James Llamas @JamesLLlamas Twitter profile

Last Seen Profiles

@taruko_sab

@casptles

@F8rZIZVS13Jltdy

@centarska_picka

@Irene3734

@monkey_ZmLN

@NerdyAyubi

@justiceforjapan

@badenglishtea

@RussHerold12

@juziuzi

@bouvsx

@tabacariadamata

@TalibMoham17354

@NasirAb57548473

@LovelyRobma

@shiori463814320

@tommydouziech

@niringning

@Interior

@MidcoSports

@stw_pdg

@adamu1024

@meli_fff

@NajahaSirach

@Luca_Cilli

@DiditriadiTT

@OnlyRealPJ

@prodtgx

@adoreexdess_

@KeepPeaceNoWar

@daphnebozaski

@NorthLakeMBB

@Nyav19

@ma7chi8

@MediaEyeTweets

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

5 months

Turns out all these big manly Texas trucks are two wheel drive and absolutely useless in slippery conditions.

Ry

@classicryan17

5 months

POV, you were excited to ride the super rare 35’ METRO Gilling bus… but then you get stuck on an iced bridge over the tollway.

8

1

185

69

183

3K

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

5 months

How many transit agency CEOs are in the top 1% of riders on their system? Not nearly enough!

Randy Clarke

@wmataGM

5 months

Just over 600 total trips to land in top 1%! So happy to see everyone posting their status showing how #wmata saves them time, money & helps 🌎. I’m going to up my game in 2024. Let me know your total, definitely need a prize for top trips taken! #yourmetroreport

36

38

1K

4

71

1K

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

It was my birthday so I splurged on an Uber XXL that fit all my friends!

7

52

737

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

Y’all!!! Houston City Council just UNANIMOUSLY approved #WalkablePlaces and #TOD including: -Removal of parking requirements near transit -Bicycle parking requirements (1/3)

11

65

501

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

Houston! If you believe in a more walkable, affordable, and transit-oriented future for our city then this is a very exciting week! City council will consider ordinance changes for Walkable Places and Transit-Oriented Development, and they need to hear support! A thread. 1/

14

177

457

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

3 years

One takeaway from 62 transit trips over 5 days in Europe: US standards for the availability and detail of customer information are pitifully low.

7

42

351

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

3 years

Observation from riding regional rail and bus systems in three countries this week: urban-rural transit connectivity is key for the survival of small towns and great for quality of life in cities. The US by and large has abandoned its small towns, trapping people in or out.

8

69

351

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

3 years

Each project better than the last! The newest version of our precast bikeway curbs is a little bit wider and comes with threaded inserts for a flex post base. The surface-mount base makes the posts easy to replace in the event of damage. @HoustonBikePlan @TEI_PlanDesign

10

15

275

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

2 years

Hit my $3 (2.4 rides) so the rest of the day is FREE! @METROHouston deserves credit for its equitable fare policy: -affordable fares -3 hour transfer window in any direction -smart card that can be reloaded on board the bus just $1 at a time

12

22

258

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

7 months

Tonight our hotel will take us 800 miles!

2

259

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

6 months

Perhaps the deepest root cause of Houston’s underdeveloped transit infrastructure and anemic service levels is the General Mobility Program, which transfers 1/4 of METRO’s sales tax revenue to the county and cities to spend primarily on roads. METRO has helped enough.

Miya Shay

@miyashay

6 months

Whitmire on @METROHouston : Metro is going to help with the condition of the streets that their buses tear up. That caused a few awkward laughs.

35

18

132

10

40

259

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

5 months

Michigan fans in line for the 102 are NOT impressed. They said they were expecting service more like the M60 at LGA that “gets you out of there” ever 8 to 10 minutes.

16

6

224

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

2 years

Just walked by a car being started remotely on a 55 degree morning in Houston. Gas is clearly not too expensive.

4

11

203

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

9 months

Coincidentally, I finished @VeronicaODavis ’s book Inclusive Transportation while in her former home of Washington, DC. Can confidently say it will improve my practice of engineering and planning.

