Matt Dirigo
@mattdirigo.bsky.social
Minneapolis // Seattle
Cities, bikes, hikes, & reads
Cities, bikes, hikes, & reads
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Nobody should call these "erroneous" arrests. It's not happening by accident. Flooding cities with poorly trained ICE thugs to harass and racially profile is the entire point.
December 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Nobody should call these "erroneous" arrests. It's not happening by accident. Flooding cities with poorly trained ICE thugs to harass and racially profile is the entire point.
21% and only going to grow with the 2 Line crossing the lake in 2026
The top five fastest growing U.S. transit agencies with 15 million to 50 million annual trips are:
1. @sound-transit.bsky.social, WA ⬆️ 21%
2. Lynx, FL ⬆️ 10%
3. CATS, NC ⬆️ 9%
4. Metra, IL ⬆️ 9%
5. @valleymetro.org, AZ ⬆️ 8%
#TransitWrapped2025 data is fall 2025 to fall 2024.
1. @sound-transit.bsky.social, WA ⬆️ 21%
2. Lynx, FL ⬆️ 10%
3. CATS, NC ⬆️ 9%
4. Metra, IL ⬆️ 9%
5. @valleymetro.org, AZ ⬆️ 8%
#TransitWrapped2025 data is fall 2025 to fall 2024.
December 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
21% and only going to grow with the 2 Line crossing the lake in 2026
"Why is the birth rate declining?" Because of bullshit like this.
Monsters. They've abolished universal newborn Hep B vaccination, in an 8-3 vote. Since 1991, that dose prevented 6M+ infections, almost 100k deaths, & millions of chronic liver disease/cancer cases.
This is class warfare via crimes against public health.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
This is class warfare via crimes against public health.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
December 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
"Why is the birth rate declining?" Because of bullshit like this.
"If this pattern holds, that would roughly make Aloha Street (three blocks to the north) the new boundary between the People’s Republic of Capitol Hill and conservative-voting mansion land."
NEW STORY // Katie Wilson’s Path to Election Victory, Precinct by Precinct
Story by Doug Trumm via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/02/k...
Story by Doug Trumm via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/02/k...
Katie Wilson’s Path to Election Victory, Precinct by Precinct » The Urbanist
# Precinct-level results maps show that Seattle Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson's path to victory ran through Capitol Hill, the Central District, and the Rainier Valley, where she ran up her vote share.
www.theurbanist.org
December 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
"If this pattern holds, that would roughly make Aloha Street (three blocks to the north) the new boundary between the People’s Republic of Capitol Hill and conservative-voting mansion land."
Ballard Waterfront??? 👀👀👀
November 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Ballard Waterfront??? 👀👀👀
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We're excited to announce that The Urbanist has relaunched a podcast, in partnership with KVRU 105.7 FM.
In the first episode, @metropolitanglide.bsky.social and @amysundberg.bsky.social break down this month's election results.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/27/u...
In the first episode, @metropolitanglide.bsky.social and @amysundberg.bsky.social break down this month's election results.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/27/u...
Urbanist Podcast Election Extravaganza: Puget Sound Progressives Prevail » The Urbanist
# The Urbanist Podcast is back after a hiatus, just in time to break down 2025 election results. In this episode, Urbanist publisher Doug Trumm and reporter Amy Sundberg discuss what happened in Seatt...
www.theurbanist.org
November 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We're excited to announce that The Urbanist has relaunched a podcast, in partnership with KVRU 105.7 FM.
In the first episode, @metropolitanglide.bsky.social and @amysundberg.bsky.social break down this month's election results.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/27/u...
In the first episode, @metropolitanglide.bsky.social and @amysundberg.bsky.social break down this month's election results.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/27/u...
