[Transit] Fwd: article for Crosscut on how to ride transit, etc.

[Doug Trumm]

Jazmine Smith might be a good fit.

*Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
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On Wed, Mar 15, 2023 at 9:57 AM Katie Wilson <katie at transitriders.org>
wrote:

> Hey folks, I’m asking Andy whether he’s already found someone and what the
> timeline is on this, but if he still needs “a frequent commuter, perhaps
> someone who doesn’t own a car” to ride along with and interview— anyone
> interested?  Or in talking with him about gaps/service declines?
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From: *Andy Engelson <andyengelson at gmail.com>
> *Subject: **article for Crosscut on how to ride transit, etc.*
> *Date: *March 10, 2023 at 4:40:34 PM PST
> *To: *Katie Wilson <katie at transitriders.org>
>
> Hi Katie,
>
> Hope you're doing well. I've been asked by my editor at Crosscut to write
> a brief "how to" feature about getting around on transit (buses, light
> rail, ferries, etc.). It's intended for newcomers to the Seattle area, and
> I'm thinking what I'd like to do is spend a little time riding with a
> frequent commuter, perhaps someone who doesn't own a car. I'm also hoping
> to use the story (though my editor doesn't know this yet) to talk about
> either gaps in the system or how/if service has declined in recent years
> (but also to highlight what's good in order to encourage new riders).
>
> Wondering if you have thoughts of someone who might be a good fit for a
> ride-along and interview. I'm ruling out some obvious folks like Ryan
> Packer (who I freelance with at PubliCola) and Anna Zivarts, who wrote
> several op-eds for Crosscut in the past. Would also be interested
> in interviewing someone else if needed who can address about the
> gaps/service declines and what org like yours are doing to push for better
> service.
>
> Let me know what you think... no need to get back today, next week is
> totally fine.
>
> Andy
>
> --
> Andrew Engelson
> andyengelson at gmail.com
> Freelance editor & journalist | Seattle | he/him
> 206.455.3623 http://andrewengelson.com/
>
>
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