9

7

197

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

Congress’s focus on airlines over transit, passenger rail, and intercity bus is the definition of #EliteProjection .

David J. Meyer

@dahvnyc

4 years

TSA airport entries, Oct. 5, 2020: 816,838 New York city subway ridership, Oct. 5, 2020: 1,674,770

2

67

201

6

48

194

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

6 months

Overheard on @GoBrightline : “This is my first time, I’m sick of friggin traffic.” The engineer was is the car and the passenger asked her about how fast we’ll be going. She explained that we reach 125 but only for 7 or 8 minutes.

3

176

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

23 days

Today, after 11 years with @TEI_PlanDesign , I submitted my last report! Two weeks ago, my partner and I moved to New York City. While I’m sad to be leaving TEI and Houston at such a pivotal time, this has been an opportunity to reflect on all the progress we’ve made.

12

3

160

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 months

I love riding @Amtrak through Texas but it also makes me sad. For all its attachment to heritage, the state has done such a poor job supporting its small towns.

7

139

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

3 years

Driver on the 44 just signaled to me that my fly was down. If I drove to work I would have walked in like that!

5

3

125

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

18 days

Forgot to post, but my @Amtrak California Zephyr experience DEN-CHI on Sunday was the best I’ve had on a long distance train in quite some time. -Super on time -Windows were washed in Denver -Every staff member was friendly and professional I hope this trend continues!

6

2

125

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

2 years

Who needs a gym membership when you can just bring 55 pounds of @IKEAUSA drawers home on the bus for $1.25? (It was actually a free transfer.)

5

1

120

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

6 months

Quick lil trip to San Antonio tonight to keep my @Amtrak status! Dinner with the first woman mayor of Rockhampton, Queensland has been the highlight. Where else would that happen but on a train?

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

6 months

Anyone else have silly @Amtrak mileage runs planned?

2

0

29

8

0

123

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

2 years

Transit at 2am! What a concept!

3

2

114

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

3 years

Houston is rolling out the red carpet for buses!

4

14

115

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

22 days

We love a transit accessible wedding!

3

4

117

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

1 year

Just noticed that @shorelineeast shows up in @Amtrak search results. Love that!

6

1

114

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

1 year

Rode 11th Street for some delicious pizza at the new Gypsy Poet location! And we weren’t the only ones. One of the owners thanked me for the new bike lanes but I told him I couldn’t take credit! @HoustonPlanning @HouPublicWorks

9

5

111

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 months

Last week, a man on the bus was using a paper map. That made me happy. Today, a woman is taking a driving exam quiz on her phone. That makes me less happy.

5

1

109

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

Houston joins the world’s elite bicycling cities with a bike share station-protected bike lane. This glorious scene was made possible by @RodneyEllis @midtownHOU @HoustonBCycle @HoustonBikePlan @HoustonPlanning @HouPublicWorks @TEI_PlanDesign @tooledesign

8

23

108

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

5 months

Got lucky with a Talgo to Vancouver! They don’t often make it up to Canada these days. @Amtrak_Cascades

5

1

105

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

2 years

Enjoyed the mayor’s official tour of Emeryville!

4

1

102

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

9 months

If Houston wants affordable bike share for transportation, recreation, and health, our leaders need to step up and support it. We have been ringing this bell furiously for a year but to no avail.

Houston Chronicle

@HoustonChron

9 months

We have to shut down BCycle. It breaks our hearts. (Opinion)

6

11

36

2

25

97

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

“The type of walkable, urban building form that’s been the standard for cities for thousands of years was made illegal in Houston because of various planning decisions in past decades that were designed around making it easier to drive,” Llamas said.

City plan could mean more 'walkable' neighborhoods for Houston

The plan would change development rules in certain areas to make neighborhoods less...

www.houstonchronicle.com

2

17

99

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

3 years

Lovely ride on @Amtrak ’s Cardinal to Chicago! It was a conductor’s last trip before retirement and there was a crowd to wish him farewell at every station.

