The city of Seattle and King County Metro are testing out a new, summertime-only bus route to help people better reach Golden Gardens Park without a car.

NYT's analysis of the rise of big trucks & SUVs shows clear links between those vehicles and increased pedestrian deaths (gift link): www.nytimes.com/interactive/... NYT estimates that 200 to 400 pedestrians would not have died annually if vehicles hadn't increased in size over past few decades.

It turned out June 6, 1944 was a busy news day, so this is all The Seattle Times printed about the City Council's business- and-occupation tax increase:

I’m ambivalent about how much Puget Sound shoreline is taken up by train tracks until I’m actually on the train and then it’s the best thing ever

Congress’s Transportation Reauthorization Bill Would Drastically Underfund Transit and Rail Projects (by @yonahfreemark.com) www.urban.org/urban-wire/c...

If it gets its way, the US House would drastically reduce funding for transit & rail systems. The House's proposed legislation—supported by GOP & Dems—would cut overall authorized transit funding by 15% compared to the current law, and reduce potential funding for projects like new lines by 45%.

Better-than-average highway conditions this weekend, except in Gorst. But look out for UW graduation traffic....

Ouch! Retired transit service planner Jack Whisner accuses the @sound-transit.bsky.social board of taking a "ridership minimization vote" last month, by planning for years of a West Seattle-Sodo standalone rail spur less convenient than the WS bus services (until/unless Ballard/Sodo is built).

This looks statistically more valid than most studies that cross my desk -

The @sound-transit.bsky.social system expansion committee in session. Money will be forwarded to finish West Seattle Link design and prepare for construction. Praise for outgoing megaproject exec Terri Mestas. But also, this handsome look on board staffer Alejandro Monzon:

Updates here www.capitolhillseattle.com/2026/06/driv...

15% of high school seniors in Washington State say they had an alcoholic drink in the prior month. That's down from 40% in 2010.

In total transit ridership per capita, the highest ranked large urban areas are: 1—NYC 2—SF 3—DC 4—Boston 5—Seattle 6—Chicago 7—Philly 8—LA 9—Portland 10—Salt Lake www.urban.org/urban-wire/t...

Reporter @nickdeshais.bsky.social from the scene of Seattle's latest and tragic ghost-bike raising: www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Sound Transit begins to seriously consider fare gates, at up to 14 stations. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Crazy Socialist Mayor of Seattle Says Cars Not Allowed to Drive on ‘Trains-Only’ Train Tracks: tinyurl.com/3hrm25vc

Sound Transit fare gate discussion underway in committee. Stations in pink are considered most desirable for gates.

Winnipeg, MB..If anyone is wondering why I sometimes talk as if there's a giant black cloud hanging over our office (or more accurately, right outside the window), this is why. Several things are going very well for this city. But this, on the other hand, is -

Mayor Wilson has secured 1,400 free tickets for the World Cup games in Seattle. They’ll be distributed to kids and chaperones through various local organizations.

Ballard should have had a high quality bike connection 20 years ago, but if ST3's implosion brings back some pro-trail energy, why not?

Today at the Mt. Baker light rail station, a car went North, up the tracks towards the Beacon Hill tunnel. According to a police escort, there were no injuries. #Seattle #BeaconHill #BreakingNews

I was almost hit just now by a maniac motorcyclist who decided to drive ONTO THE STREETCAR PLATFORM at 5th and Jackson.

This video camera study showed that less than 5% of people on bikes broke traffic laws while riding bikes, yet 66% of people did so while driving. And perhaps even more importantly, if you REALLY want even MORE bike-riders to obey laws, build more protected bike infrastructure. Via @carltonreid.com

While I love light rail, I don't live near a station, and it's unlikely that I ever will. I love the bus more, because it can go closer to more places and be implemented much quicker. I live within a half mile of the 40, 28, 45, and D-Line. I will take more bus service as a consolation prize!

Mayor Wilson proposes a sales-tax boost to 0.3% for the city's extra transit contribution, aimed at more frequency seven days a week. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Bike rider in serious condition after hit by recycling truck at 12th and Yesler Monday. Long investigation tied up the complicated intersection for hours including leaving two streetcar coaches blocking nearby on Broadway. Big mess www.capitolhillseattle.com/2026/06/bicy...

Pelley, who has been at CBS for more than two decades, reportedly railed against the new executive producer of "60 Minutes" in a tense staff meeting Monday.

Meanwhile, Portland Tri-Met is making actual cuts to service after voters trounced a statewide transpo tax. www.transittalent.com/articles/ind...

Sound Transit Sacrifices Light Rail to Ballard, Moves Long-Deferred Graham Station Forward, in Latest "Realignment" Claudia Balducci, the longest-serving board member, told PubliCola the latest crisis has made her rethink the transit agency's governance by a changing roster of elected officials.

A succinct essay from Councilmember Strauss:

The Lite Rail Lager is refreshing.

Build Ballard to Westlake first? It would serve new territory sooner, Councilmember Strauss argues: www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Monorail switches:

Multiple people reportedly killed in Longview paper mill chemical explosion. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

There's a soccer tournament soon, and all of a sudden Seattle and King County removed those ghost kiosks, which haven't flashed bus arrival times for years, from downtown sidewalks.

The FREE Waterfront Shuttle starts today! King County Metro’s summer Waterfront Shuttle is now rolling. It operates every 15 minutes, 10 AM to 10 PM, seven days a week. Plus, it’s easy to connect directly to the Seattle Streetcar, Sound Transit light rail, and even the Monorail.

Love some light rail scrutiny. Seattle, welcome Austin to the club: www.texastribune.org/2026/05/21/a...

The welcome figure has been installed at Fortson Square! The artist is Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, and this art is a major component of the transformation of this space into one that honors Seattle's indigenous history.

Pet very carefully

I've just concluded 90 minutes of hard post-American Century doomscrolljng. Does anyone know a good opium den that is open in the afternoon in any New York borough? Even North Jersey, or hell, Staten Island.

US House Transportation & Infrastructure committee introduced proposed surface transportation legislation yesterday transportation.house.gov/uploadedfile... Bill would: —Tax electric vehicles more than typical gas-powered vehicles on an annual basis. —Reinforce the US' declining EV market share.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson at toilet paper ribbon cutting for new public restroom and says she is “delivering Seattle’s #1 and #2 priorities”.

Road Safety Experts Confident Asking Kids To Be Perfect So Adult Drivers Can Be Dangerous Is The Right Approach

This is 'Red Beach' on Hormuz Island off the coast of Iran. The red mud is actually one of the island's most important natural resources: OCHRE. It's a mix of silica, clay & iron oxides. Let's talk about the unusual geology, vibrant colors & culture of Hormuz Island, Iran. (📷: Sirsilentbob423)

Vic Pol recommending faraday cages to stop car keys being cloned

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ATTN KIRKLAND COMMUTERS: The northbound I-405 off-ramp to northeast 85th St. is now OPEN to traffic. Even the sky is celebrating!

This is a very accurate thread (by a leading supporter) from last night's Ballard pro-rail forum attended by about 215 people, hearing from legislators and councilmembers.

Wow these folks went and made what I've always daydreamed of making