Oran โอม
@oranv.com
wayfarer, civil engineer by training, transit map designer by trade. finding beauty in what’s otherwise unnoticed. Eng/ไทย. Seattle/Bothell, นนทบุรี/Bangkok, Santa Barbara.
These freeway express routes (and articulated buses) are what I grew up with in Seattle, where both are in abundance. They continue to influence me and I find them a sort of comfort zone.
Good Monday morning from the reverse commute!
Good Monday morning from the reverse commute!
January 26, 2026 at 3:39 PM
These freeway express routes (and articulated buses) are what I grew up with in Seattle, where both are in abundance. They continue to influence me and I find them a sort of comfort zone.
Good Monday morning from the reverse commute!
Good Monday morning from the reverse commute!
Today is the 51st anniversary of the Montlake Freeway Station, opened on Saturday, January 25, 1975.
It was the first of many “freeway flyer” stops that Metro would build throughout King County. The idea came from LA but Seattle embraced the concept, leading to today’s regional express bus network.
It was the first of many “freeway flyer” stops that Metro would build throughout King County. The idea came from LA but Seattle embraced the concept, leading to today’s regional express bus network.
January 26, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Today is the 51st anniversary of the Montlake Freeway Station, opened on Saturday, January 25, 1975.
It was the first of many “freeway flyer” stops that Metro would build throughout King County. The idea came from LA but Seattle embraced the concept, leading to today’s regional express bus network.
It was the first of many “freeway flyer” stops that Metro would build throughout King County. The idea came from LA but Seattle embraced the concept, leading to today’s regional express bus network.
Stare into the Sunday void 🐈⬛
January 26, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Stare into the Sunday void 🐈⬛
Bothell is on board for transit!
The two Stride BRT lines intersecting at UW Bothell will offer fast and frequent rides to Link stations in Bellevue, Lynnwood, and Shoreline.
Bothell will also be home to Sound Transit’s Bus Base North where the BRT service is operated from and fleet is maintained.
The two Stride BRT lines intersecting at UW Bothell will offer fast and frequent rides to Link stations in Bellevue, Lynnwood, and Shoreline.
Bothell will also be home to Sound Transit’s Bus Base North where the BRT service is operated from and fleet is maintained.
January 24, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Bothell is on board for transit!
The two Stride BRT lines intersecting at UW Bothell will offer fast and frequent rides to Link stations in Bellevue, Lynnwood, and Shoreline.
Bothell will also be home to Sound Transit’s Bus Base North where the BRT service is operated from and fleet is maintained.
The two Stride BRT lines intersecting at UW Bothell will offer fast and frequent rides to Link stations in Bellevue, Lynnwood, and Shoreline.
Bothell will also be home to Sound Transit’s Bus Base North where the BRT service is operated from and fleet is maintained.
The 2 Line Crosslake Connection starts carrying people on March 28 but revisions to bus services are not expected until this fall. (some not yet approved by the Sound Transit Board) Preview map: seattletransitmap.com/eastside/MR-...
January 24, 2026 at 6:11 AM
The 2 Line Crosslake Connection starts carrying people on March 28 but revisions to bus services are not expected until this fall. (some not yet approved by the Sound Transit Board) Preview map: seattletransitmap.com/eastside/MR-...
Morning artic at the Transit Center
January 23, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Morning artic at the Transit Center
Opted for a 30-day pass this month instead of 10-trip cards. It breaks even at daily commuting + 2 trips. No keeping track of transfers and trips. Why not monthly cap? Prepaid pass = sunk cost = encourages more trips, no uncertainty in billing. Swipes faster than taps (MTD’s open loop is slow).
January 23, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Opted for a 30-day pass this month instead of 10-trip cards. It breaks even at daily commuting + 2 trips. No keeping track of transfers and trips. Why not monthly cap? Prepaid pass = sunk cost = encourages more trips, no uncertainty in billing. Swipes faster than taps (MTD’s open loop is slow).
SBMTD bus stop behind the Costco
January 22, 2026 at 1:22 AM
SBMTD bus stop behind the Costco
Locals will continue to call it Sea-Tac but visitors, especially non-English speakers, are more comfortable with airport codes or simply the city name. And as demonstrated with EVA Air, they might call it Sea instead of S-E-A anyway.
January 21, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Locals will continue to call it Sea-Tac but visitors, especially non-English speakers, are more comfortable with airport codes or simply the city name. And as demonstrated with EVA Air, they might call it Sea instead of S-E-A anyway.
Office park bus stop bunny
January 21, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Office park bus stop bunny
Saturday outing with bike share: Mission garden, stationary and tea shops, creekside hiking, a bunny, and barbecue dinner.
January 18, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Saturday outing with bike share: Mission garden, stationary and tea shops, creekside hiking, a bunny, and barbecue dinner.
In Remembrance
George Benson Waterfront Streetcar Line
19 May 1982–18 November 2005
George Benson Waterfront Streetcar Line
19 May 1982–18 November 2005
January 14, 2026 at 7:42 PM
In Remembrance
George Benson Waterfront Streetcar Line
19 May 1982–18 November 2005
George Benson Waterfront Streetcar Line
19 May 1982–18 November 2005
$2 thrift store finds adding to my small collection of vintage American mugs are this Homer Laughlin mug from 1979 and another Shenango diner style mug circa 1920-1940 to pair with my 1954 mug.
January 14, 2026 at 5:05 AM
$2 thrift store finds adding to my small collection of vintage American mugs are this Homer Laughlin mug from 1979 and another Shenango diner style mug circa 1920-1940 to pair with my 1954 mug.
Yesterday was a nice one on the waterfront.
January 10, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Yesterday was a nice one on the waterfront.
Surprise bunny visitor for a late night snack on New Year’s Eve.
January 1, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Surprise bunny visitor for a late night snack on New Year’s Eve.
Last light of 2025 over Seattle
January 1, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Last light of 2025 over Seattle
Double decker bus under the fog
December 31, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Double decker bus under the fog
Can’t Slow Down, All Night Long (All Night)
December 29, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Can’t Slow Down, All Night Long (All Night)
And around the corner is Twice Sold Tails—I mean Tales with its resident bookish cats.
December 28, 2025 at 5:10 AM
And around the corner is Twice Sold Tails—I mean Tales with its resident bookish cats.
Look out Pike Place Market gum wall, here comes the Capitol Hill Station pigeon poop wall.
December 28, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Look out Pike Place Market gum wall, here comes the Capitol Hill Station pigeon poop wall.
Had a quiet day at the Woodland Park Zoo. Haven’t been since I was a little kid!
December 25, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Had a quiet day at the Woodland Park Zoo. Haven’t been since I was a little kid!
