Transit Riders Union
@seattletru.bsky.social
Seattle area transit advocates. We also coordinate with other groups in the area to get minimum wage on the ballot and pass renter protections.
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Check your ballot. It’s possible that it’s been challenged due to leaving the ballot envelope unsigned or a signature mismatch. You can cure that with King County Elections so your ballot is counted! kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
November 8, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Check your ballot. It’s possible that it’s been challenged due to leaving the ballot envelope unsigned or a signature mismatch. You can cure that with King County Elections so your ballot is counted! kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
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El Centro de la Raza needs your help with their food drive. If you can bring non expired non perishables with you to @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social party we can help families struggling now dealing with the loss of SNAP benefits. www.elcentrodelaraza.org/give/el-cent...
El Centro de la raza Food Drive - El Centro de la Raza
SNAP Benefits Paused. Our Food Bank Needs Your Help. Beginning November 1, nearly 930,000 people in Washington will not receive their SNAP (food stamp) benefits because of the federal ...Read More
www.elcentrodelaraza.org
November 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
El Centro de la Raza needs your help with their food drive. If you can bring non expired non perishables with you to @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social party we can help families struggling now dealing with the loss of SNAP benefits. www.elcentrodelaraza.org/give/el-cent...
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I guess we’re at the point in the campaign where pundits and consultants make excuses as to why their candidate is losing. 🧵
Westneat points to Trump and his fawning billionaires:
Westneat points to Trump and his fawning billionaires:
The switch that flipped in Seattle politics
The sight of unimaginable Big Tech wealth at the gates of American democracy shook Seattle politics. The mayor, among others, may not survive the quake.
www.seattletimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I guess we’re at the point in the campaign where pundits and consultants make excuses as to why their candidate is losing. 🧵
Westneat points to Trump and his fawning billionaires:
Westneat points to Trump and his fawning billionaires:
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I just got around to actually reading this @kuow.org piece on me, and there’s ANOTHER major inaccuracy, beyond the "parents pay my bills" bit. 🧵
Katie Wilson can barely afford to live in Seattle. That's why she wants to be mayor
Katie Wilson presents herself as a sensible coalition-builder who runs a small nonprofit and has lived the working-class life. A renter and a mother, she runs on issues close to her heart. She speaks ...
www.kuow.org
October 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I just got around to actually reading this @kuow.org piece on me, and there’s ANOTHER major inaccuracy, beyond the "parents pay my bills" bit. 🧵
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"In a city where adding a bus lane can often take years — if it’s able to move forward at all — riders weren’t letting this one go without a fight."
Absolutely correct.
This bus lane is important as is rejecting the idea that we can just administratively take up paint.
Absolutely correct.
This bus lane is important as is rejecting the idea that we can just administratively take up paint.
Work will continue on upgrades to E Union Street that will allow Route 2 buses to return to the corridor, but the idea of reopening the street to all westbound traffic has been taken off the table, at least for now.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/02/s...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/02/s...
SDOT Backpedals on Plans for Capitol Hill Bus Lane Removal » The Urbanist
# Work will continue on upgrades to E Union Street that will allow Route 2 buses to return to the corridor, but the idea of reopening the street to all westbound traffic has been taken off the table -...
www.theurbanist.org
October 3, 2025 at 4:04 AM
"In a city where adding a bus lane can often take years — if it’s able to move forward at all — riders weren’t letting this one go without a fight."
Absolutely correct.
This bus lane is important as is rejecting the idea that we can just administratively take up paint.
Absolutely correct.
This bus lane is important as is rejecting the idea that we can just administratively take up paint.
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Pivoting away from full-scale bus base retrofits that go all-in on battery electric buses means that Metro won't face a fiscal cliff until the early 2030s. Metro's General Manager also framed the move as one that helps to preserve core bus services.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/24/k...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/24/k...
King County Metro Delays Planned Electrification Work, Pushing Out Fiscal Cliff » The Urbanist
# Pivoting away from full-scale bus base retrofits that go all-in on battery electric buses means that Metro won't face a fiscal cliff until the early 2030s, according to budget writers. Metro's Gener...
www.theurbanist.org
September 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Pivoting away from full-scale bus base retrofits that go all-in on battery electric buses means that Metro won't face a fiscal cliff until the early 2030s. Metro's General Manager also framed the move as one that helps to preserve core bus services.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/24/k...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/24/k...
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It’s difficult to find the words to express how our unit is feeling right now, but we’ll take a stab at it: shocked, disappointed, angry, gutted. @cascadepbs.bsky.social’s choice to eliminate long-form written reporting is a massive loss for our community in a critical moment. tinyurl.com/LayoffFund
Donate to Support Cascade PBS journalists after online newsroom axed, organized by Isabella Breda
On Monday, Sept. 22, Cascade PBS announced that it would be s… Isabella Breda needs your support for Support Cascade PBS journalists after online newsroom axed
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September 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It’s difficult to find the words to express how our unit is feeling right now, but we’ll take a stab at it: shocked, disappointed, angry, gutted. @cascadepbs.bsky.social’s choice to eliminate long-form written reporting is a massive loss for our community in a critical moment. tinyurl.com/LayoffFund
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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
September 12, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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
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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.
@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.
September 15, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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.
@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.
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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.
A lot of people have been calling me the
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social of Seattle. But where Zohran is charismatic, telegenic and stylish, I've spent my whole adult life looking pretty dumpy. To look more mayoral, I enlisted my friend Andrew Ashiofu, who took me to one of Seattle's premier boutiques.
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social of Seattle. But where Zohran is charismatic, telegenic and stylish, I've spent my whole adult life looking pretty dumpy. To look more mayoral, I enlisted my friend Andrew Ashiofu, who took me to one of Seattle's premier boutiques.
September 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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.
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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...
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
MFTE Open Letter.docx
An open letter to Seattle residents and elected officials regarding housing affordability and proposed MFTE update. Seattle needs greater housing affordability. We deserve much better than the MFTE P...
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September 7, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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...
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
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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...
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...
SDOT Rules Out Key Denny Way Bus Lanes, Dooming Route 8 » The Urbanist
# Citing exponential increases in traffic congestion, the Seattle Department of Transportation says it can't implement additional bus priority along the busiest part of Denny Way. Transit advocates ar...
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September 6, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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...
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...
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Waiting for the L8 at 5th and Denny… Can’t wait to break out the red paint!
August 9, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Waiting for the L8 at 5th and Denny… Can’t wait to break out the red paint!
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Just in case you needed evidence that Harrell’s campaign is fudging their numbers:
Quite an impressive feat to apparently create 1,000 new emergency units in the 12 days between when these two ads dropped
July 29, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Just in case you needed evidence that Harrell’s campaign is fudging their numbers:
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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...
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July 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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...
www.bonfire.com/store/seattl...
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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.
If you want to hang upside down and advocate for buses and trains and more of that, DM me.
July 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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.
If you want to hang upside down and advocate for buses and trains and more of that, DM me.
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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!
July 23, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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!
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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.)
(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.)
July 21, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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.)
(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.)
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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...
July 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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...
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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.
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.
One of the reasons Katie is running for mayor is that she wants housing to be affordable for all of our residents.
Housing costs have doubled since Bruce Harrell first took office.
Social housing is one important part of that puzzle.
Let’s talk about it!
Housing costs have doubled since Bruce Harrell first took office.
Social housing is one important part of that puzzle.
Let’s talk about it!
July 20, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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.
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!!! 🗳️🗳️🗳️
July 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Ballots are arriving now! Here are TRU's updated endorsements for the 2025 Primary Election. Vote by August 5th!!! 🗳️🗳️🗳️
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Employees under Mayor Harrell endorse Wilson.
Seattle city workers’ union backs Katie Wilson for mayor
The largest union representing about 3,000 city of Seattle workers chose not to endorse the incumbent in the mayor's race, breaking with many other labor unions.
www.seattletimes.com
July 17, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Employees under Mayor Harrell endorse Wilson.
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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.
July 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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.
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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...
Ballots arrive in mailboxes as soon as tomorrow.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/07/16/2...
2025 Primary Election Endorsements » The Urbanist
# The Urbanist Elections Committee is excited to announce our 2025 primary election endorsements, which span the region from Tacoma to Everett. Be sure to vote by August 5.
www.theurbanist.org
July 16, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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...
Ballots arrive in mailboxes as soon as tomorrow.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/07/16/2...