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Karl Otterstrom

@pedestrianman.bsky.social

Nothing pedestrian about making better communities through public transportation. Honored to lead Spokane Transit as CEO.

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Karl Otterstrom@pedestrianman.bsky.social · 3d ago

Good morning. The past 42 hours have been something. Spokane Transit has been assisting with evacuations, from the VA Hospital to assisted living and retirement centers as recent as this AM. Multiple employees have lost their homes. I appreciate the thoughts and prayers for Spokane.

Bus on Spokane Transit Route 4 approaches bus stop in a noticeable haze of wildfire smoke
Jarrett Walker@humantransit.bsky.social · 7d ago

Most transport technology hype inadvertently advertises what a tiny number of passengers will be served. It wants you to imagine that you will get this convenience, but if everyone uses it, it won’t be like this at all. Nothing is more old-fashioned than transport tech hype.

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Karl Otterstrom@pedestrianman.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Before meeting up with Medical Lake Mayor Cooper and Council Member Speirs, I was able to ride my bike around to check on bus stop improvements and to take in parade preparations as part of the city's Founders Day festivities.

Spokane Transit bus stages on Lake Street before the Medical Lake Founders Day parade. Deck sign reads "Look Ma, I'm a parade float" Floats staging before the Medical Lake Founders Day Parade. Train ride parade float.
Karl Otterstrom@pedestrianman.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Rode my bike to catch a westbound 6 at its end-of-line in the Spokane University District. I will then transfer to 62 Medical Lake at the West Plains Transit Center. Three young men who boarded at the Plaza are likely also heading to Medical Lake—each had a fishing rod.

A double decker bus at the end of line of Spokane Transit Route 6 with the author's bicycle on the bike rack.
American Public Transportation Association@apta-info.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Yesterday, APTA wrote to House and Senate leaders, urging them to provide strong FY27 funding for public transit and passenger rail, calling for $26.3 billion for public transit and $24.8 billion for passenger and freight rail. aptapassengertransport.com/apta-urges-c...

APTA Urges Congress to Provide Strong FY27 Funding for Public Transit & Passenger Rail - Passenger Transport

APTA wrote to House and Senate leaders, May 6, urging them to provide strong FY27 funding for public transit and passenger rail, calling for $26.3 billion for public transportation and $24.8 billion f...

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