Olraca
@olraca.bsky.social
📍Seattle
🟠 Urbanist and 🏎️ motorsports enthusiast.
🛣️ Aurora Reimagined Coalition
🔗 got99problems.org
🟠 Urbanist and 🏎️ motorsports enthusiast.
🛣️ Aurora Reimagined Coalition
🔗 got99problems.org
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Olraca
@olraca.bsky.social
· Jul 29
Op-Ed: Seattle Is Failing to Reimagine Aurora Avenue » The Urbanist
# SDOT's latest report indicates the agency is envisioning the future of Aurora Avenue N to look nearly exactly the same as it has for the last 100 years: a dangerous, high speed, six- to seven-lane h...
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@theurbanist.org published my review of SDOT's recently released phase 1 report on the Aurora Ave project.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/07/29/o...
www.theurbanist.org/2025/07/29/o...
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ICYMI: Supposed local environmental groups are using probably AI-generated content like this to fight Seattle increasing dense and affordable housing. Their logo for Orca Nexus also looks AI-generated.
The fight over the alleged impact of building more housing in Seattle on Southern Resident Killer Whales is still chugging along, with a big push this week to get the city to stop fighting an appeal at the state court of appeals.
But the Comp Plan is passed - the appeal IS moot!
But the Comp Plan is passed - the appeal IS moot!
January 29, 2026 at 5:20 AM
ICYMI: Supposed local environmental groups are using probably AI-generated content like this to fight Seattle increasing dense and affordable housing. Their logo for Orca Nexus also looks AI-generated.
SB 5067, which would lower the legal blood alcohol content limit to .05 when operating a motor vehicle in the state of Washington has passed the state Senate.
app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/...
app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/...
SB 5067 Washington State Legislature
app.leg.wa.gov
January 29, 2026 at 12:45 AM
SB 5067, which would lower the legal blood alcohol content limit to .05 when operating a motor vehicle in the state of Washington has passed the state Senate.
app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/...
app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/...
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Budgies Burritos has set up a cheeky livestream of the crosswalk at Main and 8th, if anyone wants to see what it's like to cross a block away from the Worst Intersection in Metro Vancouver (and during the Broadway shutdown)
m.twitch.tv/crosswalkspyin
m.twitch.tv/crosswalkspyin
Twitch
Twitch is the world
m.twitch.tv
January 28, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Budgies Burritos has set up a cheeky livestream of the crosswalk at Main and 8th, if anyone wants to see what it's like to cross a block away from the Worst Intersection in Metro Vancouver (and during the Broadway shutdown)
m.twitch.tv/crosswalkspyin
m.twitch.tv/crosswalkspyin
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Last month, Rita Hulsman was honored as a Seattle Kraken Hero of the Deep for her advocacy for safer streets. Through her leadership and the One Roof Foundation, SNG received a $32K Kraken Unity Fund gift to support safer walking, biking, and rolling in Seattle. 💙
January 28, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Last month, Rita Hulsman was honored as a Seattle Kraken Hero of the Deep for her advocacy for safer streets. Through her leadership and the One Roof Foundation, SNG received a $32K Kraken Unity Fund gift to support safer walking, biking, and rolling in Seattle. 💙
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Super frustrating session seeing schools like @uofwa.bsky.social and @pullman.wsu.edu contribute to killing bills aimed at making college cheaper and easier to access in order to preserve institutional control. WA needs higher ed oversight looking out for making systems better #waleg
January 28, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Super frustrating session seeing schools like @uofwa.bsky.social and @pullman.wsu.edu contribute to killing bills aimed at making college cheaper and easier to access in order to preserve institutional control. WA needs higher ed oversight looking out for making systems better #waleg
Maybe this sign could be more useful if it showed the bus routes at this bay and their ETA. Instead, it shows the ETA of the light rail train you just exited as you are leaving the station.
January 28, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Maybe this sign could be more useful if it showed the bus routes at this bay and their ETA. Instead, it shows the ETA of the light rail train you just exited as you are leaving the station.
For me, a "reasonably-sized electric vehicle" is an ebike. I will keep my internal combustion car going until it reaches end of life and hope that I can skip electric car ownership altogether.
Here’s the blunt reality — reasonably-sized electric vehicles need to be the future of cars, but cars can’t be the future of urban mobility.
Fewer cars.
Less driving.
More inviting mobility choices.
Better communities and cities.
These are the 4 pillars of the REAL urban transportation solution.
Fewer cars.
Less driving.
More inviting mobility choices.
Better communities and cities.
These are the 4 pillars of the REAL urban transportation solution.
