Ian Davidson
@iandavidson.bsky.social
Board Vice President Cherriots🚏🚌 | Co-founder of @SalemBikeVision.bsky.social 🚲| Pragmatic optimist ☀️ | Immediate Past Chair of Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments ☀️ 🛤️ | Father of two
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Ian Davidson
@iandavidson.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Hi, Bluesky! 👋
I'm a dad, transit board member, co-founder of Salem Bike Vision, chair of the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments, Duolingo-streak haver, ebiker, and slow hiker.
I'll probably post about my volunteer work, but I'm mostly here to learn and laugh.
I'm a dad, transit board member, co-founder of Salem Bike Vision, chair of the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments, Duolingo-streak haver, ebiker, and slow hiker.
I'll probably post about my volunteer work, but I'm mostly here to learn and laugh.
@aortarail.org, can you send a letter to Santa for me?
December 28, 2025 at 4:42 AM
@aortarail.org, can you send a letter to Santa for me?
All I want for Christmas is this.
December 27, 2025 at 9:35 PM
All I want for Christmas is this.
It was great to talk with @wilsonxcassie.bsky.social about the importance of transit in Salem, Keizer, and beyond.
Now, more than ever, public transit is a ready-made solution for so many of Oregon's problems, whether that is slowing economic growth or low school attendance rates. Let's fund it!
Now, more than ever, public transit is a ready-made solution for so many of Oregon's problems, whether that is slowing economic growth or low school attendance rates. Let's fund it!
New Transit Talks! @wilsonxcassie.bsky.social heads to Salem to ride @cherriots.bsky.social with board vice president @iandavidson.bsky.social where they talk free transit for youth and statewide investment in public transportation. Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2_l...
December 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
It was great to talk with @wilsonxcassie.bsky.social about the importance of transit in Salem, Keizer, and beyond.
Now, more than ever, public transit is a ready-made solution for so many of Oregon's problems, whether that is slowing economic growth or low school attendance rates. Let's fund it!
Now, more than ever, public transit is a ready-made solution for so many of Oregon's problems, whether that is slowing economic growth or low school attendance rates. Let's fund it!
I unironically love the proposed name University of the Northwest
Declining enrollment and budget woes vex colleges across the country these days, but leaders at Pacific and Willamette say they’re not pursuing the partnership due to financial challenges. They say the partnership will lead to better services and expanded career pathways for students.
Willamette, Pacific universities announce plan to merge
Oregon’s two oldest private universities say their plan to consolidate will benefit students, the state’s workforce and help future-proof the institutions.
www.opb.org
December 12, 2025 at 6:20 AM
I unironically love the proposed name University of the Northwest
A new study reports that almost half of all urban and suburban US car owners are open to living car free.
We need to significantly increase the level of transit service across the US to enable people make that *choice*.
Without adequate service, we force people into $$ depreciating assets (cars).
We need to significantly increase the level of transit service across the US to enable people make that *choice*.
Without adequate service, we force people into $$ depreciating assets (cars).
An astonishing percentage of Americans are open to car-free living.
The problem isn't attitudes. The problem is the failure to invest in viable options.
humantransit.org/2025/12/many...
The problem isn't attitudes. The problem is the failure to invest in viable options.
humantransit.org/2025/12/many...
Many Americans Are Open to Car-Free Living — Human Transit
Is Americans a “car culture” or are they “car dependent”? Do they drive because they love driving, or are they in an unhealthy relationship with a substance it would be happy to do without? Obviousl...
humantransit.org
December 12, 2025 at 4:41 AM
A new study reports that almost half of all urban and suburban US car owners are open to living car free.
We need to significantly increase the level of transit service across the US to enable people make that *choice*.
Without adequate service, we force people into $$ depreciating assets (cars).
We need to significantly increase the level of transit service across the US to enable people make that *choice*.
Without adequate service, we force people into $$ depreciating assets (cars).
It's Vote at Home, folks.
The place I feel safest is my *home*. Voting in my *home* affords me the luxury of time to consider the issues and candidates on the ballot.
Stop focusing on how the vote gets there and focus on where the vote happens.
#orpol #orleg #Oregon
The place I feel safest is my *home*. Voting in my *home* affords me the luxury of time to consider the issues and candidates on the ballot.
