John Boyle πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡²πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬πŸ‡±πŸ‡΅πŸ‡¦'s Avatar

John Boyle πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡²πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬πŸ‡±πŸ‡΅πŸ‡¦

@fjohnboyle.bsky.social

Addicted to e-bikes. Research Director at the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. Hot takes are my own. My relationship status with NJ TRANSIT is "complicated".

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Matt Johnson, the County's Trails Planner can be credited with taking this plan and turning it into a very detailed feasibility study.

24.02.2026 03:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Waiting for some AI slop that cross checks him into the boards.

23.02.2026 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Five of these guys will have to schlep back to Canada and will have to defend their actions to friends and fans.

23.02.2026 11:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've seen a hundred "model bait" maps that look like this. I 've haven't seen a real forecast map like this in 30 years.

22.02.2026 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is what happens when unqualified people are allowed to fulfill something on an engineering checklist.

Do we let ignorant people design and install car parking? No. So we have to stop doing it with bike parking. Speak up, make friction for your leaders that allow this ridiculousness.

19.02.2026 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 157    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 2

Can I go to the drive through with my bike?

19.02.2026 10:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In Philly we started seeing take-out places using e-bikes for delivery around 2015.

Apps lile Caviar started popping up around 2017-2018.

15.02.2026 03:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Red Dot public housing in Mahwah, NJ on the edge of Ramapo Mountains. The Mahwah Train Station is on the far right with I-287 and NJ Route 17 in between.

Red Dot public housing in Mahwah, NJ on the edge of Ramapo Mountains. The Mahwah Train Station is on the far right with I-287 and NJ Route 17 in between.

Mahwah NJ, put its public housing complex in a forest preserve on the opposite side of the I-287, 2 miles from the train station. Good hiking though.

12.02.2026 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Very Sobering Bike Lane Maintenance Report - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia The Bicycle Coalition has long urged the Streets Department to make snow removal for bike lanes a priority. The late January storm’s heavy sleet and freezing rain, compacted the underlying snow into a...

bicyclecoalition.org/a-very-sober...

10.02.2026 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo taken on February 9th on South St, 14 days after the winter storm. Most separated bike lanes in Philly are hemmed in with plowed snow and ice

Photo taken on February 9th on South St, 14 days after the winter storm. Most separated bike lanes in Philly are hemmed in with plowed snow and ice

Day 14. Someone is going to get seriously hurt or killed due to this negligence.

10.02.2026 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

O-S-P-R-E-Y-S Seahawks!

09.02.2026 01:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I see these names so often they should just call themselves the cave-in caucus.

06.02.2026 04:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
W Market at 16th, parking protected bike lane. 2/4/2026.

W Market at 16th, parking protected bike lane. 2/4/2026.

W Market at 15th parking protected bike lane. 2/4/26

W Market at 15th parking protected bike lane. 2/4/26

15th St at City Hall bike lane. 2/4/2026

15th St at City Hall bike lane. 2/4/2026

City Hall parking protected bike lane. 2/4/2026

City Hall parking protected bike lane. 2/4/2026

10 days after the storm l, bike lanes remain the lowest priority in Philly followed closely by curb cuts.

04.02.2026 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
In 2019 all House Democrats voted yes on a resolution that was directed at Rep. Omar but never mentioned her name.

"The House approved a resolution Thursday to condemn "anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, racism and other forms of bigotry" in a move that Democrats hope will quell the latest uproar over Rep. Ilhan Omar's criticism of Israel.

The vote on the measure was 407-23. The 23 opposed were all Republican lawmakers.

For the second time in as many months, the freshman Minnesota Democrat has provoked contentious debate on Capitol Hill over rhetoric that many lawmakers β€” including senior Democrats β€” view as anti-Semitic."

https://www.npr.org/2019/03/07/701074291/house-votes-to-condemn-anti-semitism-after-rep-omars-comments#

In 2019 all House Democrats voted yes on a resolution that was directed at Rep. Omar but never mentioned her name. "The House approved a resolution Thursday to condemn "anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, racism and other forms of bigotry" in a move that Democrats hope will quell the latest uproar over Rep. Ilhan Omar's criticism of Israel. The vote on the measure was 407-23. The 23 opposed were all Republican lawmakers. For the second time in as many months, the freshman Minnesota Democrat has provoked contentious debate on Capitol Hill over rhetoric that many lawmakers β€” including senior Democrats β€” view as anti-Semitic." https://www.npr.org/2019/03/07/701074291/house-votes-to-condemn-anti-semitism-after-rep-omars-comments#

