[Transit] bus service increase/event

amy antennas2heaven at gmail.com
Fri Feb 17 10:37:39 PST 2023 

Hey folks,

Happy Friday! Updates on planning:

*Event date: *Thursday March 23, Tuesday March 28, and Thursday March 30th
tied for most popular date choices.

*Planning meeting date:* We can't get everyone on the same date, it sounds
like. The two most popular choices were:

   - Thurs Feb 23 between 6:30 and 9pm: Evan isn't available
   - Sunday Feb 26 anytime between 10am and 2pm: Sarah isn't available

*Do we need to try to hash this out a phone call really quickly or can
someone appoint a delegate from their org to represent them for one of
these times?* As soon as we can agree I'll send out a call invite.


*Location: *I heard no preference or objection between Brewlab and
Optimism. *We should probably see if either of these places has
availability on any of the 3 dates and determine cost - anyone want to help
out with this?*

*Speakers:* I heard no discussion on this, I am assuming we're good with
getting a speaker from each org to represent? I know Doug already
volunteered to speak for the Urbanist,* can everyone else start thinking
about a speaker from their org?* I assume we're looking for ~5mins/per, but
what do you think?

Thanks,
Amy



On Tue, Feb 14, 2023 at 3:56 PM Sarah Reyneveld <sarahreyneveld at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Thanks, Doug and all. Thursday, February 23rd at 6:30pm is the only time
> that works for me if we can swing that date. Looking forward to it.
>
> Sarah
>
> On Tue, Feb 14, 2023 at 8:42 AM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org> wrote:
>
>> I filled out the planning meeting poll and it looks like *Thursday Feb
>> 23 6:30 to 8pm* window or *Sunday Feb 26 10am to 2pm* window are our two
>> leading options with 4 yeses. (I could also probably make Tuesday evening
>> Feb 21 work in a pinch, but will be out of town so not ideal.) Would any of
>> those work for you, Sarah?
>>
>> Either Optimism or Brewlab are fine by me.
>>
>> Apologies for missing the second scheduling poll earlier. I believe I
>> filled out the other one, but let me know if not.
>>
>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Feb 13, 2023 at 8:57 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Doug and Evan! Appreciate your insight! Just an update for the
>>> group and some *quick* *actions to complete by Thursday 2/16:*
>>>
>>> *Scheduling:*
>>> I have 3 voters for the "event date" poll and 2 voters for the "planning
>>> meeting date" poll....doesn't quite seem like a quorum :)
>>> *Action if you haven't responded to the polls yet: Please help us pick
>>> dates for the event and/or the planning meeting* - the more voices we
>>> hear, the better chance we have of picking days when everyone can
>>> participate.
>>> *Event poll: *https://forms.office.com/r/LuiMwCA69n
>>> *Planning meeting: *https://www.when2meet.com/?18703350-cnKIp
>>> If for whatever reason the polls are not great for you, please feel free
>>> to email me your responses and I will record them for you. Heck, you can
>>> even text me: 206-240-4457.
>>>
>>> *Location:*
>>> Love the Optimism and Brewlab suggestions! they both check a couple of
>>> key boxes - well served by transit, centrally located, have outdoor seating
>>> for folks, have spacious floorplans that accommodate groups, 99% sure both
>>> are wheelchair accessible. I think Optimism has at least one or two
>>> non-alcoholic options for folks...not sure about Brewlab but I'll try to
>>> get over later this week to check. Optimism is open 7 days/week, Brewlab is
>>> open Wed - Sun. Optimism has food trucks (and lets you bring your own food)
>>> and Brewlab has pizza.
>>>
>>> *Action: If you have another location suggestion, or support for or
>>> objection to Optimism or Brewlab, please respond to this thread.*
>>>
>>> *Speaker:*
>>> Doug suggested that each of the orgs bring a speaker. There are some
>>> merits to that approach - it'll probably be easier to get a few friendlies
>>> to speak for a few minutes than to recruit one outside "bigger" speaker,
>>> speakers could be spaced throughout the event so that everyone gets to hear
>>> a speaker even if they only come for part of the event, it's always nice to
>>> hear from different voices instead of just one, and will help everyone get
>>> at least one guaranteed introduction to an org they don't currently belong
>>> to.
>>>
>>> *Action: Does this seem like the right approach to you? Or do you think
>>> we should try to recruit an outside speaker? Maybe you have a different
>>> idea? Please respond to this thread and let us know!*
>>>
>>> *Action Summary due Feb 16:* 2 questions to answer on email (a sentence
>>> or bullet point is fine), 2 scheduling polls to respond - I estimate about
>>> 5 mins total to complete. I set the Feb 16th deadline because I find
>>> deadlines helpful for this sort of thing but let me know if you need more
>>> time/flexibility, I don't intend to stress folks out or be un-inclusive.
>>>
>>> Thanks so much! Happy Valentines and Election Day tomorrow!
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>> Amy
>>>
>>> On Mon, Feb 13, 2023 at 6:42 PM Evan Jayne <volunteer at seattlesubway.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Yes, thanks for putting this together, Amy!
>>>>
>>>> I threw in my/Seasub's availability for both a happy hour and a
>>>> planning chat. Let me know if you have any questions.
>>>>
>>>> Also, I agree with Doug. For our first joint happy hour, it makes sense
>>>> to have reps from each of our orgs speak. In terms of location, Optimism
>>>> does have incredible capacity. We could also look into Red Hook Brew Lab if
>>>> we wanted to do something with outdoor options (I know Ballard and Fremont
>>>> have a TON of breweries with outdoor seating - but those two neighborhoods
>>>> can be a bit difficult to get to transit-wise).
>>>>
>>>> Looking forward to connecting with everyone!
>>>>
>>>> Evan
