This alleviates some of the regret I feel about voting for that stubborn, chubby man.

I always thought it was pretty dumb to have buses stop running at 1am

Or the Link running til only 12:30am. Stupid.

Yeah, well, as usual, don't getcherhopesup. Lots of talk about "developing a plan", but even despite a few potential initiatives, lots and LOTS of "process", "input" whathaveyou will be involved before the politicos are willing to commit to anything specific.

Sounds like people at the city office approaching nightlife like adults. I'm surprised, pleased, and a little annoyed that it's all so surprising.

All this sounds great. Bravo.

Interesting, though, that this entire proposal speaks to the needs of the community, SPD and venues and not at all to the needs of the musicians, the heart of the nightlife they are trying to keep safe and vibrant.

There are plenty of working musicians that would love to be a part of these discussions, including me! I would like to see the city involve us more in the whole "City Of Music" campaign.

Jason Parker
http://oneworkingmusician.com

Um, bullshit. Buses run at 215 and 330 downtown from union and pike at 3rd and 4th. They are called the night owls: 81_ ballard, 82_ queen anne fremont, 83_ u district, 84 capitol hill and the CD, 85_west seattle. There is also a 36, 49, 124, 120, and 174. They are Joe Metro's best kept secret. Why? Because then Metro would have to think about cleaning them up instead of leaving them as a shelter on wheels ( the people that AREN'T permitted in shelters for various reasons stay on the night owls)
I am sorry if a socialite that drinks in fremont can't catch a bus until 230 that transfers to the u district at 330. It may take her two hours to get home safely, but she will. Why should we waste more resources on door to door service? Staying to last call has it's responsibilities.
More importantly_ why does Metro try earnestly to hide all info about night owls? Only %5 of the zones serviced even list them.

The same people who would be riding the bus home look at the 2 hour wait time to get home and grab their keys instead. Have you ever drove anywhere around 2am in Seattle? It is FULL of cars swerving all over the roads. I am absolutely for anything that will help alleviate the drinking and driving problem we have in Seattle.