Stop focusing on how the vote gets there and focus on where the vote happens.
#orpol #orleg #Oregon
Mail-in voting is under new pressure as Oregon lawmakers, national activists and the Supreme Court weigh major changes to how and when ballots are counted. Election officials say the system remains secure but acknowledge the message is harder to sell.
Voting by mail faces uncertain moment ahead of midterm elections
Mail-in voting is under new pressure as Oregon lawmakers, national activists and the Supreme Court weigh major changes to how and when ballots are counted. Election officials say the system remains secure but acknowledge the message is harder to sell.
www.centraloregondaily.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:26 AM
For the life of me I do not understand Sound Transit station naming convention.
December 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
For the life of me I do not understand Sound Transit station naming convention.
90,000 in Marion and Polk County depend on SNAP. In two days, because of failures at the highest level of our federal government, our neighbors will not receive SNAP food assistance.
In response, beginning November 1, 2025, Cherriots riders traveling to and from food banks may ride at no cost.
In response, beginning November 1, 2025, Cherriots riders traveling to and from food banks may ride at no cost.
October 31, 2025 at 2:52 AM
90,000 in Marion and Polk County depend on SNAP. In two days, because of failures at the highest level of our federal government, our neighbors will not receive SNAP food assistance.
In response, beginning November 1, 2025, Cherriots riders traveling to and from food banks may ride at no cost.
In response, beginning November 1, 2025, Cherriots riders traveling to and from food banks may ride at no cost.
I can and will celebrate in my heart! I don't have to travel to Bend to celebrate Blockbuster.
The last Blockbuster on earth is having a block party to celebrate the company’s four-decade history later this month.
Click the link for more details: https://www.oregonlive.com/retail/2025/10/blockbuster-turns-40-this-month-and-bend-is-the-only-place-you-can-celebrate.html
Photo via AirBNB
Click the link for more details: https://www.oregonlive.com/retail/2025/10/blockbuster-turns-40-this-month-and-bend-is-the-only-place-you-can-celebrate.html
Photo via AirBNB
October 3, 2025 at 4:56 AM
I can and will celebrate in my heart! I don't have to travel to Bend to celebrate Blockbuster.
I thought I would only spend two hours responding to questions, but I ultimately spent four and a half hours fielding questions.
Thanks to everyone for the thoughtful questions!
Thanks to everyone for the thoughtful questions!
Tomorrow, I will be answering your questions about the service enhancements Cherriots is proposing over at r/SALEM.
Our proposed service enhancements are decades overdue and would *finally* begin to provide the level of service we need.
You can post your questions now: bit.ly/IanDavidsonAMA
Our proposed service enhancements are decades overdue and would *finally* begin to provide the level of service we need.
You can post your questions now: bit.ly/IanDavidsonAMA
September 29, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I thought I would only spend two hours responding to questions, but I ultimately spent four and a half hours fielding questions.
Thanks to everyone for the thoughtful questions!
Thanks to everyone for the thoughtful questions!
Tomorrow, I will be answering your questions about the service enhancements Cherriots is proposing over at r/SALEM.
Our proposed service enhancements are decades overdue and would *finally* begin to provide the level of service we need.
You can post your questions now: bit.ly/IanDavidsonAMA
Our proposed service enhancements are decades overdue and would *finally* begin to provide the level of service we need.
You can post your questions now: bit.ly/IanDavidsonAMA
September 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Tomorrow, I will be answering your questions about the service enhancements Cherriots is proposing over at r/SALEM.
Our proposed service enhancements are decades overdue and would *finally* begin to provide the level of service we need.
You can post your questions now: bit.ly/IanDavidsonAMA
Our proposed service enhancements are decades overdue and would *finally* begin to provide the level of service we need.
You can post your questions now: bit.ly/IanDavidsonAMA
Oh, and 13 other people boarded the bus so it's not just this tired transit board member needing later weekday service.
We have more work to do to provide the service our community needs, but I'm so encouraged by the progress we're making.
We have more work to do to provide the service our community needs, but I'm so encouraged by the progress we're making.
Tonight's Cherriots board meeting ran late so I caught the 10 pm bus home. That would not have been possible when I first joined the board since our buses stopped running at 9 pm. Now, thanks to state investment, our buses run until 11 pm.
