Harald Kliems · @haraldkliems
342 followers · 1529 posts · Server fosstodon.org

The new slip lane from University Bay Drive to University Ave in works exactly as expected, even before construction is complete. People in cars and trucks creep into the crosswalk and block it for people walking or biking. Sigh.

#madisonwi #urbanism #pedestriandignity

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Madison Python · @madpy
50 followers · 49 posts · Server fosstodon.org

Just announced: A joint Meetup for October! We'll be co-hosting an evening social with 's group at our downtown library's 3rd floor atrium. Pizza from Ian's and beverages will be provided. No speakers or slides, but there will be a few structured ice-breakers.

Join us!

meetup.com/madison-python/even

#madison #womenintech #madisonwi #wisconsin #python #uwmadison

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Harald Kliems · @haraldkliems
340 followers · 1521 posts · Server fosstodon.org

We hit a new heat record on September 3 in with 94°F/34.4°C. This was the 4th day with a record high this year.

#madisonwi #globalwarming

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Tim_Eagon · @Tim_Eagon
1304 followers · 3511 posts · Server dice.camp

Was picking up breakfast this morning and glanced at the marquee of the Barrymore theater across the street. It’s hosting a live podcast on the 14th, which is part of that podcast’s national tour. My my, how things have changed!

#DnD #madisonwi

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Harald Kliems · @haraldkliems
339 followers · 1497 posts · Server fosstodon.org

Yet another crash caused by the city not closing dangerous slip lanes on a major bike route. The driver of a car ran the stop sign and hit someone crossing the slip lane on a bike. It's oh so predictable, and yet nothing is being done about it.

#madisonwi #visionzero

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Harald Kliems · @haraldkliems
337 followers · 1494 posts · Server fosstodon.org


The Plan Commission has 3 applications for car-oriented businesses on the agenda today. A car wash half a block from a future bus rapid transit station. A Starbucks _without_ walk-up access in the middle of a neighborhood. A bank drive-through in a regional mixed use district. In each case, staff analysis points out how this is against the recommendations in plans and ordinance, and yet they recommend approval. Our ordinance is too weak.

#urbanism #landuse #madisonwi #transitorienteddevelopment

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Harald Kliems · @haraldkliems
334 followers · 1484 posts · Server fosstodon.org

We didn't call it but we did have a very nice social ride with about 50 people on the last Friday of the month. Organized by Madison Bikes and Madison is for People.

#criticalmass #madisonwi

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Dan Drake · @ddrake
120 followers · 522 posts · Server mathstodon.xyz

has largely dodged much of this year's climate crisis craziness -- until today.

* Heat index here in in the area is 115F / 46C!

* This morning's low was 80F!

* The good news is, on Saturday the high temp is forecast to be...77F. Lower than today's low!

Yikes.

#madisonwi #wisconsin

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Harald Kliems · @haraldkliems
331 followers · 1464 posts · Server fosstodon.org

Not quite today. Just a broken bread maker to be retired. I'm very grateful that the City of has a recycling drop-off site that's right off a bike path.

#carryshitolympics #madisonwi

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Tim_Eagon · @Tim_Eagon
1263 followers · 3596 posts · Server dice.camp

The game ended in a 0-0 tie, but I guess we're going back on Sunday to watch the Badgers take on UIC. Some of the collegiate rules took some time to get used to (like all the subs and a clock that stops), but a good time was had by all.

#mastodonfc #madisonwi #UWMadison #badgers #onwisconsin

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Tim_Eagon · @Tim_Eagon
1261 followers · 3579 posts · Server dice.camp

Me and the family are going to watch the UW-Madison Women’s soccer team take on Kansas tonight for my wife’s birthday. It’s going to be weird watching a sporting event in mid-August and it being relatively chilly!

#mastodonfc #madisonwi #UWMadison #badgers #onwisconsin

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Tim_Eagon · @Tim_Eagon
1259 followers · 3563 posts · Server dice.camp

Storms coming through. The gust front just hit. If we lose power again, I'm going to be super pissed.

#madisonwi

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Chris McCahill · @ChrisMcCahill
565 followers · 257 posts · Server urbanists.social

According to the High Speed Rail Alliance, improvements to Chicago's capacity as a rail hub could vastly increase opportunities for expanded rail and Amtrak service across the midwest (including ). youtube.com/watch?v=sIPmGooGtu

#madisonwi

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Madison Python · @madpy
46 followers · 47 posts · Server fosstodon.org

Fun and interesting meetup planned for tonight! The Madison Python meetup group will have a walk-through for handling streaming data. Learn about message brokers, meet other great folks, and enjoy free pizza and soft drinks from our sponsor.

meetup.com/madison-python/even

#madisonwi #python #madison #wisconsin #dataengineering #uwmadison #datascience

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Chris McCahill · @ChrisMcCahill
565 followers · 252 posts · Server urbanists.social

It's nice to see Madison Metro featured in the new People First report from TransitCenter and Laurel Paget-Seekins. transitcenter.org/publication/

#madisonwi #transit #PublicTransport #workforce #staffing

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Tim_Eagon · @Tim_Eagon
1256 followers · 3671 posts · Server dice.camp

A neat article (minus the paywall) about recent archaeological finds under Lake Mendota.

archive.is/ke89a

#madisonwi #archaeology #natgeo #hochunk

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Chris McCahill · @ChrisMcCahill
565 followers · 252 posts · Server urbanists.social

"In the past two months, Volvo’s Nova Bus unit has pulled out of the US market and Proterra has filed for bankruptcy." twitter.com/NW_Horadam/status/

An order of 46 electric buses for BRT in is from New Flyer. But this sounds like a sign of industry-wide challenges that agencies will be watching closely.

#madisonwi

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Madison Python · @madpy
46 followers · 47 posts · Server fosstodon.org

Announcing our September meetup for . We're gathering at Great Dane Hilldale for a social evening. No talks or presentations. Just friendly conversation. Please join us!

meetup.com/madison-python/even

#madison #python #madisonwi #wisconsin #uwmadison

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Harald Kliems · @haraldkliems
323 followers · 1401 posts · Server fosstodon.org

Very good Wisconsin Watch article on police pursuits in and . Milwaukee loosened their pursuit rules, and it resulted in more pursuits and more crashes. Whereas Madison has a very restrictive pursuit policy, with the corresponding outcomes. wisconsinwatch.org/2023/08/mil

#milwaukee #madisonwi #visionzero

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