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25 Jul 2026
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Alon Levy — holds since 2026-07-25 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A steady pipeline of transit projects does not by itself prevent costly systems-engineering mistakes, as shown by London's Crossrail. — tap to centre the map on it A steady pipeline of transit projects does not by itself prevent costly systems-engineering mistakes, as shown by London's Crossrail. Last stated 4 months ago
29 Jun 2026
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Alon Levy — holds since 2026-06-29 — tap for who they are
Same subject: The high cost of transit projects is often exacerbated by the fact that soft costs, such as planning and engineering, can equal the entire project cost in some locations. — tap to centre the map on it The high cost of transit projects is often exacerbated by the fact that soft costs, such as planning and engineering, can equal the entire project cost in some locations. Last stated 2 months ago
31 Aug 2026
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Reece Martin — holds since 2026-08-31 — tap for who they are
Same subject: The real cost of transport demonstration projects is that they confuse decision-makers about whether mass transit still needs building. — tap to centre the map on it The real cost of transport demonstration projects is that they confuse decision-makers about whether mass transit still needs building. Last stated 8 years ago
20 Dec 2018
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Jarrett Walker — holds since 2018-12-20 — tap for who they are
Same subject: The cost of major tunnel projects should not be attributed to the cost of surface electrification when benchmarking rail costs. — tap to centre the map on it The cost of major tunnel projects should not be attributed to the cost of surface electrification when benchmarking rail costs. Last stated 3 months ago
7 Aug 2026
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Alon Levy — holds since 2026-08-07 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Transit projects in Canada and the English-speaking world cost significantly more than projects in many other developed and developing countries, even when adjusting for inflation and currency values. — tap to centre the map on it Transit projects in Canada and the English-speaking world cost significantly more than projects in many other developed and developing countries, even when adjusting for inflation and currency values. Last stated 2 months ago
31 Aug 2026
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Reece Martin — holds since 2026-08-31 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A city's first rail line comes in at a reasonable cost and every line after it does not, because the follow-up outgrows the in-house team that oversaw the pilot. — tap to centre the map on it A city's first rail line comes in at a reasonable cost and every line after it does not, because the follow-up outgrows the in-house team that oversaw the pilot. Last stated 2 years ago
7 Dec 2024
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Alon Levy — holds since 2024-12-07 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Great design comes disproportionately from a few hotspots, because nothing is more powerful than a community of talented people working on related problems. — tap to centre the map on it Great design comes disproportionately from a few hotspots, because nothing is more powerful than a community of talented people working on related problems. Last stated 25 years ago
1 Feb 2002
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Paul Graham — holds since 2002-02-01 — tap for who they are
Same subject: America can copy other countries to reach the frontier of what building already costs elsewhere; nobody knows how to push that frontier forward. — tap to centre the map on it America can copy other countries to reach the frontier of what building already costs elsewhere; nobody knows how to push that frontier forward. Last stated 11 months ago
11 Dec 2025
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Brian Potter — holds since 2025-12-11 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A $1,299, 100-gram pair of slip-on glasses seems far more enticing than a $3,699, 700-gram headset strapped to the face. — tap to centre the map on it A $1,299, 100-gram pair of slip-on glasses seems far more enticing than a $3,699, 700-gram headset strapped to the face. Last stated a month ago
24 Sept 2026
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M.G. Siegler — holds since 2026-09-24 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A baby-step version of eval-driven design is to sketch out 10 to 20 hero flows and run the feature or interaction through them to see where it falls apart. — tap to centre the map on it A baby-step version of eval-driven design is to sketch out 10 to 20 hero flows and run the feature or interaction through them to see where it falls apart. Last stated 2 months ago
9 Sept 2026
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Ed Bayes — holds since 2026-09-09 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A blank chat box is lazy: it violates the first rule of a good user experience, that it is obvious what you can do. — tap to centre the map on it A blank chat box is lazy: it violates the first rule of a good user experience, that it is obvious what you can do. Last stated a year ago
