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Jarrett Walker
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US public transit advocates: don't just envy Europe. Start by envying Canada.
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How Canada Is Beating the US in the Public Transportation Race
From Montrealās REM to Kitchener-Waterlooās Ion, Canadian cities are delivering faster, cheaper, and more effective transitārevealing what happens when planning, funding, and politics align.
https://www.mironline.ca/how-canada-is-beating-the-us-in-the-public-transportation-race/
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Sound Transit's board and CEO Dow Constantine have drafted new performance goals that place a welcome emphasis on 2026 reliability gains, an angle often short-shrifted in past CEO goals. From this week's motion:
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Jarrett Walker
2 days ago
Toronto has the slowest streetcars in the world. Hereās a sensible short-term plan to speed them up.
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ST3 cannot be delivered on time, so Sound Transit is considering light rail cuts
Sound Transit will celebrate opening a light rail connection across Lake Washington later this month, but behind the excitement, the agency faces a brutal financial future. Sound Transit can't deliver...
https://www.kuow.org/stories/st3-cannot-be-delivered-on-time-so-sound-transit-is-considering-light-rail-cuts
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Jarrett Walker
8 days ago
Name streets after animals and plants and landscapes. Or take a tip from BogotĆ” and Salt Lake: just give all the streets sequential numbers so people will always know where they are. Sooner or later, most human heroes will disappoint you.
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San Francisco schools, leaders reel from Cesar Chavez sexual abuse allegations
The late labor leader was accused by multiple women of abusing them when they were children. Longtime ally Dolores Huerta said she was raped.
https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-abuse-allegations-san-francisco-reactions/
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Ryan Packer
9 days ago
Looks like Ferguson and Kotek will be announcing the prioritization of a "core set of projects" that includes replacing the twin spans and building light rail, but doesn't include I-5 widening or new interchanges. They still have a funding gap of $1.2 to $2.2 billion on that.
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Brian F. Kelcey
15 days ago
A conclusion to an earlier news story, in Halifax, NS. H/t
@kwilsonhfx.bsky.social
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Jarrett Walker
17 days ago
Have you ever gone through a turnstile inside a city bus when you pay your fare? It's unthinkable in the US and most of Europe, but routine in middle-wealth countries like Colombia. To keep the service running, every peso matters.
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West Seattle Bike Blob
28 days ago
Omg it's happening
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Seattle Dept of Transportation on Instagram: "Itās happening! Yesler Way is getting a new protected bike lane from Occidental Ave S to the waterfront. This project fills a gap in Seattleās City Cent...
206 likes, 9 comments - seattledot on February 26, 2026: "Itās happening! Yesler Way is getting a new protected bike lane from Occidental Ave S to the waterfront. This project fills a gap in Seattle...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DVPglf5j-72/?img_index=1
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Ryan Packer
27 days ago
If you've been noticing 1 and 2 Line trains slowing down between International District and Symphony, it's because of a newly identified defect in the embedded rail at Pioneer Square. It's set to be repaired just before the Crosslake Connection opens, during the March 21-22 DSTT closure.
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Ryan Packer
about 1 month ago
I don't want to be a vulnerable road user. I just want to get around.
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Brian F. Kelcey
about 1 month ago
Hong Kong real estate and housing, h/t
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FATAL CRASH: Woman trapped under car after hit by driver at Pine and Bellevue -- UPDATE: 2nd rescue reported on Broadway. Report by
@jseattle.bsky.social
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www.capitolhillseattle.com/2026/02/vict...
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https://www.capitolhillseattle.com/2026/02/victim-trapped-under-car-after-hit-by-driver-at-pine-and-bellevue/
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The Urbanist
about 1 month ago
NEW STORY // Vehicle Barrier Plan for Pike Place Market Comes Into View By Ryan Packer via
@urbanistorg.bsky.social
www.theurbanist.org/2026/02/13/v...
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Vehicle Barrier Plan for Pike Place Market Comes Into View Ā» The Urbanist
# SDOT's plan for adding barricades ahead of this summer's World Cup leans heavily on planters and movable barricades. While the infrastructure could ultimately form a template for longer-term upgrade...
https://www.theurbanist.org/2026/02/13/vehicle-barrier-plan-for-pike-place-market-comes-into-view/
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The Urbanist
about 1 month ago
The $5.6+ billion light rail line between South Kirkland and Issaquah is planned to open by 2044 but could see delays. Newly elected Mayor Mark Mullet wants the project to serve as an example of how to get creative in response to funding shortfalls. Story:
www.theurbanist.org/2026/02/11/i...
