Gordon Padelford
@gordonofseattle.bsky.social
I share about walking, biking, great cities, & progressive politics.
I work for @sngreenways.bsky.social (Seattle's walking, biking, and streets for people nonprofit), but these are my personal opinions.
I work for @sngreenways.bsky.social (Seattle's walking, biking, and streets for people nonprofit), but these are my personal opinions.
The Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition is organizing a protest this Friday at the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Headquarters. which is considering allowing unlimited tire burning in the Duwamish Valley. Read more: www.drcc.org/clean-air-pr...
November 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition is organizing a protest this Friday at the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Headquarters. which is considering allowing unlimited tire burning in the Duwamish Valley. Read more: www.drcc.org/clean-air-pr...
Losing Rad Power Bikes would be a big loss for Seattle and affordable, sustainable transportation. Selling family/cargo bikes for $1,300 is an amazing value for families trying to cut down on transportation costs. I hope they find funding to keep going.
November 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Losing Rad Power Bikes would be a big loss for Seattle and affordable, sustainable transportation. Selling family/cargo bikes for $1,300 is an amazing value for families trying to cut down on transportation costs. I hope they find funding to keep going.
My grocery store charges for paper bags, but car parking is "free" (aka priced in to everything on the shelves).
November 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
My grocery store charges for paper bags, but car parking is "free" (aka priced in to everything on the shelves).
It’s pretty depressing that the only reference many Americans have to a pedestrianized market street is Disneyland.
You don't even need to look to other countries — we have examples of thriving pedestrian markets here in the USA, who happily shared their advice with us when we reached out to them
You don't even need to look to other countries — we have examples of thriving pedestrian markets here in the USA, who happily shared their advice with us when we reached out to them
November 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
It’s pretty depressing that the only reference many Americans have to a pedestrianized market street is Disneyland.
You don't even need to look to other countries — we have examples of thriving pedestrian markets here in the USA, who happily shared their advice with us when we reached out to them
You don't even need to look to other countries — we have examples of thriving pedestrian markets here in the USA, who happily shared their advice with us when we reached out to them
And, the fact that the New Orleans bollards were out for repairs IS cited as a major reason that terrible attack was able to happen: www.usatoday.com/story/graphi...
Seattle would be foolish not to harden areas where there are lots of people walking to keep them safe — especially in advance of FIFA
Seattle would be foolish not to harden areas where there are lots of people walking to keep them safe — especially in advance of FIFA
November 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
And, the fact that the New Orleans bollards were out for repairs IS cited as a major reason that terrible attack was able to happen: www.usatoday.com/story/graphi...
Seattle would be foolish not to harden areas where there are lots of people walking to keep them safe — especially in advance of FIFA
Seattle would be foolish not to harden areas where there are lots of people walking to keep them safe — especially in advance of FIFA
Shocked, SHOCKED that Tom Graf who penned “The zesty, bustling jumble of vendors, pedestrians, slow moving cars and delivery vehicles is what makes the Market unique and genuine” opposes bollards
November 13, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Shocked, SHOCKED that Tom Graf who penned “The zesty, bustling jumble of vendors, pedestrians, slow moving cars and delivery vehicles is what makes the Market unique and genuine” opposes bollards
Your timeline moment on zen 🍂
November 11, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Your timeline moment on zen 🍂
Exploding whales… welcome to the @thewaroncars.bsky.social?
November 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Exploding whales… welcome to the @thewaroncars.bsky.social?
We need an Almost Live reunion so Bill Nye can crack down on taco stands in a reboot of COPS of Ballard youtu.be/hGlDVmBLibg?...
November 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
We need an Almost Live reunion so Bill Nye can crack down on taco stands in a reboot of COPS of Ballard youtu.be/hGlDVmBLibg?...
The Salt & Straw next to the First & Pike plaza is finally open! Excited to see how this helps activate the pedestrian plaza year round
November 7, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The Salt & Straw next to the First & Pike plaza is finally open! Excited to see how this helps activate the pedestrian plaza year round
Today the Market Front is thriving with street food and seating. This idea could be transferred 100’ to activate Pike Place
November 7, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Today the Market Front is thriving with street food and seating. This idea could be transferred 100’ to activate Pike Place
Day 6 of the toddler protesting Standard Time
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Day 6 of the toddler protesting Standard Time
My ballot was counted this year, but in a previous election is was rejected and I had to fix it — just took a couple of minutes. Make sure yours was counted Seattle! info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
November 6, 2025 at 10:16 PM
My ballot was counted this year, but in a previous election is was rejected and I had to fix it — just took a couple of minutes. Make sure yours was counted Seattle! info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
The bikes have changed over the years, but the joy of exploring the world with your kids by family-bike remains the same
November 6, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The bikes have changed over the years, but the joy of exploring the world with your kids by family-bike remains the same
You can also report bike lanes that are made hazardous by wet leaves to @seattledot.bsky.social via the Find-It-Fix-It app
November 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
You can also report bike lanes that are made hazardous by wet leaves to @seattledot.bsky.social via the Find-It-Fix-It app
Clearing a storm drain will be the most satisfying thing you do today. Use what you have where you are — I cleared one with a traffic cone and another with a sandwich board.
November 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Clearing a storm drain will be the most satisfying thing you do today. Use what you have where you are — I cleared one with a traffic cone and another with a sandwich board.
If you a new to 🌧️ 🚲🛴 a quick PSA: when traveling on slippery wet leaves 🍂 and especially metal plates be gradual in your turns and stops.
November 6, 2025 at 5:37 PM
If you a new to 🌧️ 🚲🛴 a quick PSA: when traveling on slippery wet leaves 🍂 and especially metal plates be gradual in your turns and stops.
Pike and Broadway @seattle.carinbikelane.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Pike and Broadway @seattle.carinbikelane.com
12th and Madison @seattle.carinbikelane.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
12th and Madison @seattle.carinbikelane.com
No, it’s just been made worse
November 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM
No, it’s just been made worse
Tourists and locals are going to visit year round. Let’s encourage them to spend more time and money in the market by giving them a place to sit on the street.
November 4, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Tourists and locals are going to visit year round. Let’s encourage them to spend more time and money in the market by giving them a place to sit on the street.
What’s the opposite of a glow up?
November 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
What’s the opposite of a glow up?