The Seattle Transit Riders Union seeks a General Manager to be based in Seattle, WA. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @seattletru.bsky.social

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.

As someone who wears nothing but cargo shorts, a pullover, and a baseball cap: My only rebuttal is that a handmade @seattletru.bsky.social Iconic Yellow Shirt is *always* stylish.

Transit Riders Union @seattletru.bsky.social is raising alarm about Harrell’s proposed changes to Seattle’s MFTE program, calling it a bad deal. Raises everyone else’s taxes for poor affordability targets, eliminates rent increase caps, and not enough for families. docs.google.com/document/u/0...

I don't know how I missed this last week, but if this can't get you to vote for @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social, I don't know what can. This is expressly—not even bothering to equivocate— prioritizing suburban car traffic over transit that serves city residents. www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/01/s...

Waiting for the L8 at 5th and Denny… Can’t wait to break out the red paint!

Just in case you needed evidence that Harrell’s campaign is fudging their numbers:

I said you needed @seattletru.bsky.social merch in your life so here's proof. My dog insists you go purchase some today and who can disappoint such an adorable QA inspector? www.bonfire.com/store/seattl...

I am famously a very happy member and supporter of @seattletru.bsky.social and our Bus And Transit Service (BATS) committee. Yesterday, TRU BATS sent public comment to the City Council. If you want to hang upside down and advocate for buses and trains and more of that, DM me.

Honored to receive the sole endorsement from Transit Riders Union (co-founded by @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social!) for Seattle City Council District 2. Excited to fight for better public transit together, @seattletru.bsky.social!

Get some swag with @seattletru.bsky.social's bold logo or awesome Fundraising Alien. (This doesn't include TRU's Iconic Yellow Shirt(tm)! Those are crafted by hand by your local volunteer members and available for a suitable donation by members or non-members alike at TRU meetings and events.)

Cinthia on why she's voting @yesonprop1seattle.bsky.social: "A typical campaign ten years ago had candidates sitting in their campaign office making cold calls to a rolodex of wealthy donors. Now, we see them out at farmers markets, rallies... talking to us." www.realchangenews.org/news/2025/07...

This is, like, *the* issue. People are *going* to move here. Unless Cascadia secedes--unlikely!--we are part of internal freedom of movement in the US. Right now, people with money win and people without (A LOT OF) money lose. Katie wants to fix this, Bruce doesn't. It's that easy.

Ballots are arriving now! Here are TRU's updated endorsements for the 2025 Primary Election. Vote by August 5th!!! 🗳️🗳️🗳️

Employees under Mayor Harrell endorse Wilson.

At a press conference at City Hall this morning, the Working Families Party and PROTEC17—the largest union of City of Seattle workers—endorsed Katie Wilson for mayor. The city union's endorsement is especially monumental because for most of these workers, incumbent Bruce Harrell is their boss.

Hot off the presses: The Urbanist's primary election endorsements. Ballots arrive in mailboxes as soon as tomorrow. www.theurbanist.org/2025/07/16/2...

Y’all that’s meeeeeeeee. And just a passel of amazing other candidates on this list. Vote for them if you can and donate even if you can’t vote for them!

#Seattle Primary ballots arrive this week! 📣 I texted a few friends to make sure they're voting for @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social. Will you do the same?

Primary ballots are arriving this week, which means it's time to VOTE VOTE VOTE! 🗳️ Check out TRU's endorsements. More detail on our website: transitriders.org

“You’ve already felt Wilson’s impact if you or your kid have zipped around the city with a subsidized Orca card… If you’ve had your move-in or late fees capped for your rental apartment, you’ve also benefited from her work.” @thestranger.com www.thestranger.com/guest-editor...

With ballots about to drop and just three weeks before Primary Election Day, it's clear the incumbent and his big-money backers are terrified of our campaign. I’m bracing for the attacks to begin. 🧵

Polling schmolling. Even the Seattle Times knows we need a new mayor.. “Harrell’s three major challengers — Katie Wilson, Ry Armstrong and Joe Mallahan — all claim Seattle is underperforming. They are correct.”

The 8 Bus has #1 peak ridership/hour in the entire Seattle system. But because there aren't dedicated bus lanes, it's slow + unreliable, earning a nickname, the “L8”. @sngreenways.bsky.social + @seattletru.bsky.social organized Race the L8 w/ jugglers, Morris Dancers, leap froggers & more. Who won?

Up to $25 of free transit. www.seattletraffic.org/en/

Scientists Discover First Law of Motion Does Not Apply to Route 8 Buses: tinyurl.com/3txf89wp

Why do riders call Metro Route 8 the L8? Come find out for yourself this Thursday, July 10th when we join TRU and Central Seattle Greenways to "Race the L8" - meet at 5pm in Denny Park near Dexter.

To make this political: three volunteers to canvass for Katie didn’t make it today because of the train issues. I want Katie on the ST board so much.

Join us next Thursday, July 10th at 5 PM at Denny / Dexter to race Route 8! It’s easy to outwalk the L8, but can we still beat it while doing the cha-cha slide, hopscotching, or in a conga line? Join one of our race activities or bring your own creative things you can do while still beating the bus!

Socials are fun! Come be social!

Too bad nobody shops at Pike Place Market anymore now that it’s pedestrianized.

Reminder that TRU is having a social at Teddy's tonight starting at 5:30. On 65th 1 block from the Roosevelt station. We have these every month at locations close to train stations.

Our next monthly social is Wednesday 7/2 at ~5:30p-7ish/whenever at Teddy's Tavern right next to the Roosevelt Station. Address: 1012 NE 65th St, Seattle, WA 98115 Meet us on the back patio.

Surprised to see Teresa Mosqueda, Pramila Jayapal and Claudia Balducci supporting the re-election of a man accused of corruption, sexism and threats of violence, today Seattle progressives just wanted to check in on Bruce Harrell endorsers and ask them to blink twice if they need help.

Never sign if you don't understand. Wording can be tricky so don't take what the signature gatherer says as the whole truth.

I know the news has been bad as usual but the new bus lanes on 99 qualifies as good news. Please post any issues you see with them as you ride the E.

Bruce Harrell Endorsers Encouraged to Blink Twice If They Need Help: tinyurl.com/2dek7ukv

Join me this Sunday at 2pm in Ravenna to canvass for @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social then post-canvass hangout at Ravenna Brewing! Get involved, make friends! mobilize.us/s/mRirxb

Let’s talk about what supporting Social Housing in Seattle really means. 🧵

We’re just a few days away. Make a plan to vocally support housing all across Seattle as the City Council takes up discussion on legislation for the major Comprehensive Plan update! 🧵👇

Thank you @seattletru.bsky.social for your endorsement! I was proud to partner on a fair minimum wage for all workers in Burien and look forward to continuing our shared commitment to ensuring every person has access to safe, affordable, and reliable public transit.

Op-Ed: Shrinking Sound Transit’s Oversized Stations Could Save Hundreds of Millions www.theurbanist.org/2025/06/16/o...

NEW STORY // Seattle Mayoral Hopefuls Sound Off on Transportation, Housing www.theurbanist.org/2025/06/06/s...

Do you live in non-profit-run affordable housing in Seattle? Take our short survey to tell us how you get around and whether an unlimited ORCA pass would help! data.transitriders.org/forms/transi...

Do you work in Seattle? Take our very short survey to tell us how you get around and whether you get transit benefits at work! data.transitriders.org/forms/transi...

Yes!!!

I spent over 5hrs on the ground documenting the impacts of the 2025-05-27 protest, counter-protest, and police response, on transit in the Downtown Seattle area. Here's what I found: