Ok I knew something had changed, as the light rail is great but transit seemed to be worsening at the same time, but did not realize it was this drastic! Bus service is an equally important component to our transit system!
Seattle used to fund so much transit service until covid (and jenny durkan)
In 2019, almost 75% of the city lived within walking distance of a bus every 10 mins or better. Today, it's only like 50%!
Time to get the buses running again!
In 2019, almost 75% of the city lived within walking distance of a bus every 10 mins or better. Today, it's only like 50%!
Time to get the buses running again!
November 16, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Ok I knew something had changed, as the light rail is great but transit seemed to be worsening at the same time, but did not realize it was this drastic! Bus service is an equally important component to our transit system!
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Building mass transit is essentially for many reasons, one of which is this:
"The reality is that, increasingly, Americans cannot afford their cars anymore."
Americans can’t afford their cars any more and Wall Street is worried
In a country where public transport is scant outside major cities, car loans are one of the last things that Americans will let themselves default on.
finance.yahoo.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Building mass transit is essentially for many reasons, one of which is this:
this was such a cool achievement to witness!!
September 25, 2025 at 5:49 AM
this was such a cool achievement to witness!!
I’m so sad to hear this - another signal that the Seattle city council does not understand its constituents.
Rinck's amendment to restore eight neighborhood centers eliminated by Mayor Bruce Harrell in his proposed comprehensive plan fails, with only Rinck voting yes.
September 19, 2025 at 3:38 AM
I’m so sad to hear this - another signal that the Seattle city council does not understand its constituents.
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a good arbiter of how close we are to bad hybrid regime shit is if the political comedy shows start getting pulled for whatever reason
January 23, 2025 at 5:36 AM
a good arbiter of how close we are to bad hybrid regime shit is if the political comedy shows start getting pulled for whatever reason
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Ppl who use trees as an excuse to stop housing were for amendments 93 & 102. They were against any pro housing or reduced parking amendments (green circles). Don’t fall for their lies - they’re NIMBYs pure & simple.
Tell council to oppose amendment 102: actionnetwork.org/letters/amen...
Tell council to oppose amendment 102: actionnetwork.org/letters/amen...
September 16, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Ppl who use trees as an excuse to stop housing were for amendments 93 & 102. They were against any pro housing or reduced parking amendments (green circles). Don’t fall for their lies - they’re NIMBYs pure & simple.
Tell council to oppose amendment 102: actionnetwork.org/letters/amen...
Tell council to oppose amendment 102: actionnetwork.org/letters/amen...
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excellent. MORE OF THIS.
“A new volunteer-led organization called Grandparents for Vaccines launched Sunday on National Grandparents Day with a mission to share firsthand experiences of life before vaccines were widely available.” [kgw.com]
Grandparents for Vaccines launches to share stories of life before immunizations
New volunteer group aims to educate parents about vaccine importance by sharing personal experiences with preventable diseases.
www.kgw.com
September 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
excellent. MORE OF THIS.
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yo seattle council
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has passed a Right to Cooling ordinance. It sets a max temp of 82 degrees F for rental housing, and also gives tenants a right to install portable air conditioner or other cooling device.
www.planetizen.com/news/2025/08...
www.planetizen.com/news/2025/08...
LA County Adopts Maximum Indoor Temperature Ordinance to Protect Renters from Extreme Heat
LA County has adopted an ordinance capping indoor temperatures in rental units at 82 degrees Fahrenheit in unincorporated areas, aiming to protect renters from extreme heat while providing phased comp...
www.planetizen.com
August 11, 2025 at 6:36 AM
yo seattle council
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It’s Election Day Seattle!
Remember to drop off your ballots!
Remember to drop off your ballots!
August 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM
It’s Election Day Seattle!
Remember to drop off your ballots!
Remember to drop off your ballots!
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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.
“councilmembers elected by geographic wards or districts are often afforded special deference. In Chicago, this is called “aldermanic privilege” and has repeatedly come under fire for creating small fiefdoms, inviting cronyism, and making it harder to implement citywide programs.” - I’m concerned!
A new dynamic has been developing on the Seattle City Council in which there's a more expansive view of the privileges of the seven district councilmembers. One has even called it a "reckoning."
www.theurbanist.org/2025/07/21/s...
www.theurbanist.org/2025/07/21/s...
Seattle Councilmembers Push to Expand District Privileges » The Urbanist
# Since the 2023 Seattle council elections, a new dynamic has been taking shape in which extra deference is given to policy decisions made by the seven district-based councilmembers within their own d...
www.theurbanist.org
July 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
“councilmembers elected by geographic wards or districts are often afforded special deference. In Chicago, this is called “aldermanic privilege” and has repeatedly come under fire for creating small fiefdoms, inviting cronyism, and making it harder to implement citywide programs.” - I’m concerned!
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Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.
July 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.
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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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there's no such thing as a sustainable car or SUV
IMPORTANT: Study finds electrifying SUVs/pick-ups could actually INCREASE emissions by using up scarce battery material that could otherwise be used to electrify a lot MORE smaller cars (and e-bikes). Via @sciencedirect.bsky.social
SUVs are too big. #CarBloat
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
SUVs are too big. #CarBloat
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The new electric SUV market under battery supply constraints: Might they increase CO2 emissions?