January 25, 2026 at 7:38 AM
For me, a "reasonably-sized electric vehicle" is an ebike. I will keep my internal combustion car going until it reaches end of life and hope that I can skip electric car ownership altogether.
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Started/going. Joe's gonna need to scrub some stuff from the internet if he wants to be an effective CEO for the Chamber of Commerce. Might want to start with this page ON THE WA SENATE DEMS' WEBSITE
senatedemocrats.wa.gov/nguyenarchiv...
senatedemocrats.wa.gov/nguyenarchiv...
January 23, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Started/going. Joe's gonna need to scrub some stuff from the internet if he wants to be an effective CEO for the Chamber of Commerce. Might want to start with this page ON THE WA SENATE DEMS' WEBSITE
senatedemocrats.wa.gov/nguyenarchiv...
senatedemocrats.wa.gov/nguyenarchiv...
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MARCH 28
We're just seconds away from learning the date that the full 2 Line will finally cross Lake Washington with riders aboard.
January 23, 2026 at 6:26 PM
MARCH 28
I tried to email the team associated with this project as listed on the project page and received a bounce back for the email listed (PedRefugeIslands@seattle.gov). Any way we can get this page updated to the correct contact info @seattledot.bsky.social ?
www.seattle.gov/transportati...
www.seattle.gov/transportati...
January 23, 2026 at 2:15 AM
I tried to email the team associated with this project as listed on the project page and received a bounce back for the email listed (PedRefugeIslands@seattle.gov). Any way we can get this page updated to the correct contact info @seattledot.bsky.social ?
www.seattle.gov/transportati...
www.seattle.gov/transportati...
This is what it looks like when big business buys a politician and their influence.
There was also a funny moment earlier where former state Sen. Joe Nguyen opposed the Well WA Fund as Commerce Dept. head, and Rep. Scott pointed out Nguyen had sponsored a bill 6 years ago in #WALeg to create a progressive payroll tax just like this one, and asked him what had changed.
January 23, 2026 at 1:34 AM
This is what it looks like when big business buys a politician and their influence.
Seattle is sorely lacking a traffic circulation plan which would significantly improve the lives of everyone both in and out of a car. I hope to see @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social direct SDOT to begin studying and creating one during her review as mayor.
Here‘s how traffic currently flows so that drivers can avoid the stoplights on the arterial route and save 1-2 minutes on their commute. The result is this neighborhood being a cut-thru route to go from SR 99/Aurora Ave to I5. One of these major cut thru routes is a stay healthy street.
January 22, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Seattle is sorely lacking a traffic circulation plan which would significantly improve the lives of everyone both in and out of a car. I hope to see @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social direct SDOT to begin studying and creating one during her review as mayor.
@seattledot.bsky.social The new pedestrian refuge at N 107th and Meridian Ave N is a much welcomed safety upgrade but now we see drivers drive into incoming traffic and make dangerous U turns in the middle of the road. What further steps can be taken to meet the goal of safety for this intersection?
January 22, 2026 at 7:18 PM
@seattledot.bsky.social The new pedestrian refuge at N 107th and Meridian Ave N is a much welcomed safety upgrade but now we see drivers drive into incoming traffic and make dangerous U turns in the middle of the road. What further steps can be taken to meet the goal of safety for this intersection?
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December Pedestrianized Pike Place Pilot numbers are in, and drum roll please…
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Sales are up again! (7.1%). Sales at the market have beat expectations every month of the pilot so far. Take a moment of zen and join me this video stroll down the festive street last month.
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Sales are up again! (7.1%). Sales at the market have beat expectations every month of the pilot so far. Take a moment of zen and join me this video stroll down the festive street last month.
January 22, 2026 at 4:30 AM
December Pedestrianized Pike Place Pilot numbers are in, and drum roll please…
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Sales are up again! (7.1%). Sales at the market have beat expectations every month of the pilot so far. Take a moment of zen and join me this video stroll down the festive street last month.
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Sales are up again! (7.1%). Sales at the market have beat expectations every month of the pilot so far. Take a moment of zen and join me this video stroll down the festive street last month.
Spotify literally pays artists in exposure.
In April 2024, Spotify implemented a new scheme: songs with less than 1k streams per year would no longer receive royalties.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
January 16, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Spotify literally pays artists in exposure.
This is who North Seattle needs on the city council.
Yesterday I sat down and chatted with Nilu Jenks about her run for the D5 Seattle City Council seat. A first generation Iranian American, Jenks is particularly passionate about climate action and democracy, and we talked about a wide range of subjects.
www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/15/c...
www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/15/c...
Climate Advocate Nilu Jenks Announces D5 Seattle Council Campaign » The Urbanist
# Lake City activist Nilu Jenks is the first to jump in the race for Seattle City Council’s District 5. The special election could determine control of the council next year. The first-generation Iran...
