A friend of mine had this in their place. Space saving but also difficult or impossible for dogs, children or the elderly to use the stairs.
As a public service, I thought I'd offer a little constructive criticism of the most popular styles of bike racks, since it appears that the entities that manufacture and install these racks are clueless about the needs of actual bike riders.
Increase frequencies on route 8 would be a nice start!
These kinds of human scale, mixed-use Midwest dive bars are illegal to open and operate in most American neighborhoods.
Just imagine saying this about another country. Would you visit? Do business with? Sign a treaty with?
It’s gonna take a lot to heal from this.
@wsdot.wa.gov any updates on this?
Has anyone reported it via Find it Fix it? I’ve been pleasantly surprised (for the most part) by the city’s response via the app.
Let’s do it! I’m guessing this will require more funding too. Curious what the plan is to obtain it.
Really excited about this project! I do worry a little about right-hook crashes as vehicles turn onto 10th Ave NE. I wonder if SDOT could ban right turns for vehicles here?
Staying current with US news is just exhausting. But then I keep thinking, well, the horrors persist but so do I.
To repair we need folks who care about making this a better country. I like to think we can all play a part in that.
It’s happening!!!!
I think it's funny how much time and effort we spend trying to create warnings for future civilizations about radioactive waste dumps, as if any of us actually heeded the warnings on ancient tombs. Humans do not heed warnings unless deeply tied to religious dogma. And even then!
"How can men help women feel safer cycling at night?"
Social designers Lisa Strijbosch and Maartje de Goede in partnership with the @Fietsersbond.nl created the 'Mannenstoplicht' to encourage men to voluntarily stop and reflect on their role in nightlife."
Read about the project: buff.ly/xiEZg0P
These renderings are super cool 😊. With the limited sunlight between the buildings, does it make more sense to just do away with the side yards?
Another naming issue I see: the Kent/Des Moines Station (Link) is rather far from Kent Station (Sounder). Seems easy to mix up.
I propose Kent/Des Moines renamed as Highline College.
It’s nice when station names help show actual destinations.
TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
I feel like the DT Seattle stations would be the easiest to implement given the generous mezzanines. Wish we would also allow a cafe or something there too
Riding my e-bike (with a Link connection) to a Friendsgiving. Yup I’m home.
Btw love seeing these new system maps up. The 2 Line connection across the Lake cannot come soon enough. I’m ready for double the frequency headed north!
Me when I give a low ridership bus an extra rider:
Trump admin Is attempting to massive cut federal transit funds, seeking to:
1–Eliminate transit account, which funds billions of $ in capital expenses for transit agencies
2–Prevent state DOTs from “flexing” funds for transit
These changes, if they occurred, would be devastating for US transit.
E-bike riders. My landlord says e-bikes may no longer be allowed in my building due to perceived fire risk
I guess the Tesla in the garage is fine 🙄
Is this legal? Not in my lease. Battery is UL certified, so truly low risk
Maybe this can be a new renter protection? @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social
My hot take: we’re letting good be the enemy of great. How about we make the sounder better/more frequent? Quadruple Amtrak cascades route? Dual track the tunnel under downtown Seattle!
All things doing for cheaper, faster, and easier. Wait for HSR for decades and still have shitty sounder servic3
Mayor's race Sound Transit
🤝
🗣️ Please Hold On!
Oh good question. I’m not sure
100,000 votes left. Seems far from over!
Anyone know if we get to ride these test trains as they pass through open stations?
Bruce Harrell can still lose the Seattle mayoral race if late ballots break significantly for Katie Wilson
Those who aren't steeped in Emerald City politics might look at the initial results for Mayor of Seattle and conclude the incumbent has won reelection. But the challenger can still win with a…
I’ve said it before, it was such a mistake letting cities name their stations. Dropping „Downtown” from both would be so much less confusing
The title of an onion article or just 2025 in the US. I’m afraid to ask.
