Curtis Ailes
@curtailes.bsky.social
📍 Seattle
He/Him. Urbanist. Streetcar Safety Chief. Public Servant. Photographer. Nerd. MTG Legacy. Rummy and Euchre enjoyer
He/Him. Urbanist. Streetcar Safety Chief. Public Servant. Photographer. Nerd. MTG Legacy. Rummy and Euchre enjoyer
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Curtis Ailes
@curtailes.bsky.social
· Feb 1
Hate is everyone’s problem.
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
November 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
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Major announcement in just-posted board documents: DC's Metro is moving fast toward automation.
Over 15 years, Metro plans full automation & platform screen doors, which the agency says will improve safety, reliability, & travel times—at reduced costs.
www.wmata.com/about/board/...
Over 15 years, Metro plans full automation & platform screen doors, which the agency says will improve safety, reliability, & travel times—at reduced costs.
www.wmata.com/about/board/...
November 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Major announcement in just-posted board documents: DC's Metro is moving fast toward automation.
Over 15 years, Metro plans full automation & platform screen doors, which the agency says will improve safety, reliability, & travel times—at reduced costs.
www.wmata.com/about/board/...
Over 15 years, Metro plans full automation & platform screen doors, which the agency says will improve safety, reliability, & travel times—at reduced costs.
www.wmata.com/about/board/...
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The evolution of Seattle’s painted scooter corrals.
November 16, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The evolution of Seattle’s painted scooter corrals.
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RE-TIME SIGNALS. Currently, Seattle's downtown traffic signals are timed for 25 mph, which is fine for cars but leaves bikes waiting every few blocks. Reducing that to 12.5 mph—as they did in Portland—can improve safety and move all modes more effectively.
September 15, 2025 at 4:10 AM
RE-TIME SIGNALS. Currently, Seattle's downtown traffic signals are timed for 25 mph, which is fine for cars but leaves bikes waiting every few blocks. Reducing that to 12.5 mph—as they did in Portland—can improve safety and move all modes more effectively.
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Rep. Larsen, the ranking Dem member of the House transport committee, said: “Where do these harebrained ideas come from? Millions of people travel everyday using transit… Transit investments create and support jobs. Need I go on? These heavy-handed, top-down, egghead think tank ideas need to die.”
Trump admin Is attempting to massive cut federal transit funds, seeking to:
1–Eliminate transit account, which funds billions of $ in capital expenses for transit agencies
2–Prevent state DOTs from “flexing” funds for transit
These changes, if they occurred, would be devastating for US transit.
1–Eliminate transit account, which funds billions of $ in capital expenses for transit agencies
2–Prevent state DOTs from “flexing” funds for transit
These changes, if they occurred, would be devastating for US transit.
POLITICO Pro: Trump administration proposals seek to eliminate transit funding
DOT recently sent two proposals to the White House budget office seeking to pare back transit money.
subscriber.politicopro.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Rep. Larsen, the ranking Dem member of the House transport committee, said: “Where do these harebrained ideas come from? Millions of people travel everyday using transit… Transit investments create and support jobs. Need I go on? These heavy-handed, top-down, egghead think tank ideas need to die.”
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Today we stood by @transpochoices.bsky.social in support of their Build the Damn Train campaign. Together along w/ other regional transit leaders, we are asking for Sound Transit to deliver the vision of the voters. It’s about connecting people regionally w/ frequent & reliable transit!
November 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Today we stood by @transpochoices.bsky.social in support of their Build the Damn Train campaign. Together along w/ other regional transit leaders, we are asking for Sound Transit to deliver the vision of the voters. It’s about connecting people regionally w/ frequent & reliable transit!
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Starting to dream for real that we get all ages and abilities bike infrastructure in Rainier Valley.
November 13, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Starting to dream for real that we get all ages and abilities bike infrastructure in Rainier Valley.
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Waymo is not ready for this.
November 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Waymo is not ready for this.
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Holy shit we just elected a renter who actually believes serious people can live full, meaningful lives without car (and wants to make that an easier choice for more of us to make).
Congratulations @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social !!
Congratulations @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social !!
November 13, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Holy shit we just elected a renter who actually believes serious people can live full, meaningful lives without car (and wants to make that an easier choice for more of us to make).
Congratulations @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social !!
Congratulations @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social !!
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IT GOT BETTER
📍Central MN
📍Central MN
November 12, 2025 at 3:05 AM
IT GOT BETTER
📍Central MN
📍Central MN
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Seattle mayor-elect (almost) Katie Wilson, welcome to The War on Cars.
"Katie Wilson does not own a car and primarily rides the bus (public transit) to get around Seattle with her daughter." -Wikipedia
She walks the walk (literally) and is calling out the grifters. 🥳
She walks the walk (literally) and is calling out the grifters. 🥳
November 12, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Seattle mayor-elect (almost) Katie Wilson, welcome to The War on Cars.
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If you haven't checked to make sure your vote counted, you need to do it now - the race for Seattle's future depends on it!
Your Vote May Not Have Counted: 1,930 of You Could Decide This Election
Your ballot might be sick. Cure it, please. We can't bear to watch it suffer.
www.thestranger.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
If you haven't checked to make sure your vote counted, you need to do it now - the race for Seattle's future depends on it!
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I don't doubt this for a second and once you understand this, you will understand a lot about people
November 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I don't doubt this for a second and once you understand this, you will understand a lot about people
Imagine telling states not to feed its residents…. Just let that sit and marinate for a moment.
