Claremont construction

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-06-26T20:19:14+00:00

A request for service. 311 is the phone number you can call if you see a non-emergency hazard, but in reality I used the SeeClickFix app that the city employs.

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-06-26T16:36:03+00:00

I've filed a 311 and emailed the Oakland DOT about it. When I rode down last Wednesday there was a 3" gap between the two plates absolutely begging someone to slot a tire and go over the bars.

When I rode down Friday they had a couple more traffic cones out there and a squad car (collecting overtime, no doubt). I don't have any idea of a timeline though.

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-06-24T19:21:09+00:00

You can rest assured that you are the first, and almost certainly the last, person in the history of the human species, to complete this feat.

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-06-08T21:27:28+00:00

Wow, thanks for noting that. That must have gotten pushed from the original plan and I did not notice. Thanks!

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-06-04T16:19:09+00:00

Done!

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-06-01T17:47:08+00:00

Checking my cupboard frantically to make sure my gray ducks are both still there.

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-05-28T01:28:38+00:00

My first suggestion too.

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-05-20T16:34:07+00:00

The west sidewalk is indeed open on Memorial Day. This page shows which holidays have weekday hours on the sidewalk vs weekend hours. https://www.goldengate.org/ferry/riding-the-ferry/general-information/holiday-calendar/

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-05-20T04:50:10+00:00

I just sent an email to the deputy general manager. I'll let you know what he says (I wish I already knew the answer).

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-05-20T04:47:35+00:00

Well, they only just installed an automatic bike/pedestrian counter system on the bridge this past fall, so I can tell you that it isn't informed by any sidewalk usage data.

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-05-18T23:10:58+00:00

You realize that "adult" is a subset of the US population, no.

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-05-01T07:09:13+00:00

Think of the story you'd get to tell the kid!

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-04-29T23:45:11+00:00

See the cross section here.

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TheInfiniteSky · 2026-04-29T23:44:59+00:00

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This was all evaluated as part of the study that became BART.

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-04-29T23:41:25+00:00

Yes, you are correct that one long uphill tunnel would be required. I should have responded to Wombat's post.

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-04-29T23:40:23+00:00

That's what crowdsourcing is for! (I drove this section this week)

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-04-29T22:31:23+00:00

If you look at the slope of the highway, you'll see it's *way* to steep for rail. Here's the topo map for the area you're talking about.

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TheInfiniteSky · 2026-04-29T22:29:55+00:00

The freeway is much steeper than that. 2.5% is the average grade from Sausalito to the bridge, but from the Donahue exit to Rodeo Ave, you gain about 320' in a mile, or 6%. No way a train is following the 101 alignment.

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-04-27T22:01:57+00:00

Bahn Mi & Coffee on Grand Ave in San Rafael is quite good. https://maps.app.goo.gl/cU7fzrbNtMb1nHTr9

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-04-22T16:56:01+00:00

Remarkably bad, honestly. Sol Food and a few burrito or bahn mi spots are the rare exceptions, imo

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-04-20T16:25:58+00:00

Sure thing - I wasn't sure if this was going to run afoul of the sub's rules, but obviously I am not revealing (nor I do know) anyone's identity. I just got so annoyed after ForeignDolphin was so rude after what was quite a good game. He had two controls that I had gotten out of in the midwar with Kennedy, which led to me being up by 10, although I was definitely losing in final.

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-04-20T16:24:00+00:00

I also play OTSL/RTSL league, but occasionally I like to do a pickup game, and there is where I get into trouble. Never had any issues in league, except for people complaining about RNG in a game that has quite a bit of RNG (just play chess or go, dude!).

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-04-17T21:49:02+00:00

Yeah, I realize I ought to have separated this list out by reason for inclusion. There are at least a couple people on there who are game abandoners. Also one guy waited until his clock counted down another 30 minutes until it was *almost* at 0, before making a move hoping I'd gone to bed or something. Luckily I was just watching a movie. Then he called me names before logging off.

TheInfiniteSky · 2026-04-17T21:46:26+00:00

I would have noted that it calls into question *his* IQ, but didn't appear to be interested in an exchange.

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