taxis are public transport but politicians should not see them as alternatives to scheduled public transport for all passengers
@evanedinger.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUGX...
PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE IS ESSENTIAL TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
Taxis are public transport but politicians should not see them as alternatives to scheduled public transport for all passengers
DECENTRALISED diesel succeeded over CENTRALISED electricity because diesel was easier to DISTRIBUTE allowing local PRIMARY ENERGY TO SERVICE conversion.
Now SOLAR & BATTERIES are easy to DISTRIBUTE allowing DECENTRALISED electricity with very _efficient_ local PRIMARY ENERGY TO SERVICE conversion.
Now SOLAR & BATTERIES are easy to DISTRIBUTE allowing DECENTRALISED electricity with very _efficient_ local PRIMARY ENERGY TO SERVICE conversion.
When power went out across all of Puerto Rico on 16 April, a lot of the lights in the town of Adjuntas stayed on. A combination of experimental microgrids, solar panels, and storage kept power on for many businesses and residents.
spectrum.ieee.org/puerto-rico-...
spectrum.ieee.org/puerto-rico-...
Could Microgrids Be Puerto Rico's Answer to Endless Blackouts?
Meanwhile, feds redirect $365 million away from solar toward grid fixes
spectrum.ieee.org
December 1, 2025 at 3:12 AM
DECENTRALISED diesel succeeded over CENTRALISED electricity because diesel was easier to DISTRIBUTE allowing local PRIMARY ENERGY TO SERVICE conversion.
Now SOLAR & BATTERIES are easy to DISTRIBUTE allowing DECENTRALISED electricity with very _efficient_ local PRIMARY ENERGY TO SERVICE conversion.
Now SOLAR & BATTERIES are easy to DISTRIBUTE allowing DECENTRALISED electricity with very _efficient_ local PRIMARY ENERGY TO SERVICE conversion.
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When power went out across all of Puerto Rico on 16 April, a lot of the lights in the town of Adjuntas stayed on. A combination of experimental microgrids, solar panels, and storage kept power on for many businesses and residents.
spectrum.ieee.org/puerto-rico-...
spectrum.ieee.org/puerto-rico-...
Could Microgrids Be Puerto Rico's Answer to Endless Blackouts?
Meanwhile, feds redirect $365 million away from solar toward grid fixes
spectrum.ieee.org
November 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
When power went out across all of Puerto Rico on 16 April, a lot of the lights in the town of Adjuntas stayed on. A combination of experimental microgrids, solar panels, and storage kept power on for many businesses and residents.
spectrum.ieee.org/puerto-rico-...
spectrum.ieee.org/puerto-rico-...
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every neoliberal policy analyst wants to "trim the fat" of society until the lean times come. community level resilience, redundancies, etc are good actually
When power went out across all of Puerto Rico on 16 April, a lot of the lights in the town of Adjuntas stayed on. A combination of experimental microgrids, solar panels, and storage kept power on for many businesses and residents.
spectrum.ieee.org/puerto-rico-...
spectrum.ieee.org/puerto-rico-...
Could Microgrids Be Puerto Rico's Answer to Endless Blackouts?
Meanwhile, feds redirect $365 million away from solar toward grid fixes
spectrum.ieee.org
November 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
every neoliberal policy analyst wants to "trim the fat" of society until the lean times come. community level resilience, redundancies, etc are good actually
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Scary, scary! Save us from nasty renewables, lovely coal!
I love that the word "blackout" appears just 2 times in AEMO's 154 page report, yet makes the SMH headline!
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
I love that the word "blackout" appears just 2 times in AEMO's 154 page report, yet makes the SMH headline!
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
December 1, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Scary, scary! Save us from nasty renewables, lovely coal!
I love that the word "blackout" appears just 2 times in AEMO's 154 page report, yet makes the SMH headline!
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
I love that the word "blackout" appears just 2 times in AEMO's 154 page report, yet makes the SMH headline!
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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“I know you love Europe, but I hear outer suburban Brisbane is a particularly important - sorry - romantic spot babe,” he called out to Jodie, while typing ‘Bridgeman Downs' into WotIf. com
Click to read Albo's Top 5 Romantic Honeymoon Destinations on a Margin of Less Than 5%
Click to read Albo's Top 5 Romantic Honeymoon Destinations on a Margin of Less Than 5%
Albo Compiles List of Romantic Honeymoon Destinations (in Electorates on a Margin of Less Than 5%) — The Shovel
“I know you love Europe, but I hear outer suburban Melbourne is a particularly important - sorry - romantic spot babe,” he called out to Jodie, while typing ‘Croydon North' into booking.com.
theshovel.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 1:06 AM
“I know you love Europe, but I hear outer suburban Brisbane is a particularly important - sorry - romantic spot babe,” he called out to Jodie, while typing ‘Bridgeman Downs' into WotIf. com
Click to read Albo's Top 5 Romantic Honeymoon Destinations on a Margin of Less Than 5%
Click to read Albo's Top 5 Romantic Honeymoon Destinations on a Margin of Less Than 5%
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COMING SOON: AI + Guy™
December 1, 2025 at 1:11 AM
COMING SOON: AI + Guy™
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Hundreds of homes in the Mid West city of Geraldton remain under threat from an out-of-control bushfire, with firefighters battling extremely hot, dry and windy conditions.
