Jackson Teal
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Jackson Teal
@jbteal.bsky.social
· Dec 6
Absolute lunacy that Harrell and the rest of the Sound Transit board are going to blow the opportunity to make this the gateway into Seattle as a new transit hub with a 4th Ave & Jackson ST3 light rail station. A truly generational mistake
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This entire NIMBY tantrum on Bainbridge Island is about building housing on that parking lot and vacant lot at the center of the photo there. Just absurd and unserious nonsense.
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Difficulties of building on Bainbridge Island are real, complex | Op-Ed
A Bainbridge Island resident writes that sewage and septic, water and other considerations limit new housing on the island.
www.seattletimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:08 AM
This entire NIMBY tantrum on Bainbridge Island is about building housing on that parking lot and vacant lot at the center of the photo there. Just absurd and unserious nonsense.
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One of the coolest streets in Manhattan is Stone St. A former road that's been converted into outdoor dining. Pike Place could go this route and provide so much more revenue opportunities for restaurants, and better dining options for patrons.
February 12, 2026 at 9:11 PM
One of the coolest streets in Manhattan is Stone St. A former road that's been converted into outdoor dining. Pike Place could go this route and provide so much more revenue opportunities for restaurants, and better dining options for patrons.
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The first set of next gen escalators at IDS are finally operating, and they're looking great.
February 12, 2026 at 9:14 PM
The first set of next gen escalators at IDS are finally operating, and they're looking great.
A crying shame and something that still greatly confuses me
At the Sound Transit board meeting for today's system expansion committee meeting, the first meeting of this committee (or its predecessor, the capital committee) without Claudia Balducci as a member since February of 2011.
February 13, 2026 at 12:10 AM
A crying shame and something that still greatly confuses me
The best side benefit that could come from Sound Transit owning the property is pedestrianizing 9th next to Denny Park
February 13, 2026 at 12:07 AM
The best side benefit that could come from Sound Transit owning the property is pedestrianizing 9th next to Denny Park
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Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine says the early estimate of Link ridership yesterday during the Super Bowl victory parade was 200,000, an conservative number that is expected to be revised upward.
That beats the 160,000-rider previous high water mark for Link.
Sounder saw around 20,000 boardings.
That beats the 160,000-rider previous high water mark for Link.
Sounder saw around 20,000 boardings.
February 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine says the early estimate of Link ridership yesterday during the Super Bowl victory parade was 200,000, an conservative number that is expected to be revised upward.
That beats the 160,000-rider previous high water mark for Link.
Sounder saw around 20,000 boardings.
That beats the 160,000-rider previous high water mark for Link.
Sounder saw around 20,000 boardings.
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Here's that slide.
February 12, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Here's that slide.
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"Despite the parade, dozens of cars tried to make it through busy streets just blocks from the parade. Drivers honked as people ran past, the echoes of the parade in the background." Via ST
Expecting to be able to drive around downtown during the biggest parade in Seattle history is... something
Expecting to be able to drive around downtown during the biggest parade in Seattle history is... something
February 11, 2026 at 10:17 PM
"Despite the parade, dozens of cars tried to make it through busy streets just blocks from the parade. Drivers honked as people ran past, the echoes of the parade in the background." Via ST
Expecting to be able to drive around downtown during the biggest parade in Seattle history is... something
Expecting to be able to drive around downtown during the biggest parade in Seattle history is... something
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"The Study's recommended configuration: One bus lane and one vehicle lane in each direction, plus dedicated space for people walking, rolling and biking. This balances multiple needs while prioritizing what works best for the most people."
‼️Honestly, a sea change for WSDOT. Kudos to Anna and others
‼️Honestly, a sea change for WSDOT. Kudos to Anna and others
4 lanes instead of 6 feels like a big victory--especially since one lane each direction will be bus- only.
Making the I-90 Interchange Work Better for Rainier Avenue South
By: April Delchamps Playing smart, not just playing hard The Seahawks are heading to the Superbowl! Whether you're preparing for gameday...
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February 11, 2026 at 5:36 PM
"The Study's recommended configuration: One bus lane and one vehicle lane in each direction, plus dedicated space for people walking, rolling and biking. This balances multiple needs while prioritizing what works best for the most people."