Transit investments change lives and communities. #orleg
Transit investments change lives and communities. #orleg
July 25, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Oh, and 13 other people boarded the bus so it's not just this tired transit board member needing later weekday service.
We have more work to do to provide the service our community needs, but I'm so encouraged by the progress we're making.
We have more work to do to provide the service our community needs, but I'm so encouraged by the progress we're making.
Tonight's Cherriots board meeting ran late so I caught the 10 pm bus home. That would not have been possible when I first joined the board since our buses stopped running at 9 pm. Now, thanks to state investment, our buses run until 11 pm.
Transit investments change lives and communities. #orleg
Transit investments change lives and communities. #orleg
July 25, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Tonight's Cherriots board meeting ran late so I caught the 10 pm bus home. That would not have been possible when I first joined the board since our buses stopped running at 9 pm. Now, thanks to state investment, our buses run until 11 pm.
Transit investments change lives and communities. #orleg
Transit investments change lives and communities. #orleg
It's always very gratifying to see the incredible work of #TeamCherriots recognized, especially when benchmarked among some of the best transit agencies in the United States.
This time, Cherriots took home gold, silver, and bronze medals from the latest TransDash Performance Summit Awards
🧵 1/3
This time, Cherriots took home gold, silver, and bronze medals from the latest TransDash Performance Summit Awards
🧵 1/3
July 25, 2025 at 12:03 AM
It's always very gratifying to see the incredible work of #TeamCherriots recognized, especially when benchmarked among some of the best transit agencies in the United States.
This time, Cherriots took home gold, silver, and bronze medals from the latest TransDash Performance Summit Awards
🧵 1/3
This time, Cherriots took home gold, silver, and bronze medals from the latest TransDash Performance Summit Awards
🧵 1/3
I'm in Bend for work and just spotted one of the many bus stop improvement that @ericlint.com helped make a reality in Central Oregon.
I'm very excited to see a similar work kick off in the mid-valley.
I'm very excited to see a similar work kick off in the mid-valley.
July 22, 2025 at 3:10 AM
I'm in Bend for work and just spotted one of the many bus stop improvement that @ericlint.com helped make a reality in Central Oregon.
I'm very excited to see a similar work kick off in the mid-valley.
I'm very excited to see a similar work kick off in the mid-valley.
Which improvements are most important for public transit in Salem and Keizer? Cherriots wants to know if you’d favor expanded services and routes. How about bikeshare? Or maybe more frequent bus service downtown? Take the survey at bit.ly/3Za1jkw
#TransitForTomorrow #SalemOregon #KeizerOregon
#TransitForTomorrow #SalemOregon #KeizerOregon
July 16, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Which improvements are most important for public transit in Salem and Keizer? Cherriots wants to know if you’d favor expanded services and routes. How about bikeshare? Or maybe more frequent bus service downtown? Take the survey at bit.ly/3Za1jkw
#TransitForTomorrow #SalemOregon #KeizerOregon
#TransitForTomorrow #SalemOregon #KeizerOregon
Reposted by Ian Davidson
483 employees and almost 1000 positions overall were eliminated at ODOT today. Even when the OR Leg acts the damage has been done.
Next time an elected suggests that public transportation isn’t a “core service,” ask them about the tens of millions of rides each year. Are those all luxury trips?
Next time an elected suggests that public transportation isn’t a “core service,” ask them about the tens of millions of rides each year. Are those all luxury trips?
July 8, 2025 at 1:23 AM
483 employees and almost 1000 positions overall were eliminated at ODOT today. Even when the OR Leg acts the damage has been done.
Next time an elected suggests that public transportation isn’t a “core service,” ask them about the tens of millions of rides each year. Are those all luxury trips?
Next time an elected suggests that public transportation isn’t a “core service,” ask them about the tens of millions of rides each year. Are those all luxury trips?
On my bus ride home today, I saw a couple board with luggage. I started a conversation and learned they were on their way to celebrate their honeymoon!
They were connecting to the 60X to celebrate in Lincoln City.
That trip couldn't have happened without state transit funding. #orleg
They were connecting to the 60X to celebrate in Lincoln City.
