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Wikipedian and transportation nerd from the Seattle area

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A Kitsap Fast Ferries vessel sails on water in front of Mount Rainier, a seaport with containers, and a barge

A Kitsap Fast Ferries vessel sails on water in front of Mount Rainier, a seaport with containers, and a barge

Fast ferry and mountain, seen from a state ferry

06.03.2026 18:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
We have friends everywhere Tifo rebel loon

We have friends everywhere Tifo rebel loon

We have friends everywhere Tifo rebel loon

We have friends everywhere Tifo rebel loon

Wonderwall Tifo @mnwonderwall.bsky.social #mnufc

28.02.2026 21:39 πŸ‘ 342 πŸ” 78 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 16
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Dive into β€˜90s Nostalgia with KCLS Rewind VersiΓ³n en espaΓ±ol. King County Library System today announced KCLS Rewind, aΒ first-of-its-kind challenge for adults that taps into…

Do you long for the days when reading books could earn you free pizza?

Starting March 2, the King County Library System is launching "KCLS Rewind," for adults, a two-month program where patrons can complete tasks to earn a free slice of Pagliacci Pizza.

26.02.2026 21:12 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
A busy urban street. A cyclist wearing a white helmet and teal shirt riding a light-colored road bike is stopped behind a crosswalk. She is next to a white SUV.

A busy urban street. A cyclist wearing a white helmet and teal shirt riding a light-colored road bike is stopped behind a crosswalk. She is next to a white SUV.

Street view of Pioneer Square with historic brick buildings, a bike lane, crosswalk, and a 'STOP ALL WAY' sign. A pedestrian crosses as vehicles line the street.

Street view of Pioneer Square with historic brick buildings, a bike lane, crosswalk, and a 'STOP ALL WAY' sign. A pedestrian crosses as vehicles line the street.

It’s happening! Yesler Way is getting a new protected bike lane from Occidental Ave S to the waterfront.

27.02.2026 01:31 πŸ‘ 342 πŸ” 33 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 13

Between Rude Dude and the BARTmobile, California agencies sure get creative with their mascots.

26.02.2026 03:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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You foamers are going to love the spot when they switch from mixed traffic operation to viaduct where they have to switch to the other side of the road.

23.02.2026 22:59 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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At 9:18, 3rd period of the Finland-Switzerland women's ice hockey QF game, the ice crew came to clean the ice during a pause

What follows is the funniest use of the slo-mo alternate angle tech I've seen them use during these Olympics of one of the crew members falling

15.02.2026 00:14 πŸ‘ 7782 πŸ” 2369 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 176

Sound Transit is projecting it can save something on the order of $600 million by redesigning some of its subway stations planned for the Ballard Link extension!

12.02.2026 23:34 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Ash Way is a one-stop ride from Lynnwood and has not filled up completely even with the Revive I-5 construction. Buses run every 15 minutes on 201/202 and every 15 on 512 with direct HOV ramp access at both points, so it's literally quicker than driving solo into Lynnwood TC.

12.02.2026 23:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine says the early estimate of Link ridership yesterday during the Super Bowl victory parade was 200,000, an conservative number that is expected to be revised upward.

That beats the 160,000-rider previous high water mark for Link.

Sounder saw around 20,000 boardings.

12.02.2026 21:39 πŸ‘ 139 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 4

Only the priority seating announcement is in multiple languages, mostly to help during the World Cup.

12.02.2026 04:36 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Line for Sounder (! that it exists) is insane right now. Stretches down 2nd Ave

11.02.2026 21:54 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lines for the northbound train at Westlake Station

11.02.2026 21:46 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A commuter train at a station with a long canopy with a building in the background

A commuter train at a station with a long canopy with a building in the background

An orca plushie on a train table next to an ORCA card reading "Everett Transit, connecting people to life" with a bus illustration

An orca plushie on a train table next to an ORCA card reading "Everett Transit, connecting people to life" with a bus illustration

The parade special Sounder is about to head out from Everett. Plenty of seats.

Link is reportedly slammed.

11.02.2026 16:44 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Rolling updates on parking capacity at Sound Transit facilities.

Take a bus from another park and ride if you need to. Mariner and Ash Way are good alternatives to Lynnwood.

11.02.2026 15:13 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A small preview of the sidewalk density we should expect for tomorrow's parade

11.02.2026 01:40 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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There's a national media event unveiling our new Amtrak Cascades trains in DC today. Here are some photos for you to enjoy! The Cafe Car is even stocked with our PNW favorites.

10.02.2026 18:41 πŸ‘ 415 πŸ” 70 πŸ’¬ 22 πŸ“Œ 30
Early electric streetcar, Wright Park, Tacoma, ca. 1893

Early electric streetcar, Wright Park, Tacoma, ca. 1893

#OnThisDay in 1890. Tacoma's first electric trolley cars entered service. historylink.org/File/20705

10.02.2026 17:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sound Transit is running 1 Line trains every 6 minutes on Wednesday for the Seahawks parade. Also extra Sounder trips in the morning and longer trains on normal afternoon trips.

09.02.2026 21:45 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
halftime show fromt eh supebowl showing a set on the field featuring a nyc bodega

halftime show fromt eh supebowl showing a set on the field featuring a nyc bodega

This kind of smart, walkable, mixed-use urbanism is illegal to build in most American cities.

09.02.2026 03:50 πŸ‘ 11838 πŸ” 1907 πŸ’¬ 54 πŸ“Œ 36

congratulations to that other team that plays in Lumen Field.

09.02.2026 04:51 πŸ‘ 148 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A good evening to be up at Smith Tower

06.02.2026 04:46 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Sunset view of a Boeing 777X airplane flying over forests and Puget Sound

Sunset view of a Boeing 777X airplane flying over forests and Puget Sound

Caught a Boeing 777X test flight while waiting around for yesterday's sunset at the Columbia Center in Downtown Seattle.

05.02.2026 19:03 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s official: the Crosslake Connection opens March 28! 🚊🎊

This milestone reflects the vision, hard work, and perseverance of so many people. From past and present board members and agency staff to our WSDOT, federal, and local partnersβ€”thank you for helping get us here.

24.01.2026 00:52 πŸ‘ 74 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 5
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The 2 Line across Lake Washington opens March 28! It's happening!

23.01.2026 18:27 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Madrona, at the end of 35th Avenue just south of James Street.

22.01.2026 23:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Distant view of Lake Washington with a 4-car Link light rail train on the floating bridge and Mount Rainier in the background

Distant view of Lake Washington with a 4-car Link light rail train on the floating bridge and Mount Rainier in the background

There are some great vantage points to watch Link testing on the floating bridge.

22.01.2026 04:28 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Memorial Stadium was demolished, and Starfire does not meet FIFA/CONCACAF standards.

13.01.2026 19:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

There is no ability to run express trains and it's not a common sight for rail systems in the US. For stadium events, the 2 Line will be relatively insulated from the high demand on the 1 Line thanks to the split at ID/Chinatown. An extra trip from Northgate could run using that pocket track.

09.01.2026 04:33 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It kills me that we used to have "Seattle & University of Washington" on the signs back when UW was the terminus.

Even if was a little silly to have a train to "Seattle" signed even in the Rainier Valley, which is in Seattle.

03.01.2026 03:18 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0