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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Frequent Sunday service on the @trimet.org 15 has delivered me to chilaquiles and mountain views with enough time to head to Powells before my train!
Trimet 15 bus I think this is Mt. Hood?Chilaquiles at Hawthorne Asylum Portland as viewed from Mt. Tabor Park
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The Needling @theneedling.com · 10/09/2026
With a listless sigh and helpless shrug, today multi-trillion-dollar Alphabet subsidiary Google Maps pre-emptively bent over and renamed Seattle’s Lake Union to Lake Confederacy.
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
3X faster, substantially more reliable, and quicker travel times than any point in the last 7 years! The 8 is Gr8!
Transit advocates watch speeches at yesterday’s race the L8 event Mayor Wilson addresses attendees
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Everything you could want to know - and more - from @mclindblom.bsky.social this morning! www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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How Seattle light rail became the world's first floating passenger train
Breakthrough technologies on the I-90 floating bridge make Seattle-Bellevue light rail a landmark on par with the Space Needle, Ballard Locks and Tacoma Narrows.
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Sound Transit @sound-transit.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Today, the Sound Transit Board approved a pilot program to install and test fare gates at up to 14 Link stations. For more details, including which stations we’re targeting for fare gate installation and FAQs, visit our Fare gates pilot program page: www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us...
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
You can literally smell the paint from the 8!
New red bus lanes paint outside the Whole Foods in SLU on Denny
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Car free Pike Place is just such a clear win that this very nicely written op-ed shouldn’t even be necessary. I read it while enjoying a friends of Carmela’s sandwich that I took Link and walked to pick up
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
This is what I keep saying about throwing your trash on the vents at Capitol Hill
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Not so oddly satisfying
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Clean again!
CHS electrical raceways with no trash
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Spokane’s vote is flying a little under the radar but should be a statewide concern - sustainable funding and a springboard for major expansion faces off against destructive cuts just for the sake of cuts, in a time where the cost of driving is only going one direction
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Brett Hamil @bretthamil.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
"Every Time I Pass Mt Baker Light Rail Station" #seattle #doomloop
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
A public service announcement from Jimothy
Most of the text from a WSDOT Jimothy meme with “HVAC vent things at Capitol Hill” superimposed over the word median The HVAC vent things in question
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
One cool outlier from World Cup - on June 19, more people rode light rail than metro buses. On a regular day, metro carries almost double what Link does. A sign of things to come as the system expands?
Chart showing the ridership by mode of transit systems from June 19
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
5.4 million riders in June, 309,000 boardings on a single day on July 6…Seattle and our global guests showed what investing in transit can do for your region
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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Sound Transit confirms that it shattered its one-day ridership record on July 6 with the U.S. vs Belgium match. 309,000 riders pressed onto Link trains that day. 5.4 MILLION riders used Link during the entirety of June, easily clearing the previous monthly ridership record.
Egypt v Belgium Match Day 1: 221,000
Australia v United States Match Day 2: 297,000
Bosnia–Herzegovina v Qatar Match Day 3: 237,000
Egypt v Iran Match Day 4: 234,000
Belgium v Senegal Match Day 5: 246,000
United States v Belgium Match Day 6: 309,000
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Found the bus!
Fixing the L8 and rooting for the MarinersPosing with bus in front of right field
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Breaking: psychic 3 legged kitten (available for adoption now) predicts Bosnia to defeat Qatar at Wednesday’s World Cup match
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Did anyone tell Shaq that Pioneer Square isn’t at ground level? Walking through occidental and the bass is already thumping at levels that might literally bring the house down
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ren they/them 🏳️‍⚧️ @renzaro.com · 17/06/2026
The World Cup has brought out the best of us. @henrybendon.bsky.social is playing soccer in a shawarma place with a 5 year old (and getting beat, sorry Henry)
Henry passing a soccer ball with a small child, MK and Noa in a shawarma restaurant in Cap Hill
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Stoked to think about all the World Cup fans at tonight’s Mariners game experiencing American culture at its finest
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
The new ferry dock coffee shop is a game changer! The more we can make our public spaces places people enjoying being in, the better they are even if you’re just passing through
New Colman dock coffee shop from afarCoffee shop logo “P.S. Perks”Array of chips, drinks, and baked goods Line full of happy travelers waiting to get pre boat snacks
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Obviously it’s not a contest or anything but HA TAKE THAT LOS ANGELES
Seattle Times headline that reads “daily light rail ridership jumps to No. 1 in the U.S.”
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Sound Transit @sound-transit.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
New Sounder cars are now rolling into service! Featuring: more theater-style seating, USB and power outlets at every seat, redesigned bike racks, and enhanced safety features and operator visibility. Keep an eye out and let us know if you spot one! Details: www.soundtransit.org/get-to-know-...
