I finally renovated my kitchen, and now my house is gas-free
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Kitchen renovation
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Unfamiliar angle
Very busy at the moment, not much time for blogging. This is an unfamiliar angle very nearby to a spot that many people in Melbourne might know. Can you guess where it is? If I zoom out a bit (same angle, different photo/day), you might be able to spot a clue in the top right. ... [More]
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PT patronage across Australia
Spotify’s recent “Wrapped” release of listening data prompted the American Public Transit Association to release a “TransitWrapped” graphic highlighting the busiest US transit systems. They also did a version for Canada. I was asked how this would look for Australia, so I’ve found the data for 2022-23, for the biggest capital cities with rail services. ... [More]
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T junction lights
Even this brand new set of traffic lights prioritises non-existent traffic over pedestrians
Another in my regular series of posts of photos from ten years ago: covering November 2013. Train patronage was surging at this time, and it was obvious to passengers, with overcrowding at peak times. So with the crowding in mind, what was this new development at Flinders Street station? Additional capacity by reinstating platform 11? ... [More]
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G Class tram mock-up
New tram design arriving soon
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The secret door
(Not a transport post) If you’re looking on the shelf for something at Bunnings and you can’t find it, in some aisles there’s a secret door that might help.
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Nearly $200m on Myki cards
Funds held on Myki cards have been steadily increasing, much on expired cards.
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Fare revenue and patronage recovery
Public transport patronage and revenue are recovering fast, but are still not back at 2019 levels
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Analysing Macca’s set list
No surprise, lots of Beatles
Another in my series of photos from ten years ago: October 2013. Travellers Aid had a fundraiser selling Myki card holders. I love the design of the top of the crown. Works in Elizabeth Street didn’t stop cars coming through the Bourke Street Mall, but it did stop them continuing westward, causing tram delays. …and ... [More]
Some of my favourite music and a smooth train ride to and from the venue made for a great night.