mobility, design, good government / @CPCSTranscom, @seamlessbayarea board member & cofounder / making big plans and logical diagrams to stir blood 🏳️🌈
San Francisco, CA
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Ian Griffiths retweeted
About a ~ dozen years ago it became clear to me it is physically impossible for autonomous cars to solve most of the problems caused by cars, but also, the people who think otherwise would probably have to figure it out on their own.
Welp. They're figuring it out on their own.
Waymo costs $97 more (13× the price) and still 9 minutes slower than Caltrain on the same San Francisco → Palo Alto route
(despite having Waymo freeway access and this Caltrain being local)
Ian Griffiths retweeted
Waymo costs $97 more (13× the price) and still 9 minutes slower than Caltrain on the same San Francisco → Palo Alto route
(despite having Waymo freeway access and this Caltrain being local)
Ian Griffiths retweeted
San Mateo County representatives must sign on to the regional transportation funding measure to save BART, Caltrain, and all Bay Area public transit!
Join this rally next Tuesday to make sure they hear our message.
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The Bay Area is not the only US region working towards transit integration. In our recent post, we highlight efforts in DC/Maryland/Virginia and Chicago regions towards transit coordination
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Ian Griffiths retweeted
I wish Americans were more conscious of the "one way glass" effect in relations with other countries.
People in other countries see lots of news about America, and know they need to take an interest in it. The opposite is much less true.
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Ian Griffiths retweeted
Today, Trump DOT Secretary Sean Duffy announced he is auditing California High Speed Rail, in what is clearly a pretext to revoke $4 billion in federal funding, like Trump did last time. But is Duffy right about HSR's problems? Here's why not: 🧵
Ian Griffiths retweeted
Over the next 24 hours, Jay and I are going to be attempting to ride EVERY TRANSIT AGENCY IN THE BAY AREA THAT USES THE CLIPPER CARD!
Ian Griffiths retweeted
Looking back on 2024, we've seen steady progress towards more seamless transit across the Bay Area. Read our year in review blog post to learn how our effective advocacy has pushed for change.
seamlessbayarea.org/blog/202…
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Starting today, @Metrolink is increasing train frequency by almost 25% to offer riders more flexibility – wherever they go! 🚆 This enhancement is crucial to making transit more convenient for our residents. I appreciate their commitment to improving service and connecting communities better than ever. #Metrolink #TaketheTrain #SoCalTransit
New schedules are in effect as of this morning (Monday, October 21, 2024)! Here’s a digital copy of the new schedule: metrol.ink/2024_timetable
Ian Griffiths retweeted
Mammoth grief. Cal Shakes is closing: sfchronicle.com/entertainmen…
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The Governor has signed my bill to streamline train electrification projects!
AB 2503, sponsored by @streetsforall and @calelectricrail, will help our transit agencies improve rail services, reduce emissions, and advance CA's climate goals
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BART has best Cost Efficiency (OE/VRM) in the nation both as commuter rail and subway, and provides above average Cost Effectiveness (OE/PMT) 🎉
CA should be throwing every transportation dollar its got at the spectacularly efficient and effective system to maximize ridership!
Ian Griffiths retweeted
Less than 48 Hours until a big birthday milestone
- and PARTY🥳!
@StreetsblogSF turns 15
AND
@StreetsblogCal turns 10!
We're honored to be winning an award for our advocacy.🏆🚆
See you Thurs@6pm @welcometomannys - grab tix & support great journalism. tinyurl.com/sblog-10-15
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Electrifying Metrolink would result in transformative time savings, making a train faster than driving. Tell the Metrolink board to commit to electrification! actionnetwork.org/petitions/…
ALT Table of Metrolink electrification time savings. San Bernardino-LAUS is 101 minutes by diesel train, 100 minutes by car, 76 minutes by catenary train. Vista Canyon to LAUS is 70 minutes by diesel train, 65 minutes by car, 53 minutes by electric train. Anaheim-LAUS is 48 minute by diesel, 65 minutes by car (with traffic), 36 minutes by electric train
Ian Griffiths retweeted
REVIEW: “Sing Sing” is a serious movie that touches on criminal justice and prison reform issues and contains several riveting, heartfelt performances. trib.al/JKp6gfZ
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NEW on our blog:
4th Transit Transformation Task Force last month in SF dives into fare integration, schedule coordination, transit priority as drivers for California's transit transformation. @SPUR_Urbanist @publicadvocates @MoveLATransit @BayAreaCouncil
seamlessbayarea.org/blog/202…
Ian Griffiths retweeted
Higher speed regional rail is governed by many entities, each with little clout, while municipal light rail is run by just one. We need regional transit service planning and a single agency managing rail capital projects for system-wide electrification. xitter.cf/numble/status/18112096…
Ian Griffiths retweeted
Give us feedback on 2 new fare programs to increase transit ridership.
-Clipper BayPass, a regional, prepaid, unlimited ride transit pass for employers, universities, & affordable housing sites
-Free/discounted transfers between bus, rail, ferries
bart.gov/BayPassSurvey
ALT BART wants to hear from you! BART is considering new fare programs including Clipper BayPass and No Cost & Reduced Cost Transfers. bart.gov/BayPassSurvey Image shows a BART rider tagging out at the BART station.
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Support our efforts to create a world-class transit system with a donation. For a limited time only, your contribution can get you some of our iconic t-shirts, tote bags, and stickers!
seamlessbayarea.org/2024-spr…
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We get it, we're grassroots and supported by everyday people who care! Do you care? Help fund transit by donating to our campaign and organizations like Seamless!