Disgusting people running our country right now.
Disgusting people running our country right now.
November 10, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Imagine telling states not to feed its residents…. Just let that sit and marinate for a moment.
Disgusting people running our country right now.
Disgusting people running our country right now.
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SF Muni ridership hit 82% of pre-COVID, with >100% neighborhood ridership compensating for slow but steady downtown recovery. SF's investment in transit priority continues to pay big dividends
www.sfgate.com/local/articl...
www.sfgate.com/local/articl...
SF Muni is making a comeback
One line is up to 36% faster and operates 45% more reliably.
www.sfgate.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
SF Muni ridership hit 82% of pre-COVID, with >100% neighborhood ridership compensating for slow but steady downtown recovery. SF's investment in transit priority continues to pay big dividends
www.sfgate.com/local/articl...
www.sfgate.com/local/articl...
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Crosslake light rail update! Via CEO Dow Constantine at today's executive committee meeting: Sound Transit was just granted approval to start running test trains across I-90 during the day, in addition to the overnight testing that had been taking place.
November 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Crosslake light rail update! Via CEO Dow Constantine at today's executive committee meeting: Sound Transit was just granted approval to start running test trains across I-90 during the day, in addition to the overnight testing that had been taking place.
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How many people in Seattle and King County voted late?
Answer: A LOT!!!!
King County Elections updated their turnout statistics and countywide turnout improved to 40%, while Seattle turnout surpassed 50%. Only 27%+ of Seattle ballots have been tabulated in these first two days. So... stay tuned.
Answer: A LOT!!!!
King County Elections updated their turnout statistics and countywide turnout improved to 40%, while Seattle turnout surpassed 50%. Only 27%+ of Seattle ballots have been tabulated in these first two days. So... stay tuned.
November 6, 2025 at 3:54 AM
How many people in Seattle and King County voted late?
Answer: A LOT!!!!
King County Elections updated their turnout statistics and countywide turnout improved to 40%, while Seattle turnout surpassed 50%. Only 27%+ of Seattle ballots have been tabulated in these first two days. So... stay tuned.
Answer: A LOT!!!!
King County Elections updated their turnout statistics and countywide turnout improved to 40%, while Seattle turnout surpassed 50%. Only 27%+ of Seattle ballots have been tabulated in these first two days. So... stay tuned.
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Forget hydrogen or batteries. Just electrify trains like the rest of the world, with simple overhead line that allows efficient engines to pull power direct from source.
Congrats to @caltrain.com, where newly electrified trains are delivering vastly improved service - and rave reviews!
Congrats to @caltrain.com, where newly electrified trains are delivering vastly improved service - and rave reviews!
We love good news! 🤭
Survey Says: Riders Love Caltrain! Read more: https://www.caltrain.com/news/survey-says-riders-love-caltrain.
Survey Says: Riders Love Caltrain! Read more: https://www.caltrain.com/news/survey-says-riders-love-caltrain.
Survey Says: Riders Love Caltrain | Caltrain
2025 Customer Satisfaction Survey shows widespread exuberance over electric service
www.caltrain.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Forget hydrogen or batteries. Just electrify trains like the rest of the world, with simple overhead line that allows efficient engines to pull power direct from source.
Congrats to @caltrain.com, where newly electrified trains are delivering vastly improved service - and rave reviews!
Congrats to @caltrain.com, where newly electrified trains are delivering vastly improved service - and rave reviews!
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Is there anything that Caltrain did recently that might be instructive to other agencies? Something about wires?
Caltrain popularity among riders at all time high: https://blog.bayareametro.gov/posts/caltrain-popularity-among-riders-all-time-high!
Caltrain popularity among riders at all time high
Caltrain released the results of its 2025 customer satisfaction survey last week, with the rail agency receiving a record high satisfaction rating of 4.41 out of 5, up from 4.02 in 2024.
blog.bayareametro.gov
November 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Is there anything that Caltrain did recently that might be instructive to other agencies? Something about wires?
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Charlotte area voters on Tuesday approved a transpo tax that will raise an estimated $19 billion over 30 years.
Funded transit projects include:
• Red Line regional rail to Davidson
• Silver Line light rail from CLT Airport to Coliseum/Ovens
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
Funded transit projects include:
• Red Line regional rail to Davidson
• Silver Line light rail from CLT Airport to Coliseum/Ovens
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
November 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Charlotte area voters on Tuesday approved a transpo tax that will raise an estimated $19 billion over 30 years.
Funded transit projects include:
• Red Line regional rail to Davidson
• Silver Line light rail from CLT Airport to Coliseum/Ovens
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
Funded transit projects include:
• Red Line regional rail to Davidson
• Silver Line light rail from CLT Airport to Coliseum/Ovens
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
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A lot of ballots left to count but just so frustrated that once again seattle just can’t seem to rally around a progressive candidate the way places like New York City or Boston can
In Seattle, Bruce Harrell (incumbent) is leading with 53% of the vote over Katie Wilson for Mayor.
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
A lot of ballots left to count but just so frustrated that once again seattle just can’t seem to rally around a progressive candidate the way places like New York City or Boston can
I wonder if the King County servers are smoking with the number of people punching reset on the election results page...
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 AM
I wonder if the King County servers are smoking with the number of people punching reset on the election results page...
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