@westseaurbanism
We are a social group of neighbors and community members coming together to make West Seattle a great place to live, for everyone! 🧡 Meetups every Weds 6-8p in Alaska Junction https://linktr.ee/westseattleurbanism
"'We do not have a vendor program, but are exploring various projects to bring more benefits to our riders, including the Capitol Hill coffee cart, plans to bring a farmers market to Lynnwood, and more,' the Sound Transit spokesperson said."
Ok I decided to pull the video.
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Map showing traffic in Delridge backing up to Louisa Boren K-8, about 1.3 miles
I've been noticing the bridge traffic backing up on Delridge for over a mile once again. When this happens, cars use the 21st and 26th Ave greenways as shortcuts, making them almost unusable for bikers.
Without traffic diverters the greenways fail during rush hour, when they should the solution.
This spring my time is up on the Seattle Planning Commission, and if you are interested in filling my shoes, DM me and I'll be happy to share any information about the experience!!!
If you’re pushing housing in lowrise n’hoods, eliminating useless sideyards is the unlock for the urban design everybody says they want.
In exchange for sideyards that no one uses, you get better units, lush interior courtyards, space for trees and play, higher density and lower energy use.
anyone have any bike racks suggested locations for Alki besides here? I’m meeting SDot Wednesday 1:30 to map out some. DM to meet us us you’d like
Right now no funding for racks until next year but we can get on the list
By popular request, Rep. Brianna Thomas's comments ahead of the passage of SB 6002, regulating Automatic Licence Plate Reader technology. She was the only Democrat to vote no.
One fascinating echo between the Highland Park Way discussion and the Pioneer Square bike corral discussion is the idea that SDOT trying to do two things at once (create a bike lane, improve driver safety) somehow makes the project *more* suspect and open to criticism.
I remember biking down this hill with my kid on the back of the bike. I didn't feel comfortable riding in the road so we took the sidewalk. But the sidewalk was covered in wet slippery leaves and so we had to get off & walk. There is so much excess road capacity here. Build the bike lane, SDOT.
I'm listening into this meeting and am quite frustrated by what I'm hearing from callers; "why punish the 95% of good drivers by making them drive slower?"
People have died here numerous times.
Despite the fact that I don't live in West Seattle and rarely go there except (not very often) to visit friends, I have biked and walked up this hill enough times that I can't recall the exact number. It was abysmal, loud and terrifying every time.
One of these options is safer than the other. JUST ADVANCE THAT ONE
design shows bike lane stopping well short of the intersection
design showing the bike lane extending to the intersection with a break for the bus stop
The presentation was pre-recorded and showed up fairly blurry on Zoom, but here are the two options as I captured them.
Map showing a line drawn on Highland Park Way SW between SW Holden and West Marginal Way SW
Tuned into a meeting tonight on the Highland Park Way SW bike connection, one of the flagship bike projects in the transportation levy.
Super frustrating to hear that SDOT is presenting 2 options, one of which ends the downhill-only bike lane way well before Marginal Way to maintain traffic flow.
special guest at our meetup tonight!
✨ Teresa Mosqueda plans to join us! ✨
6-8p Great American Diner (Alaska Junction)
super casual, all are welcome 🧡 join us!
www.meetup.com/west-seattle...
We put together a letter campaign to remind Sound Transit and elected officials how important it is to keep light rail to West Seattle on track.
If you live in, work in, or visit West Seattle, please send an email 💪✨ we made it quick and easy!
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Community Drop-In Session: Bike & Scooter Parking in Pioneer Square The Seattle Department of Transportation is responding to transportation safety concerns in Pioneer Square by shifting shared bikes and scooters from being misparked on sidewalks to No Parking areas as well as designated sidewalk corrals. The number of shared bike and scooter trips to Pioneer Square has almost doubled in the past two years. But bike and scooter parking hasn't kept up. Providing on-street bike corrals in No Parking areas near intersections also helps to increase visibility for travelers. The project aims to retain vehicle load zones and parking capacity, while being responsive to neighborhood character. Join us for a drop-in session to: • Review proposed locations • Compare potential design options • Share feedback and local insights This is an opportunity to help shape how bike and scooter parking could look and function in the neighborhood. RailSpur, 419 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 Monday, March 16, 2026 4:30-6:00pm - drop in anytime
Do you walk on sidewalks and hate how scooters are everywhere?
Are you tired of crossing the street lined to the edge with parked cars & almost getting hit by a driver saying they “didn’t see you”?
What if I told you Pioneer Square can fix both of these things?
Mon. 3/16 @ 4:30-6pm @ Railspur
Scientists in white lab coats looking at computer as one of them points at the screen
Scientists Discover World's Dumbest Person in West Seattle Blog Comments: tinyurl.com/bdza5w5h
@ricoque-opcd.bsky.social
Two blocks is not enough. We want Alternative 5 plus everything within 1/2 mile of frequent transit AS A START.
That IS the “gradual” approach.
Even this approach is too focused on business and not focused enough on families, parks, schools, etc.
New blog post (finally) about the recently published South Delridge Walkshop Report by SDOT
westseattlebikeblog.com/2026/03/03/s...
We help our partners at LIHI (Low Income Housing Institute) with site planning and permitting for tiny home villages. The next one will house 72 RVs & 20 homes. There is a community meeting on Thursday 3/5 at 5:30pm if you'd like to learn more or lend support.
westseattleblog.com/2026/02/foll...
Applications are due at 11:59pm tonight!
Hey @fixthel8.bsky.social I wonder if the next campaign could be to Free the H
Lincoln Park is so beautiful — we should really let more people live nearby!
It’s also a Seattle park I never visited prior to having a car…
The fact that landowners are fighting tooth and nail to prevent more people from living in the neighborhood is despicable.
Former Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson smiling and welcoming someone into underground lair next to large thick steel door
Sara Nelson Shows Hunts Point Mayor Hiding from ICE Protests How to Run Public Meeting from Secret Bunker: tinyurl.com/mf2xn9f8
"I think we're winning the war on cars, Mayor," Claudia Balducci says to Kenmore Mayor Nigel Herbig about the fact that we're all standing on a former Jiffy Lune to celebrate starting work on SR 522 BRT.
I remember living in a state that cared about climate change.
We just added another opening ! We’re looking for an executive assistant for our Real Estate Development team ! Please help spread the word ! We’re building a strong team ! 💪
