Steven Polunsky
@polunsky.bsky.social
Mobility, energy, technology, security. Northwest based.
WA Ecology's "Rails, Keels and Wheels" broad grant to transition freight vehicles to all-electric models to reduce toxic diesel emissions from diesel vehicles, engines, and equipment in Washington - click the "Who's Eligible" and "Eligible Project Types" tabs for more. ecology.wa.gov/about-us/pay...
Volkswagen enforcement action grants - Washington State Department of Ecology
ecology.wa.gov
October 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
WA Ecology's "Rails, Keels and Wheels" broad grant to transition freight vehicles to all-electric models to reduce toxic diesel emissions from diesel vehicles, engines, and equipment in Washington - click the "Who's Eligible" and "Eligible Project Types" tabs for more. ecology.wa.gov/about-us/pay...
A rising star in the mobility research world and a humble, great person, Greg Griffin, PhD, AICP shares his insights into landmark urban projects and the lessons for others in his new book Transport Truths bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/transport-tr...
Transport Truths
Transport Truths - Planning Methods and Ethics for Global Futures; Ideal for researchers and practitioners looking for fresh approaches to transport problems, this book combines cutting-edge qualitati...
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk
October 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
A rising star in the mobility research world and a humble, great person, Greg Griffin, PhD, AICP shares his insights into landmark urban projects and the lessons for others in his new book Transport Truths bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/transport-tr...
Update on electric vehicles in Washington State tvw.org/video/the-im...
The Impact - End of EV Subsidies: Speed Bump or Road Block for WA Clean Cars Deadline? - TVW
Electric vehicle subsidies end this month. Will D.C.'s policy shift stall Washington's zero-emissions ambitions? One of the architects of the state's clean
tvw.org
September 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Update on electric vehicles in Washington State tvw.org/video/the-im...
Clean Energy Grant applications due Nov 4 to @wastatecommerce.bsky.social. Awards will range from $50,000 to $2.5 million. More info: www.commerce.wa.gov/funding/appl...
September 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Clean Energy Grant applications due Nov 4 to @wastatecommerce.bsky.social. Awards will range from $50,000 to $2.5 million. More info: www.commerce.wa.gov/funding/appl...
Seeing more of these
August 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Seeing more of these
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Professional project work making it's debut!! You can now check out an interactive *generalized* zoning & land use map for almost all of Washington State.
It has data up to the end of 2024. So recent municipal middle housing code updates are not captured.
Still, a strong tool to check out!
It has data up to the end of 2024. So recent municipal middle housing code updates are not captured.
Still, a strong tool to check out!
It turns out, there is! Introducing the Washington State Zoning Atlas, an interactive map and reference tool for zoning in nearly all 320 local government jurisdictions in Washington state.
www.commerce.wa.gov/commerce-lau...
www.commerce.wa.gov/commerce-lau...
July 24, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Professional project work making it's debut!! You can now check out an interactive *generalized* zoning & land use map for almost all of Washington State.
It has data up to the end of 2024. So recent municipal middle housing code updates are not captured.
Still, a strong tool to check out!
It has data up to the end of 2024. So recent municipal middle housing code updates are not captured.
Still, a strong tool to check out!
My favorite part is the graphic novel where "Zonie Mitchell" leads us to an understanding of comprehensive city planning. Clever and engaging government communication. www.commerce.wa.gov/growth-manag...
Advancing Meaningful Engagement in Comprehensive Planning
www.commerce.wa.gov
July 11, 2025 at 12:54 AM
My favorite part is the graphic novel where "Zonie Mitchell" leads us to an understanding of comprehensive city planning. Clever and engaging government communication. www.commerce.wa.gov/growth-manag...
Looking for great ideas to reduce the cost of housing that transportation energy accounts for. steven.polunsky@commerce.wa.gov
June 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Looking for great ideas to reduce the cost of housing that transportation energy accounts for. steven.polunsky@commerce.wa.gov
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After over a year of neglect, I finally updated my Seattle Transit Map! September will mark the tenth anniversary of the map. The website itself needs work but the new layer is now online. seattletransitmap.com/app/
June 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
After over a year of neglect, I finally updated my Seattle Transit Map! September will mark the tenth anniversary of the map. The website itself needs work but the new layer is now online. seattletransitmap.com/app/
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New NBER paper: Shifting from the gas tax to a vehicle-miles-traveled tax would disproportionately benefit rural/Republican parts of the US.
Reasons:
🔹 Higher EV uptake on the coasts (EV owners don't pay gas tax)
🔹 Gas cars in urban/Dem areas get better gas mileage
www.nber.org/system/files...
Reasons:
🔹 Higher EV uptake on the coasts (EV owners don't pay gas tax)
🔹 Gas cars in urban/Dem areas get better gas mileage
www.nber.org/system/files...
June 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
New NBER paper: Shifting from the gas tax to a vehicle-miles-traveled tax would disproportionately benefit rural/Republican parts of the US.
Reasons:
🔹 Higher EV uptake on the coasts (EV owners don't pay gas tax)
🔹 Gas cars in urban/Dem areas get better gas mileage
www.nber.org/system/files...
Reasons:
🔹 Higher EV uptake on the coasts (EV owners don't pay gas tax)
🔹 Gas cars in urban/Dem areas get better gas mileage
www.nber.org/system/files...
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For Your Everyday People Listening Pleasure:
On Sept. 1, 1969, Denton-born Sly Stone returned home to play the Texas International Pop Festival. Below is the entirety of Sly & the Family Stone's set, which is to be played LOUD.
ia601609.us.archive.org/8/items/slya...
