Matthew Mason

UW student | Environmental Studies Major | Minor in LSJ | transit advocate| preparing for capstone @uwpoe #transit #sustainability #equity #GSI #incentives

[Matthew Mason @MattCAMA22]

These results should prompt RainWise to implement them to study their effectiveness and allow more people to use the program. This research can also be useful for other GSi incentive programs to increase marine and public health by reducing stormwater pollution. #POEcap (6/6)

[Matthew Mason @MattCAMA22]

Overall, the takeaways from my project to increase equity is to tailor outreach to disadvantaged communities, expand eligibility and coverage of RainWise, talk directly to landlords to help interested renters, and switch the rebate to a grant. #POEcap (5/6)

[Matthew Mason @MattCAMA22]

I learned that the rebate model is inherently inequitable, especially with the expensive project costs. Some solutions both groups came up with were to tailor outreach to disadvantaged communities, expand the eligibility of RainWise, and talk directly to homeowners. #POEcap (4/6)

[Matthew Mason @MattCAMA22]

During the summer, I interned with Sustainable Ballard to do outreach for the RainWise Rebate Program. In addition, I did independent research, doing qualitative interviews with 12 customers and four community organizers. #POEcap #twitterpresentation (3/6)

[Matthew Mason @MattCAMA22]

Disproportionately, white and higher-income homeowners use the rebate, leaving disadvantaged communities behind, as shown in the graphs of prospects. The aim of my project is to find opportunities to increase equitable participation and access to RainWise. #POEcap (2/6)

[Matthew Mason @MattCAMA22]

Seattle's stormwater sewer allows stormwater and sewage to overflow into our waterways, harming marine and public health. Luckily, RainWise is a great program that provides rebates to install rain gardens and cisterns to reduce stormwater overflow. #POEcap (1/6)

[Matthew Mason @MattCAMA22]

Can't wait to present my research tonight. For those that can attend the Capstone Symposium tonight at 4:30pm, I'll be presenting in breakout room #10.

[Gordon Padelford @GordonOfSeattle]

My prediction about the Seattle City Council election results is…
AT LEAST ONE OF THE RACES WILL BE DECIDED BY LESS THAN 100 VOTE, SO TEXT YOUR FRIENDS TO GET THEIR BALLOTS IN!

[Qagggy! @Qagggy]

They voted. The truck driver who punishment passed you voted. The lady who parked in the bike lane voted. The guy demanding more brick studies voted. Did you?

[Yale Environment 360 @YaleE360]

Scientists have only begun to uncover the extent of pollution from tires.

Recent research shows that particulate pollution from tires and brakes far exceeds pollution from tailpipes.
https://t.co/vxGEi9POH8

[Matthew Mason @MattCAMA22]

As they should lol

[The Needling @TheNeedling]

County Looks to Increase Voter Turnout by Dragging Your Ass to the Dropbox Themselves: https://t.co/Nw0vSksZJA

[Matthew Mason @MattCAMA22]

@PoulChapman @seattledot @KingCountyMetro Not surprised lol

[Matthew Mason @MattCAMA22]

@kcexec @KingCountyMetro Could’ve spent more money on service and paying the people that actually run the system… but we get this

[Seattle Public Utilities @SeattleSPU]

Due to an unusually dry summer, Seattle Public Utilities is asking customers to save water until there is enough fall rain to refill the mountain reservoirs to the necessary levels.

For more information and water saving tips, https://t.co/uT3ygjVe3r

[Seattle OED @SeattleEconomy]

Join us for the Green Jobs Talent Jam! This event connects industry professionals, non-profit, and government clean energy leaders to BIPOC and women-owned contractors, local businesses, and job seekers invested in the clean energy sector.

Learn more ⬇
https://t.co/UKEHEmPtzc

[Matthew Mason @MattCAMA22]

@UrbanistOrg At this point I think @SoundTransit has a pattern. Always late in the the dates and times they promised to get things finished. Whenever they say something is going to finished push it back a year or more to get the actual date it’s finished.

[Matthew Mason @MattCAMA22]

Are you serious???? I wonder how @SoundTransit is going to prevent these situations from happening. Seems like these issues happen weekly or bi-weekly.

[SoundTransit-Alerts @Alerts_ST]

Update: 1 Line trains are running every 30 minutes until the end of service due to mechanical issue. https://t.co/7eQkl6bzO7

[Matthew Mason @MattCAMA22]

I really hope this plan comes to life while I’m still alive.

[Kirk Hovenkotter @khoven]

Hot off the presses! @seattledot released the first draft of their Seattle Transportation Plan. Check out its ambitious map for potential new light rail expansion routes 👀

More at https://t.co/mAGikWk8Wq