Eric
@eclute.bsky.social
📍Seattle. City design is pretty cool 🏙️🚂🏳️🌈
*views are my own and do not represent my employer*
*views are my own and do not represent my employer*
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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".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
December 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
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!
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!
November 27, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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!
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!
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Me when I give a low ridership bus an extra rider:
November 16, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Me when I give a low ridership bus an extra rider:
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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.
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.
POLITICO Pro: Trump administration proposals seek to eliminate transit funding
DOT recently sent two proposals to the White House budget office seeking to pare back transit money.
subscriber.politicopro.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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.
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
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
November 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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
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
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Mayor's race Sound Transit
🤝
🗣️ Please Hold On!
🤝
🗣️ Please Hold On!
November 8, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Mayor's race Sound Transit
🤝
🗣️ Please Hold On!
🤝
🗣️ Please Hold On!
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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…
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…
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 late ballot surge. That's not only possible or plausible, it's probable.
www.nwprogressive.org
November 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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…
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…
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Minneapolis built more housing than any other major Midwest city & it’s not a mystery why.
They allowed modest density housing types city-wide, cut regressive parking mandates, and made it easier to build apartments near transit.
The results: more homes + slowed rent growth.
They allowed modest density housing types city-wide, cut regressive parking mandates, and made it easier to build apartments near transit.
The results: more homes + slowed rent growth.
October 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Minneapolis built more housing than any other major Midwest city & it’s not a mystery why.
They allowed modest density housing types city-wide, cut regressive parking mandates, and made it easier to build apartments near transit.
The results: more homes + slowed rent growth.
They allowed modest density housing types city-wide, cut regressive parking mandates, and made it easier to build apartments near transit.
The results: more homes + slowed rent growth.
No surface parking. 0ft side, 5ft front, and 3ft rear setbacks. And a huge amount of private green space. I’m obsessed. This is how you keep a city green AND grow.
October 27, 2025 at 12:33 AM
No surface parking. 0ft side, 5ft front, and 3ft rear setbacks. And a huge amount of private green space. I’m obsessed. This is how you keep a city green AND grow.
You love to see it! Can’t wait to ride this new section.
E Marginal Way Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting! Bike Counter is Live :)
October 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
You love to see it! Can’t wait to ride this new section.
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HEY NERDS: QUIT PLAYING CITY: SKYLINES AND GO TO CITY: COUNCIL
October 22, 2025 at 12:14 AM
HEY NERDS: QUIT PLAYING CITY: SKYLINES AND GO TO CITY: COUNCIL
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Finally got something out of my head that's been there a while: A capsule history of the mid-density Chicago apartment building daniel-kay-hertz.ghost.io/the-life-dea...
The life, death, and rebirth of moderate-density apartment buildings in Chicago
The pantheon of Chicago architecture tends to cluster at either end of the density spectrum. In one corner you have the trophy commercial skyscrapers; in the other you have icons of domesticity, the b...
daniel-kay-hertz.ghost.io
October 13, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Finally got something out of my head that's been there a while: A capsule history of the mid-density Chicago apartment building daniel-kay-hertz.ghost.io/the-life-dea...
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Thank you for your support, @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social!
October 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Thank you for your support, @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social!
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Here's an image that shows how we usually classify apartment buildings (a lamella building in the left).
October 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Here's an image that shows how we usually classify apartment buildings (a lamella building in the left).
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missed this but the first case study in the NYC quality affordable housing guidebook - it's a twinned point access block by RKTB Architects
www.nyc.gov/assets/desig...
www.nyc.gov/assets/desig...
October 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
missed this but the first case study in the NYC quality affordable housing guidebook - it's a twinned point access block by RKTB Architects
www.nyc.gov/assets/desig...
www.nyc.gov/assets/desig...
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Traffic calming in #Zürich thanks to portable tree carts that do double duty as benches. @umverkehr.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Traffic calming in #Zürich thanks to portable tree carts that do double duty as benches. @umverkehr.bsky.social
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There is a case to be made that installing these in many more places (perhaps where a full size bike rack would not work or is facing pushback) would be very convenient for cyclists.
