Just in case one is interested but didn’t catch the Facebook Link to the event, please go here and RSVP so we can be sure to get a count and enough seats.
We’re going to have great food and I know some great conversation. Some of the topics will include, but aren’t limited to:
RapidRide – Is it successful so far? Is it getting the job done?
How’s the Link Light Rail? – What’s the deal with Sound Transit’s insistence on making it so expensive? It could be a Skytrain!
Skytrain, why can’t America build something so efficient?
Unions, are they helping workers or screwing the riders?
Sounder, why the $15 per rider cost?
King County Trolleys, will they survive the next year or so!?
King County Buses, which routes are full of good people, and where are the creeps riding?
…and a WHOLE lot more. So come add to the conversation!
We haven’t completely decided on a place yet, so I’ve setup a poll. Ya know, to be democratic and all. Here’s the poll, so please vote on your preferred place for the meet up!
I took a ride about today out to Northgate. Took the #16 from Belltown straight to Northgate & then spent most of the day there. Caught a movie, ate some grub, and mainly fiddled around the mall. It’s been a long time since I’ve been out to a mall, probably 3-4 months at least. Before tearing into the mall though I actually checked out a Japanese Toy Store called Kicks Hobby Japan. They have awesome Japanese toys with high detail and surreal poses from Mobile Suit Gundam, Ghost in the Shell, and others. I’ve posted some of the images of the toys they carry below.
The Northgate Mall is a pretty decent place. A fair selection of chain stores, nothing really local of course. The bus routes that come into and out of the area is pretty steady. After a day around the area the return trip included a random trip on the #75 out along Sandy and then a transfer to the #30 bus back into Belltown. Overall, a good little adventure off into Northgate.
