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Working to craft vibrant, safe, and resilient places for all. Living everyday by foot, bike, rail, and transit. #VisionZero #StreetsForPeople
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A series of events, including two collisions and some face-to-face advocacy, led the city to quickly install temporary concrete barriers to make a bike lane safer.
Seattle makes quick bike lane fix after driver hits cyclist
A series of events, including two collisions and some face-to-face advocacy, led the city to quickly install temporary concrete barriers to make a bike lane safer.
www.seattletimes.com
Thank you @nickdeshais.bsky.social and @seattletimes.com for covering last week’s events at Pine & 4th.
SDOT has taken a big step in the right direction. I hope they can learn from this.
SDOT has taken a big step in the right direction. I hope they can learn from this.
@seattledot.bsky.social has a framework that acknowledges these horrific crashes are preventable, Vision Zero.
However, there’s no framework (e.g. Emergency Streets) to rapidly respond to horrific crashes and ongoing known hazards.
@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social we need a Vision Zero Response Team.
However, there’s no framework (e.g. Emergency Streets) to rapidly respond to horrific crashes and ongoing known hazards.
@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social we need a Vision Zero Response Team.
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
@seattledot.bsky.social has a framework that acknowledges these horrific crashes are preventable, Vision Zero.
However, there’s no framework (e.g. Emergency Streets) to rapidly respond to horrific crashes and ongoing known hazards.
@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social we need a Vision Zero Response Team.
However, there’s no framework (e.g. Emergency Streets) to rapidly respond to horrific crashes and ongoing known hazards.
@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social we need a Vision Zero Response Team.
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Bluesky praise for Seattle. We'll take it. ☺️
Almost certainly Seattle. Population went from 600k->800k, the city went from no rail system to a top-10 busiest network, region became an absolute economic powerhouse, there’s a total transformation of the waterfront, and so much more
November 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Bluesky praise for Seattle. We'll take it. ☺️
Congratulations Mayor-Elect @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social! 🎉
Having a Mayor that mostly walks, rolls, and relies on transit to get around Seattle everyday is incredibly exciting.
She knows the challenges & hazards people experience and I look forward to her working with community on solutions.
Having a Mayor that mostly walks, rolls, and relies on transit to get around Seattle everyday is incredibly exciting.
She knows the challenges & hazards people experience and I look forward to her working with community on solutions.
November 13, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Congratulations Mayor-Elect @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social! 🎉
Having a Mayor that mostly walks, rolls, and relies on transit to get around Seattle everyday is incredibly exciting.
She knows the challenges & hazards people experience and I look forward to her working with community on solutions.
Having a Mayor that mostly walks, rolls, and relies on transit to get around Seattle everyday is incredibly exciting.
She knows the challenges & hazards people experience and I look forward to her working with community on solutions.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell just conceded to progressive challenger Katie Wilson at a ceremony at City Hall.
Wilson won by about 2,000 votes in a close race.
Wilson won by about 2,000 votes in a close race.
November 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell just conceded to progressive challenger Katie Wilson at a ceremony at City Hall.
Wilson won by about 2,000 votes in a close race.
Wilson won by about 2,000 votes in a close race.
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We've seen enough. Katie Wilson is the next Mayor of Seattle.
🚨🚨 Just in: Katie Wilson has expanded her lead in the Seattle mayor race. She is now leading by 1,976 votes, which means that the race is no longer in automatic recount territory.
🚨🚨 Just in: Katie Wilson has expanded her lead in the Seattle mayor race. She is now leading by 1,346 votes.
November 12, 2025 at 11:51 PM
We've seen enough. Katie Wilson is the next Mayor of Seattle.
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Nearly 1,100 days after safety advocates painted a guerrilla crosswalk at Harvard Ave E and E Olive Way (and SDOT washed it off), there is now a permanent crosswalk here.
November 11, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Nearly 1,100 days after safety advocates painted a guerrilla crosswalk at Harvard Ave E and E Olive Way (and SDOT washed it off), there is now a permanent crosswalk here.
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Thinking about picking up my book? Do it this week! all @islandpress.bsky.social print titles are 50% off until 11/16!
islandpress.org/books/when-d...
also lots of other great books to grab as well -- thread below with some links of my favorites
islandpress.org/books/when-d...
also lots of other great books to grab as well -- thread below with some links of my favorites
When Driving Is Not an Option
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November 11, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Thinking about picking up my book? Do it this week! all @islandpress.bsky.social print titles are 50% off until 11/16!
islandpress.org/books/when-d...
also lots of other great books to grab as well -- thread below with some links of my favorites
islandpress.org/books/when-d...
also lots of other great books to grab as well -- thread below with some links of my favorites
You know Seattle has some gaps in its micromobilty wayfinding when the Downtown Seattle Association’s PSA on good scooter etiquette has them riding the wrong direction in multiple places.
