Will
@unusable.systems
Infrastructure fan, physical and digital. Can usually be found staring at local utility lines, waiting for trains that haven’t been built, or riding a bike in increasingly larger circles.
Too many computer projects to count
Too many computer projects to count
Austin awarded a contract to Stadler for 21 Citylink units for the light rail project www.kxan.com/traffic/tran...
ATP greenlights $39M for Austin light rail train cars amid mixed feedback
Austin Transit Partnership has greenlit $39 million to kick off the design, testing, and eventual delivery of a new fleet of light‑rail train cars.
www.kxan.com
July 22, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Austin awarded a contract to Stadler for 21 Citylink units for the light rail project www.kxan.com/traffic/tran...
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OPINION: Let’s get serious about rail to San Antonio.
Opinion: Austin, Let’s Get Serious About Rail to San Antonio • The Austin Chronicle
Opinion: Austin, Let’s Get Serious About Rail to San Antonio
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July 13, 2026 at 6:34 PM
OPINION: Let’s get serious about rail to San Antonio.
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The American Cathedrals of Transit.
June 8, 2026 at 12:37 AM
The American Cathedrals of Transit.
Today I’m finally riding the CapMetro’s MetroRail Red Line starting from the Downtown station. This station has space for four of CapMetro’s 2-car Stadler GTW DEMUs, benches for sitting, and is located next to the pit that is the former and future convention centre
June 5, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Today I’m finally riding the CapMetro’s MetroRail Red Line starting from the Downtown station. This station has space for four of CapMetro’s 2-car Stadler GTW DEMUs, benches for sitting, and is located next to the pit that is the former and future convention centre
Anyone know how to get a goCard from San Antonio's VIA? Most of the info I've found on it talks specifically about the reduced-fare goCard ID for seniors and students
March 21, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Anyone know how to get a goCard from San Antonio's VIA? Most of the info I've found on it talks specifically about the reduced-fare goCard ID for seniors and students
I also failed to get a not-blurry picture of a BART train on my second visit to the Bay Area
March 9, 2026 at 4:30 AM
I also failed to get a not-blurry picture of a BART train on my second visit to the Bay Area
Back in the bay this week and using my free evenings to explore the region more. So far I’ve been to San Jose’s Japantown and Palo Alto, last night I ventured up the East Bay towards Oakland for the first time
March 5, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Back in the bay this week and using my free evenings to explore the region more. So far I’ve been to San Jose’s Japantown and Palo Alto, last night I ventured up the East Bay towards Oakland for the first time
Reposted my pictures of Muni Metro and BART trains from my thread the other day because I realised they were completely buried by posting the whole thread at once…
February 19, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Reposted my pictures of Muni Metro and BART trains from my thread the other day because I realised they were completely buried by posting the whole thread at once…
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Speaking of BART, here’s some blurry BART photos because wow does that thing move fast
February 18, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Speaking of BART, here’s some blurry BART photos because wow does that thing move fast
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Here’s some Muni Metro photos from Castro and West Portal stations.
Sadly I forgot to get any pictures of the trolleybus on line 24 I rode a bunch
Sadly I forgot to get any pictures of the trolleybus on line 24 I rode a bunch
February 18, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Here’s some Muni Metro photos from Castro and West Portal stations.
Sadly I forgot to get any pictures of the trolleybus on line 24 I rode a bunch
Sadly I forgot to get any pictures of the trolleybus on line 24 I rode a bunch
For a first time visit to San Francisco, I was super impressed by the city. Great sights! Friendly people! Awesome food! Even when the last couple days were rainy, it was still pleasant weather every day.
February 18, 2026 at 5:01 AM
For a first time visit to San Francisco, I was super impressed by the city. Great sights! Friendly people! Awesome food! Even when the last couple days were rainy, it was still pleasant weather every day.
Good morning from Austin! Today I’m flying on a Delta A220-300, one of my favourite narrowbody aircraft. I’m always excited for a chance to fly this type. Not only is it a 2-3 layout but the seats in the back are an inch wider than your standard 737. Off to SFO!
February 13, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Good morning from Austin! Today I’m flying on a Delta A220-300, one of my favourite narrowbody aircraft. I’m always excited for a chance to fly this type. Not only is it a 2-3 layout but the seats in the back are an inch wider than your standard 737. Off to SFO!
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Saw this on Mastodon, never don't repost.
February 3, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Saw this on Mastodon, never don't repost.
Hilarious timing that one of my complaints about the new fare system (that it still didn’t have tap payment by debit/credit cards) had a solution announced like a day or two after I posted this. CapMetro accepts tap payments by card (on busses only right now) as of Feb 1
I'm working on a blog post about CapMetro's two different fare cards that have launched since I moved here four years ago, a summary of why this happened, and how the user experience of the new card feels like a step backwards. Here's the two cards side by side, with the new one on the left
February 5, 2026 at 4:49 AM
Hilarious timing that one of my complaints about the new fare system (that it still didn’t have tap payment by debit/credit cards) had a solution announced like a day or two after I posted this. CapMetro accepts tap payments by card (on busses only right now) as of Feb 1
I'm working on a blog post about CapMetro's two different fare cards that have launched since I moved here four years ago, a summary of why this happened, and how the user experience of the new card feels like a step backwards. Here's the two cards side by side, with the new one on the left
January 28, 2026 at 6:49 AM
I'm working on a blog post about CapMetro's two different fare cards that have launched since I moved here four years ago, a summary of why this happened, and how the user experience of the new card feels like a step backwards. Here's the two cards side by side, with the new one on the left
The EIS for Austin’s light rail got the sign off from the FTA a few days ago
www.kut.org/transportati...
www.kut.org/transportati...
Austin's light-rail plans get environmental clearance from Trump administration
Federal transit officials approve the environmental review for Austin's light-rail plans. But the question of federal funding remains unanswered.
www.kut.org
January 22, 2026 at 8:24 AM
The EIS for Austin’s light rail got the sign off from the FTA a few days ago
www.kut.org/transportati...
www.kut.org/transportati...
Afternoon kayaking around the lake (river) today. Finally got a chance to paddle to the dam at the upstream end. Another time I’ll have to go get a picture of the dam at the downstream end
September 29, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Afternoon kayaking around the lake (river) today. Finally got a chance to paddle to the dam at the upstream end. Another time I’ll have to go get a picture of the dam at the downstream end
So it turns out that WMATA still has some old special edition SmarTrip cards from several years ago available on their web store. This one made for the opening of the Silver Line in 2014 is really cool. Looking forward to using it!
September 27, 2025 at 2:48 AM
So it turns out that WMATA still has some old special edition SmarTrip cards from several years ago available on their web store. This one made for the opening of the Silver Line in 2014 is really cool. Looking forward to using it!
After learning I did *not* need to install an antenna on the roof to do so, I’ve set up an ADS-B receiver with a Raspberry Pi and USB SDR in the window behind my desk. I’m seriously impressed that it’s able to pick up planes over 60 miles away!
September 5, 2025 at 3:38 AM
After learning I did *not* need to install an antenna on the roof to do so, I’ve set up an ADS-B receiver with a Raspberry Pi and USB SDR in the window behind my desk. I’m seriously impressed that it’s able to pick up planes over 60 miles away!
Decided to actually make use of this account for once I guess. Enjoy this picture of an opossum I saw at dinner this week
August 21, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Decided to actually make use of this account for once I guess. Enjoy this picture of an opossum I saw at dinner this week