andrew

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Is America's quest for high-speed trains finally picking up steam? in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] andrew@midwest.social 12 points 2 years ago

Love to see it but can't help but be disappointed bigger projects aren't planned from Chicago. I don't understand why it will take me twice as long to take the train to New Orleans than drive or why there is only a single running east per day.

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Chicago Sues Kia And Hyundai After Over 7,000 Cars Stolen Last Year (blockclubchicago.org)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by andrew@midwest.social to c/fuck_cars@lemmy.ml
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Reactionaries have used rising car thefts to justify ineffective tough on crime policies despite widespread knowledge that the increases are largely a result of negligence from Kia and Hyundai and the inability to hold corporations accountable.

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Critical Mass is tonight 8/25 - 6pm (midwest.social)
 

Meet at The Picasso in front of the Daley Center at 6pm. The route is rumoured to cross all the major sports fields starting with Soldiers Field and ending at Wrigley. This ride happens monthly and always starts at the same location.

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Case of driver, 92, critically injuring bike rider at Valley Line Trail/Devon intersection raises multiple issues (chi.streetsblog.org)
Lyft and Uber say they will leave Minneapolis if the mayor signs a minimum wage bill for drivers in c/technology@lemmy.world
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What does the Nakari Campbell case tell us about street design and traffic enforcement? (chi.streetsblog.org)
 

I don't understand how drivers that commit violent crimes get to keep their license and registration. I regularly notice aggressive violent behavior from private vehicle owners. I don't want to see them locked up but if you cant follow the rules you shouldn't own a car or have a license. There are other ways to get around Chicago.

Teens Hacked Boston Subway’s CharlieCard to Get Infinite Free Rides in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] andrew@midwest.social 2 points 2 years ago

Roads aren't funded by fares, why should public transit?

titan times at r*ddit in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
[–] andrew@midwest.social 3 points 2 years ago

Yup the fediverse is the best it's been since social media consolidated online discussion and independent forums faded away. I still strongly suggest developing relationships within your real world community because it is very easy to be deceived and exploited online even if the technology isn't doing it intentionally.

titan times at r*ddit in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
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How to Not Get Hit by Cars (bicyclesafe.com)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by andrew@midwest.social to c/chibike@midwest.social
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I recommend combining the strategies explained in this resource with the mellow bike map.