Does it make clear whether the fleet plan would include one more batch of hybrid buses, or stretch out the lives of the current fleet? The Orion VIIs are already past the end of their useful lives and the DE60LFRs are at the end. In the next 3 years the first batch of Excelsiors will get there.

"[T]he 2026-2027 Proposed Budget ramps down some of the previously projected capital program [...] while the capital budget assumes continued investment in electrification, some of the projects are postponed for several years. Full conversion to zero emissions is likely to occur by the mid-2040s."

Lots of transit news from BART director Victor Flores - including that the BART board has voted to use standard gauge for the 2nd set of transbay tubes. This will open up the option for Caltrain, High Speed Rail, and Amtrak to cross between downtown San Francisco and the East Bay in the future.

Unlike in previous years, Mayor Bruce Harrell won't deliver a live budget speech this year; instead, he's sending out a prepared video at noon. Former mayor Jenny Durkan did the same thing with her final budget: publicola.com/2021/09/28/d...

This isn’t be one of the aircraft responsible as it’s not capable of flying that distance. But GlobalX is a bottom of the barrel charter operator. They’re using aircraft that once flew for Alaska Airlines to deport their former customers. If I were a former VX/AS A320 pilot, I’d be furious.

It should be obvious, but from someone who is aware of the literature: There is no observed link between Tylenol use in pregnancy and autism. But there is significant data on all sorts of bad outcomes if pregnant women don't treat high fevers.

One year ago today, California realized the first part of its' HSR dream. Purpose-built trains that increased the freedom of everyone on the corridor. At @monicamallon.bsky.social's invitation, I boarded the very first electric train in service at 06:57. It was one of the best days of my life.

One year of electrified @caltrain.com service 🚂⚡️ It’s pretty incredible what can happen when leaders believe in an idea and never give up ❤️

🥹 Electric Caltrain is the best 🫶

We now have an official slate of YIMBY candidates ⬇️⬇️

More than that. "The FBI ***recorded*** Tom Homan taking the money "after indicating he could help the agents — who were posing as business executives — win government contracts in a second Trump administration."

I grew up across I-94 and we used to take day-long bike rides to the park and back. The park is as accessible by bike as anything can be in the far suburbs, there are regional bike trail branches from the north and south. This is really disappointing.

The debate around what is or isn’t “cancel culture” really just obscures a simple truth that it’s BAD to be massively racist/sexist/homophobic/transphobic and it’s GOOD to speak out against injustice. Some things are good and some things are bad and it’s okay to say which you think are which.

Sorry Metro riders, I had to make the 8 a few mins L8er today... There was a hit-n-run at Stewart & Denny. I didn't catch it, but 🚌 8050 probably did. F-150 driver hit a guy on a scooter, only stopped to remove the scooter from under his truck, and stomped on it driving off. What've we come to?

First the grand juries, now the trial juries. This Admin is not winning.

Yay! Green stacked flat bonus (amendment 91) passed! This version is important because it rewards both preserving existing trees *and* adding new trees and green space to lots that don't yet have enough to preserve.

This is a catch-22! We justify the expansion of frequent transit based on the projected ridership of the route. Seattle’s grid is very friendly to transit because we have so many straight lines, even in neighborhoods that are currently SFH-zoned. Concept as shown in Chapter 5 of Human Transit 📖⬇️

If you do it right there’s also a little form for feedback

As we’ve reported before at @rollingstone.com, trump and his gang plotted to use the federal government against his enemies in late night tv even before he was reelected. Now…. www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...

TWO MORE DAYS!!! Will be riding in spirit! 🥹🎉🚈

“Debate Me” culture is not organic, endemic, or apolitical. This mode of high jacking discourse is and has been central to a 30-year conservative training program that has produced untold numbers of people to do this for every reason but “civil discourse”

"I never stood with Bibi."

Today, the UN officially designated Israel’s assault on Gaza as a genocide. As a party to the Genocide Convention, the U.S. has a legal obligation to obey our own laws, stop weapons sales to Israel, and demand a permanent ceasefire. End the genocide. Ceasefire now.

On June 24, I began my Election Night speech by quoting Mandela: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” That's the spirit of this campaign, and our city. This is "Until It’s Done,” a new series about New Yorkers who refused to accept that a worthy goal was impossible.

