Luke Weber

Urbanist. Longhorn.

[Luke Weber @lukeywebo]

My former professor, @shannonbow, actually wrote a book about how Trump exploits the same theatrical tactics used in professional wresting. She delivered the academic keynote at last year’s WrestlePosium organized by @ThePWSA, watch here: https://t.co/xSGkkOIR8S

[Acyn @Acyn]

Talarico: The fact that politicians, including Ted Cruz, are throwing embarrassing, cheap nicknames at their political opponents instead of focusing on improving Texans’ lives—that is that's everything that's wrong with our politics.

It looks a lot more like professional wrestling, right? You've got these old guys lathered up in their fake tan, throwing cheesy nicknames at each other. And those nicknames, they don't lower the cost of groceries.

[Luke Weber @lukeywebo]

@WalkableAustin I’ll never get over that mockup. Why does it show the underground parking above ground? 🤣

[Mayor Pro Tem Chito Vela, III @chitoforatx]

What would Austin look and feel like if we could get the percentage of car free households up to 15%? There are huge public benefits to doing this. Less pollution, people walk more and interact w their neighborhood. Helps local and neighborhood businesses. Saves people money.

[Luke Weber @lukeywebo]

@YIMBYLAND Tallest in the entire American South as well, if I’m not mistaken? So awesome.

[Luke Weber @lukeywebo]

@data_atx My understanding is that this was proposed in part as a potential mechanism for funding the PC priority extension through revenue generated by Dog's Head–associated TIRs. The Commission also discussed whether this approach could help accelerate delivery of the airport extension.

[Hayden @the_transit_guy]

A massive interstate that runs through a large city in this country is temporarily closed for two months, and there’s no impact on traffic. The idea that every highway designed 80+ years ago must stay in its original form is such a fallacy.

[Andy Boenau @Boenau]

Forcing people to commute on a bicycle instead of in a car is not the point of bike infrastructure. Forget about the commute.

The point is to increase options for people to get around, especially for short trips. All ages, all abilities, all income levels... everyone should have the freedom to get around on a bicycle.

What most of America has today is a transportation system that eliminates choice. For most people, cars are the only practical option even for short trips.

[Luke Weber @lukeywebo]

@data_atx I’m excited about this, but TxDOT really ought to be funding it.

[Luke Weber @lukeywebo]

@LoewyLawFirm I’d use it daily, alongside generations of Longhorns!

[John @JohnnyWalsh__]

I truly believe that American cities would have been the envy of the entire world if we had had 20-30 years extra of developing them before the car stopped being a novelty

[Luke Weber @lukeywebo]

@matthew2529_ @LoewyLawFirm @JackCraver This isn’t a high speed rail project.

[AURA: An Austin for Everyone @AURAatx]

🎉🎉 Montserrat wins!

Congratulations @MontserratforTX! we can't wait to see you represent Austin and fight for housing, transit, & more at the state capitol!

[Montserrat Garibay for Texas House District 49 @MontserratforTX]

📢 It's Election Day. Polls just opened and people all across our community are voting.

Today is the day HD 49 gets to send a fighter — a teacher, an organizer, the first Latina Secretary-Treasurer of the Texas AFL-CIO, the woman who helped a million public service workers get their student loans forgiven.

Montserrat has spent her whole life being bold. Today, we get to send her to the Texas House of Representatives. We are all more powerful when we use our power and vote.

Polls open until 7pm | 🗳️ Find the nearest polling location link in bio

#Vote #BoldLeader #organizer #TuVozTuVoto #YourVoiceYourVote

[AURA: An Austin for Everyone @AURAatx]

TODAY is the last chance to vote for @MontserratforTX, a candidate who will fight for Austin affordability, housing, & transit at the state Capitol!

Polls close at 7pm!

[Luke Weber @lukeywebo]

@YIMBYLAND Let’s go, Montserrat!

[Ashika Ganguly @ashikafromatx]

I really hope many of the folks who have opposed denser housing in Central Austin for years but also bemoan the closing of beloved community schools think carefully about projects like this.

Housing like this solves our enrollment crisis and enables a pathway to living in Central Austin for young families. More of this please!

[Luke Weber @lukeywebo]

@douglas60085630 I’ve already seen videos of people doing beer crawls along the loop. Super cool!

[Luke Weber @lukeywebo]

Evening on the Seine at the site of a former highway, envisioning a future where Austin looks like this:

[Luke Weber @lukeywebo]

@douglas60085630 Definitely agree that delivering these projects takes substantial effort. A bit different, but I was recently proud of Austin's new Wishbone Bridge which completed our 10-mile trail loop along the waterfront. It's been immensely popular & features a central plaza for gatherings.

[Luke Weber @lukeywebo]

@douglas60085630 It’s also about more than looks, but the behaviors that this environment welcomes. People spending their Saturday evening outside surrounded by their neighbors in walking distance to restaurants, shops, museums, etc.

[Luke Weber @lukeywebo]

@douglas60085630 Not with that attitude! Just take a look at San Antonio: