Kirk Hovenkotter
@kirkhovenkotter.com
Director of Transportation Choices Coalition | Not short for Kirkleton
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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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We're rolling out the red carpet along Rainier Ave S for the 12,000 daily riders on King County Metro's popular Route 7. This Seattle Transit Measure-funded project connects people to key businesses, parks, schools, amenities, and community hubs throughout South Seattle.
November 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
We're rolling out the red carpet along Rainier Ave S for the 12,000 daily riders on King County Metro's popular Route 7. This Seattle Transit Measure-funded project connects people to key businesses, parks, schools, amenities, and community hubs throughout South Seattle.
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Spokane is working on passing a new tax on commercial parking, which would help incentivize redevelopment and raise desperately-needed money for our forward-thinking transportation program.
Please sign up to speak or send a quick note to your Councilmember!
Please sign up to speak or send a quick note to your Councilmember!
You can sign up to speak via my.spokanecity.org/citycouncil/...
November 17, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Spokane is working on passing a new tax on commercial parking, which would help incentivize redevelopment and raise desperately-needed money for our forward-thinking transportation program.
Please sign up to speak or send a quick note to your Councilmember!
Please sign up to speak or send a quick note to your Councilmember!
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Last night was so fun! It was such an honor to have our team from @moveredmond.org inducted into the @transpochoices.bsky.social Hall of Fame! It was also so fun seeing so many wonderful people who make our state better!
November 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Last night was so fun! It was such an honor to have our team from @moveredmond.org inducted into the @transpochoices.bsky.social Hall of Fame! It was also so fun seeing so many wonderful people who make our state better!
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Trump Admin is planning to ask Congress to dramatically cut funding for transit as part of the 2026 infrastructure law.
The proposal would eliminate the transit account, which funds billions of dollars in capital expenses. It would also prevent states from “flexing” roads funds for transit.
The proposal would eliminate the transit account, which funds billions of dollars in capital expenses. It would also prevent states from “flexing” roads funds for 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.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Trump Admin is planning to ask Congress to dramatically cut funding for transit as part of the 2026 infrastructure law.
The proposal would eliminate the transit account, which funds billions of dollars in capital expenses. It would also prevent states from “flexing” roads funds for transit.
The proposal would eliminate the transit account, which funds billions of dollars in capital expenses. It would also prevent states from “flexing” roads funds for transit.
Nick & Jason infuse advocacy with joy. It was a blast to celebrate them last night! Let’s get Denny bus lanes done!
Made it into the @transpochoices.bsky.social hall of fame!
Time to #BuildTheDamnBusLane!!
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@fixthel8.bsky.social
Time to #BuildTheDamnBusLane!!
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@fixthel8.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Nick & Jason infuse advocacy with joy. It was a blast to celebrate them last night! Let’s get Denny bus lanes done!
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NEW STORY // ‘Build the Damn Trains’ Campaign Pushes Sound Transit Toward Creative Solutions
Story by Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/14/b...
Story by Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/14/b...
‘Build the Damn Trains’ Campaign Pushes Sound Transit Toward Creative Solutions » The Urbanist
# As the Sound Transit board approaches the point of grappling with how to rebalance the entire Sound Transit 3 package, transit advocates are urging them to look for new solutions outside of project ...
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November 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
NEW STORY // ‘Build the Damn Trains’ Campaign Pushes Sound Transit Toward Creative Solutions
Story by Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/14/b...
Story by Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/14/b...
BTDT!
Proud to stand with @moveredmond.org @downtownonthego.bsky.social @weareliuna.bsky.social @seattletru.bsky.social @futurewise.bsky.social @seattlesubway.org @cascadebicycleclub.bsky.social @completestreetsbellevue.org today.
Learn more about the campaign ➡️ buildthedamntrains.com
Proud to stand with @moveredmond.org @downtownonthego.bsky.social @weareliuna.bsky.social @seattletru.bsky.social @futurewise.bsky.social @seattlesubway.org @cascadebicycleclub.bsky.social @completestreetsbellevue.org today.
