David Seater 🚶♂️🚴🏻♂️🏳️🌈
@davidseater.com
Doggie daddy, safe streets advocate, software test engineer. Volunteer and co-chair emeritus with Central Seattle Greenways.
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Another thing that makes our corner of the country very special.
January 12, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Another thing that makes our corner of the country very special.
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Just to put this very explicitly TAS is trying to protect a handful of trees on a residential street that is literally 2 blocks away from I5. If they actually cared about heat island effects, they'd talk about the highway.
the best way to deal w/ urban heat island effect in urban villages is to de-pave streets and remove space for cars.
TAS has never advocated for this position. they don't actually care about mitigating urban heat islands.
TAS has never advocated for this position. they don't actually care about mitigating urban heat islands.
January 12, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Just to put this very explicitly TAS is trying to protect a handful of trees on a residential street that is literally 2 blocks away from I5. If they actually cared about heat island effects, they'd talk about the highway.
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One of the best things @governorferguson.bsky.social could do for WA's economic competitiveness is invest in research at UW and other public colleges, counteracting the devastating cuts under Trump and Musk.
Instead he's proposed a 3% cut to higher ed in WA.
Instead he's proposed a 3% cut to higher ed in WA.
Trump’s college agenda may have a lasting impact on research, culture
University leaders are concluding that many of the changes made so far to research, diversity and campus culture are likely to last long after President Donald Trump leaves office.
www.seattletimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:08 AM
One of the best things @governorferguson.bsky.social could do for WA's economic competitiveness is invest in research at UW and other public colleges, counteracting the devastating cuts under Trump and Musk.
Instead he's proposed a 3% cut to higher ed in WA.
Instead he's proposed a 3% cut to higher ed in WA.
January 12, 2026 at 2:32 AM
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Waiting 10 mins for a MetroFlex that never budged 🫠 This is why the people will embrace the AVs when they come, I hope that Metro sets better standards for their vendor
January 12, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Waiting 10 mins for a MetroFlex that never budged 🫠 This is why the people will embrace the AVs when they come, I hope that Metro sets better standards for their vendor
So Broadway & John just doesn't have power anymore half the time?
January 10, 2026 at 6:54 AM
So Broadway & John just doesn't have power anymore half the time?
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The things you can accomplish with leadership and political will.
16 years & Republicans don't have a healthcare plan
17 years & Congress hasn't raised the minimum wage
54 years & US Govt hasn't ratified ERA
7 Days & Zohran Mamdani got universal childcare for America's largest city
ONE WEEK
Incrementalism is a lie. Progress doesn't take time—It takes leadership
17 years & Congress hasn't raised the minimum wage
54 years & US Govt hasn't ratified ERA
7 Days & Zohran Mamdani got universal childcare for America's largest city
ONE WEEK
Incrementalism is a lie. Progress doesn't take time—It takes leadership
January 10, 2026 at 1:29 AM
The things you can accomplish with leadership and political will.
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YES. However… take this from the CAR budget not the BIKE budget. This is not bike infrastructure, this is “cars killing fewer people” infrastructure. Do not dare spend the extremely limited bike or pedestrian dollars on it.
Bike parking corrals can function as curb extensions when placed in the daylight zone of intersections. They improve sightlines, shorten pedestrian crossings & slow turning vehicles. CDOT has been installing these citywide this winter ahead of peak riding season 2026.
January 9, 2026 at 9:43 PM
YES. However… take this from the CAR budget not the BIKE budget. This is not bike infrastructure, this is “cars killing fewer people” infrastructure. Do not dare spend the extremely limited bike or pedestrian dollars on it.
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I got this press release from CM Bob Kettle. What a joke. He’s fine with ICE’s mission, he just thinks they should be more professional about it. We need better leaders than this.
January 9, 2026 at 1:14 AM
I got this press release from CM Bob Kettle. What a joke. He’s fine with ICE’s mission, he just thinks they should be more professional about it. We need better leaders than this.
