While Monday night’s more than four hours of discussion and debate over Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) at the City Council meeting had a bit of yelling and screaming, it was by and large a fairly sedate affair. It also provided some real chances to learn about the historical context of ART and why Central Avenue is going to… Read More Taking a Tape Measure to Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART)
Howdy folks, on a Burque day that would blow any cowboy hat or mariachi sombrero clean off. On the rather unlikely chance you haven’t already had it foisted upon you, I wrote a piece for Duke City Fix today regarding ABQ City Council debate over Albuquerque Rapid Transit last night. If you’re looking for it,… Read More And the Road Fight Goes On Forever: ART and Duke City Fix, 3.22.16
6:04 P.M. At meeting and this is Twitter territory. You can find me @better_burque 2:48 P.M. The eternal City Council meeting question: How late can I show up and still be there for the “good part”? The more smart ass among you have probably already yelled “NEVER!” Looking at the agenda, the actual discussion of… Read More Live Nerd Blog: A Day With Albuquerque Rapid Transit
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) District 2 Board Member, Peggy Muller-Aragón last night regarding those seeking a federally-mandated transgender bathroom/locker room policy: “Anyone who wants to compare this to the civil rights movement is plain ignorant,” she said. “No one is being denied a stool in the lunch room, denied a hotel room, denied a seat… Read More Want Evidence We Need More Turnout in School Board Elections?
Don’t you hate it when you have this really funny line that turns out not that funny and morally requires you to do some research to defend how supposedly funny and/or true the line is? Yeah, I know. Happens all the time. What the hell am I talking about? I’ll get to the ostensible “joke” later,… Read More What’s So Great About Cleveland? ART and BRT Envy
Had the chance to attend most of the Rio Grande Blvd. “Complete Streets Concept Plan” public meeting last night and it’s too bad you missed it (likely, as there were only about 20 people there). It was the exact opposite of every ART meeting: civil, thoughtful, informatively precise and creative in its exploration of ideas.… Read More 3.10.16 Rio Grande Blvd. Public Meeting: The Anti-ART
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