Learn more about the campaign ➡️ buildthedamntrains.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:21 AM
BTDT!
Proud to stand with @moveredmond.org @downtownonthego.bsky.social @weareliuna.bsky.social @seattletru.bsky.social @futurewise.bsky.social @seattlesubway.org @cascadebicycleclub.bsky.social @completestreetsbellevue.org today.
Learn more about the campaign ➡️ buildthedamntrains.com
Proud to stand with @moveredmond.org @downtownonthego.bsky.social @weareliuna.bsky.social @seattletru.bsky.social @futurewise.bsky.social @seattlesubway.org @cascadebicycleclub.bsky.social @completestreetsbellevue.org today.
Learn more about the campaign ➡️ buildthedamntrains.com
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This morning transit advocates from around Central Puget Sound gathered together to bring one message to the Sound Transit board: "build the damn trains."
This afternoon the board is holding its first retreat since the announcement of the $30-$40 billion shortfall through 2046.
This afternoon the board is holding its first retreat since the announcement of the $30-$40 billion shortfall through 2046.
November 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This morning transit advocates from around Central Puget Sound gathered together to bring one message to the Sound Transit board: "build the damn trains."
This afternoon the board is holding its first retreat since the announcement of the $30-$40 billion shortfall through 2046.
This afternoon the board is holding its first retreat since the announcement of the $30-$40 billion shortfall through 2046.
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Another election update: progressive candidates Shilpa Prem and Jay Arnold have TAKEN THE LEAD in their races for the Kirkland City Council after previously being behind. So much for that reactionary anti-growth backlash in Kirkland.
November 11, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Another election update: progressive candidates Shilpa Prem and Jay Arnold have TAKEN THE LEAD in their races for the Kirkland City Council after previously being behind. So much for that reactionary anti-growth backlash in Kirkland.
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Thanks to the Illinois’ massive investment in transit, Chicago has a bright transit future, with the dawn coming next year:
—50% increase in every-10-min bus routes to 30 citywide
—8-minute midday headways on rail lines
—24-hour Orange Line service (Red & Blue already have it)
—50% increase in every-10-min bus routes to 30 citywide
—8-minute midday headways on rail lines
—24-hour Orange Line service (Red & Blue already have it)
Acting CTA President Nora Leerhsen’s ambitious plan would also expand — from 20 to 30 routes — the so-called “Frequent Bus Network” that provides service “every ten minutes or better” between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
trib.al/Va4Ri0r
trib.al/Va4Ri0r
CTA plans 24-hour service on Orange Line to Midway, thanks to mass transit bailout
Acting CTA President Nora Leerhsen’s ambitious plan would also expand — from 20 to 30 routes — the so-called “Frequent Bus Network” that provides service “every ten minutes or better” between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Thanks to the Illinois’ massive investment in transit, Chicago has a bright transit future, with the dawn coming next year:
—50% increase in every-10-min bus routes to 30 citywide
—8-minute midday headways on rail lines
—24-hour Orange Line service (Red & Blue already have it)
—50% increase in every-10-min bus routes to 30 citywide
—8-minute midday headways on rail lines
—24-hour Orange Line service (Red & Blue already have it)
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Charlotte's transport referendum has won.
1% sales tax increase is expected to generate $19 billion/20 years, funding:
—Transit (40%): Red Line commuter rail, Silver Line light rail, Gold Line extension, Blue Line extension
—Road projects (40%)
—Bus improvements, creating frequent bus network (20%)
1% sales tax increase is expected to generate $19 billion/20 years, funding:
—Transit (40%): Red Line commuter rail, Silver Line light rail, Gold Line extension, Blue Line extension
—Road projects (40%)
—Bus improvements, creating frequent bus network (20%)
Just with early vote reporting, Charlotte's transportation sales tax referendum is currently up 55–45%. But I caution this is just the early vote!
November 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Charlotte's transport referendum has won.
