Curtis Ailes
@curtailes.bsky.social
📍 Seattle
He/Him. Urbanist. Streetcar Safety Chief. Public Servant. Photographer. Nerd. MTG Legacy. Rummy and Euchre enjoyer
He/Him. Urbanist. Streetcar Safety Chief. Public Servant. Photographer. Nerd. MTG Legacy. Rummy and Euchre enjoyer
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Curtis Ailes
@curtailes.bsky.social
· Feb 1
Hate is everyone’s problem.
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Amtrak's annual ridership was up 5%, hitting an all-time record high of 34.5 million rides nationwide over the last year. Amtrak Cascades also hit a record high, reporting 1.4% growth and coming in just short of crossing the million-ride mark for the year.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/24/a...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/24/a...
Amtrak Breaks Ridership Records Nationally and in Pacific Northwest » The Urbanist
# Amtrak's annual ridership was up 5%, hitting an all-time record high of 34.5 million rides nationwide over the last year. Amtrak Cascades also hit a record high, reporting 1.4% growth and coming in ...
www.theurbanist.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Amtrak's annual ridership was up 5%, hitting an all-time record high of 34.5 million rides nationwide over the last year. Amtrak Cascades also hit a record high, reporting 1.4% growth and coming in just short of crossing the million-ride mark for the year.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/24/a...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/24/a...
Don’t know if I’ve seen this yet but, new tuff posts delineating the NB bus lane on 1st Ave N in front of KEXP looking really good! Hope they help at least a little.
November 25, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Don’t know if I’ve seen this yet but, new tuff posts delineating the NB bus lane on 1st Ave N in front of KEXP looking really good! Hope they help at least a little.
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Postcard from SF.
Waymo privatized another public street:
Chanel approaching 4th, San Francisco
Possibly queued for a Billie Eilish show at Chase Center ~half mile away.
The light rail train on 4th seen passing in front of this roboherd has more passenger capacity than all of them combined.
OP: .tiktok.renaspam18
Chanel approaching 4th, San Francisco
Possibly queued for a Billie Eilish show at Chase Center ~half mile away.
The light rail train on 4th seen passing in front of this roboherd has more passenger capacity than all of them combined.
OP: .tiktok.renaspam18
November 25, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Postcard from SF.
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Santa Fe is now the first city to tie the minimum wage to the cost of rent.
The Santa Fe City Council voted to raise its minimum wage from $15/hr to $17.50 by 2027 — but they also added another provision.
Future increases will factor in inflation, and the price of housing.
The Santa Fe City Council voted to raise its minimum wage from $15/hr to $17.50 by 2027 — but they also added another provision.
Future increases will factor in inflation, and the price of housing.
With new ordinance, Santa Fe becomes first city to tie minimum wage to rental costs
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe City Council voted on Wednesday to raise its minimum wage from $15 an hour to $17.50 in 2027, eliciting praise from workers’ rights advocates
www.abqjournal.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Santa Fe is now the first city to tie the minimum wage to the cost of rent.
The Santa Fe City Council voted to raise its minimum wage from $15/hr to $17.50 by 2027 — but they also added another provision.
Future increases will factor in inflation, and the price of housing.
The Santa Fe City Council voted to raise its minimum wage from $15/hr to $17.50 by 2027 — but they also added another provision.
Future increases will factor in inflation, and the price of housing.
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Our Commercial E-Cargo Bike Program launches today. We want to work with businesses of all sizes to help our freight network become more cost-effective as delivery volumes continue to increase.
Learn what's next: https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/11/20/seattle-commercial-e-cargo-bike-program/
Learn what's next: https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/11/20/seattle-commercial-e-cargo-bike-program/
November 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Our Commercial E-Cargo Bike Program launches today. We want to work with businesses of all sizes to help our freight network become more cost-effective as delivery volumes continue to increase.
Learn what's next: https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/11/20/seattle-commercial-e-cargo-bike-program/
Learn what's next: https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/11/20/seattle-commercial-e-cargo-bike-program/
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Rocked my @theoverheadwire.com bus lane scarf for a bus lane ribbon cutting!
Full video: www.king5.com/article/news...
Full video: www.king5.com/article/news...
November 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Rocked my @theoverheadwire.com bus lane scarf for a bus lane ribbon cutting!
Full video: www.king5.com/article/news...
Full video: www.king5.com/article/news...
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Very good to see progress on this important project, which is designed to link dense suburban New Jersey cities.
“The Northern Branch Project”from NJ Transit will bring the Light Rail tracks 10 miles further north to an anticipated terminal at Englewood Hospital
NJ Transit Announces Plans to Expand Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Service
The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail line will extend service into North Bergen with a proposed station at Englewood Hospital. Read more.
www.hobokengirl.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Very good to see progress on this important project, which is designed to link dense suburban New Jersey cities.
Turns out this has aged well…. @angryseattle.bsky.social
I hope everyone enjoys their five hours of sun before the next fifteen days of solid clouds and rain
November 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Turns out this has aged well…. @angryseattle.bsky.social
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
November 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
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Major announcement in just-posted board documents: DC's Metro is moving fast toward automation.
Over 15 years, Metro plans full automation & platform screen doors, which the agency says will improve safety, reliability, & travel times—at reduced costs.
www.wmata.com/about/board/...
Over 15 years, Metro plans full automation & platform screen doors, which the agency says will improve safety, reliability, & travel times—at reduced costs.
www.wmata.com/about/board/...