Two trends have shaped the European car market over the past decade: electrification and SUVisation. Recently, they have merged in a new product: the …
www.sciencedirect.com
July 16, 2025 at 7:17 AM
there's no such thing as a sustainable car or SUV
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there is 1 (out of 9) renter on council in a city where over 55% of residents are renters.
the mayor's comp plan and council have no desire to create a comp plan that doesn't prioritize homeowners. in any other country they'd be out of office so quickly.
the mayor's comp plan and council have no desire to create a comp plan that doesn't prioritize homeowners. in any other country they'd be out of office so quickly.
July 11, 2025 at 5:33 AM
there is 1 (out of 9) renter on council in a city where over 55% of residents are renters.
the mayor's comp plan and council have no desire to create a comp plan that doesn't prioritize homeowners. in any other country they'd be out of office so quickly.
the mayor's comp plan and council have no desire to create a comp plan that doesn't prioritize homeowners. in any other country they'd be out of office so quickly.
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If this goes through, say goodbte to Wired, Teen Vogue, Ars Technica, The New Yorker, Them, and Vanity Fair as you know them currently.
They'll be gutted and reoriented towards oligarch friendly propaganda.
They'll be gutted and reoriented towards oligarch friendly propaganda.
Bezos is considering purchasing Conde Nast as a present to his now wife. Conde Nast owns not just Vogue but also Wired. Apparently, purchasing media to turn it into a propaganda organ is now the latest nuptial gift among the oligarchs.
I'm going to become the joker.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
I'm going to become the joker.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
Jeff Bezos Rumored To Buy Vogue as Wedding Gift to Lauren Sanchez, ‘Source’ Claims
One of the final steps in Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez‘s wedding could be the billionaire buying Vogue as a gift for his wife. After Sanchez’s big feature on the fashion magazine’s cover, sources cla...
www.yahoo.com
July 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
If this goes through, say goodbte to Wired, Teen Vogue, Ars Technica, The New Yorker, Them, and Vanity Fair as you know them currently.
They'll be gutted and reoriented towards oligarch friendly propaganda.
They'll be gutted and reoriented towards oligarch friendly propaganda.
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Newly released data reveals that health outcomes significantly improved for roughly 1,900 participants of King County’s Health Through Housing initiative (HTH) since 2021.
Read more in @guyoron.net's story now: www.realchangenews.org/news/2025/07...
📊 by Guy Oron
Source: King County DCHS
Read more in @guyoron.net's story now: www.realchangenews.org/news/2025/07...
📊 by Guy Oron
Source: King County DCHS
July 11, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Newly released data reveals that health outcomes significantly improved for roughly 1,900 participants of King County’s Health Through Housing initiative (HTH) since 2021.
Read more in @guyoron.net's story now: www.realchangenews.org/news/2025/07...
📊 by Guy Oron
Source: King County DCHS
Read more in @guyoron.net's story now: www.realchangenews.org/news/2025/07...
📊 by Guy Oron
Source: King County DCHS
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Good leadership requires doing the right thing, even when a few wealthy donors with waterfront views get upset about it.
Following 5 years of process and some scary collisions, Mayor Harrell removes safety improvements from already-watered-down Lake Washington Blvd project
#SEAbikes #Seattle
#SEAbikes #Seattle
Following 5 years of process and some scary collisions, Mayor Harrell removes safety improvements from already-watered-down Lake Washington Blvd project
Great news for people who like to speed on Lake Washington Boulevard! Seattle Parks will not be installing more speed humps or stop signs, so you're free to continue scaring the crap out of anyone biking along or walking across our city's most beautiful park boulevard. Not even recent news of a person striking a teen on the street and then fleeing the scene will change city leaders' determination to protect the park boulevard from new traffic safety improvements.
www.seattlebikeblog.com
July 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Good leadership requires doing the right thing, even when a few wealthy donors with waterfront views get upset about it.
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BREAKING: The United States of America
July 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
BREAKING: The United States of America
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I live in LA, not NYC, but I just want to say how refreshing it is to see big city politicians who give big cities the love. We LOVE our cities and we'd die for them. That's why we all live here
On Friday night, we walked the length of Manhattan, from Inwood Hill to Battery Park.
New Yorkers deserve a Mayor they can see, hear, even yell at. The city is in the streets.
New Yorkers deserve a Mayor they can see, hear, even yell at. The city is in the streets.
June 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I live in LA, not NYC, but I just want to say how refreshing it is to see big city politicians who give big cities the love. We LOVE our cities and we'd die for them. That's why we all live here
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Fremont resident Julie: "We want to live in a city where our friends who are therapists, and artists, and teachers, and civil servants can afford to grow their families and age in place."
June 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Fremont resident Julie: "We want to live in a city where our friends who are therapists, and artists, and teachers, and civil servants can afford to grow their families and age in place."
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This is why she ought to be Seattle’s next mayor. (Well, one among many reasons!)
Mayoral Candidate Katie Wilson: "People are going to keep moving to our region, and we need to plan for that growth. So I'm here to urge you to adopt a strong Comprehensive Plan that allows for more housing in neighborhoods throughout our city."
June 24, 2025 at 2:25 AM
This is why she ought to be Seattle’s next mayor. (Well, one among many reasons!)
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Credit where it's due: kudos to Sound Transit and Metro staff for making this weekend's emergency 1 Line closure considerably less painful than it initially looked to be.
Just standing here thinking about what a disaster 30 minute headways would have been. These shuttles are just meeting demand.
June 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Credit where it's due: kudos to Sound Transit and Metro staff for making this weekend's emergency 1 Line closure considerably less painful than it initially looked to be.
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The concept of sexual harassment has endorsed Andrew Cuomo for Mayor.
June 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The concept of sexual harassment has endorsed Andrew Cuomo for Mayor.