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Sanders Lauture
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· Nov 8
Brief intro: I like tech, bikes, housing, and urbanism. I run @seattle.carinbikelane.com am co-lead for Downtown Seattle Neighborhood Greenways, and a member of Seattle YIMBY.
The question is can we return to those high compliance numbers or does an ever growing system mean we need a different type of fare enforcement?
There are other reasons why gates might be worth it but from a monetary perspective, for Sound Transit, it's almost 50/50 on either decision right now.
There are other reasons why gates might be worth it but from a monetary perspective, for Sound Transit, it's almost 50/50 on either decision right now.
February 10, 2026 at 8:15 AM
The question is can we return to those high compliance numbers or does an ever growing system mean we need a different type of fare enforcement?
There are other reasons why gates might be worth it but from a monetary perspective, for Sound Transit, it's almost 50/50 on either decision right now.
There are other reasons why gates might be worth it but from a monetary perspective, for Sound Transit, it's almost 50/50 on either decision right now.
To conclude I think it's fine that ST is studying whether to install fare gates. The Urbanist has reported that they will continue to study it this year. But we have seen high levels of fare compliance without gates.
Sound Transit Board Closes In on Fare Gate Proposal » The Urbanist
# The board motion advanced this week asks for one final look at where fare gates would make sense in Sound Transit's light rail system before implementing a potential pilot program before the end of ...
www.theurbanist.org
February 10, 2026 at 8:15 AM
To conclude I think it's fine that ST is studying whether to install fare gates. The Urbanist has reported that they will continue to study it this year. But we have seen high levels of fare compliance without gates.
Also BART's "$10 million new revenue" number is an estimate. They only finished installing fare gates in August 2025. This isn't to say that the number is wrong, it's just early. We'll need to wait till their FY26 report for a more accurate accounting.
February 10, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Also BART's "$10 million new revenue" number is an estimate. They only finished installing fare gates in August 2025. This isn't to say that the number is wrong, it's just early. We'll need to wait till their FY26 report for a more accurate accounting.
Where did ST's 85% fare payment rate from that 2022 study come from? That was our fare payment rate in 2019, pre-pandemic! We were only 6 points off BART's current fare compliance rate with our existing 2019 system.
February 10, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Where did ST's 85% fare payment rate from that 2022 study come from? That was our fare payment rate in 2019, pre-pandemic! We were only 6 points off BART's current fare compliance rate with our existing 2019 system.
However BART's new numbers come from their new FY25 financial report which specifically states that 9% of riders said they saw someone fare evade. Meaning a 91% compliance rate.
www.bart.gov
February 10, 2026 at 8:15 AM
However BART's new numbers come from their new FY25 financial report which specifically states that 9% of riders said they saw someone fare evade. Meaning a 91% compliance rate.
You need to pay attention to the assumptions being made though. The 2022 study assumes that gated stations increase fare compliance to 95% which is supposed to be in line with gated peer systems.
February 10, 2026 at 8:15 AM
You need to pay attention to the assumptions being made though. The 2022 study assumes that gated stations increase fare compliance to 95% which is supposed to be in line with gated peer systems.
ST has been looking into fare gates for a while. The first study I remember was from Dec 2022. With a 55% fare payment rate we would see 2 years to break even on gate installation costs if we only installed gates at the top 5 Link stations. At an 85% fare payment rate that 2 years drops to 8 years.
www.theurbanist.org
February 10, 2026 at 8:15 AM
ST has been looking into fare gates for a while. The first study I remember was from Dec 2022. With a 55% fare payment rate we would see 2 years to break even on gate installation costs if we only installed gates at the top 5 Link stations. At an 85% fare payment rate that 2 years drops to 8 years.
I had to work late today so I only just got to see these new numbers for BART but let me give my hot take about Sound Transit installing gates for the Link. There are probably better uses of Sound Transit money!
BART’s new tall fare gates are bringing in an additional ten million dollars a year in revenue that would have been lost to fare evasion.
February 10, 2026 at 8:15 AM
I had to work late today so I only just got to see these new numbers for BART but let me give my hot take about Sound Transit installing gates for the Link. There are probably better uses of Sound Transit money!
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The Seahawks' parade will be Wednesday, per city spokesperson. Details to come in the morning.
February 9, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Apparently Wednesday bsky.app/profile/krom...
TOTAL SEATTLE VICTORY
February 9, 2026 at 3:27 AM
TOTAL SEATTLE VICTORY
I just want my local car dealership ads
February 9, 2026 at 1:12 AM
I just want my local car dealership ads
In Elon's America only cars exist
February 7, 2026 at 7:05 AM
In Elon's America only cars exist
Ever bike behind a Tesla and wonder why its internal system never correctly identifies there's a bike behind it?
February 7, 2026 at 4:44 AM
Ever bike behind a Tesla and wonder why its internal system never correctly identifies there's a bike behind it?
Incredibly large Seattle Critical Mass tonight in remembrance of Alex Pretti
January 31, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Incredibly large Seattle Critical Mass tonight in remembrance of Alex Pretti
Note that this presentation was from King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion's office. Not Erika Evans.
January 28, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Note that this presentation was from King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion's office. Not Erika Evans.
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This hit so fucking hard today.
January 26, 2026 at 8:52 PM
This hit so fucking hard today.
I would think World Cup but your probably right
January 25, 2026 at 10:09 PM
I would think World Cup but your probably right
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It has gotten so bad that the @nytimes.com has stopped using the passive voice to describe the violence.
January 24, 2026 at 5:15 PM
It has gotten so bad that the @nytimes.com has stopped using the passive voice to describe the violence.
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Two days ago, 7 democrats voted to fund that execution
January 24, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Two days ago, 7 democrats voted to fund that execution
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Say hello to a truly connected region on March 28! The Crosslake Connection is opening two new stations and a world of new possibilities for the Eastside, Seattle and beyond. 🚊✨
Explore this highly anticipated new connection and get ready to ride! 🎉
www.soundtransit.org/crosslake
Explore this highly anticipated new connection and get ready to ride! 🎉
www.soundtransit.org/crosslake
Crosslake Connection | Sound Transit
www.soundtransit.org
January 23, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Say hello to a truly connected region on March 28! The Crosslake Connection is opening two new stations and a world of new possibilities for the Eastside, Seattle and beyond. 🚊✨
Explore this highly anticipated new connection and get ready to ride! 🎉
www.soundtransit.org/crosslake
Explore this highly anticipated new connection and get ready to ride! 🎉
www.soundtransit.org/crosslake
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MARCH 28
We're just seconds away from learning the date that the full 2 Line will finally cross Lake Washington with riders aboard.
January 23, 2026 at 6:26 PM
MARCH 28
This picture really upset me today. Even worse the article has video of the incident too.
How do you pause an injunction barring cops from using retaliatory violence against **peaceful** protesters?
That's . . . already illegal.
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
That's . . . already illegal.
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
Live: Appeals court sides with ICE over its tactics against protesters
A federal judge previously issued an injunction meant to prevent immigration agents from detaining and pepper-spraying ‘peaceful’ observers.
www.startribune.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:53 AM
This picture really upset me today. Even worse the article has video of the incident too.
I went to Condesa, just as good as I remember
January 20, 2026 at 6:38 AM
I went to Condesa, just as good as I remember