Mike Larkin

All Hail the Humble Speed Hump These simple, cheap traffic-calming devices are both effective and wildly popular with (most) residents. Here’s why more cities are going all-in on speed humps.

Let us pay tribute to the speed hump, an unsung hero of street safety.

These prosaic protrusions of pavement can work wonders -- and at minimal cost.

My deep dive, in Bloomberg 🧵

Which reminds us!

Councilmember @evanmglass.bsky.social (supported by @waba.org) is introducing a bill making it illegal to stop, stand, or park in a bike lane/facility in Montgomery County MD.

Come to the press event at Woodglen Dr/Nicholson Ln, Monday, July 28, 11:30 am to show your support.

I think St. Viateur was better for me. Also, interesting street redesign project going on nearby.

Montréal bagel field research via transit.

The New York Times’ editorial decisions make more sense when you remember their publisher is a fifth-generation owner who was handed the paper as a birthright while the managing editor was a Harvard legacy whose father founded Staples.

They’re very firm believers in the meritocracy, you see.

Reminder: Tomorrow, June 10!

Thank you

June 2025 Meeting: Natali Fani-González

@actfortransit.bsky.social & @montgomery4all.bsky.social are proud to host @natalifg.bsky.social on June 10. Details in the link.

www.actfortransit.org/june_2025_me...

County Experienced Largest Increase in Homelessness In D.C. Area Homelessness rose substantially in Montgomery County during the past year. According to the Point in Time survey coordinated by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, 1,510 people experie...

home prices in Montgomery County have risen 20% in the past four years; meanwhile, homelessness in the county has more than doubled in the same period www.mymcmedia.org/county-exper...

Join us at our May monthly meeting!

Who: Ruth Rosas, @americawalks.bsky.social program manager
What: The Week Without Driving (Sept 29-Oct 5, 2025)
When: Tuesday, May 13, 7:30 pm
Where: ON LINE, YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE
Why: To learn stuff!

us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Frequent service with diesel buses
is better than
infrequent service with electric buses
because
people can only ride buses that there are.

May 6, 2025 The Action Committee for Transit (ACT) was saddened to learn of the death of Ruiz Bell from a heart attack while he was driving the southbound Ride On Route 55 bus. Mr. Bell was a veteran bus operator and a shop steward with his union. True to his calling as a public servant, Mr. Bell ensured his bus came to a safe stop even while suffering a heart attack. He prevented injuries and loss of additional lives. Montgomery County owes him a debt of gratitude. ACT extends its condolences to the family of Mr. Bell, his friends, and colleagues. Mr. Bell is a reminder of the importance of Ride On’s employees to everyone in our County.

Pope Francis will live on in everyone he inspired. They are all over the world.

Guest column | ‘The Great Gatsby’ is a classic. But a century ago, it flopped. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, published 100 years ago this week, was not popular in the author’s lifetime. But it has come to embody American aspiration.

You can put me in the category of not liking the Great Gatsby the first time I read. I gave it a second chance in the summer of 2007. The book made a different impression that time, and I've enjoyed it ever since.
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even though I pass by Purple Line construction almost every day, it's hard to appreciate just how much progress has been made until you step back and look at it

Yankees: Bryce Harper reminds fans what could've been The New York Yankees, known for their illustrious history, face renewed criticism over a pivotal decision: opting for Giancarlo Stanton over Bryce Harper. As

I'll always wonder what could have been.

empiresportsmedia.com/new-york-yan...

Added to my media diet.

At a time with a lot of scary, bad news, it's great to have something exciting and good happening! I am so grateful for CM Fani-González and CM Friedson's leadership on this issue. Get ready to turn out to support this package!

Councilmembers Andrew Friedson and Natali Fani-González unveil More Housing N.O.W. package Legislative Branch

Great stuff from Andrew Friedson and Natali Fani-Gonzalez ... A decisive step toward reforms that will allow more building in Montgomery County.

It was really moving to be at the announcement for the More Housing N.O.W. package this morning standing with so many people from so many different backgrounds knowing we all have the ability to do something good together.

TY to lead sponsors CMs Friedson and @natalifg.bsky.social! Let's do this 👊

You can also email the Council requesting action. www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/CCL_ContactF...

ACT Letter to County Council Supporting AHSI.docx P.O. Box 7074, Silver Spring MD 20907 ● admin@actfortransit.org January 10, 2025 Re: Attainable Housing Strategies Initiative Dear Council President Stewart, Vice President Jawando, and Council...

@actfortransit.bsky.social sent an email to the Montgomery County Council supporting the Attainable Housing Strategies Initiative. Housing is broadly unaffordable to current and future residents. Action is required ASAP.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Please email the County Council and tell them to take action on attainable housing: www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/CCL_ContactF...

Thank you.

Thank you! Cc @actfortransit.bsky.social @betterdcregion.bsky.social

I submitted my testimony. Homelessness prevention is humane and smart.

This survey closes today. Please complete it to keep the bus lanes! Cc @actfortransit.bsky.social @betterdcregion.bsky.social @montgomery4all.bsky.social

I'm there and enjoying myself!