1

3

96

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

7 months

A pleasant surprise to find @Amtrak “traditional dining” (meaning fresh cooked food) back in the Silver Meteor dining car! Appreciate @RailPassengers advocacy.

1

4

95

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

3 years

Me: Are you sure you want to take the bus with the cake? Bf: Yeah, why wouldn’t we?

10

3

92

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

6 months

Excited for 125 mph on @GoBrightline ! And lucky we aren’t on a wrapped train.

2

1

92

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

5 years

Walked by this new bike rack several times before realizing the text is borrowed (with permission, and hardly original anyway) from my Twitter! Transit is independence!

7

10

88

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

3 years

Today in my occasional series “Airports that Don’t Want You to Use Transit but I Do It Anyway,” Palm Springs, CA ( @flyPSP ). The @SunlineTransit stop is about an 8 minute walk out the terminal and down the street.

8

5

89

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

2 years

Rode every streetcar line in Wisconsin this weekend!

2

1

86

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

9 months

It’s #NationalWeekWithoutDriving ! Trip 1 is an easy breezy e- @HoustonBCycle commute.

3

4

84

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

3 years

New glow-in-the-dark trail connecting Summerwood neighborhoods to @hcpct1 Deussen Park! @TEI_PlanDesign

2

8

82

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

5 months

Headed to Harris County Commissioners Court for a #TransitEquityDay proclamation recognizing #LINKHouston …on a @hcpct1 @RodneyEllis funded bike lane!

2

82

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

2 years

Pretty excited for today’s journey! Should be 7 vehicles, 6 service types, and two new operators for me if all goes well. This elevator doesn’t count.

2

1

82

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

-Requirements for a great pedestrian realm, buildings meeting the sidewalk, and ground floor transparency for new development near transit and in three historically walkable neighborhoods -Neighborly townhomes and fences (2/3)

2

4

80

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

"Over the last decade, the landscape of New York City has seen an unprecedented amount of change." This claim seems dubious considering the city added a million residents a decade from 1900-1940. @CurbedNY

A decade of destruction in New York City

See 10 of the historic New York City buildings and cultural institutions lost to demolition in the past decade.

ny.curbed.com

3

10

78

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

6 years

Someday this won’t be news!

4

9

79

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

3 years

If you thought your transit system needed an update…

12

4

77

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

1 year

Y’all just like hating on Texas. TEXRail has a consistent, seven-day clockface schedule from early morning to late night! Sounder runs like once at rush hour.

claire

@floppatakes

1 year

Sound Transit Sounder versus TexRail

1

0

2

9

1

77

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

No one’s gonna bike in Houston in August!

Houston BCycle

@HoustonBCycle

4 years

Wow. Riders took nearly 9,000 trips this past week––the most we've ever seen. In honor of the new record, today's @CHI_StLukes Health Momentum data comes in chart form. (Check out the gains over last year's record-breaking trip numbers.) Let's #KeepHoustonRolling safely!

1

9

53

1

7

78

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

21 days

Time to do what the sign says and travel by train!

3

77

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

3 years

Does anyone else daydream on train rides about fixing up one of these old towers and living in it?

5

6

73

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

9 months

I would take @METROHouston for $1.25 and then get a wicked nice dinner.

Collin McLelland 🏴‍☠️

@FracSlap

9 months

Uber vs. Private car at Houston Airport this week: Uber -$110 -Waited 20 minutes to be picked up -Driver didn't take toll road which added 1 hour to my drive (I was pissed) - Rear suspension shot, car vibrating violently for 2 hour drive Private Driver -$110 -Showed up 15

383

354

11K

4

5

75

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

Houston is piloting North America’s first refrigerator-protected bike lane. It’s a standard design treatment in Denmark.

8

7

73

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 months

Found my mom an @amtrak deal! This is cheaper than off-peak Metro-North from New Haven.

7

0

74

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

Congratulations to @HoustonPlanning , Director @MargWallBrown , and Mayor @SylvesterTurner for guiding the process to truly outstanding outcome. (3/3)

2

0

72

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

5 years

Happy #Pride ! Shout out to Mayor @SylvesterTurner and @HouPublicWorks for the fabulous refresh of the #HoustonPrideCrosswalk . The project was conceived by the friends of Alex Hill, killed crossing the street, as a way to celebrate his bright, young life and promote safer streets.

1

18

72

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

Tell me again why you “need” an SUV?

7

70

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

5 months

Montrose Boulevard is going to be AWESOME!

4

7

69

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

Starting Thursday, Houston will have the best transit-oriented development code in the country.

M. Nolan Gray

@mnolangray

4 years

what urbanism opinion is gonna land you in this situation?

152

13

161

4

68

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

5 months

Transit-oriented run on a special-edition express 44 due to the detours! Wearing both of my marathon shirts in honor of the day.

2

1

70

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

3 months

Welcome to @DowntownHouston , @rideFBTransit ! Weekday peak service between Sugar Land and Downtown Houston launched today. Took advantage of the free ride on my way home to Midtown.

1

5

70

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

1 year

Buses on layover here tell you when they’re going to leave! The slash through the route number means it’s the short pattern (doesn’t go to the end of the line).

2

6

66

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

Well that’s disappointing.

12

1

69

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

3 years

Who’s obsessed with #Red ?! Red ( @METROHouston ’s Version) is dropping every night this week on Travis Street! Updated lettering and signs to follow.

3

7

66

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

1 year

@JRDNLTHMS Natural resources! He must be a conservationist.

2

0

67

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

3 years

Proud of our team at @TEI_PlanDesign for helping deliver the @hcpct1 @HCEngDept Houston Bike Initiative! The project was recognized tonight as Project of the Year - Transportation ($5 million - $25 million) by @APWATexas .

7

10

64

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

1 year

“If you want to experience the world, all you have to do is ride the 82 Westheimer.” -board chair Sanjay Ram at @RepFletcher ’s announcement of $5 million for @METROHouston Westheimer BOOST

7

6

63

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

1 year

@olymasic Does the bus have to do this?!

4

63

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

5 years

This week a 52’ street in Houston’s historic Third Ward was transformed with a few painted lines. Physical separation to come. The completed high-comfort bikeway will connect into Midtown and Downtown. Vision and funding by @RodneyEllis , design by @tooledesign and @TEI_PlanDesign

Bill Schultheiss

@schlthss

5 years

Wow...what is your city doing with it’s overbuilt roads? Congrats St Paul!!

3

1

58

4

18

62

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

1 year

Looks like this @HoustonBCycle has joined @TheWarOnCars !

2

4

59

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

5 years

I'm behind Commissioner @RodneyEllis and his vision for a healthier, more prosperous Houston and Harris County connected by high-comfort bikeways. Today we rode the 10-mile regional spine that will be in place by the end of the summer thanks to his leadership. Photo: @amarpmohite

2

7

59

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

5 months

🚗 Houston > Glastonbury, CT 🚌 Houston > Hartford, CT 🚆 Houston > San Diego 🚂 Wootton > Smallbrook Jct (Isle of Wight) ⛴️ Portsmouth, UK > Saint-Malo, FR 🚠 Whistler > Blackcomb 🚡Indios Verdes > Campos Revolución (CDMX) ✈️ Houston > Bangkok 🚝Idk, Disney?

2

0

58

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

2 years

Here comes @METROHouston Red Lanes phase 2!

4

6

57

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

We might not have “zoning,” but the Houstonians of yesteryear still found a way to mandate car dependence. 5/

1

2

54

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

3 years

Houston: Today at 5pm, learn more about @METROHouston 's next major rapid transit expansion, the Inner Katy Line! Weigh in during the online public meeting.

9

14

54

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

Light rail on Washington!

4

6

53

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

7 years

One of #Houston ’s best angles.

