Dow Constantine nominates Rob Johnson to Mike O’Brien’s old seat on the ST board. O’Brien’s recent anti-density turn is annoying, but he’s certainly perfectly solid on transportation issues. In any case, Johnson is a wonderful pick. And good call, Zach. Constantine also nominates Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus, incoming president of the Sound Cities Association. Suburban […]

Thanks to everyone who came out to my beginner talk on using functional style in C# on Wednesday. I had a great time and we had a capacity crowd. The video will be posted in a couple of weeks; I’ll put up a … Continue reading →

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It’s been a weird start to the year here at Casa deSouza. We’ve had flu, computer emergencies, deadlines, new schools and possibly flu the sequel. Time to put that aside, pour a beverage of choice and hang out for my weekly stream. There’s another change there though as I’ve moved to Twitch TV from Ustream. […]

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I am of rather conflicting emotions this morning. On the one hand, I’m super bummed that SpaceX’s latest Falcon landing test did not go super well. But on the other hand, well, see for yourself- Falcon lands on droneship, but the lockout collet doesn’t latch on one the four legs, causing it to tip over […]

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Frank and Martin get together over a cocktail to discuss ST3 options for the Eastside, woes at WSDOT, and the politics of carbon taxes. https://media.blubrry.com/seattletransitblog/s3.amazonaws.com/stb-wp/wp-content/podcasts/STB_podcast_8.mp3

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Data from Vancouver suggests the path to stable housing prices lies with the type of housing where supply can expand (condos), not fixed (single family). Sound Transit will store buses from Pierce County in a Sodo lot during the day, save $500,000 annually. Mukilteo rail platform will open in “weeks”, after many delays. Shoreline Lynnwood […]

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Another week of plummeting oil prices, rising Oscar controversy and dire warnings of snow for the US northeast. Sarah Palin crawled out of wherever she’s been to endorse Trump in a hilarious awkward presentation and the world collectively went ‘wtf?’. But it’s Friday. So snow or not, it’s time to relax and hang out with […]

In this edition: Twitter crime, logo revision, autolitigation, and yet more security panic. Related StoriesAssorted Stupidity #82

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While Mayor Ed Murray was giving a speech on the homelessness emergency in Seattle, five people were shot and two killed at a notorious camping area where Beacon Hill and I-5 meet. Though information is still scarce, the mass shooting … Continue reading →

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Kirkland City Council sticks to its principles, supports transit on CKC. Man arrested for assaulting Metro driver. Researchers using mobile phone signals to understand ridership patterns. New dorms ($) coming to UW. I-405 HOT lanes are letting buses move faster. Yet another terrible bill for a directly elected Sound Transit Board, proposed by a couple of […]

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You are standing in an open field west of a white house, with a boarded front door. You could circle the house to the north or south. There is a small mailbox here. > open the mailbox Opening the small mailbox reveals … Continue reading →

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> go north You are facing the north side of a white house. There is no door here, and all the windows are boarded up. A narrow path winds north through the trees. > go north Let’s start with some … Continue reading →

Frank and Martin discuss the opening of the First Hill Streetcar, a rail tunnel for Ballard, the upcoming U-Link meetup, and whether the proposed Renton Transit Center is a good idea. https://media.blubrry.com/seattletransitblog/s3.amazonaws.com/stb-wp/wp-content/podcasts/STB_podcast_9.mp3

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Broadway businesses having second thoughts about the Aloha streetcar extension. Metro and SDOT hatching a plan to fix Route 8 on Denny. They should also look at the ideas Zach floated years ago. Three more Sounder round trips coming, plus previously deferred Kent and Auburn station access improvements. Pronto needs a bailout. Shoreline to present […]

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This is a path through a dimly lit forest, curving from south to east. A large tree with low branches stands by the edge of the path. On the ground is a pile of leaves. > count the leaves 69,105. … Continue reading →

It’s time for the Bike News Roundup! Here’s a taste of some of the stuff floating around the web that caught our eye. First up, this Gainesville Police officer responded to a complaint of teens playing basketball in the street … Continue reading →

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Phoenix’s 3-mile, 3-station, Northwest extension opens the same day as U Link, March 19. This is their second extension to open. Last year Phoenix voters approved funding for 70% more bus service and 42 new miles of light rail.

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Well here’s something I never thought I’d write in Fabulous Adventures in Coding when I started this blog more than ten years ago: Today is my first day at Facebook. It still feels weird to say it. But as it … Continue reading →

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You are ten feet above the ground, nestled among large branches. Beside you on the branch is a small bird’s nest. In the bird’s nest is a large egg encrusted with precious jewels, apparently scavenged by a childless songbird. > … Continue reading →

Monday, February 15 is Presidents’ Day. The South Lake Union Streetcar is usually open on most holidays, but is closed Monday due to street work, and since there is no “peak” period on a holiday. The First Hill Streetcar will start charging fares on February 16, so get your free ride in while you can. […]

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You are behind the white house. Paths lead into the forest to the east and northeast. In one corner of the house is a small window which is slightly ajar. > examine the window The window is slightly ajar, but … Continue reading →