The main thing is to get a nice lock. Nothing's unbeatable, but if it's enough of a pain in the ass then there will be easier targets around. Something like this is enough to keep your bike safe in Richmond. You can wrap it around the seat post, sling it over your shoulder, or toss it in a bag while you ride. Other important thing is don't have quick release hubs.

I'm also looking for a fan exercise bike or some kind of stationary bike with an arm component. If anyone has one sitting around and you're willing to sell, let me know!

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Sup RVA peeps,

Do you need some painted packages of happiness to be delivered to someone you love? I've been partnering with the Richmond SPCA to help them fundraise for the animals they serve!

I refilled the small canvases! So get yours now! I'll be doing this until the end of year but please to any and every god , don't wait until December to order because there's a good chance they'll be sold out. Up to 20% of proceeds of each painting with be donated to the no-kill shelter . Paintings starts at $35 + 📬Shipping 📬or pick up in person at the Richmond SPCA. All animals big and small welcomed!

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here's a secret 10% off for locals.

And if you prefer Etsy I have you covered as well!

See more art here!

Also If you need to hire out some help wrapping gifts this holiday season I would love to help you out! I have a load of wrapping paper and ribbon and I can meet you somewhere or we can figure out a space ! I love wrapping gifts and don't have a bunch of people this year to wrap for.

I dunno if that's true. I was on a bus in Boston not too long ago and a homeless guy peed on a lady and they stopped the bus and kicked everyone off and told us to kick rocks instead of sending another bus out.

I was told that wasnt uncommon.

Both.

Also, don't you dare badmouth private industry. They're infallible. Only the government is allowed to suck.

Nice! When did they finally realize people go to the airport?

Only place in Virginia? Get the duck out of here with this bullshit advertising. There are dozens of places in VA with authentic food. Falls church alone has tons....

Ah, you must be new ❤️

It was a little more reliable pre-COVID. I don't know if it's bad now because of a driver shortage or because it's free fare so they don't have the funding/will to improve anymore.

The bus is definitely not perfect, but as someone who lives a carless life by choice, it’s not terrible. I felt the same way at first but if you just stick with it and give it a little time to figure out it’s kinks and stuff it isn’t so bad. I take the bus to bus most morning in the winter and am only late on a very rare occasion.

But in all seriousness. Ride a bike. It’s much more realistic and convenient in the city. My bike is my primary form of transportation.

I think the people running the servers have a lot of access and power, it's been mentioned as a possible issue

Anyone know who to contact in government to voice concerns? City councilor? State legislator? Like who do I reach out to to say I want better public transit?

Interesting, I thought the instances were more siloed

There used to be the routes that would go up from the Broad/the Fan over to Belmont, now the only routes that run through there are the 5 (up and down Main/Cary), the 78 (Cary but cuts into Randolph), the 20 (Southside to Northside cutting through Carytown), and the 77 (runs on Grove running parallel to Carytown)

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Assuming that’s the 20 you’re talking about, I believe they recently changed the frequency that one runs. Used to be two or more times an hour, now im lucky if I catch it once within an hour

I’ve had to call sometimes when there was an excessive delay and the app was being helpful. Never got told why, but bus showed up soon after that.

Try riding on a week day should be better.

This is good information.

GRTC is pathetic.

You're talking decades of mismanagent and grift.

Not the fault of the drivers.

Powertip: "You're doing it wrong"... Work on positioning & using shielding devices. Welding clothing (which I buy at ARC3) is only designed to stop grinding sparks & the occasional slag from MIG/GMAW welding, SMAW slag will rip right through it. Good luck with it, practice makes perfect. When I first started MIG/GMAW welding, my arms looked like a 20x day heroin user.. I've wised-up over the years. Lastly: The 3M Speedglas shield is worth the $400+ pricetag, sure, it's 400% more than a Lowe's or Home Depot shield, but you'll thank me later.

Fuck Stoney but GRTC is a private entity that receives funding from….it’s either the city or the state, I’m not totally sure

It's been a few years now since I lived in carytown but I'm fairly sure there was 3 busses that went in or near carytown and were reliable enough. What you're describing sounds like the app is wonky. I know the maps and routes are a lot to remember, but if you're planning to go from point a to point b, it's probably better to at least know that route