Jay Hightman

@jay.hightman.org

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I am an advocate in the United States for infrastructure & transportation improvements which will save lives, for not just for the drivers of motor vehicles, but also the most vulnerable road users such as bicyclists, pedestrians and the disabled.

@jay.hightman.org Aug 10, 2026, 9:57 PM Pinned

How could Trump rig the midterms? For the past year and a half, President Donald Trump has been trying to take control of U.S. elections. He largely hasn’t succeeded. The reason is simple: The U.S. Constitution gives the president no lawful authority over how states run elections.

democracydocket.comHow could Trump rig the midterms?Trump may try to undermine a fair vote this year. Here's how.

@chrisgeidner.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 11:22 PMReposted by @jay.hightman.org

BREAKING: Federal judge orders Trump administration to stop DHS's pro-Trump propaganda ads immediately, including ordering the canceling of ads set to run as soon as this evening.

Background: www.lawdork.com/p/doj-does-n...

Based on the materials provided, the Court does not require the additional conference on
October 13, 2026 and such conference is adjourned. The Court finds that (1) the present motion
is not moot, (2) there is standing to proceed, and (3) the moving Plaintiffs have demonstrated that they are likely to succeed on the merits, will suffer irreparable harm in the absence of an injunction, the balance of the equities tips in their favor, and an injunction serves the public interest. A full opinion shall follow shortly. Therefore, the Court GRANTS the moving Plaintiffs' motion, and IT IS HEREBY:
ORDERED that under 5 U.S.C. § 705, the purchase order entered into on or about September 20, 2026 between Customs Border Protection ("CBP") and Lepugh, Inc., doing business as LMD Agency, Inc., ("LMD") ("September 20, 2026 purchase order") is stayed, including all future payments made thereunder; it is further
ORDERED that under 5 U.S.C. § 705, the Office of Management and Budget's ("OMB") apportionment of $20 million to fund the development, creation, and/or airing of the

advertisements covered by the September 20, 2026 purchase order, including but not limited to The Country He Loves, Celebrating the Enduring Spirit, Final Battle, To the Great Proud People of Iran, and Maduro (collectively "the challenged advertisements") is stayed; it is further
ORDERED that Defendants are enjoined from using, disbursing, or transferring funds appropriated to the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") to develop, create, disseminate, place, distribute, publish, or air the challenged advertisements; and it is further
ORDERED that Defendants shall cancel or cause to be cancelled any slot, placement, reservation, or arrangement for the airing or dissemination of the challenged advertisements,
including those placements for the evening of October 11, 2026;
ORDERED that Defendants shall not enter into, renew, or expand any agreement authorizing the development, creation, dissemination, placement, or airing of the challenged
advertisements; and it is further

ORDERED that the foregoing instructions bind Defendants' officers, agents, employees, contractors, and anyone acting in concert with them. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(d)(2).
ORDERED that Defendants shall immediately provide a copy of this order to LMD,
under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(d)(2)(C), and that LMD, as a contractor that is in active concert and participation with Defendants, is enjoined from continuing to run or place the
challenged advertisements; and it is further
ORDERED that Defendants will file a status report within 24 hours of the entry of this temporary restraining order and Section 705 stay, confirming compliance with this Order; and it
is further
ORDERED that this Order shall remain in effect until 14 days from today, subject to an extension of this Court; and it is further
ORDERED that, in the Court's discretion, Plaintiffs shall not be required to post a bond.

Case 1:26-cv-08882-JLR Document 41 Filed 10/11/26 Page 4 of 4
This Order shall be effective as of 6:45 p.m. on October 11, 2026 and the Clerk of Court
is respectfully requested to close the motion at Dkt. 25. The Court will reschedule the October
13, 2026 conference to discuss next steps in this matter.
Dated: October 11, 2026
New York, New York
SO ORDERED.
Kanifer Rockon
JENNIFER L. ROCHON
United States District Judge

@mdruker.app Oct 10, 2026, 11:57 PMReposted by @jay.hightman.org

As a driver, I want physically separated lanes for bikes As a pedestrian, I want physically separated lanes for bikes Also as a cyclist, I want physically separated lanes for bikes

@atrupar.com Oct 11, 2026, 1:49 PMReposted by @jay.hightman.org

Zelenskyy: "Prices are rising because of the war in the Middle East, the blocking of Hormuz. Everyone understands it. If we want to speak with people fairly, if we want to be clear, if we want to speak with our nations openly, people have to hear reality. Don't play games with people."

