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"So is there a unique and unambiguous way to refer to Sounder, RER, S-Bahn type rail? Something that gets at the four-way distinction between Link, Sounder, Cascades, and intercity lines? Because “regional” is too ambiguous." https://seattletransitblog.com/2023/01/07/what-to-call-sounder-type-rail/
Building Local Support for Improved Seamless Mobility through Community Interactions, Transportation for America's #TransportationCampDC, January 7, 2023 Presentation https://allaboardnw.org/site/assets/files/1568/t4a_transportationcamp_-_why_passenger_rail_1-7-23.pdf
Last session of #TransportationCampDC just concluded. Lots of outstanding discussions. Thanks to everyone who participated!
"Transportation-adjacent companies (like folks who build shelters) do make money." @shabazz at #TransportationCampDC
"We need more representation among advocates. We need women at every level." @shabazz at #TransportationCampDC
"there’s a snappy description of the worst of red tape - people wish they were dead!" comment in the chat re @shabazz presentation at #TransportationCampDC
"Venture capitalists are not supporting community-based #Transportation #Entrepreneurs" @shabazz at #TransportationCampDC
Update on the #AltText from #TransportationCampDC. Looks more like 75+ people on Zoom, not counting the folks who are there in person.
A good crowd at #TransportationCampDC, even for those of us on in the #NW for whom it's very early for a #Saturday morning!
