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DrunkEngineer

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  • Americans are getting new trains

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  • According to the bog-standard UIC definition, HSR requires dedicated HSL running generally at 155+mph. UIC has a second definition that does allow for upgraded conventional lines running generally at 125mph in corridors without air competition. Acela meets neither of these metrics.

    Even aside from the air competition issue, Acela's general overall speed is not over 125mph or even 100mph due to all the slow sections. For example:

  • Americans are getting new trains

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  • NEC corridor is not high-speed. The end-end average speed is only 70mph, which is pretty middling even for conventional rail.

  • LA City Council narrowly votes to oppose state bill allowing more housing near public transit

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  • Jurado's web page states: "She focuses on expanding affordable housing, ending homelessness, supporting small businesses, tackling the climate crisis, and building a more just economy for all."

  • California's New Congressional Maps Would Add Five Democratic Seats, Offsetting Texas' Push

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  • And then the Supreme Court will overturn...Checkmate.

  • A New York court has temporarily blocked the city from installing a bike lane in response to a lawsuit from local businesses owners, who alleged it would compromise public safety

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  • LOL..the support pillars are not that large. This is just concern-trolling on the part of Nimbys.

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  • Business owners are also sending threatening letters to bike lane supporters.

  • Boston’s Northeastern University considers whether ebikes can become the next form of mass transportation

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  • Many parts of Canada have all-ages requirement for helmets even for regular bikes. This is one main reason why Canada has atrocious mode-share for cycling.

  • Boston’s Northeastern University considers whether ebikes can become the next form of mass transportation

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  • 99% of cycling head injuries are caused by cars. You helmet promoters can't see the forest for the trees.

  • When Americans Fly Economy, They're Actually Paying for Someone Else to Fly Private

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  • A lot of the FAA fee is used to fund the various airport facilities, so yes it does make sense to charge on per-passenger basis.

  • Democrats Unveil Map Targeting California GOP House Members

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  • On what grounds?

    That it is bad for Republicans.

  • Democrats Unveil Map Targeting California GOP House Members

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  • The Supreme Court will block this.

  • Priorities in the modern world.

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  • Auto industry spends over $12 billion per year just within the US. That money is to buy positive news coverage, which is why the media will never describe driving as being inherently unsafe.

  • CATL announces sodium batteries that cost as little as $10/kWh, a massive price reduction compared to the current average of $115/kWh for lithium-ion batteries.

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  • I don’t know about LiFePo3, but LiFePO4 prices are dropping to the sub $100 level.

  • CATL announces sodium batteries that cost as little as $10/kWh, a massive price reduction compared to the current average of $115/kWh for lithium-ion batteries.

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  • Sodium batteries generally have poor round-trip efficiency. This won't be game-changer for home or solar use unless CATL can solve that problem.

  • The media blames the e-bike!: "Car crash that killed young boy started when e-bike hit car"

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  • This guy is going around New York City fixing license plates

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  • Politicians in California want to remove bike lanes from the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. During the public hearing, a top official was driving his car

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  • While it is wide enough, it would be counterproductive for traffic flow to allow vehicular traffic there. The bridge currently has 2 lanes, and the highway beyond is also two lanes -- so having a 3rd lane on the bridge would just lead to a zipper-merge situation that would back traffic up.

  • Politicians in California want to remove bike lanes from the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. During the public hearing, a top official was driving his car

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  • No, it is not legal. This bike path is part of the Bay Trail, which was enacted by State legislation, and served as mitigation for environmental damage done by Caltrans highway work. The BCDC was specifically created by the legislature to ensure maximum feasible public access to the Bay. So voting to close the path violates any number of laws and policies.

    As for driving while distracted by the phone...yeah that's also illegal.

  • Guess which one of these vehicles has a motor that prevents it from going too fast for the safety of others?

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  • Your equipment must be non-standard, because 102 inches is the regulation width of ladder truck (8.5'). Maximum legal width for commercial truck is also 8.5'. Unless the commercial vehicle is an oversized load, it will not block the firetruck. Add some bike lanes (with mountable curb) and you get even more space.

    Wider lanes width is only needed if you are building high-speed Stroad -- and you are in the wrong Sub if you think those are a good idea.