@brenttoderian.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 2:39 AMReposted by @jay.hightman.org

OP-ED: “Removing Toronto's bike lanes puts children's health at risk.” Actually, well documented evidence shows that EVERYONE is put at risk. And it costs EVERYONE. “The Ford government decision to tear up bike-lanes is bad for kids, families, cyclists, drivers, taxpayers & the planet.” And more.

@climatecasino.net Oct 10, 2026, 3:25 PMReposted by @jay.hightman.org

Tides in Santa Barbara are running 1-2 feet above predicted levels. Why? Thermal expansion due to record ocean temperatures, the Kelvin waves from the current El Nino and tropical storm Rachel.

Interesting times are getting even more interesting.

tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/inundationdb...

@mary1kathy.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 1:34 AMReposted by @jay.hightman.org

@thebikinglawyer.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 12:58 PMReposted by @jay.hightman.org

Bike lane removals from Islington to Royal York are anticipated to start the evening of Oct. 13. Community members are encouraged to meet at the Bloor Green P Lot for Tom Riley Park at 5pm onwards (come whenever you can) 1/2

@councilofdc.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 7:42 PMReposted by @jay.hightman.org

This is clearly not acceptable

@thegodshow.com Oct 10, 2026, 5:59 PMReposted by @jay.hightman.org

@wolfhour.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 2:59 PMReposted by @jay.hightman.org

Trump's decision to live-stream a public execution puts America in a very small and select company .. (cartoon Marian Kamensky)

@brenttoderian.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 11:25 PMReposted by @jay.hightman.org

“In London cyclists now outnumber cars in the City by 2 to 1. Paris, where they now outnumber motorists across the whole city, is catching up with Europe’s traditional bike capitals, Amsterdam & Copenhagen…In Copenhagen, bikes account for almost half of commuter trips to work/school.” @economist.com

@altnps.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 9:35 PMReposted by @jay.hightman.org

PSA, Colorado voters: Elon Musk’s America PAC has been sending misleading texts saying, “Your ballot request is in,” and asking voters to confirm where and when to return it. The messages have prompted confused residents to contact county election offices.

@therickydavila.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 7:23 PMReposted by @jay.hightman.org

The MAGA regime recently killed the largest ancient 250 year old “Grandmother” Cottonwood tree in Arizona’s indigenous territory just to expand the orange felon’s fucking wall. I’ll never forgive anyone who chose this evil.

@pflax1.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 7:32 PMReposted by @jay.hightman.org

"A parent participating in a bike-to-school event in Philadelphia's Queen Village neighborhood was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning."

"I heard a car honking behind me and revving and before I knew it there was a jeep that had run me over.....I was on the ground"

6abc.com/post/parent-...

@normeisen.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 9:28 PMReposted by @jay.hightman.org

Trump says the Kennedy Center is too dangerous to walk into

Unless you play in the National Symphony, which rehearses there most weekdays

@democracydefendersaction.org & WLG are still in court w/ @repbeatty.bsky.social. Say one thing, do another, as we told @nytimes.com👇 -TN

@jay.hightman.org Oct 8, 2026, 5:05 PM

#Vote

@jay.hightman.org Oct 8, 2026, 5:03 PM

Trump, SI = Stupid Intelligence

@davidzipper.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 11:20 AMReposted by @jay.hightman.org

Ugh. Alberta officials plan to override local planning and let the province rip out urban bike lanes. A loathsome idea, imported from Ontario.

@jay.hightman.org Oct 7, 2026, 5:59 PM

As we were leaving, Robyn’s balloon got away from them. They were very sad... to the point of tears. How they felt that day has stayed with me, for I was upset then too. I wanted to get Robyn another balloon, but my mother would not have that. Saying a lesson needed be learned.

@jay.hightman.org Oct 7, 2026, 5:56 PM

On seeing the painting "Love and Joy" by artist Jim Warren, it took me back to the Summer of 2003, when my daughter's and I went to a petting zoo in Leesburg, VA with my mother & step-father. Then, Rachel was only three and Robyn five. After the zoo, we got lunch together and the girl's balloons.

Rachel to the left in a purple t-shirt and Robyn in the center in a orange-and-white checkered sundress, pet a small bunny.

Robyn's step-grandfather George them onto a pony.

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