Thomas Powers
@thepowers.bsky.social
ML scientist, transit advocate in Seattle
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In my case, this painstaking labor in the process through which the science gets done. Science isn't measuring stuff in a lab. It's thinking deeply, extracting the heart of idea from the soup of thoughts running through my mind, molding it, and finding a way to communicate that idea to others.
December 16, 2025 at 11:46 PM
In my case, this painstaking labor in the process through which the science gets done. Science isn't measuring stuff in a lab. It's thinking deeply, extracting the heart of idea from the soup of thoughts running through my mind, molding it, and finding a way to communicate that idea to others.
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My least popular (and most correct) view is that cars should be automatically limited to the local speed limit. Put the pedal to the floor and you still can't go over 25mph in a residential area.
(15 in Manhattan btw)
(15 in Manhattan btw)
There is no possible justification for limiting e-bikes to 15mph but not cars.
New York Has a New E-Bike Speed Limit—and No Way to Enforce It
August 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
My least popular (and most correct) view is that cars should be automatically limited to the local speed limit. Put the pedal to the floor and you still can't go over 25mph in a residential area.
(15 in Manhattan btw)
(15 in Manhattan btw)
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…in case you’re wondering what’s going on behind the scenes with shared streets…
A Sneak Peek at Shared Streets Coming to Seattle » The Urbanist
# A trove of documents obtained from City of Seattle through public disclosure requests shows work is proceeding gradually but steadily inside the transportation department to take advantage of Washin...
www.theurbanist.org
December 4, 2025 at 9:36 PM
…in case you’re wondering what’s going on behind the scenes with shared streets…
November 29, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Even ignoring the obvious AI slop figure, the paper is essentially applying an existing model to 1 (one) tiny open dataset. Taking it at face value, it reads like an undergrad take-home assignment that would get an F
"Runctitiononal features"? "Medical fymblal"? "1 Tol Line storee"? This gets worse the longer you look at it. But it's got to be good, because it was published in Nature Scientific Reports last week: www.nature.com/articles/s41... h/t @asa.tsbalans.se
November 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Even ignoring the obvious AI slop figure, the paper is essentially applying an existing model to 1 (one) tiny open dataset. Taking it at face value, it reads like an undergrad take-home assignment that would get an F
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Wow this is bad.
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 7:16 PM
Wow this is bad.
Now's the time of year I have to bike home in the dark, but at least I get to see cool sunsets over the water
#photography #pnw #seattle
#photography #pnw #seattle
November 14, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Now's the time of year I have to bike home in the dark, but at least I get to see cool sunsets over the water
#photography #pnw #seattle
#photography #pnw #seattle
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redzone showing that
November 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
redzone showing that
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Getting nervous for the talk I'm about to give at a workshop about "using AI to drive impact" which features slides such as these.
November 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Getting nervous for the talk I'm about to give at a workshop about "using AI to drive impact" which features slides such as these.
Some things to add to this great blog post:
As someone who wears glasses, a baseball hat under the helmet keeps most of the water off them.
I really like my super reflective proviz jacket. In the dark you become the most visible person on the road. (Recommend sizing up if you get one)
As someone who wears glasses, a baseball hat under the helmet keeps most of the water off them.
I really like my super reflective proviz jacket. In the dark you become the most visible person on the road. (Recommend sizing up if you get one)
November 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Some things to add to this great blog post:
As someone who wears glasses, a baseball hat under the helmet keeps most of the water off them.
I really like my super reflective proviz jacket. In the dark you become the most visible person on the road. (Recommend sizing up if you get one)
As someone who wears glasses, a baseball hat under the helmet keeps most of the water off them.
I really like my super reflective proviz jacket. In the dark you become the most visible person on the road. (Recommend sizing up if you get one)
October 29, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Last night's fatal crash in north Ballard means that at least sixteen people walking have been killed in 2025 after being hit by drivers in Seattle.
Seattle Fire just responded to a driver hitting someone walking at 15th Ave NW and NW 73rd Street, 30 minutes ago.
This was a hit-and-run.
I'll provide updates on the person who was hit as they become available.
This was a hit-and-run.
I'll provide updates on the person who was hit as they become available.
October 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Last night's fatal crash in north Ballard means that at least sixteen people walking have been killed in 2025 after being hit by drivers in Seattle.
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His bullpen decisions though...
I'll never doubt Dan Wilson's PH decisions ever again
October 17, 2025 at 1:53 AM
His bullpen decisions though...
Of course Bieber's mad when the umpire finally starts consistently getting pitches right
October 21, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Of course Bieber's mad when the umpire finally starts consistently getting pitches right
October 18, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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eugenio suarez... greatest athlete of all time? it's possible
October 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
eugenio suarez... greatest athlete of all time? it's possible
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A common excuse we hear for SDOT's refusal to install bus lanes on Denny is that WSDOT could be opposing them. However, @juliareedwa.bsky.social checked, and WSDOT is “unconcerned” about potential impacts to I-5 traffic. The state’s ready to talk bus lanes on Denny, lets get them built!
October 17, 2025 at 10:40 PM
A common excuse we hear for SDOT's refusal to install bus lanes on Denny is that WSDOT could be opposing them. However, @juliareedwa.bsky.social checked, and WSDOT is “unconcerned” about potential impacts to I-5 traffic. The state’s ready to talk bus lanes on Denny, lets get them built!
His bullpen decisions though...
I'll never doubt Dan Wilson's PH decisions ever again
October 17, 2025 at 1:53 AM
His bullpen decisions though...
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MFIN JULIOOOOOOOO
a baseball player wearing a seattle jersey is standing on a field
ALT: a baseball player wearing a seattle jersey is standing on a field
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October 16, 2025 at 12:25 AM
MFIN JULIOOOOOOOO
October 13, 2025 at 10:40 PM