Multi-modal transportation & healthy communities geek. The views expressed on this page are mine alone & do not reflect the views of my employer. (She/Ella)
#Ultra2024
is done… tornado watch plus massive amounts of rain
Massive evacuation underway. Limiting the amount of people coming into the stations. Please have patience… trying to evacuate 100k people is not easy.
#staysafe
Lucky 🍀 that I don’t have to deal with traffic … transit is one of the best things that Miami has to offer.
While transit ridership is back to pre-covid days, I wish more people would ride
@GoMiamiDade
… just so they can see how much relax once feels after a long day.
IT FEELS SO GOOD TO SEE YOUR PROJECT COME TO LIFE!!
There are TONS of people on the street, eating, drinking, going into the galleries and shops.
😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆
I biked today for almost 16 miles. I wouldn't be able to do this if it wasn't for Princes Peach 🍑. I was SO anti-ebike when they first came out. I was uneducated and misinformed.
That's until I traveled to New Zealand and saw people of all ages & abilities use them. /1
Thank goodness for
@GoBrightline
… roads all over south Florida are flooded. Even fire trucks 🚒 are stuck. I do not want to be driving in this weather and in these road conditions
#miamiunderwater
@JeffTutorials
@elonmusk
@WholeMarsBlog
@tkrisher
It doesn’t freaking matter whether there is someone there or not… AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES MUST FOLLOW THE LAWS… period. Is illegal for a human to roll through a stop sign… is not any different for a damn AV
Oh baby baby! In the next few weeks, W13th Ave & 14th Ave from Mariposa to Broadway will be repaved. Shortly after,
#ProtectedBikeLanes
will be installed along 13th Ave from Lincoln to Platte River Trail, and on 14th Ave from Mariposa to Speer!
#moretocome
#Denver
Friendly reminder that when you see a bicyclist on a bike facility signifies one less car on the road which equals to less congestion. Stop trying to run us over 🤬
@kevinamezaga
Thank you, Kevin. This is certainly not the first time a troll have gone after me & i choose not to respond to them.
We still a long way to go here in Miami-Dade. I am lucky to be able to afford a place next to the metrorail that lets me have this lifestyle.
Hear ye! Hear ye! I would like to introduce you all to my new bike: Princess Peach 🍑
She is a
@gazellebikesusa
Medeo T9. As you figured out, she is peach with fancy lights and ready for to go on adventures! Thank you
@bikeshopgirlcom
for finding my new baby.
#ebikes
#bikelove
Consequences…
People against Prop 20 wanted a regional park on this site, even though City Park is < than 2 miles. Axum, Nairobi, & Skyland are < 10min walk. This neighborhood could have gotten a great park as well as affordable housing and shops.
What a fun day in downtown Miami. The
@GoBrightline
Miami station is ridiculously pretty, the last mile shuttles are amazing (really friendly staff as well), downtown Miami has exploded with density, and the bicycle and pedestrian network has drastically improved 👏👏
Have you checked out the new Montbello Bicycle Course
@DenverDOTI
installed on friday at the Montbello Rec Center? Our amazing staff was able to make the community's vision come true.
#greatprojects
#communitymatters
A large portion of my student loans has been forgiven!!
After more than 10 yrs working in the public sector & making payments, I finally qualified under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) Program Waiver. I am in complete disbelief and tears!!
#studentloanforgiveness
One of the hardest phases in a road diet is the weeks after implementation.
It takes a minimum of 21 days to break a habit. During this time, mulmimodal project managers usually get swamped with emails & calls from unhappy individuals who hate that we have changed their world.
Infuriating...WE NEED SAFER STREETS FOR VULNERABLE ROAD USERS
"On average, about 17 pedestrians and two cyclists were killed each day in crashes. Together they accounted for one-fifth of traffic deaths."
This is Kevin. About 2 yrs ago Kevin was hit while crossing Alameda at Lowell. It was a hit & run. The driver left Kevin laying on the street next. Thankfully, Kevin only suffered minor injuries but his brand new bike was destroyed.
#VisionZero
#equity
#DoBetter
Coco & I took our 1st ride on Princess Peach 🍑. Rode on our
#sharedstreets
, randomly ran into friends, & just had an blast on our new
#ebike
.
I ♥️
#denver
OMG, new nerdy crush...
@JenniferHomendy
. What an amazing leader who is pushing for bold action in our federal and state policy.
- update MUTCD standards
- eliminate the 85% rule
- limit vehicle capability speeds
- vehicle diets
and much more ...
#nacto2023
Today I learned that denver govt is shutting down the Webb in order to transform it into a shelter in response to potential wave of migrants across the border.
This is an innovative response from a local govt that has already dealt with so much. I applaud 👏 their efforts.
#Denver
friends!
Please vote YES on
#307
. Denver’s sidewalk infrastructure is one of the worst ones I’ve experienced personally & professionally. We need to have the dedicated funding to become a world class pedestrian city.
#DenverDeservesSidewalks
#Yeson307
I am about to jump on a 7-mile bike ride to conduct a site visit. I am nervous that my life is only worth a misdemeanor if someone hits & kills me.
I feel this way even though I do this for a living & I am confident in my skills & the infrastructure system that have.
It takes patience and perseverance to work in my field. After 3-yrs of planning and designing,
@DenverDOTI
finally broke ground on the east leg of the Westwood Trail. The segment runs from Hazel to Zuni and it will connect the Westwood & Athmar Park neighborhoods.
"Was “too close” to the issues, too passionate, too emotional, too aggressive." Things I've heard quite often throughout my career.
Thank you
@LoriLizarraga
for having the courage to write this piece.
via
@denverwestword
Is too bad Biden's Infra transportation bill no longer includes decent funding for cities to take down highways. It could have been a game changer across the US.
In some morning news...
I’ll be leaving my position in DOTI as Community Designer. I will be starting a new position at Apex/Consor at the end of this month and working remotely between Denver & South Florida.
To say that my project has been successful an understatement... I am so happy right now.
I know I am part of that 1% ... That one percent of people who legitimately LOVE what I do for a living. Through the ups and downs, I know how lucky and blessed I am. ♥️
Back to new mobility adventures!
Today is my first day working on Miami-Dad’s Vision Zero efforts. Traffic is HELL 🔥 in SoFL, so I am glad that
@BrowardTransit
has the 595 Express that takes me directly to downtown Miami.
#ToNewAdventures
#Transit
Amazing experience watching
@Cycling_Embassy
movie “Together we Cycle” under the
@theunderlinemia
in downtown Miami.
My hometown has so much potential. Is great to finally meet people who want to see it transform into a true safe & comfortable city for all.
#completestreets
Hey hey!
@DenverDOTI
is opening more streets for people who walk or bike!
⭐️Irving St - 2nd Ave to Gill Pl
⭐️Bolling Dr - Chambers Rd to Dillon St
⭐️Marion Pkwy - Virginia Ave to Downing/Bayaud
⭐️Bayaud Ave - Sherman St to Downing St
#SafeStreets
#Denver
E. Bayaud is getting some
#SharedStreets
upgrades! traffic circles, bump-outs, and, most importantly, traffic diverters!
This new tool will make sure the street remains low traffic, low volumes. The new diverters will be installed at Lincoln and Emerson.
#MoreToCome
It looks like 2C passed!
✅ Morrison Rd Reconstruction - Ph 3
✅ Alameda Underpass Conceptual Eng.
✅ Alameda Lane Reduction
✅ La Alma-Lincoln Park Mobility Improvements
✅ S. Sheridan RSA Improvements
✅ Bike Facilities
✅ Sidewalk Gaps
and many, many more‼️
Earlier this month, my dear Morrison Rd Reconstruction project held its 1st public meeting to show residents the proposed improvements.
This project is a HUGE win because it will build to
@DenverDOTI
Complete Streets Design Guidelines.
#disadvantagedcommunities
#Transportation
I am so happy right now… came to
#MexicoCity
to decompress after
#nacto2024
& was finally able to experience La Reforma Muévete en Bici event ‘. In so happy!!
Excited to announce that I have joined the team at
@GoMiamiDade
as their new Chief of Planning and Systems Development! 🌟 🚌 🚊 🏙️
I am honored to contribute to the future of transit in the county, focusing on sustainable solutions and enhancing mobility for all.
Coming soon! A new and improved Santa Fe Drive.
After 2 years of working with the community, our pilot project is finally being installed.
- Lane reductions
- Pedestrian buffers
- Painted curb bulbouts
- Artist murals
- Parklets
- Planters
- Benches
No city can build a successful public transit system without support from its leadership. This bill is a pretty blunt statement how our state govt feels about RTD.
