Merry Rutrick

Democratic politics, voting rights, pedestrian rights, public transportation #visionzero. [email protected]

[Merry Rutrick @merryrutrick]

In their @politico article about Platner, journalists @jsscppr and @adamwren neglect to mention the word “rape” (either in the very long article or the headline) except when quoting the victim. https://t.co/z8xfoC1BKA

[Merry Rutrick @merryrutrick]

This person has never been to a party in Washington

[Kristin Merrilees @kristnmerrilees]

whenever you tell someone at a party you’re a journalist and they clamor to clarify that they’re “off the record” it’s like. you just told me a story about your cat throwing up after eating funfetti cake batter. should we call the new york times? should we invite bella hadid ?

[Merry Rutrick @merryrutrick]

Violent senator, elevated to cabinet by violent president, pledges to tone down violence. Is anyone naive enough to believe this promise?
https://t.co/fvV82l27sP

[Merry Rutrick @merryrutrick]

“I want to know why we are using Sammy’s Law to slow down cyclists in the park instead of to protect kids near schools.” - NYC @CMShaunAbreu

[Transportation Alternatives @TransAlt]

"We're going to call on Mayor Mamdani to fix what the last guy got wrong." - City Council Majority Leader and Transportation Committee Chair @CMShaunAbreu

[Merry Rutrick @merryrutrick]

Clinton Epstein testimony videos:

Hillary: 
https://t.co/wUYOGhhz71

Bill Clinton: 
https://t.co/gqATVjYH59

[Merry Rutrick @merryrutrick]

The @SpanbergerForVA retort was good. Law enforcement rhetoric.

Good affordability points.

Love her narrative about Trump personally making money at the expense of the public, detailing his corruption.

[Merry Rutrick @merryrutrick]

Red carpet on @cspan is better than the Oscars! #sotu26

[Merry Rutrick @merryrutrick]

Thoughts from @modi_comedian on the Whoop device:

https://t.co/XX5JFvkVMc

[PCMag @PCMag]

Both the Oura Ring and the Whoop wristband specialize in holistic health tracking while eschewing screens to minimize distractions. We dive into the details to help you decide which is the best fit for you. https://t.co/3C88y7nQfQ

[Merry Rutrick @merryrutrick]

@atrupar Shoveling out a car helps one person

Shoveling a sidewalk or curb cut helps hundreds of people

[Merry Rutrick @merryrutrick]

Boston mayor just said they are considering changing, long term, to a system where the city assumes responsibility for removing sidewalk snow. Love it. #visionzero

[Merry Rutrick @merryrutrick]

@jmp_nyc @emily_lip @PhilSustainable I don’t understand it either. Boston — a much more car-dependent city than NYC — has banned parking on major streets.

[City of Boston @CityOfBoston]

A snow emergency and parking ban will be in effect in the City of Boston starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 22. Once the snow emergency goes into effect, vehicles parked on major roads and main arteries will be towed.

https://t.co/UL3wSxcHjn

[Merry Rutrick @merryrutrick]

@Sen_Gounardes That’s why there should be a citywide parking ban. Cars parked on the street inhibit city services.

Parking will be banned in Boston, which is a much more car-dependent city than NYC.

https://t.co/GdWZ2RzWb3

[Merry Rutrick @merryrutrick]

Blizzard response comparisons:

Boston: Remove your car from public property so we can conduct emergency operations and remove snow.

NYC: Leave your car on public property for free, obstructing city ops. Car users have no other option 🤷‍♀️

[City of Boston @CityOfBoston]

A snow emergency and parking ban will be in effect in the City of Boston starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 22. Once the snow emergency goes into effect, vehicles parked on major roads and main arteries will be towed.

https://t.co/UL3wSxcHjn

[Merry Rutrick @merryrutrick]

@armenoush_nyc Agreed

[Merry Rutrick @merryrutrick]

@armenoush_nyc This USB-C-to-lightning Apple adapter is $9. https://t.co/epeQcZQr43

My iPhone came with headphones (“earbuds”) that had a lightning jack only. Instead, I buy/use headphones that have a headphone jack to use in my computer. I attach the adapter only to use with my phone.

[Merry Rutrick @merryrutrick]

@armenoush_nyc I use the lil nubbin adapter that is about an inch long that connects lightning to headphone. I assume there is one for USB-C to headphone too.

[Merry Rutrick @merryrutrick]

In a single day, the headlines are
- South Korea president sentenced to life in prison
- Prince of England arrested

Meanwhile Trump is chillin. With impunity.

Imagine living in a country that holds its criminal leaders to account.

[Merry Rutrick @merryrutrick]

Boston subway also has fabulous cell service despite being the oldest system in the country.

[Andrew Solender @AndrewSolender]

don’t get me wrong new york is the greatest city in the world but coming back it never fails to jar me that there is no cell service on the subway. tragic example of washington, dc superiority i fear

[Merry Rutrick @merryrutrick]

@nigro4dc @pearlsbagels I freakin love heart-shaped things ❤️

[Merry Rutrick @merryrutrick]

A great story. It combines many things I love:

- Valentine’s Day
- the subway
- talking to strangers

[Randy Clarke @wmataGM]

Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️

I met my bestie on the subway 23 yrs ago and have been lucky to share a great journey together.

Another reason to take the 🚇 or 🚌. You can’t meet your future sitting in traffic by yourself.

Let me know if you have any fun transit love stories.