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Feb 13, 2023 at 12:48 PM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for putting together the scheduling poll, Amy.
>>>>>
>>>>> As to the speaker question, I think just having one rep from each org
>>>>> speak to the important transit needs emerging would be interesting for our
>>>>> first joint meeting. We could look for outside guests at future events. I'd
>>>>> be happy to serve as The Urbanist's speaker/rep. Does that sound about
>>>>> right? Can also seek out a "name" if that seems more enticing.
>>>>>
>>>>> Regarding the venue, how do we feel about Optimism Brewing? Feels like
>>>>> everything happens there, but they do have capacity for bigger events. Open
>>>>> to other ideas though!
>>>>>
>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 8:25 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hey everyone!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Just wanted to get the gang back together on the Urbanist/Seattle
>>>>>> Subway/TRU/36th Dems pro-transit meet and greet. I'm going to recap what I
>>>>>> know and then give us some discussion items to kick off the convo.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Since we last met, Doug talked to Evan Jayne from Seattle Subway.
>>>>>> I've copied Evan on this thread, welcome!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Timing:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It sounds like Seattle Subway is doing an event next week, which felt
>>>>>> a little soon for scheduling us all together, so Doug and Sarah and I are
>>>>>> thinking March (perhaps late March?) would be better for a joint
>>>>>> meetup. I think we've talked about this as a happy hour (6pm -8/9ish)
>>>>>> timeslot, but please raise your hand if you are thinking differently.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Action for you: Please fill in the scheduling poll - what day should
>>>>>> we hold the event?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> https://forms.office.com/r/LuiMwCA69n
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Place:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Seattle Subway usually meets at Pike Place Bar and Grill, but given
>>>>>> this is a larger event, we may need to find a new home.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Questions for you:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>    - How many people do we think we can recruit from our respective
>>>>>>    orgs?
>>>>>>    - Any ideas for a good location? Maybe you know someone who works
>>>>>>    at a cool spot? It would be inclusive to find a place that has a patio or
>>>>>>    some kind of outdoor mingling space.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Agenda planning meeting:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> At our last meeting, we talked a bit about maybe having a speaker at
>>>>>> this event, and it sounds like Evan is interested in that too. We could dig
>>>>>> a little deeper into what actions we are bringing this coalition together
>>>>>> to drive short- and medium-term. We can try to hash this out on email but I
>>>>>> suspect a live discussion is the quickest/easiest way to get there.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Action for you: Yeah, sorry, it's another scheduling poll. When can
>>>>>> you meet to discuss the agenda/planning?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> https://www.when2meet.com/?18703350-cnKIp
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Question for you: Who should we try to recruit to speak?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Please fill in those scheduling polls no later than Monday Feb 13th
>>>>>> just so we can get stuff landed and making progress. In the meantime, would
>>>>>> love to hear any discussion/ideas on location and speakers right here on
>>>>>> this thread.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for leaning in on this!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Amy Richards
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Transit Riders Union
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 11:07 AM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Also Evan replied this morning with an update, which includes times
>>>>>>> that leads me to think March 20-23 window is looking promising:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Given that this will be a joint event, and we'll likely attract a
>>>>>>> larger crowd than we've attracted when we've hosted independent events, I'm
>>>>>>> thinking the Pike Place Bar and Grill will probably be too small. Do you
>>>>>>> have any thoughts on where we could host our happy hour? I'm more than
>>>>>>> happy to do some digging and help pinpoint and then secure a location.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Also, in terms of timing, we're open to any week night (probably
>>>>>>> between 6:00 and 8:00 or 6:00 and 9:00?) the weeks of 3.13, 3.20, or 3.27.
>>>>>>> Do you have an ideal date in mind?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Finally, I'd love to align on an agenda at some point. I think it
>>>>>>> would be great to set a solid amount of time aside for open
>>>>>>> mingling/networking but think having a designated speaker/presentation or
>>>>>>> two might help bring out a larger crowd."
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 10:59 AM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I leave for a long weekend vacation on February 16 so March seems
>>>>>>>> like the better fit for me too.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Can do another call, but also happy to make some headway by email.
>>>>>>>> Week of March 13 looks pretty tight between the TRU meeting and some
>>>>>>>> Urbanist meetings. But rest of the month is pretty open for me. Exception
>>>>>>>> is I can't do Monday March 6th due to a board meeting.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 8:49 AM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com>
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Thanks Sarah and Doug! I'm traveling this week so i missed this