That trip couldn't have happened without state transit funding. #orleg
July 2, 2025 at 5:06 AM
On my bus ride home today, I saw a couple board with luggage. I started a conversation and learned they were on their way to celebrate their honeymoon!
They were connecting to the 60X to celebrate in Lincoln City.
That trip couldn't have happened without state transit funding. #orleg
They were connecting to the 60X to celebrate in Lincoln City.
That trip couldn't have happened without state transit funding. #orleg
Reposted by Ian Davidson
Here’s what failure to pass HB 2025 means for @trimet.org, sorry for lack of alt text, but high level:
27% cut of service in two years, 45 of 79 bus lines
#orleg
27% cut of service in two years, 45 of 79 bus lines
#orleg
June 28, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Here’s what failure to pass HB 2025 means for @trimet.org, sorry for lack of alt text, but high level:
27% cut of service in two years, 45 of 79 bus lines
#orleg
27% cut of service in two years, 45 of 79 bus lines
#orleg
As my colleague and friend RJ's beautiful story conveys, transit's value is in providing you access to opportunities you would not have otherwise. Whether that's education, treatment, economic self-reliance, or something else, transit, when adequately funded, can get you there!
#orleg
#orleg
"Transit isn't just live changing. It's life saving."
Thank you so much to Cherriots Board Member RJ Navarro for sharing your story at our SMART Framework Press Conference this week.
We must ensure Oregon's transportation package avoids any cuts to transit service statewide. #orleg
Thank you so much to Cherriots Board Member RJ Navarro for sharing your story at our SMART Framework Press Conference this week.
We must ensure Oregon's transportation package avoids any cuts to transit service statewide. #orleg
June 7, 2025 at 4:43 AM
As my colleague and friend RJ's beautiful story conveys, transit's value is in providing you access to opportunities you would not have otherwise. Whether that's education, treatment, economic self-reliance, or something else, transit, when adequately funded, can get you there!
#orleg
#orleg
What's most surprising about this is not that Kermit was asked to speak at a commencement, but, based on his robes, he apparently has a PhD!
“Life is better when we leap together.” Kermit the Frog delivered a commencement speech at the University of Maryland on Thursday, the alma mater of his creator, Jim Henson. nyti.ms/4dwMuhQ
May 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
What's most surprising about this is not that Kermit was asked to speak at a commencement, but, based on his robes, he apparently has a PhD!
My walk home from the bus was interrupted by this car. Lucky for me, I could easily navigate around it. The sidewalks are bad enough in my neighborhood, we don't need cars parking on the sidewalk!
May 23, 2025 at 3:52 AM
My walk home from the bus was interrupted by this car. Lucky for me, I could easily navigate around it. The sidewalks are bad enough in my neighborhood, we don't need cars parking on the sidewalk!
In case you didn't attend the Ride of Silence last night, check out this photo gallery from the Statesman Journal: Salem Ride of Silence honors injured, killed cyclists
www.statesmanjournal.com/picture-gall...
www.statesmanjournal.com/picture-gall...
www.statesmanjournal.com
May 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM
In case you didn't attend the Ride of Silence last night, check out this photo gallery from the Statesman Journal: Salem Ride of Silence honors injured, killed cyclists
www.statesmanjournal.com/picture-gall...
www.statesmanjournal.com/picture-gall...
Fare-free transit for youth 18 and younger in Salem-Keizer is in jeopardy! Tell the SKPS Budget Committee to continue to support the program!
All public comment must be submitted by 12 pm on 5/13/2025. You can submit written or verbal comment here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#SalemOR #KeizerOR
All public comment must be submitted by 12 pm on 5/13/2025. You can submit written or verbal comment here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#SalemOR #KeizerOR
May 13, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Fare-free transit for youth 18 and younger in Salem-Keizer is in jeopardy! Tell the SKPS Budget Committee to continue to support the program!
All public comment must be submitted by 12 pm on 5/13/2025. You can submit written or verbal comment here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#SalemOR #KeizerOR
All public comment must be submitted by 12 pm on 5/13/2025. You can submit written or verbal comment here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#SalemOR #KeizerOR
Is Pope Leo XIV the first and only American-born monarch in history?
May 9, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Is Pope Leo XIV the first and only American-born monarch in history?