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@spuriousdiphthongs

Transit nerd, librarian, Great Lakes devotee. I'm held together by tea, therapy, and the promise of a bike ride. CLE -> Cbus. She/hers 🌈

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12.03.2026 15:13 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

the whole piece was fun but this is the part i am still thinking about tonight

12.03.2026 01:38 πŸ‘ 774 πŸ” 166 πŸ’¬ 17 πŸ“Œ 11
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When you zoom by cars stuck in traffic on your bike.

12.03.2026 01:55 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

The Onion, welcome to The War on Cars.

11.03.2026 18:28 πŸ‘ 313 πŸ” 51 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Finally a Conversation About a Car-Less Future That Won't Make You Feel Like Crap Podcast Episode Β· Culture Study Podcast Β· March 11 Β· 1h 12m

We were on the Culture Study Podcast with @annehelen.bsky.social to talk about LIFE AFTER CARS. This was one of the best conversations we've had about the book and the movement so far. What a delight! Please give it a listen and let us know what you think.

11.03.2026 23:50 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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So, Ohio State Trustees knew Ted Carter had disgraced himself and the university at the worst possible time for them as an institution, accepted his resignation, and then… allowed him to speak at TedxOSU later in the day on Saturday anyway?

Amazing university.

Picture from source:

11.03.2026 16:34 πŸ‘ 57 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 3
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Same-sex pool
Traer, IA

11.03.2026 22:05 πŸ‘ 1098 πŸ” 170 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 26

When people talk about "law-breaking" among cyclists and drivers, it's important to remember that the actions are not remotely equivalent. A cyclist running a stop sign or riding on a sidewalk does not pose nearly the same risk as a driver speeding or running a stop sign.

11.03.2026 21:09 πŸ‘ 128 πŸ” 29 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 4
Promotional image for Columbus March Madness Bus Stop Bracket by Transit Columbus, Round 1. A split image shows two bus stops: Rocky Road with landscaping rocks and Till Death Do Bus Part in front of a cemetery. The tone is humorous and competitive.

Promotional image for Columbus March Madness Bus Stop Bracket by Transit Columbus, Round 1. A split image shows two bus stops: Rocky Road with landscaping rocks and Till Death Do Bus Part in front of a cemetery. The tone is humorous and competitive.

πŸ”₯ The battle for Columbus’s worst bus stop continues with our second match-up of Round 1! πŸ”₯

Today's contenders are: It’s Till Death Do Bus Part (2825 Olentangy River Rd) vs. Rocky Road (Sunbury Rd & Patriot Blvd).

Cast your vote in the comments or quote post!

11.03.2026 19:40 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 2

thinking again about the greatest scene in cinema history

11.03.2026 04:13 πŸ‘ 3754 πŸ” 1210 πŸ’¬ 81 πŸ“Œ 45

CEMETERY. No hesitation.

11.03.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is fun, I want ~every city to do this and then have a final bracket for each city's worst bus stop to compete

11.03.2026 15:55 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This feels like it's right up @milesintransit.com's alley.

11.03.2026 17:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Yellow cargo bike with big yellow bucket in back in front of Shell gasoline sign showing gas prices fo 3.48 - 4.49.

Yellow cargo bike with big yellow bucket in back in front of Shell gasoline sign showing gas prices fo 3.48 - 4.49.

Beat rising gas prices with this one weird trick.

10.03.2026 18:10 πŸ‘ 710 πŸ” 116 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 7

this GIF is what it is like to bike to @transitcolumbus.org meetings btw

11.03.2026 03:27 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is terrible for our city. But it’s going to be amazing content.

11.03.2026 15:15 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
A bungee cord.

A bungee cord.

Bike lane finds by your resident corvid (me).

There was more but I didn't/couldn't stop because Summit and I didn't want to die.

11.03.2026 15:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

These are so cool.

11.03.2026 15:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a dozen bikes parked in parking spaces in front of blue buildings

a dozen bikes parked in parking spaces in front of blue buildings

I love that biking places shows the demand for non-car forms of transportation

Here’s the bike parking outside the main library for tonight’s @transitcolumbus.org meeting ❀️

10.03.2026 23:03 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
A ton of bikes parked at a bike parking at the Columbus Main Library.

A ton of bikes parked at a bike parking at the Columbus Main Library.

Hmm, must be that time of the month...for the Transit Columbus meeting!

10.03.2026 23:16 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A collection of 9 anti-ICE and related signs; messages include variations of β€œICE OUT” and love for neighbors.

A collection of 9 anti-ICE and related signs; messages include variations of β€œICE OUT” and love for neighbors.

A collection of 9 anti-ICE and related signs; messages include β€œA person was stolen by ICE here” and β€œICE + CBP are scum”

A collection of 9 anti-ICE and related signs; messages include β€œA person was stolen by ICE here” and β€œICE + CBP are scum”

I’ve been photographing anti-ICE and related yard/window/tree/street signs around Minneapolis. The variety of commercial and especially handmade signs is amazing, as is the urge for people to let their neighbors know they care and are furious in ways big and small. Batch #5

10.03.2026 12:00 πŸ‘ 361 πŸ” 122 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 4
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a man with a mustache is drinking from a glass while wearing a blue jacket . Alt: A man with a mustache throws a handful of confetti in the air.

✨ Womanhood is dancing to Party in the USA and demolishing a full pack of gummy bears all while on your period and battling horrific cramps. ✨

10.03.2026 19:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
two guys carrying a wooden bench on a sunny day in the street with houses in the background

two guys carrying a wooden bench on a sunny day in the street with houses in the background

yesterday was a great day to build benches. if you’d like to get involved there will be future opportunities to join 😎 @transitcolumbus.org (πŸ“Έ @doulosphotography)

09.03.2026 16:15 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I am once again focusing to the Hamster Dance, god damn it.

10.03.2026 00:27 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Ten different pieces of scrap metal and three flattened cans on a tile floor.

Ten different pieces of scrap metal and three flattened cans on a tile floor.

Bike lane finds by your resident corvid (me).

The corvid gods were generous today.

09.03.2026 22:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Jet Lag reference 🀘🏻

08.03.2026 12:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The typo was the raccoon.

08.03.2026 03:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

SHOULD THE U.S BLOT OUT THE SUN AND USHER IN AN AGE OF ETERNAL DARKNESS? - Gallup 2/20/26-3/5/26

NO - 41%
YES - 38%
UNSURE - 21%

06.03.2026 19:09 πŸ‘ 13691 πŸ” 2979 πŸ’¬ 325 πŸ“Œ 185

That brings back ✨ memories ✨

08.03.2026 03:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Quandary: I happily babysit my niece who is my close friend's daughter. I am actively part of their village as they are of mine.

I don't know how I feel about payment. They're offering, but I'm not sure what, if any rate, to set if I am also the village. Would love some perspectives and thoughts.

08.03.2026 02:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0