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Nimbys: Bike lanes lead to idling which is bad
Bike lane supporter: Many cars have anti idling features
Same nimby : Anti idling tech is bad, I teach people to remove it

10.03.2026 04:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They do not agree that attempting to end Hamas' ability to do mass rape and murder (including murder of Israeli Arabs) constutes genocide. Many or most do fault Bibi for continuing the war too long, and not providing a realistic political path forward for Gaza.

10.03.2026 02:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They are also Jews. As are millions of Israelis and American Zionists who oppose Bibi..

10.03.2026 02:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oy. To not know about naval rearmament in the 30s ("navy second to none act"?) And the rearmament drive after the fall of France (18 months before Pearl) ๐Ÿคท

09.03.2026 18:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Who or what wrote that?

09.03.2026 18:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I mean they don't work if one read the book ๐Ÿคท

09.03.2026 17:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So Russell's only traffic calming is provided by on street parking, often unused? ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”

08.03.2026 22:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"Around 1746, Captain Philip Alexander II (1704โ€“1753) moved to what is south of present Duke Street in Alexandria." From the wiki.

08.03.2026 20:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Alexandria is named for the Alexanders a family of local landowners.

08.03.2026 20:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Feel free to critique their IG. If you want to keep your feed clean, counter their comments on the Alexandria Brief IG, and even on the Better Braddock IG. Theres also FB, but I suppose youre too young for that.

08.03.2026 20:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It was a lovely day.

08.03.2026 11:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nimbys " why isn't there transit at this location walking distance to a metro station served by two metro lines and several bus line?"

07.03.2026 14:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

To clarify A. Del Ray Cafe is on Howell, not Braddock. B. Staff plan includes an unprotected bike lane in the section where parking is retained.

07.03.2026 13:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Im old enough to remember odd days and even days.

06.03.2026 21:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think I only played Colonization once or twice. Civ though....

06.03.2026 00:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

5:30, still largely green.

05.03.2026 22:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Its 5PM on a Thursday, and Google maps shows Braddock rd from West to Russell as mostly green. ๐Ÿค”

05.03.2026 22:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I was there for the garage races in Feb 21st. You could park a car, free, then.

05.03.2026 17:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Article doesn't include the legal position of the City, the inconsistency of NPS, etc. Or like the fact that flood control was probably not envisioned in 1981. Also no reminder that the City not agreeing with a group of citizens is not a betrayal of citizenship. Welcome to bluesky, AT

05.03.2026 14:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

One was a butcher, sold both retail and to restaurants. The other ran a wholesale butter and egg business, though for a few years ran a wholesale vegetable business (long story) So yeah, a protein focused family, not vegan.

05.03.2026 01:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We're doing obituaries for houses now?

05.03.2026 01:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"that shop has sailed"

I see what you did there.

04.03.2026 23:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

providing CAFs on new residents.

At least on housing, I think the choice is clear.

04.03.2026 22:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

On the other a candidate who doesn't acknowledge that asking for too much wrt CAFs can endanger development and lead to by right renovation with zero CAFs as happened on Beauregard (note City policy alreadt targets deeper affordability) And who isnt concerned with putting most of the burden of

04.03.2026 22:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So on housing we have one candidate who A. Fearmongers a quadruplex that's the same size as a by right sfh as an "apartment building" B. Missed the SFH owners who support missing middle C. Says he wants more TOD but no specifics on going beyond whats already being done.

04.03.2026 22:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

See this write up on Bikes in the Schools

04.03.2026 20:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Deregulation isn't always bad, because not all regulations are good.

And these bills are not garbage in my opinion.

And insult, calling someone an idiot, is not a good argument in my opinion, and drags down our civil discourse.

04.03.2026 19:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oy vey iz mir.

04.03.2026 18:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thats fair. There are trade offs and complications, and what made sense at one point in time may change later.

04.03.2026 17:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

For run through service to NoVa, after Long Bridge done?

04.03.2026 17:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0