>>>>>>>>> yesterday. +1 on pushing to March for a joint meetup/happy hour.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I'll send around a scheduling poll for another planning meeting
>>>>>>>>> when I get back this weekend and I'll include Evan.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Wed, Feb 1, 2023, 10:24 PM Sarah Reyneveld <
>>>>>>>>> sarahreyneveld at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Thanks, Doug! That's exciting that Seattle Subway is interested
>>>>>>>>>> in combining forces. I am available 2/16, but the rest of that week is
>>>>>>>>>> pretty booked. It might make sense to push it to March if they are ok with
>>>>>>>>>> that.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>>>>>> Sarah
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 11:59 AM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org>
>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Amy and Sarah,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Was finally able to connect with Seattle Subway over the
>>>>>>>>>>> weekend, but I was slammed earlier this week and have been meaning to
>>>>>>>>>>> update. They are interested. We should be corresponding with Evan at
>>>>>>>>>>> volunteer at seattlesubway.org for events down the road btw. They
>>>>>>>>>>> are planning to do a meetup the week of February 13 which we could see
>>>>>>>>>>> about combining forces with or take a look at March to do our joint one if
>>>>>>>>>>> that feels a bit rushed. It sounds like they were open to combining forces
>>>>>>>>>>> in February.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Here's Evan's email below. What's your preference?
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> "My name is Evan Jayne (nice to e-meet you!). I am the volunteer
>>>>>>>>>>> coordinator for Seattle Subway and am responsible for
>>>>>>>>>>> coordinating our next happy hour event.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> We are excited about the idea of doing a joint happy hour with
>>>>>>>>>>> you and Transit Riders Union!
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> When we were planning ours independently, we were aiming to have
>>>>>>>>>>> it the week of February 13 at the Pike Place Bar and Grill. When and where
>>>>>>>>>>> were you thinking about hosting the joint happy hour?"
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>>>>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>>>>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> On Fri, Jan 20, 2023 at 2:03 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com>
>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Hey folks,
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> two asks before I begin:
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>    - If anyone has Sarah Reyneveld's email address, can you
>>>>>>>>>>>>    add her to this thread?
>>>>>>>>>>>>    - If you were at the meeting and want to correct or build
>>>>>>>>>>>>    on my notes, I encourage and welcome you to, just reply to the thread so we
>>>>>>>>>>>>    keep it all in one place.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Notes from our meeting today:
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Attendees:
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>    - Doug (The Urbanist)
>>>>>>>>>>>>    - Sarah (36th Dems)
>>>>>>>>>>>>    - Saunatina (TRU)
>>>>>>>>>>>>    - Wes (TRU)
>>>>>>>>>>>>    - Amy (TRU)
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Discussion at top of call:
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>    - There is common interest between the Urbanist, Seattle
>>>>>>>>>>>>    Subway, 36th Dems, and TRU forming a coalition to advocate for
>>>>>>>>>>>>    restoration/expansion of bus service hours.
>>>>>>>>>>>>    - Trust with voters and campaigns has been broken - we've
>>>>>>>>>>>>    passed levies for service hours that can't be fulfilled due to a lack of
>>>>>>>>>>>>    bus drivers, we've seen Seattle City Council move funding out of
>>>>>>>>>>>>    transit and into bridge maintenance.
>>>>>>>>>>>>    - We want to amplify the asks that the ATU have made around
>>>>>>>>>>>>    improving bus driver recruitment (the path to a CDL is time-consuming and
>>>>>>>>>>>>    expensive) and retention (more hours, better hours, safety, childcare, etc).
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> To build the coalition, we agreed it would be good to start
>>>>>>>>>>>> with a meetup, and then follow up down the line with calls to action and a
>>>>>>>>>>>> rally.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>    - Would be open invite, but particularly targeted at
>>>>>>>>>>>>    building engagement among existing members of our orgs
>>>>>>>>>>>>    - Doug said that Pike Place Bar has historically been a
>>>>>>>>>>>>    good site for meetups, but it could be challenging if lots of people come.
>>>>>>>>>>>>    - Feb/March timeframe
>>>>>>>>>>>>    - We'd like a speaker if possible
>>>>>>>>>>>>    - Doug will be checking in with Seatlte Subway on their
>>>>>>>>>>>>    engagement in this process
>>>>>>>>>>>>    - Doug and Sarah will be leading the effort, with help from
>>>>>>>>>>>>    me
>>>>>>>>>>>>    - Saunatina requested that Sarah and Doug email her to be
>>>>>>>>>>>>    added to TRU's BATS (Bus and Transit Service) workgroup mailing list, and
>>>>>>>>>>>>    encouraged them to attend our next BATS meeting (4th Mondays, monthly).
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> That's it! Thanks for meeting today and have a great weekend!
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>>>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> On Wed, Jan 11, 2023 at 5:55 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com>
>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> I can't update the poll, I'd have to make a new one, its a
>>>>>>>>>>>>> tool limitation. If you have no availability during the next week or so,
>>>>>>>>>>>>> can you propose some days/ times the following week that work for you here
