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Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 7h

?!

Erica C. Barnett @ericacbarnett.bsky.social · 11h

Like every mayor before him, Harrell wants arts and culture events downtown. The difference is that "you're going to see a lot of AI in it."

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Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 15h

YAY

Seattle Department of Transportation @seattledot.bsky.social · 1d

With paving now finished, the Denny Way Paving Project is in its final stages.

To improve bus and streetcar operations, SDOT crews recently installed a new ‘c-curb’ and signs restricting right turns at Westlake Ave and Denny Way.

These restrictions take effect on Saturday, Oct. 11.

Workers use heavy machinery to lay asphalt on a city street.

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Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 19h

ALCS!!!!!

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Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 1d

They did it for Humpy 🥲

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JR Mayer @jrmayer.bsky.social · 1d

Now I finally understand the "Seattle Process" - it's just extra innings!

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Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 1d

SB79!!!!

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Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 2d

Yeah I thought the city had to throw in a few extra million to get it over the finish line… but I’d be surprised if it was a full $30M more

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Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 2d

Nobody has done anything about that intersection for the past 5+ years

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Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 2d

Well that was weird

Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 2d

⚾️ Bases loaded. two outs. Bottom of the 11th. Dodgers can advance with a run

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Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 2d

Raise Grant says it’s $44M, I’m surprised it increased by $30M? Who funded the additional $30M?

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Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 2d

Ok I rode this in like August 😆
Oops ;)

Qagggy! @qagggy.bsky.social · 2d

We are riding the new E. Marginal Way bike lane with @bestsidecycling.com.

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Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 2d

Wasn’t it $44M?

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Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 2d

Love this

Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 2d

Something I absolutely did not remember was Rick Steves co-authoring the pro statement in the voter's guide for Sound Transit 3.

Statement in favor
Yes on Proposition 1: Rail Connecting
Our Region
Growth is a fact: Our region adds 230 people every day. Proposition 1
gives you the choice to get out of daily gridlock. One light rail line can
carry 16,000 people per hour; a general-purpose freeway lane moves
just 2,000 cars. Fast, frequent rail gets you where you need to be, on
time, every time.
Submitted by: Dow Constantine,
Christine Gregoire, Rick Steves
www.MassTransitNow.com

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Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 3d

Won’t it be cold?

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Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 6d

*Seattle barriers now :)

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Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 7d

This is why we are killing design review

Qagggy! @qagggy.bsky.social · 11d

The West Design Review Board delayed the project until it lost financing, insisting that portions of the building not visible from the street have expensive brick cladding. People lost their homes, my friend Nat lost his business, and his employees lost their jobs. The whole saga is on X.

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Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 7d

"piloting" lol if only :(

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you @theurbanist.org @seattletru.bsky.social @sngreenways.bsky.social @transpochoices.bsky.social and every volunteer and advocate fighting for better mobility, connection, and safety on our streets. This is a shared win and something to celebrate.

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Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 9d

Sounds like she also reached out to SDOT to raise concerns! Thank you!

Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 10d

Anything from the D3 councilmember?

Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.bsky.social · 10d

I was just as shocked with the news about the route 2 bus only lane as you. We are working on it. We need to prioritize pedestrian safety and not go backwards on our transit investments.

Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 9d

YAY

Wes Mills 🥌 @oowm.org · 9d

HOLY SHIT WE WINNNNNN (SDOT is keeping the bus lane on Union at 12th in response to the outpouring of comments)!!

sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/10/02/c...

Capitol Hill Updates to Support Route 2’s Return to E Union St - SDOT Blog

Blog post providing information about updates to E Union St between 12th Ave and 11th Ave, in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.

sdotblog.seattle.gov

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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 9d

Proud of us.

Sunset on 12th and Madison where the bus lane was just saved

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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 9d

Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine just told the board's rider experience committee that East Link has officially entered the system integration phase.

That means you'll see single trains with up to four cars operating across the I-90 bridge "intermittently."

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Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 9d

We clearly don’t have the best people in charge right now

Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 9d

As far as I can tell, SDOT seemed to think this would be a fairly routine change, with the Mayor's Office caught completely off guard by the public pushback.

The Urbanist @theurbanist.org · 10d

NEW STORY // What’s Easier than Adding a Bus Lane in Seattle? Deleting One
www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/01/w...

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Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 10d

This is such a stupid change by SDOT

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Asher @asher755.bsky.social · 10d

Anything from the D3 councilmember?

Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.bsky.social · 10d

I was just as shocked with the news about the route 2 bus only lane as you. We are working on it. We need to prioritize pedestrian safety and not go backwards on our transit investments.

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