But yes, let's keep dealing with air quality issues & allocate $4B of the bill on new roads & maintenance...
@AllenCowgill
I miss riding my bike to run errands so much. You are all so lucky to live in a city that you could actually do that…I know that denver deserves better bicycle infra, but is SO much better than where I am at
I don't see how we can go back to in-person meetings. Close to 100 attendees in today's Wash Park area meeting, over 130 in CTN South Central, and even 50 at Kentucky BBL. We still have to address the digital divide, but covid has proven that online meetings work.
I don't wanna brag but from now on I can consider myself an AWC (All Weather Cyclist). Biked in 18 degree weather and there were flurries coming down... That counts, right? 🥶🌨️🚴♀️🌨️🥶
#WinterBicycling
#Bicycling
#Bike2Work
#WinterIsHere
One of the best days of my life. Got to meet my professional icon
@JSadikKhan
. My family lives in NYC (Brooklyn & Queens) and I got to experience the transformation she & the
@NYC_DOT
worked so hard on.
#MPFCO
#happyday
Wow … ran into this memorial while walking Coco in Lindsley Park 😢
Wyatt Lobato was killed by a car while trick or treating. Anyone knows more details?
It is hard being a public servant. We don't do this bc of the 'money' or 'benefits.' We do it bc we genuinely want to build a city that works for everyone, not just for a few.
Unhappy about our multimodal transportation system? Then attend one of 8 public meetings for the 2050 LRTP.
This is where multimodal transportation funding starts. Tell your elected officials that you want safer and better infrastructure for transit, pedestrians and bicyclist.
Register now for a Miami-Dade TPO 2050 LRTP Needs Assessment Outreach Event! A virtual event will take place on Sept. 26 followed by in-person outreach events throughout the county. For more information, visit .
#MiamiDadeIn2050
#MiamiDadeTPO
New dedicated bus lanes on 15th street downtown aim to make transit more predictable and reliable and enhance the passenger experience, so transit becomes more convenient and a competitive option to driving.
#moretocome
@SenadoraJulie
1) Stop funding roadway expansion projects
2) Provide bare minimum for roadway maintenance
3) Fund transit properly
4) fund bikeway projects properly
5) push federal legislation to do the same... Bc all this smoke is from other states not doing enough as well
#nacto2024
attendees! Impromptu bike ride across the Venetian PBL to Miami Beach. Short & sweet ride. Meet at the
@CitiBikeMiami
station in front of the Intercontinental at 6:45pm!
Miami is ranked as one of the most congested cities in the world 🌎
There is only one solution to this problem…investing in multi-modal transportation 🚶♀️🚴🏽♀️🚌🚊 Focus on efficient ways to move people and goods, not vehicles 🚗 🚫
Good old
@MyFDOT
putting a traditional bike lane in a 60mph road. Why would one ever choose to ride on US1 when there are cars and semis traveling at 65-70mph?!? 🤦
Our
@ColoradoDOT
partners will be conducting major multimodal improvements on Alameda between Lipan St. and Santa Fe Dr. They are not only closing a portion S. Platte River Dr. for better vehicular alignment, but also building a flexible water-quality area, AND a cycletrack!
This is why I am so passionate about what I do. Minority communities don't trust their govt. They feel like they don't matter because for decades has been that way.
We got to make one kid smile today. Now is up to us to rebuilt our streets to make them safer for kids like Kevin.
Decided to ride Princess Peach 🍑 in the snow ❄️ Not as scary as I imagined. Could totally do it with fat tires & going at 5mph
#bikemoreworryless
#betterbybike
There still A LOT to do on Federal Blvd, but CDOTs median construction is coming along. This project was identified by the community in the 2017 Corridor Plan & is the first of a string of projects to address safety on South Federal
Project website -
@kevinamezaga
Im from here and I will continue to work to make sure people of all ages, abilities, and incomes have safe, convenient, & comfortable mobility options all across the county.
Now if we could only push all there folks to show up to public meetings 🤔💭
My God…
@DenverElections
makes it so easy for people to vote 🗳️ . They send you the ballot 📑, envelope ✉️ , & information on where you can vote (including mobile sites) with a calendar 📆 with all the deadlines… all in English and Spanish.
#Elecciones2023
#govote
#vote