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Bob Svercl (he/him)

@bobco85.bsky.social

Love to explore, bike vids at https://youtube.com/@bobco85 , lead history rides, enjoy outdoors, AuDHD. CoChair @bhsafestreets.org, organize @rvgreenways.bsky.social @seastreetfixers.bsky.social. Uncle, 🏳️‍🌈bi. Compassionate, curious, corny, smart-ass. He/him

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Jake Berman@lostsubways.com · 3d ago

this is not true. there was no conspiracy. it didn't matter whether the streetcars were publicly owned (seattle, detroit) or private (los angeles, atlanta). a thread (because i wrote a whole-ass book on this): 1/?

David Ho@davidho.bsky.social · 3d ago

Is everyone aware of the General Motors streetcar conspiracy? In the mid-20th century, auto and oil interests bought up electric streetcar systems across the US and systematically replaced them with bus routes and paved roads, funneling commuters toward private cars.

David Zipper@davidzipper.bsky.social · 2w ago

When I see "Waymo saves lives" op-eds, I always do a quick search to see what the author has written extolling protected bike lanes. Or automatic speed cameras. Or road diets. The results are always the same: Nope. Nada. Zilch.

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Bob Svercl (he/him)@bobco85.bsky.social · 2w ago

Had an awesome adventure taking folks along the former Seattle-Everett Interurban Railway route between Alderwood Manor Station (near Lynnwood transit center) and downtown Seattle, even though the bike gods were channeling their inner Loki to cause multiple mechanical issues to some of my riders

Group of cyclists standing together in front of an old Interurban trolley car Cyclists stand in front of the main brick & concrete building for the old Firlands Sanatorium A metal flat sculpture of the front of an Interurban trolley car at Greenwood Park Cyclists wait at a red light between streetcar tracks on Westlake Avenue heading into downtown Seattle
Bob Svercl (he/him)@bobco85.bsky.social · 2w ago

I’m leading a bike ride along the historic Seattle-Everett Interurban Railway! We’ll check out an old streetcar & interesting sites as we ride from Lynnwood into downtown Seattle (21 mile route, leisurely pace) Sat, July 25 at 10 am, meet at Lynnwood light rail station cascade.org/rides-events...

Bob Svercl (he/him)@bobco85.bsky.social · 2w ago

Had fun leading @cascade.org free group ride of cyclists in partnership with Eastrail Partners from Totem Lake Park to World Cup Final watch event in Marymoor Park on a route exclusively using trails (& 1 PBL). It’s great to see even more bike connections being made in the greater Redmond area!

Group selfie with cyclists on the Totem Lake Bridge on the Eastrail which curves in a full circle on the way down Totem Lake which is mostly surrounded by wetland grasses and greenery with new apartment buildings under construction on the other side The Redmond Central Connector trail curves to the left next to the Downtown Redmond light rail station as a train sits on the elevated tracks Selfie on a paved trail underneath elevated light rail tracks with a group of cyclists
Bob Svercl (he/him)@bobco85.bsky.social · 3w ago

Had a wonderful time taking people on my Seattle Queer History Ride as we biked around Capitol Hill and U District sharing stories of Seattle’s past (and present). I did some bike errands afterwards and needed some fuel in 🍩 form 🚲😎🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Group photo of myself and a bunch of cyclists with rainbow Pride flags on our bicycles standing in front of the conical fountain at Cal Anderson Park Cyclists stand in front of a rainbow mural with roses on it under the text “Wildrose”A box of 3 Krispy Kreme donuts (strawberry glazed with sprinkles, maple glazed, and chocolate glazed) on a table
Caly 🌎@calycosmos.bsky.social · 3w ago

📚 Social Studies: 4 Economic-Political Systems Communism: state owns major industries and resources Social Democracy (~Democratic Socialism): markets plus strong public services Capitalism: private ownership, markets and competition Fascism: private ownership under authoritarian state direction

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WIRED@wired.com · 3w ago

Yesterday, WIRED learned that Madison Square Garden was suing us for our accurate reporting. We stand by our work. That’s why we’re removing the paywall from two of the MSG stories they don’t want you to read, making them free for everyone.

Bob Svercl (he/him)@bobco85.bsky.social · 3w ago

I had some fun riding across Portland’s bridges, enjoying some sweets, and even taking a break to kick off my shoes and read in a park before boarding the Amtrak to head home to Seattle. It’s been a wonderful trip filled with great memories. See ya next time, PDX!

Selfie on the Ross Island Bridge overlooking the Willamette River and Tillicum Bridge View on the Burnside Bridge looking west towards the iconic Portland deer neon sign Multiple bridges seen from an angle where their geometric forms overlap A scoop of vanilla ice cream accompanies a chocolate hazelnut mini pie on a plate next to a cup of iced mocha and a small takeout container holding a marionberry mini pie
The Urbanist@theurbanist.org · 3w ago

While other cities struggled to handle this year’s World Cup crowds, Seattle thrived with pedestrians happily exploring and transit records being broken. Good planning and an urban stadium location was key to Seattle outperforming its American peers. Story: www.theurbanist.org/how-seattles...

How Seattle’s Urban Stadium Brought World Cup Success, While Others Floundered

While other cities struggled to handle World Cup 2026 crowds, Seattle thrived, with pedestrians happily exploring and transit records being broken. Good planning and an urban stadium location was key ...

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Bob Svercl (he/him)@bobco85.bsky.social · 3w ago

I biked to every station on the MAX Blue Line from Hillsboro to Beaverton to Portland to Gresham. 48 miles with some hills is not too bad for an STP recovery ride, though unfortunately the sandal tan on my feet is the worst it’s ever been 😅

My orange acoustic bicycle hangs on a hook inside a MAX trainTwo MAX trains on each side of the Hatfield Government Center station platform, the one on left is blue, the one on right is white Sculptures that look like pink, orange, and white spines radiating out from the center are above the Rockwood/E 188th Ave station Selfie in my blue 2026 STP shirt as I stand next to my orange acoustic bike, a MAX train, and the Cleveland Ave station platform
Bob Svercl (he/him)@bobco85.bsky.social · 3w ago

Day 2 of my 2nd ever @cascade.org Seattle To Portland ride was a success! I biked the final 105 miles from Centralia to Portland, my body felt great the whole way, as I finished strong, faster than my performance in the 2024 STP. What an incredible experience!

A line of cyclists ride on a road through farmland in the morning light towards a hill climbA large sculpture of an egg decorated with the USA 250th anniversary on it with a sign saying “World’s Largest Egg”A cyclist rides towards the camera on a road leading from the distant Lewis & Clark Bridge over the Columbia River Selfie in my 2024 Seattle To Portland cycling jersey as I smile and hold up a finisher badge for the 2026 STP
Dr. Sarah Parcak @indyfromspace.bsky.social · 4w ago

I adore you Leon, Egyptologist here, they were built by a largely volunteer force (corvée labor) of 25,000. The builders were very well fed, paid in bread and beer, and received excellent medical care. There was no slavery whatsoever, it is a common misconception.

leon@leyawn.bsky.social · 4w ago

um, so everyone cheering on egypt in the world cup realizes how the pyramids were built right? but i guess that's a conversation you're not ready to have