  • Not The Onion @lemmy.world
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    San Francisco life coach arrested on suspicion of killing four men

    www.sfgate.com /bayarea/article/sf-life-coach-arrested-suspicion-killing-20355714.php
  • Fuck Cars @lemmy.world
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    Speed Governor Cuomo caught on camera driving through a red light at campaign stop

    nyc.streetsblog.org /2025/05/28/speed-governor-leadfoot-cuomo-runs-red-light-after-midtown-confab
  • Fuck Cars @lemmy.world
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    'Stop Super Speeders' Bill Advances in NY Senate Committee

    nyc.streetsblog.org /2025/05/21/stop-super-speeders-bill-advances-in-senate-committee
  • politics @lemmy.world
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    Crypto Bill: These 16 Democratic Senators Deserve a Primary

    prospect.org /politics/2025-05-21-democratic-senators-deserve-primary-crypto-bill/
  • Fuck AI @lemmy.world
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    The NYC Algorithm Deciding Which Families Are Under Watch for Child Abuse

    themarkup.org /investigations/2025/05/20/the-nyc-algorithm-deciding-which-families-are-under-watch-for-child-abuse
  • News @lemmy.world
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    Scores of Researchers Receive Termination Notices After Federal Government Cuts Most Grants to Harvard

    www.thecrimson.com /article/2025/5/17/research-termination-notices/
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    Florida becomes 2nd state to ban fluoride from public drinking water

    abcnews.go.com /Health/florida-2nd-state-ban-fluoride-public-drinking-water/story
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    "Pure Insanity": 1 Air Traffic Controller Reportedly Managed All Flights At Newark Liberty For 3 Hours

    simpleflying.com /1-atc-managed-all-flights-newark-liberty-3-hours/
  • News @lemmy.world
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    Fluoride drops and tablets for kids should be taken off the market, FDA says

    www.nbcnews.com /health/health-news/fda-fluoride-pull-drops-tablets-prescription-supplements-rcna206514
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    Kari Lake says OAN's far-right coverage will fuel Voice of America

    www.npr.org /2025/05/07/nx-s1-5389453/kari-lake-says-oans-far-right-coverage-will-fuel-voice-of-america
  • Fuck Cars @lemmy.world
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    Car-brains on vacation

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    Under Trump, National Science Foundation Cuts Off All Funding to Scientists

    www.scientificamerican.com /article/under-trump-national-science-foundation-cuts-off-all-funding-to-scientists/
  • Fuck AI @lemmy.world
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    AI secretly helped write California bar exam, sparking uproar

    arstechnica.com /tech-policy/2025/04/ai-secretly-helped-write-california-bar-exam-sparking-uproar/
  • Fuck Cars @lemmy.world
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    How the California DMV allows dangerous drivers to stay on the road

    calmatters.org /investigation/2025/04/key-takeaways-california-deadly-drivers/
  • Fuck Cars @lemmy.world
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    Encinitas (CA) nixes "very dangerous" bike lane

    thecoastnews.com /encinitas-oks-3-8m-paving-contract-nixes-birmingham-bike-lane/
  • A Boring Dystopia @lemmy.world
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    In One Colorado Town, People Experiencing Homelessness Can Sleep in Their Car — if They Have a Job

    www.nytimes.com /2025/04/11/realestate/colorado-homeless-parking-lot-affordable-housing.html
  • News @lemmy.world
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    Trump administration freezes $1 billion in federal funding for Cornell University, $790 million for Northwestern University

    www.cnn.com /2025/04/09/us/cornell-northwestern-federal-funding-freeze/index.html
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    DOJ attorney placed on leave after expressing frustration in court with government over mistakenly deported man

    www.cnn.com /2025/04/05/politics/doj-attorney-leave-maryland-father-deportation/index.html
  • Fuck Cars @lemmy.world
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    Berkeley backs off on fining drivers for parking near crosswalks

    www.berkeleyside.org /2025/04/02/berkeley-parking-daylighting-law-enforcement-tickets
  • Fuck Cars @lemmy.world
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    Menlo Park businesses raise $130,000 to fight redevelopment of downtown parking lots

    www.almanacnews.com /menlo-park/2025/03/25/menlo-park-businesses-raise-130000-to-fight-downtown-development/