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Qagggy! @qagggy.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Seattle Fire is responding to a Jawa Sandcrawler that lost control along Lake Washington Boulevard and is partially submerged. #MayThe4th
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
More places in America should be reachable via a $10 fast ferry plus regional train combo ticket. It’s really the nicest way to travel
Golden Gate ferry coming in to dock at San Francisco Ferry Building
San Francisco skyline from the back deck of the larkspur ferry Smart train at Larkspur station View out the window or smart train through Olompali State Historic Park
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Nobody does community like Seattle when it’s sunny
Like of bikes next to an event at 42nd and Madison Hundreds gather in the park in the sun. Music is playing People stroll past bookstore in the morning sun No neighborhood photo is complete without the out the door line for coffee
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
From the first unpowered test to today’s historic opening, what a privilege it has been to work on this incredible project. All aboard the 2 Line
Selfie on the test train on I-90 at 2 am Selfie in front of the first train to cross the bridge Walking along the I-90 bridge Me and Pete on the bridge
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Mayor Wilson will see you on board!
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Spotted at IDS
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Sonics back, Mariners opening day tomorrow, crosslake connection opens Saturday…would hate to be anywhere but Seattle right now
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Photos before departing from the City of Destiny
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Related but not yet incorporated - average trip times on I-5 from Lynnwood to Seattle have been around 75 minutes during construction. The train takes 33 minutes and runs every 4-5. Even pre Crosslake those numbers will continue to go up
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The Urbanist @theurbanist.org · 02/03/2026
NEW STORY // Sound Transit Breaks Ground on Stride S3 Bothell-to-Shoreline Bus Line By Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org www.theurbanist.org/2026/03/02/s...
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Sound Transit Breaks Ground on Stride S3 Bothell-to-Shoreline Bus Line » The Urbanist
# When it opens in 2028, the S3 rapid bus line will provide riders across Bothell, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, and Shoreline with a more frequent, reliable transit option and extend the reach of Sound ...
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Coffee makes the commute better - and this new cart is a permitted pilot working with ST’s station activation team!
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Last night was the Sounders home opener - and the home opener for the 2 Line! Really enjoyed my 3 minute wait and less crowded train on the way home from the game
2 Line goes out of service, unloading hundreds of Sounders fans Fans head towards soccer stadium Inside of 2 line train after game, crowded but not packed Full 2 line train viewed from outside at CHS
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Happy tap to pay day - you can now use contactless cards on buses and trains across the PNW!
Orca card reader at CHSOrca card reader on the 8 bus
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Spotted on the 8 this morning, although the official go live for ORCA contactless payment is Monday! Adult fare riders will be able to use physical and phone wallet credit cards to tap, a feature that will include the usual two hour transfers. Huge for occasional riders, especially sports fans
Orca card reader displaying all the credit cards you can now use to tap to pay
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Day 3 of simulated service for the 2 Line and it’s still just so cool how much of an improvement this level of service is for Seattle. I have ridden the train 8 times and waited a total of like 5 minutes
2 Line to Lynnwood arriving at Symphony Station Real time display showing a 1 Line train to Federal Way now and 2 Line to IDS in 5 minutes
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
There’s a lot to love and some stuff to improve on, but that’s what testing is all about! It was also very fun to see how excited passengers were about the new trains
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Sound Transit @sound-transit.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
This Valentines Day, we're doubling the number of trains between Lynnwood+IDS. Snohomish County Executive/Sound Transit Board Chair Dave Somers and King County Executive/Sound Transit Boardmember Girmay Zahilay are counting down the days until Feb. 14! Details: www.soundtransit.org/blog/platfor...
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
It’s absolutely baffling to see the idea of studying rail expansion treated as an attack on Virginia Beach. You have existing right of way through high demand areas that would really help people who rely on transit from across the region - what’s so scary about a study
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Sound Transit @sound-transit.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
It’s official: the Crosslake Connection opens March 28! 🚊🎊 This milestone reflects the vision, hard work, and perseverance of so many people. From past and present board members and agency staff to our WSDOT, federal, and local partners—thank you for helping get us here.
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Multimodal connections loading…
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Hard to beat the feeling of your bus pulling up right after your friend’s bus pulled off at the end of a night out
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Sound Transit @sound-transit.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Looking back. Moving forward. Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine reflects on how we connected more people to more opportunities in 2025 — and what’s ahead in 2026! Read more in the first post in our new blog series, The Download: www.soundtransit.org/blog/platfor...
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Late night on the 1 Line! @sound-transit.bsky.social is running fare free till 3 a.m. on New Year’s Eve! Trains every 15 minutes during late night hours. SB: last train from Lynnwood at 1:57 a.m. ND: last train from Federal Way at 1:56 a.m.
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Sound Transit @sound-transit.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Ready to start seeing more trains on the I-90 floating bridge? We’re starting pre-revenue operations on the 2 Line’s Crosslake Connection 🚊 Head to The Platform blog to find out what that means for passengers and for the region: www.soundtransit.org/blog/platfor...
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Spotted out the window for the first time: a four car test train!
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Henry @henrybendon.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
These signs were printed and placed by Sound Transit staff to provide additional information to passengers. No vigilantes involved
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