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January 15, 2026 at 11:04 PM
This is who North Seattle needs on the city council.
Bob Kettle suggests Seattle exclude some of the most vulnerable users of the road from it's vision zero goal.
Seattle Councilmember Bob Kettle said the city needs to consider "individuals who, because of their addiction or mental or behavioral health situation, are just randomly going into the streets, randomly ignoring signals" when looking at its Vision Zero numbers. 🤔
January 15, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Bob Kettle suggests Seattle exclude some of the most vulnerable users of the road from it's vision zero goal.
LFG
We are beyond honored to have joined Mayor Wilson this morning to announce an executive order for bus lanes on Denny Way. We can't wait to finally Fix the L8 and see what she has in store for the next 4 years of Seattle's transit
January 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
LFG
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Mayor Wilson's executive order sets a deadline of April 17 for SDOT to deliver an implementation plan for Denny Way bus lanes. Order here: wilson.seattle.gov/wp-content/u...
wilson.seattle.gov
January 15, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Mayor Wilson's executive order sets a deadline of April 17 for SDOT to deliver an implementation plan for Denny Way bus lanes. Order here: wilson.seattle.gov/wp-content/u...
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NEW: Seattle City Council Member Eddie Lin wants Mayor Wilson to delay implementation of surveillance expansion so the City can revisit decision in wake of ICE terror. He suggests possibly redirecting funds to immigrant resources. www.theburnerseattle.com/post/seattle...
Seattle Council Member Eddie Lin Suggests Redirecting Surveillance Tech Funding To Immigrant Resources
As ICE’s reign of terror returns to headlines, activists demand bold and urgent action from City Hall’s new progressive bloc, including a reversal of a recent expansion to the Seattle Police Departmen...
www.theburnerseattle.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:56 PM
NEW: Seattle City Council Member Eddie Lin wants Mayor Wilson to delay implementation of surveillance expansion so the City can revisit decision in wake of ICE terror. He suggests possibly redirecting funds to immigrant resources. www.theburnerseattle.com/post/seattle...
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HB 2134 is scheduled for a hearing in the House Transportation Committee on January 19th at 4:00pm! Mandate that DOT's reduce pollution and vehicle miles traveled.
Let's goooo‼️ HB 2134 has had its first reading and has been referred to the House Transportation Committee.
🔥 A #waleg bill to watch this session: HB 2134. Adds the allcaps verbiage: "Each regional transportation planning organization shall develop a plan that...PROVIDES FOR REDUCTIONS IN GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED."
So simple, you wonder why it isn't law already.
So simple, you wonder why it isn't law already.
January 15, 2026 at 2:58 AM
HB 2134 is scheduled for a hearing in the House Transportation Committee on January 19th at 4:00pm! Mandate that DOT's reduce pollution and vehicle miles traveled.
Washington folks: Sign PRO for HB 2092 “Establishing a passenger rail advisory committee.”
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
Tomorrow 1/15 the House Transportation Committee will be hearing this bill. Sign PRO to improve rail service in Washington!
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
Tomorrow 1/15 the House Transportation Committee will be hearing this bill. Sign PRO to improve rail service in Washington!
CSI
app.leg.wa.gov
January 14, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Washington folks: Sign PRO for HB 2092 “Establishing a passenger rail advisory committee.”
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
Tomorrow 1/15 the House Transportation Committee will be hearing this bill. Sign PRO to improve rail service in Washington!
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
Tomorrow 1/15 the House Transportation Committee will be hearing this bill. Sign PRO to improve rail service in Washington!
This restaurant in Crown Hill is ~1000 sqft. Imagine if it required 16 parking spaces.
January 14, 2026 at 3:38 AM
This restaurant in Crown Hill is ~1000 sqft. Imagine if it required 16 parking spaces.
The Seattle Aquarium has a sea otter cam in case you need a break from the world.
Live sea otter / fur seal cam - Seattle Aquarium
YouTube video by Seattle Aquarium
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January 14, 2026 at 1:55 AM
The Seattle Aquarium has a sea otter cam in case you need a break from the world.
Sign PRO for presumed liability.
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/House?se...
Protect the most vulnerable road users by removing the burden of proving they were not at fault for being hit by a car.
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/House?se...
Protect the most vulnerable road users by removing the burden of proving they were not at fault for being hit by a car.
January 14, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Sign PRO for presumed liability.
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/House?se...
Protect the most vulnerable road users by removing the burden of proving they were not at fault for being hit by a car.
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/House?se...
Protect the most vulnerable road users by removing the burden of proving they were not at fault for being hit by a car.