Bryce Beagle

@ignormies.bsky.social

This is an excellent example of why HAWK/PHB signals are really bad. Bicyclists approaching from the cross street see a flashing "don't walk" signal, which typically means mainline traffic has a solid red. But for HAWKs, it's a *flashing* red, meaning that drivers proceed "with caution"

John Ewing@avimentor.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Make it stop! HAWK signals are a hot mess. I use the crossing at Delaware/San Pablo Ave in Albany dozens of times a week. The signal confuses drivers, the solid red cycle only last a few seconds, & without fail at least 1 driver is guaranteed to just blow through the solid or flashing red cycle.

Adorable cards! Went on a hunt to find one of them and ended up at Metrocenter, where I'd never been before. I absolutely love it when transit organizations run special events like this -- builds community involvement and it got me to explore part of the city on transit I'd never seen before.

Photo of the new Holiday 2025 Valley Metro transit card. The card is held up in front of the Valley Metro light rail, which sits ready to depart in the background
Valley Metro@valleymetro.org · 10mo ago

Get into the holiday spirit with our limited-edition Copper cards! 🎄✨ Grab yours while supplies last and see where to buy one at www.valleymetro.org/cards.

I don't think people understand the *massive* gulf between fire injuries/deaths and traffic violence. Here's an example: Average annual fire injures in Berkeley: 2 Average annual traffic injuries in Berkeley: 694

The lesson from New York is that no amount of density and transit access will prevent a small but vocal segment of the population from being complete babies about congestion pricing. So just do it anyway! Your city will be better for it.