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Issaquah Pitches Case for Keeping Its Light Rail Line on Track Ā» The Urbanist
# The $5.6 billion to $6.3 billion light rail line between South Kirkland and Issaquah is currently set to open by 2044 but could see further delays. Newly elected Mayor Mark Mullet wants the project ...
https://www.theurbanist.org/2026/02/11/issaquah-pitches-case-for-keeping-its-light-rail-line-on-track/
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Jarrett Walker
about 1 month ago
The whole world except the United States knows about how to put crucial government services where everyone can get to them. The crucial service marooned on an inaccessible hilltop culdesac, reachable only by car, is a uniquely USA idea. (Chattanooga, TN, USA)
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You've heard about "12 as 1." Today @soundtransit announced their "2 as 1" plan between Feb. 14 and March 27.
www.soundtransit.org/blog/platfor...
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Crosslake Update: Welcome aboard Link test trains starting Feb. 14 | Sound Transit
Hereās what you need to know about navigating the āsimulated serviceā schedule on the 1 Line and 2 Line in the weeks leading up to Crosslake Connection opening
https://www.soundtransit.org/blog/platform/crosslake-update-welcome-aboard-link-test-trains-starting-feb-14
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David Roberts
about 1 month ago
In what is arguably the World's Best News, it looks like India is going to spend much less time in the "fossil fuel detour" than the US or China. It is moving much more directly to clean electrification.
ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
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Seattle Department of Transportation
about 1 month ago
2014: Seattle was PACKED after the Seahawks won their first championship. We're expecting at 750,000+ visitors during tomorrow's Victory Parade. We urge you: walk, bike, bus, take the Sounder or light rail if you're coming to celebrate. Travel will be challenging, but worth it!
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John Ryan
about 1 month ago
Post Apocalypse
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A useful guide by
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www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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Tips for getting to the Seahawks Super Bowl parade
The parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at Fourth Avenue and Washington Street and will head north along Fourth for 2 miles. It's expected to take about two hours.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/tips-for-getting-to-the-seattle-seahawks-super-bowl-parade/
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The Urbanist
about 2 months ago
Not too bad for Seattle, but thereās some real jealousy here of DC ridership growth!
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The Seattle Times
about 2 months ago
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, is accused of opening fire on Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolfe, 24, in November of last year.
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WA man accused of killing National Guard member pleads not guilty
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/wa-man-accused-of-killing-national-guard-member-pleads-not-guilty/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=owned_echobox_bluesky&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1770247618-1
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Canada invoking its version of the 2nd Amendment, only for international relations.
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about 2 months ago
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David Kroman
about 2 months ago
From the weekend: Seattle's shiny new convention center has basically no reserves, a very precarious place to be for a $3 billion campus. Attendance is up, but the cost of operating the new building means profits haven't followed.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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Whatās behind Seattle Convention Centerās woes?
In the shaky years during and after the pandemic, the convention center's leaders spent nearly all the $200 million in reserves. Now they need help.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-convention-centers-attendance-is-up-so-why-is-it-fragile/?mrfhud=true
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Yonah Freemark
about 2 months ago
Construction will soon stop on the Gateway tunnelāthe new intercity rail link between Manhattan and New Jerseyāunless the Trump admin restores funding for the project. The president paused federal funding several months ago because he claimed its contracting was too DEI. (Gift link)
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Work Will Stop on Critical Tunnel Project Unless Trump Restores Funding
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/nyregion/hudson-tunnel-gateway-funding.html?unlocked_article_code=1.HlA.5jEc.q_n7JfhvEDVw&smid=nytcore-ios-share
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Nick Deshais
2 months ago
Light rail service from between Seattle and Bellevue will start in March, a long-overdue connection to the Eastside that will provide congestion-free rides across Lake Washington. via
@mclindblom.bsky.social
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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When will light rail service start between Bellevue and Seattle?
Between now and opening day, Sound Transit operators will make practice trips across the I-90 floating bridge, sometimes every 10 minutes.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/when-will-light-rail-service-start-between-bellevue-and-seattle/
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Nick Deshais
2 months ago
Trains across Lake Washington. A four-car demonstration train cruised at 55 mph over floating sections of the former Interstate 90 express lanes Wednesday, with no shimmy and barely perceptible vibration.
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Light rail across Lake Washington: A preview before riders come aboard
Test runs have gone smoothly this winter for the long-awaited 2 Line crossing of I-90. At last, the main 1 Line light rail spine will connect with the Eastside.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/light-rail-across-lake-washington-a-preview-before-riders-come-aboard/
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Coming in March, a new route. Reporter
@nickdeshais.bsky.social
has the latest:
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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Seattle to get overnight bus service to Sea-Tac Airport
The service will run every 30 minutes and connect to stops in Seattle. Currently, light rail begins running after 4 a.m. and ends after 1 a.m., making a transit trip to the airport difficult for some.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/seattle-to-get-overnight-bus-service-to-sea-tac-airport/
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Brian F. Kelcey
2 months ago
Just so my American friends and followers get an idea of what the official mood of Canada - L'ambience officielle du Canada - is at the present moment.
