News roundup: important information

• Alex Pedersen floats the idea of canceling RapidRide J (Roosevelt), but it's still on track.
• Update on Rainier Ave improvements.
• Metro rolls out new Covid safety measures.
• This TNT editorial ($) is wrong, but does provide important information about how Pierce Transit will change.
• After Council vote, scooters are formally coming to Seattle. Alex Pedersen is only vote against.
• Spin joins Lime e-scooters in White Center.
• Some Intercity Transit service coming back Sept. 20.
• SF Muni Metro closing for the rest of the year (!) due to maintenance issues.
• Uber boosting electric vehicle incentives.
• The trouble with angled parking.
• Similarities between the USPS and transit agencies.

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