12 May 2025
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Julie Zhuo — holds since 2025-05-12 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A browser works better as a single window than as multiple separate windows. — tap to centre the map on it A browser works better as a single window than as multiple separate windows. Last stated 2 months ago
15 Sept 2026
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Chris Coyier — holds since 2026-09-15 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A design has to be kept simple for reliability and intellectual control, but nobody yet knows how to reach simplicity systematically. — tap to centre the map on it A design has to be kept simple for reliability and intellectual control, but nobody yet knows how to reach simplicity systematically. Last stated 28 years ago
1 Mar 1999
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Edsger W. Dijkstra — holds since 1999-03-01 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A designer's edge now is pulling things back, making them simpler and more understandable, because everyone can kind of execute right now. — tap to centre the map on it A designer's edge now is pulling things back, making them simpler and more understandable, because everyone can kind of execute right now. Last stated 3 months ago
29 Jul 2026
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Charlie Deets — holds since 2026-07-29 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A product's craft probably comes down to whether it works without pain and how it makes people feel. — tap to centre the map on it A product's craft probably comes down to whether it works without pain and how it makes people feel. Last stated 2 months ago
10 Sept 2026
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Robby Stein — holds since 2026-09-10 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A shadow in an interface implies a light source, so an elevated element needs a highlight where the light falls, not just a drop shadow. — tap to centre the map on it A shadow in an interface implies a light source, so an elevated element needs a highlight where the light falls, not just a drop shadow. Last stated 2 years ago
21 Feb 2025
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Thiago Costa — holds since 2025-02-21 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A subwoofer for music should reinforce the bass already in the recording, without adding bloat or artificial bass. — tap to centre the map on it A subwoofer for music should reinforce the bass already in the recording, without adding bloat or artificial bass. Last stated 2 weeks ago
19 Oct 2026
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Steve Huff — holds since 2026-10-19 — tap for who they are
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A rail megaproject led by an internationally renowned architect tends to cost too much and end up unlikely to be functional.
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A steady pipeline of transit projects does not by itself prevent costly systems-engineering mistakes, as shown by London's Crossrail.
Holds
The high cost of transit projects is often exacerbated by the fact that soft costs, such as planning and engineering, can equal the entire project cost in some locations.
Holds
The real cost of transport demonstration projects is that they confuse decision-makers about whether mass transit still needs building.
Holds
The cost of major tunnel projects should not be attributed to the cost of surface electrification when benchmarking rail costs.
Holds
Transit projects in Canada and the English-speaking world cost significantly more than projects in many other developed and developing countries, even when adjusting for inflation and currency values.
Holds
A city's first rail line comes in at a reasonable cost and every line after it does not, because the follow-up outgrows the in-house team that oversaw the pilot.
Holds
Great design comes disproportionately from a few hotspots, because nothing is more powerful than a community of talented people working on related problems.
Holds
America can copy other countries to reach the frontier of what building already costs elsewhere; nobody knows how to push that frontier forward.
Holds
A $1,299, 100-gram pair of slip-on glasses seems far more enticing than a $3,699, 700-gram headset strapped to the face.
Holds
A baby-step version of eval-driven design is to sketch out 10 to 20 hero flows and run the feature or interaction through them to see where it falls apart.
Holds
A blank chat box is lazy: it violates the first rule of a good user experience, that it is obvious what you can do.
Holds
A browser works better as a single window than as multiple separate windows.
Holds
A design has to be kept simple for reliability and intellectual control, but nobody yet knows how to reach simplicity systematically.
Holds
A designer's edge now is pulling things back, making them simpler and more understandable, because everyone can kind of execute right now.
Holds
A product's craft probably comes down to whether it works without pain and how it makes people feel.
Holds
A shadow in an interface implies a light source, so an elevated element needs a highlight where the light falls, not just a drop shadow.
Holds
A subwoofer for music should reinforce the bass already in the recording, without adding bloat or artificial bass.
Holds