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And speaking of unique bus stops…

In the process of excavating my inbox (which I ignored for most of the month of January), I found a gem: a series of photographs of Soviet-era roadside bus stops–in Russia, I think–sent to me about three weeks ago by Sound Transit Andrew.

While many of us are aware of the elaborate splendor of the Moscow underground, it is easy to overlook the phenomenon of the common roadside bus stop as an example of soviet art and design letting loose and becoming a little weird and crazy.

They “let loose” alright. The stops are all pretty insane. They’re also really, really isolated. There’s a horse hanging out at one. Seriously.

I wonder what the maximum walking distance is for their trip planners.

Speaking of good news…

Yesterday, April from Northgate e-mailed to tell me about a new development at her stop at 15th & Northgate Way.

Over the weekend, someone placed what looks like a handmade wooden bench [there]. I take the 73 or 373 to the UW almost every day–but this morning was the first morning I could sit while I waited.

She also sent a picture of the bench:

A public service

I love it when people surprise me with evidence of creativity and kindness (and resourcefulness, and generosity…). Thanks, April! As one of my very wise readers, “Port Townsend Chris,” once said, “Bus people are awesome!”