1

6

51

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

6 years

The first “sign” of #Houston ’s new high-comfort bikeway network! @HoustonBikePlan @HoustonPWE @HoustonPlanning @RodneyEllis @TEI_PlanDesign @tooledesign

9

11

52

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

Currently, virtually all of Houston is under a one-size-fits-all set of development regulations that mandate low-density, car-oriented development. This is a disaster for equity, health, environment, and the city’s long-term prosperity. 3/

1

4

53

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

6 months

Hi from the 11 ahead of you! On our way to the @HoustonFoodBank !

Sallie Alcorn

@salliealcorn

6 months

The 82 to the 11 today to see the improvements at Cliff Tuttle Park. Busy morning at the downtown transfer station 🚌 Happy #NoCarFriday everyone!

2

36

1

0

53

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

All aboard to Lower Uptown! Excited for my first @METROHouston Silver Line ride!

5

7

52

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

5 years

“We have to change our mindset, change our culture, and recognize that streets are not just for cars and trucks...the road is for all of us.” Mayor @SylvesterTurner on #BikeToWorkDay2019

1

13

49

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

2 years

Greetings from the Kenosha streetcar!

1

52

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

Lest you think Houston is only making progress on safe streets and bike lanes inside the loop, here’s a recent @HouPublicWorks @HoustonPlanning installation in Clear Lake!

2

7

49

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

3 years

@FullLaneFemme I like the idea of a different class of license to drive vehicles over, say, 4,000 pounds. It would have additional testing requirements, stricter penalties for moving violations, and zero tolerance for DUI.

6

3

50

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

2 years

Birthday journey to Connecticut! Should be an exciting one. First, the trusty @METROHouston 102 Bush IAH Express. 1. Bus. $1.25

4

1

48

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

Multiple people looked at this and were like, “yup, that’ll do.” #holdmybeer

9

7

47

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

2 years

Had a 27 Shepherd to myself this evening as the cold wetness kept people in. The stop I intended to alight at was a giant lake so the driver was kind enough to drop me right in front of the grocery store. #transitequityday #itookthebus @LINK_Houston

2

0

49

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

Houston, we have nearly 150 miles of #BayouGreenways . SPREAD OUT!!!

1

5

47

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

2 months

It ends at the edge of the airport, less that two miles from the terminal. RTC should buy it and extend it.

3

0

49

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

11 months

#NewProfilePic

2

0

47

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

23 days

Love this: @RideRTD shelter for temporary stops in construction zones. It’s mounted to a steel plate so it can be moved around as needed.

2

10

47

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

10 months

Three bikes, two wheelchair users, two pups, and a whole lot of @astros fans! Great to see a full Green Line train.

0

2

46

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

1 year

Rode the Green Line to Tufts before @PetruSofio !

2

1

47

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

2 years

Car horns are as loud inside the car as they are outside it.

Dan Munz also @ danmunz.bsky.social

@dan_munz

2 years

You just got made dictator of your own country. You get to universally enact one blatantly petty and unreasonable law, based entirely on your own personal preferences. What is it?

2K

168

2K

2

4

44

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

5 years

@evan7257 Harris County government is a massive wealth transfer from the urban core to the outskirts.

0

3

45

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

“When we’re taking about where the negative impacts of [ @TxDOTHouston #NHHIP ] will be felt, make no mistake; it’s communities of color...for three minutes of gain, and the people is this room are not getting those three minutes. - @LINK_Houston ED Oni Blair

1

18

45

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

1 year

Bryan/College Station to @CityofGalveston tram-train using LRT infrastructure through Houston! Can @TAMU and @utmbhealth ask @TxDOT for it?

Ry

@classicryan17

1 year

Fort Worth, Denton, Austin, and Dallas all have/are about to have cute suburban DMU lines. When will Houston get one?!

18

25

418

7

0

45

James Llamas

@JamesLLlamas

4 years

Look, ma! No parking lots!

Justin 🏙️

@lithiumaneurysm

4 years

This is an image of Downtown Houston in 1940. It's so far removed from our current urban geography that it's barely recognizable. Downtown, the East End, Midtown, Third Ward are all blended together.

2

1

23

2

42