Protesting during late stage capitalism results in some pretty clever ideas
In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
November 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Protesting during late stage capitalism results in some pretty clever ideas
The sucess of the Minneapolis 2040 Plan has been hampered by a worsening economy, interest rates, and lawsuits, YET it still stabilized rents while other cities suffered increases
November 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The sucess of the Minneapolis 2040 Plan has been hampered by a worsening economy, interest rates, and lawsuits, YET it still stabilized rents while other cities suffered increases
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After much deliberation and a grueling interview process, I’m pleased to announce that I’ve accepted a new job and will not need any financial support from my parents to cover the high costs of childcare going forward. #AmericanDream #ThisIsYourCity
November 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
After much deliberation and a grueling interview process, I’m pleased to announce that I’ve accepted a new job and will not need any financial support from my parents to cover the high costs of childcare going forward. #AmericanDream #ThisIsYourCity
Karen Bass has turned out to be such a disappointment
After failing to stop a major state housing bill from becoming law, Los Angeles leaders are turning to plan B: Delaying Senate Bill 79's implementation and pushing for unspecified legislative changes next year. My dispatch for @politico.com Pro subscribers subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
POLITICO Pro: Los Angeles failed to defeat a major housing law, so it's turning to Plan B: Delay, delay, delay
A report from the city planning department outlines strategies for pushing off many of the effects of SB 79 through 2030.
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November 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Karen Bass has turned out to be such a disappointment
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![4-panel vertical comic. (1) 100 Years Ago [two people standing next to bicycle with small car nearby] PERSON 1: It’s too dangerous riding a bike with these cars around. I should get a car, too. (2) 50 Years Ago [two people between smaller car and bigger car] PERSON 2 with short hair: Small cars are less safe in collisions with larger vehicles, so I should get a bigger one. (3) Today [two people between big car and even bigger car] PERSON 1: Everyone has huge SUVs now. If I don’t get the biggest one, I’m putting my family at risk. (4) Soon [two people next to large armored car with spiked clubs attached] PERSON 2: If I don’t install more whirling spike clubs, I’ll be destroyed by all the other drivers who...](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreiby6can6k76yzfmv2czxs4pu2l7zie7bqbrpswi7h3ifmiadkuqvu@jpeg)
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My most woke opinion is that cities should completely ignore suburban commuters and design the city we aspire to be. They’ll either begrudgingly commute in by car, mode shift, or be replaced by others in foot traffic
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
My most woke opinion is that cities should completely ignore suburban commuters and design the city we aspire to be. They’ll either begrudgingly commute in by car, mode shift, or be replaced by others in foot traffic
Minnesota would have insane home field advantage for 3-4 months, literally freezing out any opponents
MLS is considered a seismic shift to its calendar. This graphic does a good job of illustrating the proposed change.
www.sounderatheart.com/2025/11/mls-...
www.sounderatheart.com/2025/11/mls-...
November 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Minnesota would have insane home field advantage for 3-4 months, literally freezing out any opponents
With Sara Nelson gone, the Seattle City Council will need a new Council President. Since council conservatives have a 3-6 or 4-5 majority (depending on how you view Stauss), the choice will boil down to how council conservatives want to play the next few years: compromising or hardball.
November 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
With Sara Nelson gone, the Seattle City Council will need a new Council President. Since council conservatives have a 3-6 or 4-5 majority (depending on how you view Stauss), the choice will boil down to how council conservatives want to play the next few years: compromising or hardball.
How I'm feeling after my first Seattle Election Week
November 12, 2025 at 4:58 AM
How I'm feeling after my first Seattle Election Week
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Once again reminding everyone that "insane ripoff financial products/scams are awesome" vs "all debt is a sinful moral failing pushed by (((bankers)))" actually represents a huge wedge within the far-right.
November 9, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Once again reminding everyone that "insane ripoff financial products/scams are awesome" vs "all debt is a sinful moral failing pushed by (((bankers)))" actually represents a huge wedge within the far-right.