Still, much appreciated, and I’d love for this video to play before each Lime session starts.
Still, much appreciated, and I’d love for this video to play before each Lime session starts.
November 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
You know Seattle has some gaps in its micromobilty wayfinding when the Downtown Seattle Association’s PSA on good scooter etiquette has them riding the wrong direction in multiple places.
Still, much appreciated, and I’d love for this video to play before each Lime session starts.
Still, much appreciated, and I’d love for this video to play before each Lime session starts.
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I'm a longtime fan of Not Just Bikes, but his 95(!) minute video on John Forester and Vehicular Cycling is truly his magnum opus.
If you are even remotely interested in the history of bicycling in America, it is worth a watch.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRPd...
If you are even remotely interested in the history of bicycling in America, it is worth a watch.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRPd...
This is Why Cycling is Dangerous in America
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I'm a longtime fan of Not Just Bikes, but his 95(!) minute video on John Forester and Vehicular Cycling is truly his magnum opus.
If you are even remotely interested in the history of bicycling in America, it is worth a watch.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRPd...
If you are even remotely interested in the history of bicycling in America, it is worth a watch.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRPd...
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The number of curable ballots from Seattle has edged downward a little since midday yesterday. There's now just over 1,700 curable ballots, which still skew younger.
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The number of curable ballots from Seattle has edged downward a little since midday yesterday. There's now just over 1,700 curable ballots, which still skew younger.
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🚨🚨 Just in: Katie Wilson has taken a narrow lead in the Seattle mayor race.
November 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
🚨🚨 Just in: Katie Wilson has taken a narrow lead in the Seattle mayor race.
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You have to send this link to everyone you know who voted I Seattle: info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/... It takes like 30 seconds to make sure your vote was counted. Folks on here have all seen this probably, but your friends and family might not have!
King County Elections
Led by Director Julie Wise, King County Elections conducts accurate, secure, and accessible elections for King County's over 1.4 million registered voters.
info.kingcounty.gov
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
You have to send this link to everyone you know who voted I Seattle: info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/... It takes like 30 seconds to make sure your vote was counted. Folks on here have all seen this probably, but your friends and family might not have!
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Check out our latest article covering how Route 8 riders and pedestrians compare to the number of drivers along Denny Way
Spoiler alert: it's a LOT closer than you would think
Spoiler alert: it's a LOT closer than you would think
New Post: Denny Way Mode Share seattletransitblog.com/2025/11/10/d...
November 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Check out our latest article covering how Route 8 riders and pedestrians compare to the number of drivers along Denny Way
Spoiler alert: it's a LOT closer than you would think
Spoiler alert: it's a LOT closer than you would think
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There's still a lot of curable ballots from Seattle (about 1,800). Most are unsigned or signature mismatches, and most skew younger.
November 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
There's still a lot of curable ballots from Seattle (about 1,800). Most are unsigned or signature mismatches, and most skew younger.
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Check your ballot. It’s possible that it’s been challenged due to leaving the ballot envelope unsigned or a signature mismatch. You can cure that with King County Elections so your ballot is counted! kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
November 8, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Check your ballot. It’s possible that it’s been challenged due to leaving the ballot envelope unsigned or a signature mismatch. You can cure that with King County Elections so your ballot is counted! kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
Thanks for the great video @shifter.info!
As you said, Seattle is a great bike city because we have great people fighting for it.
In addition to @cascade.org, shoutout to @sngreenways.bsky.social with 20+ neighborhood groups doing the work to making Seattle a great place to walk, roll, and live.
As you said, Seattle is a great bike city because we have great people fighting for it.
In addition to @cascade.org, shoutout to @sngreenways.bsky.social with 20+ neighborhood groups doing the work to making Seattle a great place to walk, roll, and live.
It can feel like a tough time for those who believe bikes are key to making our cities safer and better. So here are some lessons from a city that is bucking the trend
youtu.be/WT5Miss2itQ
youtu.be/WT5Miss2itQ
This city is overcoming the backlash and building a biking city
YouTube video by Shifter
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Thanks for the great video @shifter.info!
As you said, Seattle is a great bike city because we have great people fighting for it.