WA bushfire emergency enters second day as temperature set to hit 42C
Hundreds of homes in the Mid West city of Geraldton remain under threat from an out-of-control bushfire, with firefighters battling extremely hot, dry and windy conditions.
www.abc.net.au
December 1, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Hundreds of homes in the Mid West city of Geraldton remain under threat from an out-of-control bushfire, with firefighters battling extremely hot, dry and windy conditions.
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"Remigration" is an overtly White supremacist term and concept, this isn't a dog whistle, it's a fuckin' foghorn.
If your political officials are using this phrase, they are White nationalists, plain and simple. We already knew this about the Trump regime, but Canadians: Pay attention.
If your political officials are using this phrase, they are White nationalists, plain and simple. We already knew this about the Trump regime, but Canadians: Pay attention.
November 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
"Remigration" is an overtly White supremacist term and concept, this isn't a dog whistle, it's a fuckin' foghorn.
If your political officials are using this phrase, they are White nationalists, plain and simple. We already knew this about the Trump regime, but Canadians: Pay attention.
If your political officials are using this phrase, they are White nationalists, plain and simple. We already knew this about the Trump regime, but Canadians: Pay attention.
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"We did not steal from this artist, we merely used her work in the project brief and let AI do the rest." I think I'm having a stroke.
Sophie paints joyous scenes of her backyard. Then she saw her style for sale
The difference between inspiration and imitation is a legal grey area – and becoming increasingly hard to police.
www.theage.com.au
November 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM
"We did not steal from this artist, we merely used her work in the project brief and let AI do the rest." I think I'm having a stroke.
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Last week the Dongfeng Box charged 10-80% in 42 minutes. Well done to those who guessed correctly. You win a potato 🥔.
This week I'm charging the new IM6. Place your bets on how quickly this one charges!
This week I'm charging the new IM6. Place your bets on how quickly this one charges!
November 30, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Last week the Dongfeng Box charged 10-80% in 42 minutes. Well done to those who guessed correctly. You win a potato 🥔.
This week I'm charging the new IM6. Place your bets on how quickly this one charges!
This week I'm charging the new IM6. Place your bets on how quickly this one charges!
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World arms makers post record $679 billion in sales as wars drive demand, output lags
World arms makers post record $679 billion in sales as wars drive demand, output lags
Sales by the world’s top 100 arms makers hit a record $679 billion last year, up 5.9% as wars in Ukraine and Gaza drove demand, researchers said on Monday, though production bottlenecks slowed deliveries. SIPRI said arms revenues have climbed 26% over the 2015–2024 period.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:08 AM
World arms makers post record $679 billion in sales as wars drive demand, output lags
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Tropical storm deaths cross 500 in Southeast Asia, over 4 million affected reut.rs/43XhWCh
Tropical storm deaths cross 500 in Southeast Asia, over 4 million affected
The death toll mounted to over 500 from floods and landslides caused by torrential rains across three countries in Southeast Asia, officials said on Sunday, as relief efforts for tens of thousands of displaced people continued over the weekend.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Tropical storm deaths cross 500 in Southeast Asia, over 4 million affected reut.rs/43XhWCh
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Indonesians pick up the pieces after floods ravage Sumatra; death toll hits 417 - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia-sumatra-cyclone-floods-destruction-residents-pick-up-pieces-5498106
Indonesians pick up the pieces after floods ravage Sumatra; death toll hits 417
For some Aceh residents, this has reignited the trauma of the 2004 tsunami that killed more than 170,000 people in the province alone.
www.channelnewsasia.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Indonesians pick up the pieces after floods ravage Sumatra; death toll hits 417 - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia-sumatra-cyclone-floods-destruction-residents-pick-up-pieces-5498106
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The uniquely vulnerable West Antarctic Ice Sheet holds enough water to raise global sea levels by 5 meters. But when that will happen—and how fast—is anything but settled. www.wired.com/story/the-oc...
The Oceans Are Going to Rise—but When?
The uniquely vulnerable West Antarctic Ice Sheet holds enough water to raise global sea levels by 5 meters. But when that will happen—and how fast—is anything but settled.
www.wired.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The uniquely vulnerable West Antarctic Ice Sheet holds enough water to raise global sea levels by 5 meters. But when that will happen—and how fast—is anything but settled. www.wired.com/story/the-oc...
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EVs reduce brake dust pollution 83%, note where the blue bar is on the chart relative to the green bar, tires. And ask yourself why these folks are really spreading FUD and if they own an ICE vehicle :).
Also note focus on NO2 v PM2.5, because, scientists.
www.eiturbanmobility.eu/wp-content/u...
Also note focus on NO2 v PM2.5, because, scientists.
www.eiturbanmobility.eu/wp-content/u...
July 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
EVs reduce brake dust pollution 83%, note where the blue bar is on the chart relative to the green bar, tires. And ask yourself why these folks are really spreading FUD and if they own an ICE vehicle :).
