[Transit] bus service increase/event

[Daniel Heppner]

Sadly I won't be able to make this since I'm going to be out of town, but
I'll be happy to share it around!

On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 4:18 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:

> Awesome, thanks for getting it out there!
>
> On Tue, Mar 14, 2023, 12:09 PM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org> wrote:
>
>> Planning to email it around this afternoon as well so go for it, I'd say.
>>
>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 11:54 AM Wes Mills <wesmills at wesmills.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Wooo, awesome.
>>>
>>> Are we good to start sharing this around?  I might be able to get it
>>> into the Share the Cities newsletter if I didn’t mess up remember when the
>>> cutoff is...
>>>
>>> On Tue, Mar 14, 2023, at 11:02, Doug Trumm wrote:
>>>
>>> Here's the eventbrite page I made:
>>> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boost-transit-now-social-hour-tickets-588344523307
>>>
>>> Let me know if I missed anything.
>>>
>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 8:12 AM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Thanks for volunteering to make the Eventbrite, Doug!
>>>
>>> And also thanks to Jim from TRU for volunteering to represent at this
>>> Thursday's TRU meeting.
>>>
>>> Great progress everyone!
>>>
>>> Amy
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Mar 13, 2023, 11:56 PM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Yes. Can get an event listing up tomorrow on our site. Can make an
>>> eventbrite or something unless somebody has a tool they like to use and
>>> wants to do the honors.
>>>
>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Mar 13, 2023 at 8:42 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hey folks,
>>>
>>> Big thanks to Evan who got us set up at Optimism for Tuesday 3/28.
>>> That's just around the corner so we should probs get word out to our orgs
>>> this week.
>>>
>>> Here's the deets on Optimism:
>>>
>>> We have your reservation booked for 3/28/2023 at 6:00 PM. Please look
>>> for the table with your event name on it. We can have your event space
>>> ready for your around 530 or so but you can definitely come in earlier to
>>> set up the space as well.
>>> Just in case you haven’t been in before, we only serve beer (no wine,
>>> mixed drinks, or food). You will find a food truck in front of the building
>>> along Union and our food truck schedule
>>> <https://optimismbrewing.com/food-trucks> on our website. You are also
>>> welcome to have food delivered or bring your own food or non-alcoholic
>>> beverages (just remember to grab silverware and napkins). We just ask that
>>> you clean up after yourselves at our self-bussing stations.
>>>
>>> Does anyone wanna take the lead on crafting an announcement we can all
>>> use or would you like to craft your own messages to circulate?
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>>
>>> Amy
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 3:22 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Just a quick update: Brewlab was way too expensive so Evan reached out
>>> to Optimism and they'll host us free if we do the event on a Tuesday.
>>> We're checking into what Tuesday availability they have.  Is there anyone
>>> who may be speaking that can't make Tuesday 3/28 work?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>> Amy
>>>
>>> On Wed, Mar 8, 2023 at 11:30 PM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Great news. I'm free on 3/28 but out of town the first week of April.
>>> Could probably send somebody else from The Urbanist in my stead in a pinch
>>> if we end up needing to push to that week. Thanks for the upate Evan!
>>>
>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Mar 8, 2023 at 6:58 PM Evan Jayne <volunteer at seattlesubway.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi everyone!
>>>
>>> So we could host our event FREE at Optimism if we host it on a Tuesday!
>>> Want me to see if Tuesday, 3.28 is available and if not, check about
>>> Tuesday, 4.4?
>>>
>>> Still trying to wrangle a speaker on my end. Hoping to have an update by
>>> Monday at the latest.
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> Evan
>>>
>>> On Mon, Mar 6, 2023 at 5:31 PM Evan Jayne <volunteer at seattlesubway.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Of course! Haven't heard anything back yet (they said it would be 2-3
>>> business days) but will let you know as soon as I do!
>>>
>>> Evan
>>>
>>> On Sun, Mar 5, 2023 at 4:08 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Thank you so much for chasing the info down, Evan! Super appreciate it.
>>>
>>> On Sun, Mar 5, 2023, 12:37 PM Evan Jayne <volunteer at seattlesubway.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi again!
>>>
>>> I just filled out request forms for Optimism and Owl and Thistle. I'll
>>> update everyone when I hear back!
>>>
>>> Evan
>>>
>>> On Sun, Mar 5, 2023 at 11:42 AM Evan Jayne <volunteer at seattlesubway.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> 100% hear that! I'll reach out to Optimism and Owl and Thistle and see
>>> what they say!
>>>
>>> Evan
>>>
>>> On Sat, Mar 4, 2023 at 7:42 AM Katie Wilson <katie at transitriders.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Yeah that’s a lot!! We used to do some events at the Owl ’n Thistle,
>>> they let us use space for free as long as we didn’t expect other patrons to
>>> totally clear out.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mar 3, 2023, at 10:49 PM, Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> That seems too pricey to me. I'd rather risk a noisy larger venue like
>>> Optimism than let the budget get that big. Thanks Evan for getting the
>>> info. Anybody got any other venue ideas? Have a good weekend all, Doug
>>>
>>> On Fri, Mar 3, 2023 at 2:39 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hey folks, happy Friday!
>>>
>>> Evan heard back from Brewlab on availability and costs:
>>>
>>> Date: We should pick one of the Thursdays because they're not open on
>>> Tuesdays
>>> Cost:$2400 to book two rooms (and food/bev will be more)
>>>
>>> We haven't talked about budget for this endeavor - does this seem
>>> reasonable/doable? or do we need to pivot?
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>> Amy
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Feb 27, 2023 at 10:57 AM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hey folks,
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks to everyone who could attend yesterday! If you have any changes
>>> or additions to these notes, please feel free to reply on the thread:
>>>
>>>
>>> *In attendance:* Wes (TRU), Sarah (36th Dems), Doug (the Urbanist),
>>> Evan (Seattle Subway), Amy (TRU)
>>>
>>>
>>> *Topics:*
>>>
>>>    - Event venue
>>>    - Event goals
>>>    - Event name
>>>    - Event invite platform
>>>
>>>
>>> *Venue:*
>>> On email, we'd been talking about Optimism and Redhook Brewlab on
>>> Capitol Hill, and Doug mentioned in his last email that he was leaning
>>> Redhook since Optimism is so large - it could be hard to hear speakers.
>>> Evan volunteered to reach out to Redhook to see if they have
>>> availability for any of our preferred dates and to get further information
>>> about booking, and he emailed them right after the meeting.
>>>
>>>
>>> *Goals:*
>>>
>>>
>>> *Broadly:*
>>>
>>>    - Restore and expand transit service for everyone
>>>    - Accessible, frequent, functional, connected transit for all
>>>    - Better coverage during nights, weekends, and off-peak
>>>
>>>
>>> *This event:*
>>> *Goals for our members:*
>>>
>>>    - Raise awareness/educate
>>>    - Encourage participation in key actions (such as letter writing,
>>>    public comment at meetings)
>>>    - Sign on to a pre-written letter
>>>
>>>
>>> *Goals for local leadership:*
>>>
>>>    - Get this issue back on officials' radar
>>>    - Demonstrate engagement and demand for change
>>>    - Restore funding to increase service and support needed recruitment
>>>    of drivers
>>>
>>>
>>> *Event name:* we landed on *Boost Transit Service Now*
>>>
>>>
>>> *Invite platform:* we decided to use Eventbrite
>>>
>>>
>>> *Pending actions:*
>>>
>>>    - *Confirm venue: *Evan reached out to Brewlab, ball's in their court
>>>    - *Confirm date:* Dependent on venue
>>>    - *Confirm speakers: *If you haven't already landed on who's
>>>    speaking for your org, pls get together with your folks to discuss
>>>    - *Confirm Seattle Subway alignment:* Evan to meet with Seattle
>>>    Subway this week
>>>
>>>
>>> We'll continue to work through actions on email, no further meetings
>>> scheduled at this time.
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>> Amy
>>>
>>> On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 1:07 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hey folks,
>>>
>>> Evan, Wes, and I are on the call, please join if you're available
>>> because some of us have a hard stop at 1:45 Thanks!
