When did this real-time information sign die? Before or soon after the masters of necro-economics declared the ongoing pandemic was over? The sign is in front of the northwest corner of Rainier and Genesse. It’s supposed to provide information for Route 9 and Route 7, the latter of which, according to seattle.gov, is “one of the highest-ridership routes in Seattle, serving over 11,000 daily riders.” It’s also one of the most diverse routes. It’s not unusual for a trip to have no white passengers. While at this stop on a rainy and recent morning, I was overwhelmed with the sense that my city had just given up. It was no longer even trying to do anything in the social direction. The dead sign, the long wait for the bus, the endless cars violating the Bus Only lane. Seattle’s public spirit was gone like the soul of a zombie.