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Strong Towns' Chuck Marohn betraying all of his principles on behalf of the Michigan League in opposition to a pro-housing package of bills that would (among other things) legalize duplexes and ADUs, reduce parking requirements, and speed up permitting. This guy has completely lost the plot.
January 9, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Strong Towns' Chuck Marohn betraying all of his principles on behalf of the Michigan League in opposition to a pro-housing package of bills that would (among other things) legalize duplexes and ADUs, reduce parking requirements, and speed up permitting. This guy has completely lost the plot.
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I'm bummed that Saka is still chairing Transportation, where he has proven himself to be an absolute clown.
January 7, 2026 at 5:42 PM
I'm bummed that Saka is still chairing Transportation, where he has proven himself to be an absolute clown.
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3) Substitution
Comparison with “average human driver” safety doesn’t matter unless AVs are substituting for trips take by average human drivers. If they are substituting for transit trips, they should be compared against transit operators – on a risk per passenger basis.
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Comparison with “average human driver” safety doesn’t matter unless AVs are substituting for trips take by average human drivers. If they are substituting for transit trips, they should be compared against transit operators – on a risk per passenger basis.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:03 PM
3) Substitution
Comparison with “average human driver” safety doesn’t matter unless AVs are substituting for trips take by average human drivers. If they are substituting for transit trips, they should be compared against transit operators – on a risk per passenger basis.
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Comparison with “average human driver” safety doesn’t matter unless AVs are substituting for trips take by average human drivers. If they are substituting for transit trips, they should be compared against transit operators – on a risk per passenger basis.
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If AVs repeat the Uber outcomes, safety benefits are lost by increasing VMT. AVs could end up creating worse safety outcomes, even if they're safer than humans.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:03 PM
If AVs repeat the Uber outcomes, safety benefits are lost by increasing VMT. AVs could end up creating worse safety outcomes, even if they're safer than humans.
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It's the 5th anniversary of Jan 6 & Mike Solan is stepping down. Good time to share an excerpt from Capt. Robert Brown's journal.
On 1/6, Solan's chosen successor, Kent Loux, told a roomful of cops that the 2020 elections were "'clearly stolen" and needed to be "set right."
On 1/6, Solan's chosen successor, Kent Loux, told a roomful of cops that the 2020 elections were "'clearly stolen" and needed to be "set right."
January 6, 2026 at 9:05 PM
It's the 5th anniversary of Jan 6 & Mike Solan is stepping down. Good time to share an excerpt from Capt. Robert Brown's journal.
On 1/6, Solan's chosen successor, Kent Loux, told a roomful of cops that the 2020 elections were "'clearly stolen" and needed to be "set right."
On 1/6, Solan's chosen successor, Kent Loux, told a roomful of cops that the 2020 elections were "'clearly stolen" and needed to be "set right."
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Good morning. Starting today, Jan. 5, the Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge in #Seattle will close for about four weeks due to a city of Seattle building demolition project next to the elevated walkway. All access to and from #ColmanDock will be at street level. (1/2)
January 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Good morning. Starting today, Jan. 5, the Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge in #Seattle will close for about four weeks due to a city of Seattle building demolition project next to the elevated walkway. All access to and from #ColmanDock will be at street level. (1/2)
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"YOU'LL KNOW WHEN I ANNOUNCE A POLICY CHANGE, BECAUSE I'LL ANNOUNCE A POLICY CHANGE."
—Mayor Wilson
—Mayor Wilson
Friday: swearing-in
Monday: spanking SPOG
Monday: spanking SPOG
January 5, 2026 at 8:03 PM
"YOU'LL KNOW WHEN I ANNOUNCE A POLICY CHANGE, BECAUSE I'LL ANNOUNCE A POLICY CHANGE."