Kryptonite Stronghold Anchor
I already have one bolted to my garage floor, because garage theft is very common around me. Going to daisy chain our bikes together.
www.kryptonitelock.com/en/products/...
I already have one bolted to my garage floor, because garage theft is very common around me. Going to daisy chain our bikes together.
www.kryptonitelock.com/en/products/...
September 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
There is a case to be made that installing these in many more places (perhaps where a full size bike rack would not work or is facing pushback) would be very convenient for cyclists.
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Design study comparing single-stair vs multiple stair egress on a small 5,500 SF lot in Denver:
(L) double-loaded corridor
•71% efficiency
•(4) units
(R) single-stair
•87% efficiency
•(4) dual-aspect units
(L) double-loaded corridor
•71% efficiency
•(4) units
(R) single-stair
•87% efficiency
•(4) dual-aspect units
September 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Design study comparing single-stair vs multiple stair egress on a small 5,500 SF lot in Denver:
(L) double-loaded corridor
•71% efficiency
•(4) units
(R) single-stair
•87% efficiency
•(4) dual-aspect units
(L) double-loaded corridor
•71% efficiency
•(4) units
(R) single-stair
•87% efficiency
•(4) dual-aspect units
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buildings that aren't deeper than 45 feet. open space. space for trees. space for playgrounds. quiet streets.
the US urban planner's mind cannot comprehend
the US urban planner's mind cannot comprehend
March 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
buildings that aren't deeper than 45 feet. open space. space for trees. space for playgrounds. quiet streets.
the US urban planner's mind cannot comprehend
the US urban planner's mind cannot comprehend
Love this! Now if only we could get consumer-focused cargo bikes for rent just like the popular Lime scooters
🚲 📦 This week SDOT presented draft legislation to enable e-cargo bike deliveries
The legislation draws upon learnings from programs in NYC and London
Check out the ppt here:
https://seattle.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14736748&GUID=78ADBDB4-3A30-4996-9786-927C8AFCAA91
The legislation draws upon learnings from programs in NYC and London
Check out the ppt here:
https://seattle.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14736748&GUID=78ADBDB4-3A30-4996-9786-927C8AFCAA91
September 7, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Love this! Now if only we could get consumer-focused cargo bikes for rent just like the popular Lime scooters
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In England, building housing without a community center, easily accessible shops within walking distance, a New school, a local pub, etc. is considered news worthy and a crisis to the affected community. In the US, this is just the standard way we build housing.
‘No shops, no schools’: homes in England built without basic amenities
‘No shops, no schools’: homes in England built without basic amenities
Thousands of properties going up without access to playgrounds, community infrastructure and even doctors
Thousands of homes across England are being built without urgently needed community infrastructure, say councillors and campaigners, leaving families without access to playgrounds, schools, shops, and even doctors.
Even where provision is built, it can take years to come into use, the Guardian has been told. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
July 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
In England, building housing without a community center, easily accessible shops within walking distance, a New school, a local pub, etc. is considered news worthy and a crisis to the affected community. In the US, this is just the standard way we build housing.
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Letting kids die of starvation is wrong. Israel needs to let more aid in. Palestinians shouldn't starve or be gunned down trying to get food.
July 25, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Letting kids die of starvation is wrong. Israel needs to let more aid in. Palestinians shouldn't starve or be gunned down trying to get food.
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Drumroll, please... The first new Amtrak Cascades train is leaving the Siemens manufacturing facility in Sacramento today and heading to Pueblo, CO for testing! Following a year-long testing journey, they’ll arrive home to the PNW in 2026—stay tuned for more photos! #trains #PNW
July 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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This is what a Saturday should look like
America this could be us but you playin
America this could be us but you playin
July 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
This is what a Saturday should look like
America this could be us but you playin
America this could be us but you playin
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If you have enough street trees, you can’t even see how tall buildings are.
July 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
If you have enough street trees, you can’t even see how tall buildings are.