Balanced Transportation for Seattle is a discussion group for those committed to promoting safe, reliable and efficient transit in and around Seattle.
Discussion on a wide range of topics focused on affordable grade-separated transit solutions is encouraged, whether it be monorail, maglev, elevated light rail, subway, bus-rapid transit, personal rapid transit, etc.
This discussion group is open to all. While not required, your comments will typically go farther and be more credible if you are able to identify yourself.
Everyone is welcome and there are only a few rules:
1. Civility and respect for other's opinions is a must (no insults, personal remarks, name-calling or profanity allowed)
2. Subject matter should be focused and should not randomize discussion
Postings that do not follow these simplest of guidelines will be deleted and the member in question will be subject to immediate suspension at the moderator’s sole discretion.
The PITF objective is research and education toward better allocation of public resources for transportation, using Sound Transit's spending and results as an
"Research and education" could describe the main purpose of any nonprofit that isn't a church or human services agency. I'm asking what is PITF's objective in
Opening a new light rail system in the middle of the biggest recession in 75 years, I have zero expectations re Link ridership. Other than it will grow over
The PITF agenda is research and education. There is evidence from research (TCRP) in the general case to date that light rail system ridership ramps up pretty