In addition to @cascade.org, shoutout to @sngreenways.bsky.social with 20+ neighborhood groups doing the work to making Seattle a great place to walk, roll, and live.
As you said, Seattle is a great bike city because we have great people fighting for it.
In addition to @cascade.org, shoutout to @sngreenways.bsky.social with 20+ neighborhood groups doing the work to making Seattle a great place to walk, roll, and live.
Much deserved 👏 🎉
We've been blown away by the support we've gotten for our campaign and still can't believe how many people showed up to Race the L8.
TCC has been an invaluable ally and we are honored to receive this recognition.
We'll continue to fight (and race) until we get bus lanes on Denny Way.
TCC has been an invaluable ally and we are honored to receive this recognition.
We'll continue to fight (and race) until we get bus lanes on Denny Way.
Welcome to the Transportation Choices Hall of Fame, @fixthel8.bsky.social and @moveredmond.org!
transportationchoices.org/announcing-o...
transportationchoices.org/announcing-o...
November 7, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Much deserved 👏 🎉
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Happy Election Day! Have you dropped off your ballot yet?
Return your ballot to a ballot drop box before 8 PM.
Need a free ride? 🚲 🛴
Use code VOTE2025 in the Lime app for two free 30-minute rides to/from your ballot box.
Return your ballot to a ballot drop box before 8 PM.
Need a free ride? 🚲 🛴
Use code VOTE2025 in the Lime app for two free 30-minute rides to/from your ballot box.
Election Day is almost here — your ballot is your voice!
Drop it off by 8 PM tomorrow at any ballot box.
Go with a friend (furry or otherwise) and make it a quick civic adventure.
Don’t let your vote get lost in the mail pile — let’s show up for our city! 💚 🐾
Drop it off by 8 PM tomorrow at any ballot box.
Go with a friend (furry or otherwise) and make it a quick civic adventure.
Don’t let your vote get lost in the mail pile — let’s show up for our city! 💚 🐾
November 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Happy Election Day! Have you dropped off your ballot yet?
Return your ballot to a ballot drop box before 8 PM.
Need a free ride? 🚲 🛴
Use code VOTE2025 in the Lime app for two free 30-minute rides to/from your ballot box.
Return your ballot to a ballot drop box before 8 PM.
Need a free ride? 🚲 🛴
Use code VOTE2025 in the Lime app for two free 30-minute rides to/from your ballot box.
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The hierarchy of controls in this article is excellent!
November 2, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The hierarchy of controls in this article is excellent!
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@tomflood.bsky.social
My Physics warm up slides today. The last one is for those students that wanna argue with me about who should or shouldn’t be in the street.
My Physics warm up slides today. The last one is for those students that wanna argue with me about who should or shouldn’t be in the street.
October 31, 2025 at 3:36 PM
@tomflood.bsky.social
My Physics warm up slides today. The last one is for those students that wanna argue with me about who should or shouldn’t be in the street.
My Physics warm up slides today. The last one is for those students that wanna argue with me about who should or shouldn’t be in the street.
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Yes, Halloween is the deadliest day of the year for child pedestrians—great advice from @mcbazacophd.bsky.social
(It’s also our kid’s birthday)
(It’s also our kid’s birthday)
October 31, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Yes, Halloween is the deadliest day of the year for child pedestrians—great advice from @mcbazacophd.bsky.social
(It’s also our kid’s birthday)
(It’s also our kid’s birthday)
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Former NYC Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh is calling for the $2.6-billion department to take a much larger role in making roadways safer, given that nearly 90 percent of the agency's work involves the streets, not buildings on fire.
Vision Zero Hero! Former FDNY Commish Wants Agency To Join the Safe Streets Fight - Streetsblog New York City
Former FDNY Commissioner wants the agency to stop taking a back seat on street safety.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Former NYC Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh is calling for the $2.6-billion department to take a much larger role in making roadways safer, given that nearly 90 percent of the agency's work involves the streets, not buildings on fire.
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Big news: Alexis Rinck's Better Bus Lanes budget amendment officially has five co-sponsors, giving it majority support on the city council.
Flanked by a crowd of transit advocates, Seattle Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck announced a "Better Bus Lanes" campaign on Wednesday, demanding expanded and improved bus lanes on the city's busiest routes.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/23/r...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/23/r...
Rinck Launches ‘Better Bus Lanes’ Campaign with Transit Advocates » The Urbanist
# Flanked by a crowd of transit advocates, Seattle Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck announced a
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October 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Big news: Alexis Rinck's Better Bus Lanes budget amendment officially has five co-sponsors, giving it majority support on the city council.