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West Seattle Bike Blob
2 months ago
Well the pathway lights to school lasted less than a week
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Brodie Fenlon
2 months ago
Big day! CBC News will add 33 local journalists and create 11 new bureaus this year, adding to last year's expansion of 30 journalists in 22 communities across Canada. Many of the new positions are based in Central and Western Canada. My editor's blog:
www.cbc.ca/news/editors...
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CBC News further expands local journalism, bureaus | CBC News
This year, CBC News will add 33 local journalists and create 11 new bureaus, increasing its Canadian footprint from 66 to 77 locations.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/editorsblog/cbc-news-local-journalist-bureaus-expansion-9.7044796
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West Seattle Bike Blob
2 months ago
I'm sorry but this is not a good design for 16th in White Center Is it better? Sure, but I still will never ride my bike here with paint being my only protection and cars being encouraged to cut over the bike lane to park
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From the inbox: @soundtransit will do its signal work in downtown Seattle before noon Saturday and Sunday, thereby restoring all light rail stations well before the 5 p.m. Saturday
@seahawksofficial.com
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Sound Transit
2 months ago
Rider feedback ā real changes. 2,300+ passengers helped inform our decision to replace cloth seats with vinyl on Link trainsārated higher for cleanliness, comfort, and satisfaction. More vinyl seats are rolling out over the coming months. š Read more:
https://ow.ly/cr9B50XWgB4
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Federal Reserve
2 months ago
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
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Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckGHaBLSn4
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Washington state treasurer, who presides over the state's AA+ credit rating, declares Pres. Trump's meddling with the Federal Reserve threatens to cause "bananafication" of U.S. finances.
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Pellicciotti: Powell Delivers Dire Warning, Federal Reserve Must Remain Independent | Office of the Washington State Treasurer
https://tre.wa.gov/Federal_Reserve_Must_Remain_Independent
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Nick Deshais
3 months ago
Broken roads, old ferries and devastation left by Decemberās storms are top of mind for the Democratic and Republican leaders on the Legislatureās transportation committees. Thatās where the agreement ends.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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Broken roads, old ferries: How will WA pay for it all?
State legislators see a tough session ahead for transportation spending following December's storms and ongoing troubles with the state ferry system.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/wa-lawmakers-agree-on-the-need-for-roadwork-not-how-to-pay-for-it/
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John Ryan
3 months ago
Life choices, 2026 style:
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The Seattle Times
3 months ago
Katie Wilson was sworn in as Seattle mayor Friday, becoming the youngest mayor in a generation.
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Katie Wilson sworn in as Seattle mayor: āThis is your cityā
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/katie-wilson-sworn-in-as-seattle-mayor-this-is-your-city/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=owned_echobox_bluesky&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1767382207-3
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From the inbox:
@usdot.bsky.social
, in partnership with the Department of War, announced +$25m to provide local paramedics incl Vancouver Wash. area, with roadside blood transfusion programs.
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Ryan Packer
3 months ago
Ending the year with a quick getaway to Tacoma, a truly top notch city that deserves more love.
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Spotted today: A bike-lane road sweeper is cleaning SW Avalon Way this morning.
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Puyallup man critically injured after concrete block was thrown through windshield on I-705
Washington State Patrol has arrested a 38-year-old Vancouver man in connection with the attack.
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/puyallup-man-critically-injured-concrete-block-through-windshield-i-705/281-006c000f-b074-482d-a722-869fc274d7d5?tbref=hp
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Transit crime soars during the 2020s in peaceful Canada (but says about the same in Vancouver).
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Sound Transit Service Alert Bot
4 months ago
Reminder: 1 Line announcement On Sunday, Nov. 16, shuttle buses are replacing 1 Line service between Capitol Hill and Stadium stations. This all-day shutdown is for scheduled maintenance on the tracks.
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Jarrett Walker
4 months ago
Another story of on-demand transit (or "microtransit") hype. The cute and responsive technology works in a tiny rural town, so they propose to do it in the big city, where it will be overwhelmed. Big cities need big transit, not these distractions.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/thi...
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Katie Wilson elected Seattleās next mayor
Wilson took a 1,976-vote lead over Bruce Harrell. With a maximum of 1,320 ballots remaining, it is mathematically impossible for Harrell to catch up.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/katie-wilson-elected-seattles-next-mayor/
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Jim Brunner
5 months ago
Analysis: King County executive transition team inflation 2009-2025.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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Qagggy!
5 months ago
Stoners Seattle voters š¤ Waiting for 4:20
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November 2025 General Election Results - King County, Washington
https://cd.kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elections/results/2025/november-general
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