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Petru S. 🚄🚦🚲

@sofio.bsky.social

He/Him | NU 2028 (civil engineering) | *Posts/Likes/Etc. reflect my own views*

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Petru S. 🚄🚦🚲@sofio.bsky.social · 6d ago

This is required by the MUTCD to be prohibited. So it’s unclear why it would have to go to a committee but I’m glad that progress is being made.

Wedge LIVE!™@wedge.live · last wk.

Today the Minneapolis City Council's Climate & Infrastructure Committee will be discussing the city's 2-way bikeways and conflicts with right turning vehicles at signalized intersections. Most of these intersections don't have signage prohibiting a right turn through a red light.

Bikepedantic@pedantic.bike · last wk.

*Banning road diets in Texas and Florida *Trying to take out bike lanes on NPS grounds *Taking down evidence of bike lane efficacy *Toronto It's all one coordinated strategy. Project 2025 wasn't hiding anything.

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has jurisdiction over the inter- state highway system, which is vital for the transportation of goods and people throughout the country. The FHWA, in conjunction with state DOTs, works to ensure the quality and safety of highways and bridges. However, over the course of decades, presidential Administrations and Con- gress have caused the FHWA to go beyond its original mission. The variety of infrastructure projects now eligible for funding through the FHWA include fer- ryboat terminals, hiking trails, bicycle lanes, and local sidewalks. In many cases, such projects should be the sole responsibility of local or state governments, not dependent on FHWA funding. For local projects, federal involvement adds red tape and bureaucratic delays rather than value. The Biden Administration has broadened the FHWA’s scope by emphasizing the priorities of progressive activists instead of pursuing practical goals. These policies include a focus on “equity,” a nebulous concept that in practice means awarding grants to favored identity groups, as well as imposing obligations on states concern- ing carbon dioxide emissions from highway traffic—areas not encompassed within FHWA’s statutory authorities. Furthermore, the Biden Administration’s embrace of the “Vision Zero” approach to safety often means actively seeking congestion for automobiles to reduce speeds. Finally, the Administration has sought to use a “guidance memo” to impose policies not enacted by Congress, most notably to make it harder for growing states to expand highway capacity. Instead, the next Administration should: l Seek to refocus the FHWA on maintaining and improving the highway system. l Remove or reform rules and regulations that hamper state governments. l Reduce the amount of federal involvement in local infrastructure decisions.
Petru S. 🚄🚦🚲@sofio.bsky.social · last wk.

New bike crossing at Broadway and Ellery. LBIs for Ellery street and an exclusive diagonal phase. Also the first signal I designed that has been implemented with support from the amazing team at CDOT!

Cyclists use diagonal phase. Yellow bike signals are green with red for traffic Leading bike interval while cars stop with no turn on red. Pedestrians cross 4” bike signal and leading interval
WBUR@wbur.org · 3w ago

City leaders announced Friday that the intersection of Tremont and Parker Streets will see a “number of street upgrades,” including a bike lane that will be separated from traffic by parked cars. The city will also paint new white lines at nearby intersections.

A separated bike lane and new paint: Boston to make changes to Mission Hill junction where Louisa Gag died

City leaders announced Friday that the intersection of Tremont and Parker Streets will see a “number of street upgrades,” including a bike lane that will be separated from traffic by parked cars. The city will also paint new white lines at nearby intersections.

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StreetsblogMASS@mass.streetsblog.org · last mo.

The Governor's office estimates that the proposal would reduce the state's Fair Share funding for transportation and education investments by approximately $120 million: #mapoli mass.streetsblog.org/2026/09/23/i...

In the Midst of A Reelection Campaign, Gov. Healey Proposes $120 Million Tax Cut For Drivers and Oil Companies - Streetsblog Massachusetts

The Governor's office estimates that the proposal would reduce the state's Fair Share funding for transportation and education investments by approximately $120 million.

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Mayor Katie B. Wilson@mayor.seattle.gov · 2mo ago

Last night we celebrated the opening of our new dedicated bus lane for the 8 bus on Denny by doing the obvious thing: racing it again. Last summer, Seattleites raced the bus on foot and beat it. This time around, with the lane up and running, it wasn’t even close.

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

Banning bike lanes on the NHS would be a disaster for anyone who uses a bicycle (or might want to in the future). In DC alone, the NHS includes: 🔹 14th St NW 🔹 15th St NW 🔹 Pennsylvania Ave 🔹 Connecticut Ave NHS map: hepgis-usdot.hub.arcgis.com/apps/7cd9b8f...

Bikepedantic@pedantic.bike · 2mo ago

Guys, this is for real. Senate GOP and the administration want to pass a law that outlaws bikelanes on the 160K mile National Highway System. Imagine if adding protected bikelanes to many arterials would suddenly be against the law. Let’s not allow this.

Bikepedantic@pedantic.bike · 2mo ago

Guys, this is for real. Senate GOP and the administration want to pass a law that outlaws bikelanes on the 160K mile National Highway System. Imagine if adding protected bikelanes to many arterials would suddenly be against the law. Let’s not allow this.

League of American Bicyclists@bikeleague.org · 2mo ago

ACTION ALERT 🚨 Right now, the Senate is considering adding language to the transportation reauthorization bill to restrict bike lanes. Tell Congress: funding for bike safety projects MUST continue! Take action: action.bikeleague.org/page/101946/...

Action alert graphic. A man holds a sign next to a bike lane that says "Everyone deserves safe streets!" Below the image is white text on a black background: "Tell congress: Funding for Bike Safety Projects MUST Continue! bikeleague.org/action-center"
Petru S. 🚄🚦🚲@sofio.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Nearly got taken out by a jeep wagoneer turning right on red illegally over a two-way bike lane. Thankfully I wasn’t going too fast, but scary to think about how many drivers just remain unaware of how important our laws are for preventing crashes.