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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The United States will face Australia in Seattle next summer for one of their three World Cup group-stage matches.
The full World Cup schedule will be announced Saturday.
sports.mynorthwest.com/seattle-spor...
The full World Cup schedule will be announced Saturday.
sports.mynorthwest.com/seattle-spor...
World Cup draw: United States to face Australia in Seattle
The United States will face Australia in Seattle on June 19 in their second of three World Cup group-stage matches next summer.
sports.mynorthwest.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The United States will face Australia in Seattle next summer for one of their three World Cup group-stage matches.
The full World Cup schedule will be announced Saturday.
sports.mynorthwest.com/seattle-spor...
The full World Cup schedule will be announced Saturday.
sports.mynorthwest.com/seattle-spor...
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I took two trains at 3:30-4 on Wednesday that were so crowded that people got left on the platform. The MTA absolutely should not be placing any more orders for new trains that are not open gangway, the trains are way too crowded for them to drag their feet like this.
There were 4,603,859 subway rides on Wednesday, which is a new post-pandemic record. Slowly, we’re approaching 4,697,122 rides from March 11, 2020 which was the last moment 4.6 million people rode the subway before things fell off a cliff
December 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I took two trains at 3:30-4 on Wednesday that were so crowded that people got left on the platform. The MTA absolutely should not be placing any more orders for new trains that are not open gangway, the trains are way too crowded for them to drag their feet like this.
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US 101/CA 1 interchange in Calif today. Sunny day, no wind.
The Bay took over the highway during this morning's #KingTides in Marin.
December 5, 2025 at 12:25 AM
US 101/CA 1 interchange in Calif today. Sunny day, no wind.
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NEW STORY // A Sneak Peek at Shared Streets Coming to Seattle
Story by Mark Ostrow via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/04/a...
Story by Mark Ostrow via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/04/a...
A Sneak Peek at Shared Streets Coming to Seattle » The Urbanist
# A trove of documents obtained from City of Seattle through public disclosure requests shows work is proceeding gradually but steadily inside the transportation department to take advantage of Washin...
www.theurbanist.org
December 4, 2025 at 9:41 PM
NEW STORY // A Sneak Peek at Shared Streets Coming to Seattle
Story by Mark Ostrow via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/04/a...
Story by Mark Ostrow via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/04/a...
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Portland Parks & Recreation has scheduled a Design Advice Request meeting to discuss the extension of the Park Blocks through the Broadway Corridor www.portlandmaps.com/detail/permi...
December 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Portland Parks & Recreation has scheduled a Design Advice Request meeting to discuss the extension of the Park Blocks through the Broadway Corridor www.portlandmaps.com/detail/permi...
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NEW STORY // First Look at South King County’s Three New Light Rail Stations
Story by Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/03/f...
Story by Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/03/f...
First Look at South King County’s Three New Light Rail Stations » The Urbanist
# Sound Transit gave reporters a sneak peak at the three new light rail stations set to open in Kent Des Moines, Star Lake, and Downtown Federal Way. Check out the station designs and their custom art...
www.theurbanist.org
December 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
NEW STORY // First Look at South King County’s Three New Light Rail Stations
Story by Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/03/f...
Story by Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/03/f...
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If you go to a suburban mall, you will probably have to park outside and walk in. You don’t expect to drive in to your store.
But for some reason in urban areas it’s considered an injustice if you can’t park directly in front of the store you want to go to.
But for some reason in urban areas it’s considered an injustice if you can’t park directly in front of the store you want to go to.
December 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM
If you go to a suburban mall, you will probably have to park outside and walk in. You don’t expect to drive in to your store.
But for some reason in urban areas it’s considered an injustice if you can’t park directly in front of the store you want to go to.
But for some reason in urban areas it’s considered an injustice if you can’t park directly in front of the store you want to go to.
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Every @IslandPress ebook is $6.99! Don’t miss your chance to support this nonprofit while building up your library. Sale ends 12/19. www.islandpress.org or wherever you buy ebooks.
Island Press
The leading not-for- profit publisher on sustainability and the environment. Find real-world solutions and start creating change.
www.islandpress.org
December 3, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Every @IslandPress ebook is $6.99! Don’t miss your chance to support this nonprofit while building up your library. Sale ends 12/19. www.islandpress.org or wherever you buy ebooks.
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Compared to SF, NYC has 10X population and 10X local transit ridership. But it's lagged on bus priority. NYC, here's hoping your new mayor will help you catch up! We're happy to loan you some red paint
www.sfmta.com/media/40687/...
www.sfmta.com/media/40687/...
December 2, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Compared to SF, NYC has 10X population and 10X local transit ridership. But it's lagged on bus priority. NYC, here's hoping your new mayor will help you catch up! We're happy to loan you some red paint
www.sfmta.com/media/40687/...
www.sfmta.com/media/40687/...
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Streetcars are running with full service and regular Monday hours. The team will be keeping platforms and streetcar stops clear during today’s snowy weather. Sign up for service text alerts to stay connected. Text ‘streetcar’ to 816-685-8541 Stay safe out there, #KC.
December 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Streetcars are running with full service and regular Monday hours. The team will be keeping platforms and streetcar stops clear during today’s snowy weather. Sign up for service text alerts to stay connected. Text ‘streetcar’ to 816-685-8541 Stay safe out there, #KC.
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The best vehicle for traveling during a snowstorm.
November 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The best vehicle for traveling during a snowstorm.
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Many thanks to all of the transit legends that are still working today and keeping us moving 🫶🚂🚈🚌🚎⛴️🫶
November 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Many thanks to all of the transit legends that are still working today and keeping us moving 🫶🚂🚈🚌🚎⛴️🫶
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COMING SOON: Sound Transit is opening three new Link light rail stations on December 6, making it easier than ever to get between #FederalWay and #Seattle! (🧵1/4)
November 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
COMING SOON: Sound Transit is opening three new Link light rail stations on December 6, making it easier than ever to get between #FederalWay and #Seattle! (🧵1/4)
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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?