November 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Major announcement in just-posted board documents: DC's Metro is moving fast toward automation.
Over 15 years, Metro plans full automation & platform screen doors, which the agency says will improve safety, reliability, & travel times—at reduced costs.
www.wmata.com/about/board/...
Over 15 years, Metro plans full automation & platform screen doors, which the agency says will improve safety, reliability, & travel times—at reduced costs.
www.wmata.com/about/board/...
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The evolution of Seattle’s painted scooter corrals.
November 16, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The evolution of Seattle’s painted scooter corrals.
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RE-TIME SIGNALS. Currently, Seattle's downtown traffic signals are timed for 25 mph, which is fine for cars but leaves bikes waiting every few blocks. Reducing that to 12.5 mph—as they did in Portland—can improve safety and move all modes more effectively.
September 15, 2025 at 4:10 AM
RE-TIME SIGNALS. Currently, Seattle's downtown traffic signals are timed for 25 mph, which is fine for cars but leaves bikes waiting every few blocks. Reducing that to 12.5 mph—as they did in Portland—can improve safety and move all modes more effectively.
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Rep. Larsen, the ranking Dem member of the House transport committee, said: “Where do these harebrained ideas come from? Millions of people travel everyday using transit… Transit investments create and support jobs. Need I go on? These heavy-handed, top-down, egghead think tank ideas need to die.”
Trump admin Is attempting to massive cut federal transit funds, seeking to:
1–Eliminate transit account, which funds billions of $ in capital expenses for transit agencies
2–Prevent state DOTs from “flexing” funds for transit
These changes, if they occurred, would be devastating for US transit.
1–Eliminate transit account, which funds billions of $ in capital expenses for transit agencies
2–Prevent state DOTs from “flexing” funds for transit
These changes, if they occurred, would be devastating for US transit.
POLITICO Pro: Trump administration proposals seek to eliminate transit funding
DOT recently sent two proposals to the White House budget office seeking to pare back transit money.
subscriber.politicopro.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Rep. Larsen, the ranking Dem member of the House transport committee, said: “Where do these harebrained ideas come from? Millions of people travel everyday using transit… Transit investments create and support jobs. Need I go on? These heavy-handed, top-down, egghead think tank ideas need to die.”
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Today we stood by @transpochoices.bsky.social in support of their Build the Damn Train campaign. Together along w/ other regional transit leaders, we are asking for Sound Transit to deliver the vision of the voters. It’s about connecting people regionally w/ frequent & reliable transit!
November 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Today we stood by @transpochoices.bsky.social in support of their Build the Damn Train campaign. Together along w/ other regional transit leaders, we are asking for Sound Transit to deliver the vision of the voters. It’s about connecting people regionally w/ frequent & reliable transit!
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Starting to dream for real that we get all ages and abilities bike infrastructure in Rainier Valley.
November 13, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Starting to dream for real that we get all ages and abilities bike infrastructure in Rainier Valley.
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Waymo is not ready for this.
November 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Waymo is not ready for this.
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Holy shit we just elected a renter who actually believes serious people can live full, meaningful lives without car (and wants to make that an easier choice for more of us to make).
Congratulations @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social !!
Congratulations @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social !!
November 13, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Holy shit we just elected a renter who actually believes serious people can live full, meaningful lives without car (and wants to make that an easier choice for more of us to make).
Congratulations @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social !!
Congratulations @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social !!
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IT GOT BETTER
📍Central MN
📍Central MN
November 12, 2025 at 3:05 AM
IT GOT BETTER
📍Central MN
📍Central MN
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Seattle mayor-elect (almost) Katie Wilson, welcome to The War on Cars.
"Katie Wilson does not own a car and primarily rides the bus (public transit) to get around Seattle with her daughter." -Wikipedia
She walks the walk (literally) and is calling out the grifters. 🥳
She walks the walk (literally) and is calling out the grifters. 🥳
November 12, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Seattle mayor-elect (almost) Katie Wilson, welcome to The War on Cars.
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If you haven't checked to make sure your vote counted, you need to do it now - the race for Seattle's future depends on it!
Your Vote May Not Have Counted: 1,930 of You Could Decide This Election
Your ballot might be sick. Cure it, please. We can't bear to watch it suffer.
www.thestranger.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
If you haven't checked to make sure your vote counted, you need to do it now - the race for Seattle's future depends on it!
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I don't doubt this for a second and once you understand this, you will understand a lot about people
November 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I don't doubt this for a second and once you understand this, you will understand a lot about people
Imagine telling states not to feed its residents…. Just let that sit and marinate for a moment.
Disgusting people running our country right now.
Disgusting people running our country right now.
November 10, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Imagine telling states not to feed its residents…. Just let that sit and marinate for a moment.
Disgusting people running our country right now.
Disgusting people running our country right now.
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SF Muni ridership hit 82% of pre-COVID, with >100% neighborhood ridership compensating for slow but steady downtown recovery. SF's investment in transit priority continues to pay big dividends
www.sfgate.com/local/articl...
www.sfgate.com/local/articl...
SF Muni is making a comeback
One line is up to 36% faster and operates 45% more reliably.
www.sfgate.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
SF Muni ridership hit 82% of pre-COVID, with >100% neighborhood ridership compensating for slow but steady downtown recovery. SF's investment in transit priority continues to pay big dividends
www.sfgate.com/local/articl...
www.sfgate.com/local/articl...