‼️Honestly, a sea change for WSDOT. Kudos to Anna and others
‼️Honestly, a sea change for WSDOT. Kudos to Anna and others
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Sound Transit ‘simulated service’ will add to light rail schedules as Crosslake Connection to 2 Line approaches revenue service launch on March 28 | Trains Magazine - www.trains.com/pro/passenge...
Sound Transit ‘simulated service’ will add to light rail schedules - Trains
SEATTLE — Sound Transit will begin simulated service on its new light rail Crosslake Connection on Saturday, Feb. 14, giving passengers the chance to ride additional trains on the Link 1 Line between ...
www.trains.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Sound Transit ‘simulated service’ will add to light rail schedules as Crosslake Connection to 2 Line approaches revenue service launch on March 28 | Trains Magazine - www.trains.com/pro/passenge...
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The streets in front of City Hall are looking pretty packed full of blue & green and I can't wait to be part of the parade up 4th Avenue. Look out for me in the vintage metro bus! #gohawks #thisisyourcity
February 11, 2026 at 7:57 PM
The streets in front of City Hall are looking pretty packed full of blue & green and I can't wait to be part of the parade up 4th Avenue. Look out for me in the vintage metro bus! #gohawks #thisisyourcity
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The Seahawks Superbowl victory parade has taken over 4th Avenue and neighboring streets downtown. Upwards of a million expected.
Pedestrianization on a massive scale. 🙌
Pedestrianization on a massive scale. 🙌
February 11, 2026 at 8:40 PM
The Seahawks Superbowl victory parade has taken over 4th Avenue and neighboring streets downtown. Upwards of a million expected.
Pedestrianization on a massive scale. 🙌
Pedestrianization on a massive scale. 🙌
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Even as elites abandon any pretense of giving a shit ... climate change is accelerating.
Scientists thought they understood global warming. Then the past three years happened.
The fastest warming period since 1880 occurred in the past 30 years, according to a Washington Post analysis of NASA data.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Even as elites abandon any pretense of giving a shit ... climate change is accelerating.
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Lines for the northbound train at Westlake Station
February 11, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Lines for the northbound train at Westlake Station
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The star of the Seahawks Super Bowl Champions parade
February 11, 2026 at 10:01 PM
The star of the Seahawks Super Bowl Champions parade
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Seattle lit up in blue and green
February 9, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Seattle lit up in blue and green
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See you at the parade, Seattle!
February 9, 2026 at 3:24 AM
See you at the parade, Seattle!
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The funniest thing that could happen under a Mayor Katie Wilson is the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl, the World Cup being successful and the Sonics returning
January 26, 2026 at 3:30 AM
The funniest thing that could happen under a Mayor Katie Wilson is the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl, the World Cup being successful and the Sonics returning
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Clearly if you want a Seahawks superbowl win you have to elect progressive leaders in Seattle.
February 9, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Clearly if you want a Seahawks superbowl win you have to elect progressive leaders in Seattle.
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It's gotta be miserable to make hating joy your entire personality.
February 9, 2026 at 1:34 AM
It's gotta be miserable to make hating joy your entire personality.
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kind of funny that an olympian said they are here to represent "compassion, respect, and love for others" and some people automatically knew that was a statement against them
February 7, 2026 at 10:25 PM
kind of funny that an olympian said they are here to represent "compassion, respect, and love for others" and some people automatically knew that was a statement against them
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Insightful piece from @davidzipper.bsky.social: “If AVs are 20% safer than human drivers and expand total driving by 30%, total crashes would increase by 4%”
I think the jury is still out on how AVs are going to affect systemwide goals like Vision Zero.
I think the jury is still out on how AVs are going to affect systemwide goals like Vision Zero.
We Still Don’t Know if Robotaxis Are Safer Than Human Drivers
And even if self-driving technology proves to be less dangerous, there are many better ways to improve traffic safety and prevent fatal crashes.
www.bloomberg.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Insightful piece from @davidzipper.bsky.social: “If AVs are 20% safer than human drivers and expand total driving by 30%, total crashes would increase by 4%”
I think the jury is still out on how AVs are going to affect systemwide goals like Vision Zero.
I think the jury is still out on how AVs are going to affect systemwide goals like Vision Zero.
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One house turns into 17 homes in Seattle. (2014➡️2017)
February 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
One house turns into 17 homes in Seattle. (2014➡️2017)
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the 1979 photo is safer and more walkable than any arterial in seattle
February 8, 2026 at 7:02 PM
the 1979 photo is safer and more walkable than any arterial in seattle