Setlist: tinyurl.com/y42darra
On Sept. 1, 1969, Denton-born Sly Stone returned home to play the Texas International Pop Festival. Below is the entirety of Sly & the Family Stone's set, which is to be played LOUD.
ia601609.us.archive.org/8/items/slya...
Setlist: tinyurl.com/y42darra
June 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
For Your Everyday People Listening Pleasure:
On Sept. 1, 1969, Denton-born Sly Stone returned home to play the Texas International Pop Festival. Below is the entirety of Sly & the Family Stone's set, which is to be played LOUD.
ia601609.us.archive.org/8/items/slya...
Setlist: tinyurl.com/y42darra
On Sept. 1, 1969, Denton-born Sly Stone returned home to play the Texas International Pop Festival. Below is the entirety of Sly & the Family Stone's set, which is to be played LOUD.
ia601609.us.archive.org/8/items/slya...
Setlist: tinyurl.com/y42darra
Want to know what's going on with hydrogen in Washington State? Catch my colleague Shannon Pressler's presentation in this RMI webinar recording rmi.org/event/webina...
Webinar - Building an American Hydrogen Market - RMI
Join us to explore insights from RMI’s recent report, Hydrogen - Made in America, For America, and hear perspectives from leading industry voices across the US hydrogen market. This webinar shares the...
rmi.org
May 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Want to know what's going on with hydrogen in Washington State? Catch my colleague Shannon Pressler's presentation in this RMI webinar recording rmi.org/event/webina...
Highly responsible and well paying energy position in Washington State government, available for the right person www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wash...
State of Washington Job Opportunities | Work that Matters
www.governmentjobs.com
April 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Highly responsible and well paying energy position in Washington State government, available for the right person www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wash...
Notice of Funding Opportunity for Washington State zero-emission carshare pilot programs in underserved and low- to moderate-income communities that have limited access to public transportation or are in areas where emissions exceed state or federal standards.
wsdot.wa.gov/sites/defaul...
wsdot.wa.gov/sites/defaul...
wsdot.wa.gov
April 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Notice of Funding Opportunity for Washington State zero-emission carshare pilot programs in underserved and low- to moderate-income communities that have limited access to public transportation or are in areas where emissions exceed state or federal standards.
wsdot.wa.gov/sites/defaul...
wsdot.wa.gov/sites/defaul...
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We've launched an online tariff information & resource guide in response to questions & confusion around recently implemented federal tariffs. It includes export-related support to help businesses better understand tariffs & how to adapt to changing trade policy.
www.commerce.wa.gov/commerce-lau...
www.commerce.wa.gov/commerce-lau...
April 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We've launched an online tariff information & resource guide in response to questions & confusion around recently implemented federal tariffs. It includes export-related support to help businesses better understand tariffs & how to adapt to changing trade policy.
www.commerce.wa.gov/commerce-lau...
www.commerce.wa.gov/commerce-lau...
Washington State launches Tariff Information and Resource Guide choosewashingtonstate.com/tariff-respo...
Tariff Response - Washington State - Where the Next Big Thing Begins
choosewashingtonstate.com
April 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Washington State launches Tariff Information and Resource Guide choosewashingtonstate.com/tariff-respo...
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anyhoo the FY2025 notice of funding opportunity is out for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) www.grants.gov/search-resul...
March 29, 2025 at 12:23 AM
anyhoo the FY2025 notice of funding opportunity is out for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) www.grants.gov/search-resul...
The Electric Vehicle Mapping and Planning Tool is now live! EV-MAP is a new interactive tool, created by WSDOT in partnership with the WA-Commerce to help planners, policymakers, and businesses make informed decisions about EV charging locations across the state. ev-map-wsdot.hub.arcgis.com
EV Mapping and Planning Tool Site
Washington State's EV Mapping and Planning (EV-MAP) Tool Site.
ev-map-wsdot.hub.arcgis.com
March 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The Electric Vehicle Mapping and Planning Tool is now live! EV-MAP is a new interactive tool, created by WSDOT in partnership with the WA-Commerce to help planners, policymakers, and businesses make informed decisions about EV charging locations across the state. ev-map-wsdot.hub.arcgis.com
When state agencies had firepower taskandpurpose.com/tech-tactics...
Why Washington state used M60 tanks to prevent avalanches
The Washington State Department of Transportation used tanks to bring down unstable snow safely before it could become a dangerous avalanche.
taskandpurpose.com
March 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
When state agencies had firepower taskandpurpose.com/tech-tactics...
How is water treated? How do cities manage rainwater? Why do traffic jams exist? How is electricity generated and distributed? What happens to trash after it is picked up? How does the Internet work? This new primer is a great intro by a leading academician www.prometheusbooks.com/978149308664...
The Infrastructure Book - Prometheus Books
Clean water, paved roads, public transit, electricity and gas, sewers, waste processing, telecommunication, even the Internet – all this infrastructure is ...
www.prometheusbooks.com
March 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
How is water treated? How do cities manage rainwater? Why do traffic jams exist? How is electricity generated and distributed? What happens to trash after it is picked up? How does the Internet work? This new primer is a great intro by a leading academician www.prometheusbooks.com/978149308664...
Great job opening in our office to work on energy use in the built environment www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wash...
Senior Energy Policy Specialist (Energy Efficiency and Demand Response)
At the Department of Commerce, we strive to be creative, collaborative, and trusted. We identify opportunities to deliver critical funding and services to strengthen communities and aim to promote equ...
www.governmentjobs.com
March 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Great job opening in our office to work on energy use in the built environment www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wash...
I don't know anything about soccer but the Sounders have really knocked one out of the park with the Salish Sea outfits www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZEW...
February 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I don't know anything about soccer but the Sounders have really knocked one out of the park with the Salish Sea outfits www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZEW...