[BATS] November Meeting Notes

[Katrina Hoch]

Hi! Im a new tru (and hopefully bats) member. Wasnt able to make it monday
but hope to in the future.

Closest to my heart from below list is lightrail/ballard link and 1st ave
street car. But willing to help with any. As a newbie, need to learn the
ropes!

Katrina Hoch, PhD, MS, RD
206-939-9406
katrinahoch at gmail.com


On Wed, Nov 27, 2024 at 11:09 AM S. Sanchez <saunatina at proton.me> wrote:

> Link to meeting notes:
> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sa9hyq1Z1z24Y6YDgI8nSwkgSXM_gQ-y4vTtauunqKw/edit?usp=sharing
>
> Action Items Discussed:
>
>    - We're not meeting in December, next meeting is January 27th. A new
>    invitation and video chat link will be sent in a separate email - keep an
>    eye out!
>    - Some other committees had annual wishlists -- would be cool to see!
>    Please send to transit at transitriders.org if you have old exampels.
>    - Saunatina is putting together an archive/toolbook of resources for
>    prior route / bus stop work we have done. If you have any emails or plans
>    related to projects BATS or TRU in general has engaged in related to
>    specific bus or train routes, please send them to saunatina at proton,me
>    - Sound Transit Chinatown-International District station placement
>    conversation. New successor to 5th Avenue alternative - 5th Shallow
>    Diagonal. May be first step to larger TRU project to keep Ballard Link
>    project on track.
>    - Fix the L8. SDOT has a meeting on December 9th at 2pm to share study
>    results.
>    - Metro is still committed to the idea of the 1st Ave Streetcar, but
>    would be interested in bus service as a precursor to streetcar service.
>    - RapidRide G. Steep bus stops near 3rd avenue are difficult for
>    wheelchair users. Disability Rights Washington might be interested in
>    following up on this. David is going to reach out to Krystina and Cecilia
>    to get some thoughts.
>    - Additional walking for some folks to a bus stop can be a deal
>    breaker. Should we have a general policy relating to walking distances for
>    transit service?
>    - Route 40. Should we put a sign at the bus stop telling folks to
>    complain to Rob Saka if they dislike the location?
>
>
> If you're interested in getting involved in any of these projects, please
> reply to this message to let other committee members know who is available
> to collaborate with. We spent some time collecting ideas for our advocacy
> focus for 2025, it would be great to hear yours!
>
> Thanks for being with the BATS!
> Saunatina
>
>
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