1% sales tax increase is expected to generate $19 billion/20 years, funding:
—Transit (40%): Red Line commuter rail, Silver Line light rail, Gold Line extension, Blue Line extension
—Road projects (40%)
—Bus improvements, creating frequent bus network (20%)
1% sales tax increase is expected to generate $19 billion/20 years, funding:
—Transit (40%): Red Line commuter rail, Silver Line light rail, Gold Line extension, Blue Line extension
—Road projects (40%)
—Bus improvements, creating frequent bus network (20%)
Currently ready to run through a brick wall for Mamdani
November 5, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Currently ready to run through a brick wall for Mamdani
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Shout out to the @kingcountymetro.bsky.social operator on my bus route letting riders know which stops have ballot drop boxes 🗳️🚎
November 5, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Shout out to the @kingcountymetro.bsky.social operator on my bus route letting riders know which stops have ballot drop boxes 🗳️🚎
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Initial results in NYC: Mamdani up 52% to 40% for Cuomo
November 5, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Initial results in NYC: Mamdani up 52% to 40% for Cuomo
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Big news: Alexis Rinck's Better Bus Lanes budget amendment officially has five co-sponsors, giving it majority support on the city council.
Flanked by a crowd of transit advocates, Seattle Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck announced a "Better Bus Lanes" campaign on Wednesday, demanding expanded and improved bus lanes on the city's busiest routes.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/23/r...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/23/r...
Rinck Launches ‘Better Bus Lanes’ Campaign with Transit Advocates » The Urbanist
# Flanked by a crowd of transit advocates, Seattle Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck announced a
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October 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Big news: Alexis Rinck's Better Bus Lanes budget amendment officially has five co-sponsors, giving it majority support on the city council.
Can’t believe I just now saw the Committee to Save Big Ugly Things video www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzdv...
Mayor's Press Conference: Committee to Save Big Ugly Things, 2006
YouTube video by SeattleArchives
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October 29, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Can’t believe I just now saw the Committee to Save Big Ugly Things video www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzdv...
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Rob Saka wants to take money *directly* from transit service funding to pay for a new "Chief Transit Security and Safety Officer" at the City of Seattle.
That's despite the fact that King County is directly in charge of many of the things this new position would be trying to direct.
That's despite the fact that King County is directly in charge of many of the things this new position would be trying to direct.
October 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Rob Saka wants to take money *directly* from transit service funding to pay for a new "Chief Transit Security and Safety Officer" at the City of Seattle.
That's despite the fact that King County is directly in charge of many of the things this new position would be trying to direct.
That's despite the fact that King County is directly in charge of many of the things this new position would be trying to direct.
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Given the Link light rail's rapid expansion, Seattle now has the fastest transit ridership growth of any major US metro area, beating out the continued recovery of DC
October 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Given the Link light rail's rapid expansion, Seattle now has the fastest transit ridership growth of any major US metro area, beating out the continued recovery of DC
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We got some updated data on the Seattle Link today—the system remains one of the fastest-growing US rail networks & broke into the top-10 by ridership!
It's sure to grow more, as an extension to Federal Way opens in December, while the 1 & 2 lines will be connected next year
It's sure to grow more, as an extension to Federal Way opens in December, while the 1 & 2 lines will be connected next year
October 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
We got some updated data on the Seattle Link today—the system remains one of the fastest-growing US rail networks & broke into the top-10 by ridership!
It's sure to grow more, as an extension to Federal Way opens in December, while the 1 & 2 lines will be connected next year
It's sure to grow more, as an extension to Federal Way opens in December, while the 1 & 2 lines will be connected next year
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After a small stretch of a never-used bus lane was saved on Capitol Hill, Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck said this week she’d push to expand transit-only lanes on three of the city’s busiest streets.
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Seattle advocates demand ‘better bus lanes’ on Aurora, Rainier and Denny
Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck said the city should expand transit-only lanes on three of the busiest streets. to make buses more reliable
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October 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
After a small stretch of a never-used bus lane was saved on Capitol Hill, Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck said this week she’d push to expand transit-only lanes on three of the city’s busiest streets.
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