>>>>>>>>>>>>> on this thread? Thanks!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Wed, Jan 11, 2023, 4:48 PM Dave Schuldt <
>>>>>>>>>>>>> dave.schuldt at me.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Maybe include the week of the 22nd to give people more time
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> to plan?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dave Schuldt
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Jan 11, 2023, at 4:25 PM, amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Doug!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks for circling back on this! I think most of the BATS
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> workgroup is interested in helping so let's meet to get the ball rolling.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> So we don't go back and forth on scheduling, can folks please
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> fill in this availability poll?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> https://www.when2meet.com/?18258398-2uOGD
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Wed, Jan 11, 2023, 4:10 PM Doug Trumm <
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> doug at theurbanist.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Amy and Wes,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Following up about the transit meetup idea. When would be a
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> good time and how should we proceed?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Mon, Nov 28, 2022 at 7:53 PM Doug Trumm <
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> doug at theurbanist.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Amy,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks for following up on this. January works for me.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> December was going to be tough to squeeze in. I think awareness raising is
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> fine for this initial event, but if we can get people plugged in at TRU,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Urbanist, SeaSubway, etc all the better. Fine to encourage them to
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> start pressuring their County CMs and City CMs
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I was thinking we just invite our lists, post our
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> respective websites, and see how it goes unless you want to go beyond that
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> to target audiences. Long-term we probably should think about how to
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> expand the coalition for this campaign, but the January event to get the
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ball rolling doesn't necessarily need to get all the way there.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Event can be anywhere. We're not tied to Pike Place Bar.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Seattle Subway just mentioned it had worked well for an event with about 30
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> folks last month. Ben B also knows the owner. If we're expecting a lot
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> bigger crowd it might be an awkward fit.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Mon, Nov 28, 2022 at 7:28 PM amy <
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> hey folks,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I mentioned this to the Bus & Transit Service workgroup
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> tonight, and it sounds like there is building consensus that folks are
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> stoked about this event, and that January feels like the right time.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On the other hand, I am not sure how stoked folks are
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> about meetings right now :)
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Things I can think of that it would be helpful to lock on
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> soonish before the holidaze sets in:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>    - Date
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>    - Location (sounds like Pike Place Bar is currently
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>    the suggested option, there was a question in the BATS group about whether
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>    they have outdoor seating?)
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>    - What do we want the outcome of the event to be? Like
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>    do we want attendees writing letters, showing up to public meetings,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>    joining TRU, coalition- and relationship-building for future efforts?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>    - Do we have a target audience and how do we want to
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>    reach them?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thoughts?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Fri, Nov 25, 2022 at 7:54 PM amy <
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Awesome, Wes! I think everyone missed the mail, was busy
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> with Thanksgiving stuff, and/or didn't get the same level of
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> calendar/workback anxiety as me (all totes cool/understandable), so I
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> didn't end up setting anything up, but happy to chat next week if folks are
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> into it.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hope you had a good Thanksgiving!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Fri, Nov 25, 2022, 1:36 PM Wes Mills <
