Category Archives: Transportation

Positive outlook for a Skybridge!

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Jim deMaine

At our last update meeting, the progress report from the Skybridge Committee team was very encouraging. The project goes for approval to the Seattle City Council Transportation Committee and to the Council itself in early 2025. The full documentation can … Continue reading →

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Lessons for Industry from Boeing’s Wanton Self-Immolation

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Jim deMaine

By James S. Russell in Post Alley (thanks to Ed M.) The 2018 crash of two airliners, one in Indonesia (in which 189 people died), the other in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which killed 157, underscore that America needs to revive … Continue reading →

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Platforms and shelters improperly built on new Capitol Hill RapidRide

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Jim deMaine

By  Nicholas Deshais Seattle Times staff reporter Three station platforms aren’t the correct height for wheelchair access — and 25 shelters need to be removed, welded and painted again — along Seattle’s latest addition to its RapidRide bus service. The … Continue reading →

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Prop 1, Levy to Move Seattle

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to MaryLou P. It’s worthwhile to read the op-eds in the Seattle Times. Please comment! What “fixes” do we really need? One in favor and one against.

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The first zero-emission hydrogen-powered hybrid train in the U.S. just arrived in California

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Jim deMaine

By Kevin Tidmarsh (thanks to Pam P.) The train, known as a zero-emission multiple unit or ZEMU, is also sized to fit on regular train tracks, as opposed to other similar environmentally-friendly models that run on narrower ones. Currently, Metrolink’s Arrow … Continue reading →

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The first cargo ship running on green methanol is setting sail

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P BY ADELE PETERS As a new container ship sets sail this week, it’s the first to ever run on green methanol—made from methane captured from food waste at landfills. Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping companies, … Continue reading →

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EV batteries remain major challenge for insurers, Thatcham Research says

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Nick Carey (thanks to Kate B.) An electric car is charged at a roadside EV charge point, London, October 19, 2021. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) – A lack of data on electric vehicle (EV) batteries continues to … Continue reading →

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Fixing Seattle’s Downtown: First, Do No Harm

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Jim deMaine

by David Brewster By David Brewster in the Post Alley Newsletter June 26, 2023 Many are the chefs in the kitchen, cooking up a recipe for the revival of Seattle’s downtown — Downtown Seattle Association, Mayor Bruce Harrell, Markham McIntyre … Continue reading →

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Under a new pilot program, Boston is rolling out free digital libraries at 20 bus stops across the city

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Jim deMaine

What a cool idea! Thanks to Pam P. Riders waiting to take the bus in Boston may notice something new at their bus stop: a sticker on the ground with a QR code they can scan to enjoy free reading … Continue reading →

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Winter Storm Warning

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Seattle and surrounding areas from 7:00 PM Monday through 7:00 PM Tuesday. Snow accumulations from 2-8 inches are possible. Heavy accumulating snow will likely impact … Continue reading →

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Canadian speed control

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M. Coming to a neighborhood near you. Canadian Speed Control!  How’s this for effective speed control? I don’t know about you, but this would certainly slow me down! People slow down and actually try to “straddle” the … Continue reading →

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The Taskar Center for Accessible Technology

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks so Mary M. Please click here to go to their web site at the UW. It’s heart warming to see this level of interest in people with motility and speech limitations. Mission Statement The Taskar Center for Accessible Technology … Continue reading →

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Essay on foreign travel

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to a friend of Ed M. A Naturalist’s Field Guide on Living in Texas Chapter 95 — International travel in the age of Covid This communication is targeted at all those over 55 years old contemplating international travel in … Continue reading →

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Self-driving bikes – released 4/1/22

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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The Government Comes Through For Tesla With A $465 Million Loan For Its Electric Sedan

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. for sending this in Erick Schonfeld@erickschonfeld / 8:12 AM PDT•June 23, 2009 Comment In an announcement today at Ford’s research center in Dearborn, Michigan, the U.S. Secretary of Energy will be giving details about the first loans to come … Continue reading →

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Touring America

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Paul T.

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Ferry Rider? Take a survey

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. Dear FROG Member:  At the end of March, the Washington State Transportation Commission will be sending you a link to a new FROG survey that will ask for your input on WSF’s recent performance (January to … Continue reading →

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OK, now where’s my car?

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P.

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Infrastructure Bill from AARP WA

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Rick B.

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It’s safer to travel in groups

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Belgian bus company commercial. Thanks to Gordon G.

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Montlake Bridge closures begin August 9

Posted on July 28, 2021 by William Calvin

The Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) Montlake Bridge repair project will begin Monday, August 9. This project will require two phases of closures — a 26-day continuous around-the-clock closure through September 3 to general vehicle traffic followed by an … Continue reading →

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Camping the “old fashioned way”

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Highways in China

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G. Here’s a country taking infrastructure seriously!

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Progress at downtown’s waterfront

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Barb W.

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Madison St. changes are coming

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Barb W. for the update   We’re proud to share we’ve reached a major funding milestone! The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has now allocated $59.9 million in funding from the Small Starts Program to the Madison BRT – … Continue reading →

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