Former tech worker driving buses at King County Metro. Volunteer Scientific Computing. Keep Calm, make Compost
Queen Anne, Seattle
Joined September 2008
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Same goes for @KingCountyMetro drivers who need to keep speeds below 30mph to prevent damage to chains
cc @wastatepatrol
We're hearing that some people are acting aggressively toward our plow drivers.
Stop it.
They have to drive slow to accurately put down product without wasting it.
How 'bout we give our plow drivers a smile, or even a nice little wave.
ALT Two meme photos of the sideyeing husky dog stacked on top of one another. One caption next to the top photo says Washingtonians when they want icy roads to be treated. The caption below next to the same meme says Washingtonians when our (WSDOT's) plows drive 35 miles per hour to treat icy roads.
I used to carry the "Buy Transit Tickets on your phone" info cards to hand out to tourists and new riders when they boarded asking if they could pay with a credit card. These are no longer available. Please bring them back, @KingCountyMetro and/or @SoundTransit
17+ years of driving in rush hour traffic is fabulous training for watching this debate. Just stop... Breathe... Compose yourself and move on... Safely.
It's incredibly frustrating to have a bus of 40-80 (or more!) blocked by one person a car who will "just be a minute" ... Seriously, just stay out of the bus lane.
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Public Utility Commision hearings ? (Oh, wait, no… xenetwork.org/ets/episodes/e…)
So many under-covered hearings… So few people willing to subject themselves to hearing torture.
Thank you…
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Great news—the South Lake Union streetcar is back up and running this morning. After testing in simulated service, the trains are now operating properly and reliably. Thank you for your patience as we made the necessary repairs. Learn more:
bit.ly/3z5zdgl
ALT A screenshot of a news post that says, "South Lake Union streetcar returns to regular service Wednesday, Sept. 4" above a photo of a blue South Lake Union streetcar, labeled 'Westlake Hub,' traveling through a city street surrounded by trees and modern buildings, with pedestrians nearby.
While I wholeheartedly agree with the ad’s Message, I wonder why @seattledot is paying for safety ads on Eastside buses.
These RapidRide coaches only serve the B Line, though it’s possible they may switch bases during the new Shakeup 🤞🤔
Was surprised to see this damaged @SoundTransit coach starting up in yard… Then I realized a VM worker was in the seat. Look forward to driving this coach on the 545 soon.
I certainly hope RapidRide G doesn't get stuck at multiple traffic lights for 1-2 minutes a pop like the B line does. All RapidRide lines should be regularly audited for Signal Priority improvements but that's not been my experience.
Earlier today, @MayorofSeattle & leaders from @FTA_DOT, @seattledot, @KingCountyMetro, @SoundTransit & @kcexec celebrated completion of Madison RapidRide G Line! Starting 9/14, the new RapidRide will connect downtown to key neighborhoods along Madison St. youtu.be/Y-Lo6gzVugk
ALT Mayor Bruce Harrell speaks in front of a Metro bus.
Relevant reading - WSJ investigates Tesla Autopilot crash reports and video. Tesla is unique in relying primarily on cameras for Autodrive (some models use radar as well) other manufacturers add Lidar: wsj.com/business/autos/tesla…
Tesla in fatal Monroe crash was using self-driving system, authorities say seattletimes.com/seattle-new… via @seattletimes
VeloBusDriver@techhub.social retweeted
Did you see this silver Hyundai Elantra last Saturday evening?
If so, call Bellevue Police (425-577-5656). Juveniles driving this vehicle allegedly & intentionally hit a bicyclist.
The victim was treated & released from Overlake. But these suspects must be held accountable.
"The utility recently signed an agreement to place solar panels in eastern Oregon ..."
Eastern Oregon has more sun, but it also requires long distance transmission which incurs line losses. Solar in the city delivers power directly at the distribution level. 🤔
Customers of Seattle City Light will pay more for electricity in the coming years than originally forecast as the public utility struggles with increased demand. Here's how much more rates will increase.
st.news/4cIWwuY
In other news, Seattle Bike advocates consider trading places with Sisyphus after enviously eyeing his relatively easy task for decades...
VeloBusDriver@techhub.social retweeted
Tourism is a curse when it is pursued as an end unto itself. At best, it is the means to an end, something to mature beyond. Places stuck as tourist destinations are extractive and exploitative of locals.
Always build your city for the people you have, not the people you want.
Watched someone flying drone under / near
@SEACityLight power lines where crews removed another one several years ago at cost of $35,000: seattletimes.com/seattle-new…
Can't imagine FAA regs allow drone flights anywhere near high voltage lines w/o approval
Really, really bad idea..
Translation: People wait for buses, buses don't wait for people
I miss 3 minute headways... On the C Line passengers would be half a block away when I was stopped for time and they didn't even bother to run. They knew another bus would be along shortly
ALT "Notice to Riders: Failure to be at the bus stop at the scheduled time will result in missing the bus."
