The View From Nathan’s Bus: Shawn Yim and Keeping Transit Safe
Nathan Vass shares his remembrances of fellow driver Shawn Yim, who was murdered
during a late-night shift earlier this month. He also urges leaders to prevent future tragedies with robust interventions.
Rest In Peace, Breda Monster
Is it so silly, when we really think about it, to mourn the passing of a coach type? Think back to your childhood haunts....
I Don’t Know What a Trolley is, Part I
We're sitting at Third and Seneca northbound on the 3, a trolley bus. The passenger in front asks me what my favorite routes are.
"I...
“Black Don’t Crack, But Asian Ain’t Playin’,” And Other Thoughts
"Hey, wha's happening." That's me, greeting the OG's stepping on at Othello. The Valero gas station there is a 24-hour institution, a cultural fixture...
Nathan Vass: The New Book Is Here!
Nathan Vass shares what inspired him to write his second book, Deciding To See, which just came out. A King County Metro bus operator and supervisor by day, the author has a release event at Elliott Bay Books on Friday night.
Back Door Man
Every bus driver has experienced this.
There are many reasons people disregard the needs of others. Some are cultural, and some personal, ingrained by role...
The View From Nathan’s Bus: State of the (Seattle) Union
The most lasting advice I received in art school was to "think about how I think." To question why I respond this or that...
The Urbanist Book Club: The Lines That Make Us by Nathan Vass
The Urbanist Book Club is pleased to welcome Nathan Vass to our April 4th Book Club Meeting, which will start at 6pm via Zoom....