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> wesmills at wesmills.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Oops, sorry, I missed this email.  Were you two able to
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> chat?  I definitely love the idea of rallying for more bus service and want
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> to help. :)
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wes
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Mon, Nov 21, 2022, at 18:54, amy wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks Doug. I don't know that we have to wait til I-135
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> is all the way over.,..i think just having the holidays out of the way may
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> help us get more mindshare. I think it's worth a discussion.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Anyone else on the thread (besides me and Doug) up for a
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> half-hour Zoom tomorrow or Wednesday to lock on a date and broadly sketch
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> out what we think we need to do and by when? If so, please let me know any
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> scheduling preference.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Mon, Nov 21, 2022 at 6:10 PM Doug Trumm <
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> doug at theurbanist.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Yes, that's a good point to consider, Katie. We can push
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> to 2023 if that works better. But, Amy, are you leaning toward meeting
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> after I-135, e.g. late February? My schedule is pretty open tomorrow. I
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> just can't meet at 9am. Similar Wednesday.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Mon, Nov 21, 2022 at 3:00 PM amy <
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> would folks like to have a call to talk about this? like
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> to agree on a date, decide what we need to do and who's gonna do it, etc.?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> mid-December is gonna be here before we know it and between I-135 stuff,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> holidays, work etc my calendar is filling up alarmingly quickly and I'm
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> guessing that's a pretty universal experience :)
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> happy to set us up if folks can send me availability for
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> this and/or next week. thanks!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 7:51 AM Katie Wilson <
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> katie at transitriders.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi All,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I just added Doug to the listserv so he can get and
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> receive emails through transit at transitriders.org.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Happy to support whatever date is decided. Keep in mind
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dec. 13th is our end-of-year celebration, so having this the night before
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> or after could depress attendance at one or both events— but maybe if we’re
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> pulling from more organizations for this meetup that won’t matter too much.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> And maybe everyone’s in the mood for multiple social events by
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> mid-December, anyway. :)
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> - Katie
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Nov 17, 2022, at 7:54 PM, amy <
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Doug!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Yeah, that seems like a good location! I prefer
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wednesday but can make Monday work as well!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Thu, Nov 17, 2022 at 6:54 PM Doug Trumm <
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> doug at theurbanist.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Amy,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Do you think a meetup event in mid December would work?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> We were thinking of Pike Place Bar as a venue since Seattle Subway has held
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> events there before and if familiar with staff. What evenings work well for
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> you? Monday Dec. 12 or Wed. Dec. 14 seem good for me. If it's just too
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> tough for December, we could look at January.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> First meetup could float the idea, and then we could
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> pivot to a bigger rally later in 2023?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks for offering to help!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Thu, Nov 17, 2022 at 6:36 PM amy <
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Doug,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Just following up the TRU meeting - would love to help
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> out, please let me know about any meetings.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Amy Richards
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 206-240-4457
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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