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.
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
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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
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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?
At Cherriots, our mission is creating community connections. For years, that has involved buses, paratransit, and vanpool. Now, as we look at ways to better serve Salem and Keizer, we are exploring micromobility options like a bikeshare programs.
Learn more here:
www.cherriots.org/micromobilit...
Learn more here:
www.cherriots.org/micromobilit...
May 8, 2025 at 5:03 AM
At Cherriots, our mission is creating community connections. For years, that has involved buses, paratransit, and vanpool. Now, as we look at ways to better serve Salem and Keizer, we are exploring micromobility options like a bikeshare programs.
Learn more here:
www.cherriots.org/micromobilit...
Learn more here:
www.cherriots.org/micromobilit...
Reposted by Ian Davidson
The radical right-wing legislature in Utah passed a bill that banned public schools and buildings from flying pride flags. But they are still allowed to fly city flags.
So check out Salt Lake City’s newly adopted city flags.
So check out Salt Lake City’s newly adopted city flags.
May 7, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The radical right-wing legislature in Utah passed a bill that banned public schools and buildings from flying pride flags. But they are still allowed to fly city flags.
So check out Salt Lake City’s newly adopted city flags.
So check out Salt Lake City’s newly adopted city flags.
Today, the caucus with a super minority in the lower chamber of the Oregon Legislature released their transportation proposal. I am going to hone in on their plans to drastically cut public transit funding.
Their plan is unpopular, bad for Oregon, and acutely bad for rural Oregon.
A thread...
Their plan is unpopular, bad for Oregon, and acutely bad for rural Oregon.
A thread...
May 1, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Today, the caucus with a super minority in the lower chamber of the Oregon Legislature released their transportation proposal. I am going to hone in on their plans to drastically cut public transit funding.
Their plan is unpopular, bad for Oregon, and acutely bad for rural Oregon.
A thread...
Their plan is unpopular, bad for Oregon, and acutely bad for rural Oregon.
A thread...
This year, in Salem, we're going to be celebrating bikes and the freedom and joy they provide all month!
This is the first of a series of month-long celebrations will be filled with:
🔧 DIY bike maintenance workshops
🚍 Bus + bike skills
🗺️ Route planning help and safety tips
🚴♂️ Weekly community rides and activities
Check out all the events we have planned and RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/SalemBikeMonth
🔧 DIY bike maintenance workshops
🚍 Bus + bike skills
🗺️ Route planning help and safety tips
🚴♂️ Weekly community rides and activities
Check out all the events we have planned and RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/SalemBikeMonth
Salem Bike Month
Celebrate Bike Month this May with events like helmet giveaways, bike repairs, and group rides! Join us in supporting low-emission transportation options!
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April 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This year, in Salem, we're going to be celebrating bikes and the freedom and joy they provide all month!
Reposted by Ian Davidson
May is #BikeMonth and we hope you'll join us in celebrating!
Join us for the Kickoff Event and Free Helmet Giveaway Thursday, May 1 at the Downtown Transit Center (Bay S) from 3–6 p.m.
Get a free helmet (while supplies last!), learn about upcoming bike month events, and connect other bike lovers.
Join us for the Kickoff Event and Free Helmet Giveaway Thursday, May 1 at the Downtown Transit Center (Bay S) from 3–6 p.m.
Get a free helmet (while supplies last!), learn about upcoming bike month events, and connect other bike lovers.
April 27, 2025 at 2:02 AM
May is #BikeMonth and we hope you'll join us in celebrating!
Join us for the Kickoff Event and Free Helmet Giveaway Thursday, May 1 at the Downtown Transit Center (Bay S) from 3–6 p.m.
Get a free helmet (while supplies last!), learn about upcoming bike month events, and connect other bike lovers.
Join us for the Kickoff Event and Free Helmet Giveaway Thursday, May 1 at the Downtown Transit Center (Bay S) from 3–6 p.m.
Get a free helmet (while supplies last!), learn about upcoming bike month events, and connect other bike lovers.
Reposted by Ian Davidson
Where in downtown Salem would you like to see covered bike parking? This particular covered bike parking is at the Boys and Girls Club on Summer Street NE.
Let us know!
Let us know!
April 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Where in downtown Salem would you like to see covered bike parking? This particular covered bike parking is at the Boys and Girls Club on Summer Street NE.
Let us know!
Let us know!
The MI Trolley, which Cherriots operates, isn't just a ride. As small business owner and local artist Richard Bunse said, with the trolley "all of a sudden, my world opened up."
Adequately funding transit will keep the MI Trolley and many other rural transit services running in Oregon. #orleg
Adequately funding transit will keep the MI Trolley and many other rural transit services running in Oregon. #orleg
April 20, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The MI Trolley, which Cherriots operates, isn't just a ride. As small business owner and local artist Richard Bunse said, with the trolley "all of a sudden, my world opened up."
Adequately funding transit will keep the MI Trolley and many other rural transit services running in Oregon. #orleg
Adequately funding transit will keep the MI Trolley and many other rural transit services running in Oregon. #orleg