>>>
>>> Amy
>>>
>>> On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 10:55 AM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> All of those March dates work for me. Ben B from SeaSub and I chatted
>>> about this last week, and I think we're leaning toward a smaller venue than
>>> Optimism such as Brewlab since it may be hard for the audience to hear the
>>> program at Optimism given how packed it normally is and it all being one
>>> giant room (unless you rent the upstairs which is spendy). Can discuss more
>>> at 1. See you then!
>>>
>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 10:50 AM Sarah Reyneveld <
>>> sarahreyneveld at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Sounds good. I have a campaign event so will likely be late to this, but
>>> will try to join! Thanks!
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Feb 25, 2023, at 7:04 PM, Evan Jayne <volunteer at seattlesubway.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> Apologies for the late response.
>>>
>>> Thanks for setting up the meeting, Amy!
>>>
>>> In terms of agenda, I was thinking we could do quick intros, discuss
>>> event date and locations, event agenda (I.e., who from each group will be
>>> talking and what they’ll be talking about), and next steps for planning -
>>> does that sound good? Obviously open to any other agenda items!
>>>
>>> Thanks, and looking forward to connecting with everyone tomorrow!
>>>
>>> Evan
>>>
>>> On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 4:50 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Adding Doug back to the megathread cause I notice he got dropped
>>> somewhere.
>>>
>>> Just sent a planning meeting invite out for Sunday. If you can't make it
>>> or would like to invite additional folks to join you, feel free to forward.
>>> For anyone who can't make it, I'll take notes.
>>>
>>> Do we want to crowdsource a list of discussion topics over email this
>>> week or just play it by ear on Sunday? If you want to crowdsource, drop
>>> your topics on this thread, otherwise, looking forward to chatting on
>>> Sunday!
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>> Amy
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Feb 20, 2023 at 5:08 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hey folks,
>>>
>>> So on the *event date*, I'm hearing so far that all dates work for
>>> folks, with Sarah having a preference for Thursdays. So I suggest we
>>> prioritize the Thursdays, and let venue availability guide which date we
>>> actually use. So:
>>>
>>> 1) Thurs March 23
>>> 2) Thurs March 30
>>> 3) Tues March 28
>>>
>>> Please respond if any objections/concerns/different suggestions for this
>>> approach.
>>>
>>> On the *planning meeting*, it sounds like Seattle Subway has an
>>> org-wide conflict this Thursday evening. I'm assuming folks are still open
>>> to a meeting Sunday Feb 26 anytime between 10am and 2pm? Sarah, if you
>>> can't make it, is there someone from 36th Dems who can represent you, or
>>> could you make a suggestion for a different date? * If I hear no
>>> objections by Wednesday Feb 22, then I will send out a meeting invite for
>>> 1pm Sunday Feb 26th.*
>>>
>>> *Question: How many folks do we think we can pull in from each
>>> organization for the event?* Knowing this will help us when we're
>>> working with venues to determine if they can accommodate the group, right?
>>> It seems important to know? I'm not an event planner, so if there's any
>>> other info folks think we should gather or prioritize, please chime in!
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>> Amy
>>>
>>> On Mon, Feb 20, 2023 at 3:59 PM Evan Jayne <volunteer at seattlesubway.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> All 3 event dates work for me! Unfortunately, Seattle Subway is pretty
>>> booked up for a call February 23
>>>
>>> Evan
>>>
>>> On Mon, Feb 20, 2023 at 1:20 PM James McIntosh <
>>> mcintoshjamesswc01 at centurylink.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> All 3 of these dates work for me.
>>>
>>>
>>> Thursday March 23, Tuesday March 28, and Thursday March 30th.
>>>
>>> Either place would be good.
>>>
>>> Thanks. Jim
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, 19 Feb, 2023 at 11:31 AM, Sarah Reyneveld <
>>> sarahreyneveld at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> To: amy
>>> Cc: volunteer at seattlesubway.org; transit at transitriders.org
>>> Thanks, Amy! Any of those dates work for me, with a preference for the
>>> Thursdays. I don't have any preference or objection to the two locations
>>> proposed. Thanks!
>>>
>>> On Fri, Feb 17, 2023 at 10:37 AM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> 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>
>>> https://forms.office.com/r/LuiMwCA69n
>>> *Planning meeting: * <https://www.when2meet.com/?18703350-cnKIp>
>>> 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>
>>> 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>
>>> 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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