Let's take a break from Seattle mayoral political talk and talk about who's going to be the next Council President. We now have a 4-5 Progressive/Moderate split if you count Strauss (which I am because he's smart enough to feel the political winds)
November 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Let's take a break from Seattle mayoral political talk and talk about who's going to be the next Council President. We now have a 4-5 Progressive/Moderate split if you count Strauss (which I am because he's smart enough to feel the political winds)
She was my personal fave based on her priorities, but let's be real: Zahilay is gonna do a fantastic job! Huge win for south Seattle representation too
Claudia Balducci has conceded the King County Executive race to Girmay Zahilay after today's results. However, Balducci will remain on the King County Council and Sound Transit Board of Directors.
November 8, 2025 at 12:10 AM
She was my personal fave based on her priorities, but let's be real: Zahilay is gonna do a fantastic job! Huge win for south Seattle representation too
Huffing so much copium this morning. Really hoping we get good results this afternoon!
It's an election edition of #Cascadia Journal: Katie Wilson trails Bruce Harrell in Seattle mayor's race but late votes could close the gap, progressives prevailed in other races, and Cascadia struggles in record-breaking fed shutdown: www.cascadia-journal.com/cascadia-tod...
Cascadia today: Katie Wilson trails in Seattle mayor's race as progressives advance
Hello, friends! Here's a report from yesterday's local elections in Washington (and Oregon). You can read more of my reporting from Katie Wilson's election night party in Erica Barnett's article at Pu...
www.cascadia-journal.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Huffing so much copium this morning. Really hoping we get good results this afternoon!
I think it's super awesome rn to be both a MN United fan and Seattle Sounders fan
November 4, 2025 at 4:44 AM
I think it's super awesome rn to be both a MN United fan and Seattle Sounders fan
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NEW POST // Six Local Elections Outside Seattle That Could Be Bellwethers
By Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/03/s...
By Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/03/s...
Six Local Elections Outside Seattle That Could Be Bellwethers » The Urbanist
# From Bremerton to Issaquah and Tacoma, key races are on the ballot around the region that loom large for urbanist priorities. The outcome could determine where things are headed.
www.theurbanist.org
November 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
NEW POST // Six Local Elections Outside Seattle That Could Be Bellwethers
By Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/03/s...
By Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/03/s...
THREAD: Seattle will vote on three council races, an attorney race, and mayoral race. To predict the results of these races, below are the stats on individual contributors (and thus almost guaranteed votes) on each race
November 2, 2025 at 6:37 PM
THREAD: Seattle will vote on three council races, an attorney race, and mayoral race. To predict the results of these races, below are the stats on individual contributors (and thus almost guaranteed votes) on each race
The current admin is dismantling democracy and enabling a secret police force, meanwhile the opposition's choice for leader of the free world has been hiding away from the front lines and writing a book
Book Review: Kamala Harris’ “107 Days” takes the nation inside her campaign’s dash for the presidency
In her post-election memoir, which she'll discuss at Seattle's Benaroya Hall on Election Night, the former Vice President reflects on a hurried race, an aging incumbent, and a party still…
In her post-election memoir, which she'll discuss at Seattle's Benaroya Hall on Election Night, the former Vice President reflects on a hurried race, an aging incumbent, and a party still…
Book Review: Kamala Harris’ “107 Days” takes the nation inside her campaign’s dash for the presidency
In her post-election memoir, which she'll discuss at Seattle's Benaroya Hall on Election Night, the former Vice President reflects on a hurried race, an aging incumbent, and a party still struggling to define its future.
www.nwprogressive.org
November 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The current admin is dismantling democracy and enabling a secret police force, meanwhile the opposition's choice for leader of the free world has been hiding away from the front lines and writing a book
I miss the Midtown Greenway so much
Picture it: you live in Minneapolis and are enjoying a postcard-perfect fall day riding on our network of over 100 miles of trails and curb-protected bikeways.
October 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I miss the Midtown Greenway so much