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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Is this the longest transit trip fully within the ORCA Card Territory? Quite possibly, at least without going all willy nilly. Going 120 miles for only $8 worth of booping is almost as amazing as the transit history and views along the way. youtu.be/o5rPfzWzVis

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The LONGEST* Transit Trip Wholly Within ORCA Card Territory

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Who knew King County Metro entered the wildlife safari business? (Not actually but what a treat to see a herd of elk from the windows of the new route 215).

A herd of elk grazing in a field below Mt. Si.

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Am I the fastest Everett Transit rider alive?! I might be! Even if not, the real prize was seeing the beautiful city and learning about its history along the way. youtu.be/_ptk0AzuG-E?...

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Conquering ALL of Everett Transit in One Day

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I was feeling like a mariner because who doesn't like being on a boat? Or on a boat 7 different times on one day? And I gotta say, Kitsap Transit runs a good network based around its ferry system. youtu.be/MFRTPojw9m4?...

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Riding ALL Kitsap Transit Ferry Routes in One Day

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Vancouver built the Portland Metro area's first BRT back in 2017 and has been actively building it out ever since. Even if it really is more like an enhanced bus service. Doesn't mean it's bad though. youtu.be/AJdr_16bjM4

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Riding the Entirety of Vancouver's Vine Bus System

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Transportation Choices Coalition @transpochoices.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The Yes for Buses campaign in Spokane has officially declared victory! Despite an opposition campaign that raised more than $288,000 from a few wealthy donors, voters renewed a sales tax to keep STA's buses and paratransit running for working people, students, seniors, and people with disabilities

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

The Issaquah Trolley is out running today!

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Does Eugene, Oregon have the nation's best BRT? At the very least, it is a service that many larger Transit Agencies should be envious of. I mean come on, there are grassy median running transit only lanes! youtu.be/BTmhaMWcTjU?...

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Exploring Eugene, Oregon (and Springfield!) via The Emerald Express

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Derek of WayfindDesigns @dmholmer.wayfinddesigns.com · 11/07/2026

So incredibly proud of the work we did to prepare and deliver for the world while maintaining service for our everyday riders. I worked with ST, CT, PT, Kitsap, WSFerries, SDOT, Monorail, Port of SEA, and more to get this done. All were AMAZING. I love my job!

A graph showing the ridership of each transit mode for each match day. Total transit ridership (Sound Transit and King County Metro) for each match day is: 529,762, 601,651, 549,959, 541,867, 573,253, and 648,878 for a grand total of 3,445,370 across all 6 match days!

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Bellevue Transit Center is looking sharp today!

A photo of a Sound Transit vehicle proceeding through Bellevue Transit Center as seen from the newly opened "The Meadow" with its wildflowers in bloom.

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Spokane Transit is a pretty good smaller transit agency. They even have a bus rapid transit route. Although, can it be called that without having dedicated transit lanes? youtu.be/size3imcXMc

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Exploring Spokane via the City Line

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I feel like there should be more local transit to outdoor recreational hotspots like this. (Taken from a Lane Transit District Route 91 McKenzie Bridge to Eugene Station)

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I decided to take a Flixbus/Greyhound to Spokane. Why would I do this to myself? Guess I needed to try it to know. How is it compared to flying? youtu.be/lr7hWufoYKs?...

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Seattle to Spokane by Bus (And Back by Plane)

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I took the *first King County Metro Match Day Shuttle. It was interesting...... The good news it was well used by many going to the match. I try to be positive but there are some major kinks to be worked out.

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Well, isn't this just the coolest thing?! My videos were just featured on @seattletransitblog.com! Pretty amazing that others are enjoying riding transit with me and listening to my light hearted narration via Youtube. seattletransitblog.com/2026/06/14/s...

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Sunday Movies: All Swift Lines & Rural Puget Sound

Three videos by J-Man Explores. Riding all the Community Transit Swift lines in one day, with the history of each transit corridor. Swift is the limited-stop BRT in Snohomish County, 13-30 miles no…

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Last time I went north, this time it's the South Sound Basin. Still amazed and grateful that things like this are possible with our local transit agencies. #transitsky youtu.be/HBwF6fwcpyc?...

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Looping Around South Puget Sound by Transit

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

I rode all of Community Transit's Swift BRT system. Does it live up to its name? Let's find out! #transitsky youtu.be/lXrw39h3ZuU?...

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Riding Every Swift BRT Line in One Day

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Okay, @cityofbellevuewa.bsky.social. This new public plaza next to Bellevue Transit Center is really nice. Nice place to wait for a bus!

Art in the new public plaza across from Bellevue Transit Center with an art piece of a globe but instead of labeling the countries with their name they all just say "People Live Here."

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

New Seattle Multi-Use Greenway Just Dropped! Not bad, Elliot Bay Connections. youtube.com/shorts/lQzYN...

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New Seattle Multi Use Greenway Just Dropped #urbanism #seattle #cycling

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

It never fails to amaze me the diverse views you can get from a @kingcountymetro.bsky.social bus.

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

I appreciate the sentiment here, Steilacoom but, is the asphalt street pervious too? Seems like a lot more real estate there.

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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine just announced that 205,000 riders boarded trains on the opening day of the Crosslake Connection, a number that's second only to the Super Bowl Parade.

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Ummm, my commute doesn't take forever with the new 2 Line. Seriously, why are these tone deaf ads on Link?

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Only a few more hours and I no longer have to admire the station through a chain link fence! Happy Sound Transit Crosslake Connection day!

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

I'm most excited to see what @sound-transit.bsky.social and @kingcountymetro.bsky.social ridership is like today once the numbers are all tabulated!

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Great to see Pacific Science Center allow people to enjoy the World's Fair plaza without having to buy admission!

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

DART, Kansas City Streetcar, and Skyline are getting most of the spotlight this past week but, I'm excited about the new Metro Express BRT in Miami Dade. More agencies should use BRT as a stepping stone to rail conversion. www.miamidade.gov/global/trans...

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Metro Express Bus Rapid Transit Service

Metro Express, Miami-Dade County’s first-ever all-electric Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service, launches in South Dade on Oct. 27, 2025. This state-of-the-art system represents a major leap forward for pu...

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TriMet @trimet.org · 16/10/2025

We're upgrading bus service on Tualatin Valley Highway between Beaverton and Forest Grove to TriMet FX–Frequent Express.

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Thanks, @seattledot.bsky.social for the Boop at the U District Chow Down and Street Party.

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Happy Friday of Week Without Driving. In today's short, I'm riding one of @kingcountymetro.bsky.social's newest routes, the 203.

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Route 203 - Ranking Every King County Metro Route #transit #seattle #tierlist

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Week without driving continues! How does #transit build community? King County Metro Route 106 shows how. youtube.com/shorts/Igirq...

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Route 106 - Ranking Every King County Metro Route #transit #seattle #tierlist

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Happy Week Without Driving! King County Metro Route 45, is it the best crosstown route? Let's ride it and find out. #transit

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Route 45 - Ranking Every King County Metro Route #transit #seattle #tierlist

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

1 Line to Federal Way?! Looks like I'm going until they kick me off!

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Rick Steves @ricksteves.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

In my public television special “The Story of Fascism in Europe” (www.ricksteves.com/fascism), we learn from Europeans whose families lived through fascism that a strong democracy requires vigilant and engaged citizens. We are all participants, we are all responsible, and freedom isn’t guaranteed.

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Such great views on the @sound-transit.bsky.social 2 Line. Looking forward to even more (and better) views soon!

Downtown Bellevue, as seen from a Link 2 Line train heading south into Downtown Bellevue Station.

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Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 15/09/2025

1 year of RapidRide G! "From Capitol Hill to the Central District to Madison Valley, riders have watched the G Line grow into a fast, reliable and essential piece of Seattle’s transportation puzzle." kingcountymetro.blog/2025/09/12/g...

A King County Metro image of two RapidRide G buses loading and unloading at a center-running bus station on Madison St. Text says "The G Line is RAPIDLY growing"

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Today, I am out to ride the 36 to Othello Station. An every 10 minute frequency is amazing!

A King County Metro Route 36 bus pulling into its first stop at 3rd and Pine.

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

I'm looking forward to seeing how this works out. Focusing on more service on nights and weekends, new limited stop service, line consolidation, all cost-nuetral. Sounds promising, especially given the State it is located in.

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PSTA revamps bus system for first time in 40 years

“It’s a pretty big reorganization, and it’s all-hands-on-deck at PSTA.”

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

This morning, I'm out to ride King County Metro Route 60. It's a crosstown route from Capitol Hill to Westwood Village. The route connects residential neighborhoods with various other transit connections like Link Light Rail and the Seattle Streetcar, all while not connecting through Downtown.

A King Counry Metro Route 60 bus at its northern terminus layover spot at 10th and Mercer.

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J-Man Explores @jmansea.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Interesting segment on Akron Metro. I should look into the overhaul. 24% increase in ridership seems phenomenal. CEO of Akron Metro: "If we aren't using our product, why should anyone else ride it?"

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Behind the overhaul that turned Akron's bus system into nation's best

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