Also note focus on NO2 v PM2.5, because, scientists.
www.eiturbanmobility.eu/wp-content/u...
Also note focus on NO2 v PM2.5, because, scientists.
www.eiturbanmobility.eu/wp-content/u...
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"We have estimated the impacts on PM2.5 and O3 resulting from various levels of EV adoption in the state of California under 2016 and 2028 emissions conditions. Results show that **annual average PM2.5 in California decreased approximately linearly with increasing rates of EV adoption.**
Air quality impacts of electric vehicle adoption in California
The transition of onroad vehicles from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) has been promoted in the United States at federa…
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July 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
"We have estimated the impacts on PM2.5 and O3 resulting from various levels of EV adoption in the state of California under 2016 and 2028 emissions conditions. Results show that **annual average PM2.5 in California decreased approximately linearly with increasing rates of EV adoption.**
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If you want kiddos to be healthy, you'll really WANT EVs!!
"air pollution levels and asthma-related emergency room visits across the state between 2013 to 2019. As ZEV adoption increased within a given zip code, local air pollution levels and emergency room visits dropped."
"air pollution levels and asthma-related emergency room visits across the state between 2013 to 2019. As ZEV adoption increased within a given zip code, local air pollution levels and emergency room visits dropped."
Study links adoption of electric vehicles with less air pollution and improved health
Related News Study finds health disparities in PFAS levels linked to drinking water, food access and industrial pollution November 21, 2024
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July 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
If you want kiddos to be healthy, you'll really WANT EVs!!
"air pollution levels and asthma-related emergency room visits across the state between 2013 to 2019. As ZEV adoption increased within a given zip code, local air pollution levels and emergency room visits dropped."
"air pollution levels and asthma-related emergency room visits across the state between 2013 to 2019. As ZEV adoption increased within a given zip code, local air pollution levels and emergency room visits dropped."
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NEW POD EPISODE! 🚨An unhappy fifth birthday. Five years and four prime ministers since the pavement parking consultation ended, and still no action.
What will it take to reclaim pavements?
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What will it take to reclaim pavements?
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Pavement Parking: An Unhappy Fifth Birthday | Streets Ahead
We wish the government's pavement parking consultation its unwanted fifth birthday
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November 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
NEW POD EPISODE! 🚨An unhappy fifth birthday. Five years and four prime ministers since the pavement parking consultation ended, and still no action.
What will it take to reclaim pavements?
shows.acast.com/streets-ahea...
What will it take to reclaim pavements?
shows.acast.com/streets-ahea...
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Auckland's City Rail Link is a much older plan: originally known as the Morningside Deviation, it dates back to the 1920s, and was nearly built in both the 1950s and 1970s. It was meant to be the second half of a project to match the Westfield Deviation (today's Eastern Line via Panmure)
November 30, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Auckland's City Rail Link is a much older plan: originally known as the Morningside Deviation, it dates back to the 1920s, and was nearly built in both the 1950s and 1970s. It was meant to be the second half of a project to match the Westfield Deviation (today's Eastern Line via Panmure)
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An issue we're seeing at all levels of university is that many students are simply refusing to do *anything*. They aren't reading the syllabus, aren't following assignment guidelines, aren't engaging with material, ignoring deadlines. And this might seem like old news, but it truly has ramped up.
November 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
An issue we're seeing at all levels of university is that many students are simply refusing to do *anything*. They aren't reading the syllabus, aren't following assignment guidelines, aren't engaging with material, ignoring deadlines. And this might seem like old news, but it truly has ramped up.
City Skylines creators on YT - "I'll build my train and I'll put a tram terminal across a busy road & one kilometre down the road I'll put the harbour & one kilometre up the road I'll put a ferry stop."
Meanwhile IRL Planners in Japan "Can we get them any closer?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWq8...
Meanwhile IRL Planners in Japan "Can we get them any closer?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWq8...
Hiroshima's New Streetcar Terminal is Redefining Urban Hubs
YouTube video by Uncover Urban Stories | Herman Luk
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November 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
City Skylines creators on YT - "I'll build my train and I'll put a tram terminal across a busy road & one kilometre down the road I'll put the harbour & one kilometre up the road I'll put a ferry stop."
Meanwhile IRL Planners in Japan "Can we get them any closer?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWq8...
Meanwhile IRL Planners in Japan "Can we get them any closer?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWq8...
Hey @australianlabor.bsky.social if you want better coverage of public transport by Australia's commercial media, have you tried having the public transport PAY FOR ADVERTISING? Seems to work for the car industry.
November 30, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Hey @australianlabor.bsky.social if you want better coverage of public transport by Australia's commercial media, have you tried having the public transport PAY FOR ADVERTISING? Seems to work for the car industry.
The $15-billion Metro Tunnel opens for passengers | 7NEWS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_1j...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_1j...
The $15-billion Metro Tunnel opens for passengers | 7NEWS
YouTube video by 7NEWS Australia
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November 30, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The $15-billion Metro Tunnel opens for passengers | 7NEWS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_1j...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_1j...