Never forget

03.02.2026 01:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Mayor Mamdani Announces $5 Million Settlement for Wrongfully Deactivated Food Delivery Workers
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01.02.2026 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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With maybe two days’ notice, nearly 300 riders came out for Reno, Nevada’s πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Alex Pretti Unity Ride 🚲 #BikeSky

01.02.2026 04:53 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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And then a huge Fuck Ice bike ride passed our group. So glad New York is stepping up. #ICEOut

31.01.2026 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to the roughly 60 people who took part in Toronto's solidarity ride for Alex Pretti, as well as to the over 100 other cities around the world who also hosted rides. Here's a video I recorded as the ride passed by Queen's Park. #BikeTO #BikeSky #TOpoli #VikingBiking #StopICE

31.01.2026 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 391    πŸ” 80    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3
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Thank you to everyone who came out for the #AlexPretti memorial ride in Oakland today. It was a huge turnout, even more than shown here at Lake Merritt, as some people peeled off since the start at Rockridge BART. @bikeeastbay.bsky.social @ebbp.bsky.social

31.01.2026 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 459    πŸ” 124    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3
A boy, geared up for winter biking, standing next to a blue cargo bike.

A boy, geared up for winter biking, standing next to a blue cargo bike.

Took the boy out for the Alex Pretti memorial ride. Had him ride my #TernGSD with the studded tires, and I rode my wife's #TernHSD, but turned out the streets were pretty clean. It was his first time pedaling himself for Bike Winter instead of being my passenger! We did about 15 miles in 22 degF.

31.01.2026 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 252    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 1
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Driver with β€œshit to do” threatens cyclists riding in honor of Alex Pretti.

01.02.2026 03:30 β€” πŸ‘ 165    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 9
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Proud of you, Milwaukee 🫑

01.02.2026 01:42 β€” πŸ‘ 460    πŸ” 85    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 6
Thousands of people biking in the streets.

Thousands of people biking in the streets.

Portland Ride for ALL!

01.02.2026 00:13 β€” πŸ‘ 221    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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You rarely see a bike ride interview done like this.
youtu.be/FZnGd8QBboc?...

01.02.2026 02:24 β€” πŸ‘ 274    πŸ” 54    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 6
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Dear ICE/DHS/CBP you have no idea what level of compassion and love for our neighbors you have opened up in Minnesota!

3,000+ cyclists in 20Β° weather biked seven miles for a man we loved, a city we love, and ALL of our neighbors that we love.

Whose Streets?
Our Streets!

01.02.2026 02:41 β€” πŸ‘ 493    πŸ” 91    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 4
Cyclists riding in Houston.

Cyclists riding in Houston.

Alex Pretti ride Houston.

31.01.2026 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 526    πŸ” 99    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 3
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I rode with many friends in the local Ride for Alex Pretti today. I love how the cycling community coalesces and supports each other. πŸ˜€

31.01.2026 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1085    πŸ” 181    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 3
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What an inspiring way to spend the morning in San Diego - in alliance with these lovely ~400 cyclists remembering #prettigood #noice

01.02.2026 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1077    πŸ” 232    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 8

Add in $150 a month for insurance, $100+ for fuel/fast charging, and $500 a year for maintenance.

You could buy a decent cargo e-bike ($1.5-5K) and 12 monthly transit passes ($1500?) if you lived in a livable community.

31.01.2026 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Market St Philadelphia Google Street View

Market St Philadelphia Google Street View

Market Street - Unprompted rendering created by Nano Banana Pro embedded in the 3D Street Pro App. https://3dstreet.org

Market Street - Unprompted rendering created by Nano Banana Pro embedded in the 3D Street Pro App. https://3dstreet.org

Snapshot of 37th and Market Street Google Earth rendering in 3D Street Pro.

Snapshot of 37th and Market Street Google Earth rendering in 3D Street Pro.

I started working on rendering for what a remixed Market St could look like in #3DStreet. This is my blank Google Earth canvas rendered by Nano Banana Pro, which added a cycletrack without prompting. #VisionZeroPHL

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31.01.2026 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0