[Transit] bus service increase/event

Wed Jan 11 16:10:03 PST 2023

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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