Live from a source inside the I-90 bridge: Freeboard displacement tests at 0mph & 10mph, as well as cathodic protection, both passed! Goodnight and congratulations, @sound-transit.bsky.social! I hope to wake up to hear you made it to 55!

In the past year, the G Line and the area around it have seen a ~40% increase in ridership, this is about 35% above the trend. I am currently writing a piece for my new substack which can be found here: substack.com/@harlanderha...

We love to see it 🙌 Seattle’s world-leading floating rail bridge safely carried powered electric trains last week. You might say they rode the sine wave! 🥁 🚊⚡️🌊

Sound Transit committee in session. Michael Morgan, leader of ST2 capital division, says *no stray current* appeared during this week's overnight test runs for Link on I-90. He's aiming for four-car tests soon.

It's telling that @jayapal.house.gov isn't broadcasting this all over her own socials. She knows what a bad look it is that she's still endorsing Bruce Harrell, Seattle's version of Cuomo. Her constituents are paying attention to this and will be keeping it in mind when she's up for reelection.

Heartwarming thread on the first anniversary of Seattle's RapidRide G Line, the Madison St corridor.

@jayapal.house.gov this is cool but we need you here in Seattle knocking doors for @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social ! (To be clear first we need you to endorse her.)

i think the main reaction among progressives here in seattle is that it just doesn't make sense. it doesn't square with what we thought we knew about Jayapal. campaigning for zohran while backing bruce back home feels like a real stick in the eye

It's actually hilarious for Jayapal to endorse and work to elect Zohran in NYC while not working to elect Katie in Seattle.

Today is the 1 year anniversary of the G Line opening. It feels like yesterday I ran out of my apartment to take this video! (The G stands for giddy because I was so excited) Frequent transit is necessary for an accessible city that’s serious about its climate goals. Let’s make that a reality.

Also on this day, in my all-time favorite advocacy win, @seattletru.bsky.social successfully lobbied Metro to RESTORE BUSES TO SUMMIT! The much-maligned route 47 was permanently deleted (after having been suspended due to the pandemic for over 4 years) and the route 3 extended. We won! Yay bus!

It feels like yesterday! Great, frequent transit starts with a G! @seattletru.bsky.social was one of two community groups invited to table at the G Line Opening Day and it was, to quote the bus, very "special". This is the kind of transit we deserve and want more of.

woowwwww @jayapal.house.gov this is not cool wow wow wow

Read the room, @jayapal.house.gov

One year ago today, @kingcountymetro.bsky.social’s most morally critical new bus route opened, #RapidRideG. An articulated, hybrid electric elevator that lifts you up the steepest hills in the city with but a gentle whir, whether or not you can walk. Happy birthday, G Line!

Dreaming of the day...

Pramila Jayapal is personally canvassing for Zohran Mamdani while staying absolutely silent on her endorsement of our local Cuomo in Seattle. She or the co-collaborator account shutdown the comments when people pointed it out. www.instagram.com/share/BAZuQJ...

Attention Metro mechanics, procurement officers, or other knowledgeable employees: Are any of our coaches outside the 6400s equipped with the BAE Series-ER ESS package? Curious about the feasibility of adding an EV mode switch, for…reasons.

McKinnen says Australia permits and delivers solar panels in days, not months.

Unfortunately this council vote (in Vancouver BC) will happen right after the @yimbytown.bsky.social conference - so it will be a few days of building suspense while we all talk about zoning

This is @sfmta.bsky.social’s 49 on a weekend near Van Ness / Market. Every time I ride it, it’s similar.

This is northbound local train 605 making all stops to San Francisco. Next stop: Lawrence

It's over! 4+ hours later, final commenter at # 243

It’s amazing how far we’ve come over the last five months—from underdogs that everyone counted out to one of the only challengers to an incumbent mayor in the last fifty years to get over fifty percent in primary. But this election isn’t about me. It’s about all of us, together. #thisisyourcity

When I talk about an affordable Seattle, I mean aging in place with dignity that’s accessible to safe public space and close to world-class food, childcare, and transit. The Chinatown-International District has built many of these things for themselves.