—Mayor Wilson
—Mayor Wilson
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Lots of interest in figuring out how to bring it to Seattle…
January 5, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Lots of interest in figuring out how to bring it to Seattle…
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How many cars do you think will pass by on W Marginal way before I see one going at or below the speed limit?
January 5, 2026 at 12:11 AM
How many cars do you think will pass by on W Marginal way before I see one going at or below the speed limit?
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Broadway and John is still dark hours after this outage started but no one from SPD is directing traffic, it's just a free for all
(currently) Small outage with around 450 customers without service around Capitol Hill Station
January 5, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Broadway and John is still dark hours after this outage started but no one from SPD is directing traffic, it's just a free for all
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A Seattle transit goal set in 2015 was for 72% of the city to be a 10 min walk to 10 min frequency transit. We hit that goal in early 2020 and since 2023, have not reported on it.
Today, just 53% of the city is walking distance to frequent transit and with new openings it'll be 55% in 2027
Today, just 53% of the city is walking distance to frequent transit and with new openings it'll be 55% in 2027
January 4, 2026 at 8:30 PM
A Seattle transit goal set in 2015 was for 72% of the city to be a 10 min walk to 10 min frequency transit. We hit that goal in early 2020 and since 2023, have not reported on it.
Today, just 53% of the city is walking distance to frequent transit and with new openings it'll be 55% in 2027
Today, just 53% of the city is walking distance to frequent transit and with new openings it'll be 55% in 2027
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"A city that values the pursuits that create beauty and community, whether or not they ever turn into careers. A city that thinks you should have time to read a book and lay on the grass looking up at the clouds." -Katie Wilson
January 2, 2026 at 9:36 PM
"A city that values the pursuits that create beauty and community, whether or not they ever turn into careers. A city that thinks you should have time to read a book and lay on the grass looking up at the clouds." -Katie Wilson
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My favorite Harrell Administration moment was the Westlake monorail station renovation ribbon-cutting and 60th anniversary event where they announced trains were going to be free for the next 80 minutes only.
January 1, 2026 at 6:53 PM
My favorite Harrell Administration moment was the Westlake monorail station renovation ribbon-cutting and 60th anniversary event where they announced trains were going to be free for the next 80 minutes only.
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Every time the legacy media tries to whip up some suburb-coded bullshit about Mayor Wilson she should pedestrianize another block. Whenever they get really over-the-top: whoops here's a superblock
January 1, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Every time the legacy media tries to whip up some suburb-coded bullshit about Mayor Wilson she should pedestrianize another block. Whenever they get really over-the-top: whoops here's a superblock
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Happy New Years from this @kingcountymetro.bsky.social bus that still says ‘Fares Required’ even though they’re not 🤦♂️
January 1, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Happy New Years from this @kingcountymetro.bsky.social bus that still says ‘Fares Required’ even though they’re not 🤦♂️
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Thanks for this, Erica.
These demands are a surprise coming from the same administration that wanted to cut $1.6 Million from the @seattlechannel.bsky.social 2026 Budget. It would have eliminated all original programming including coverage of news, interviews and debates with elected officials.
These demands are a surprise coming from the same administration that wanted to cut $1.6 Million from the @seattlechannel.bsky.social 2026 Budget. It would have eliminated all original programming including coverage of news, interviews and debates with elected officials.
Harrell's "Last-Minute Request" for Pre-Election Budget Video Sent Seattle Channel Scrambling
The unusual video required the work of 11 staffers and took priority over regularly scheduled programming.
publicola.com/2025/12/30/h...
The unusual video required the work of 11 staffers and took priority over regularly scheduled programming.
publicola.com/2025/12/30/h...
Harrell's "Last-Minute Request" for Pre-Election Budget Video Sent Seattle Channel Scrambling - PubliCola
By Erica C. Barnett Back in September, outgoing Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his annual budget not with an in-person speech,…
publicola.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Thanks for this, Erica.
These demands are a surprise coming from the same administration that wanted to cut $1.6 Million from the @seattlechannel.bsky.social 2026 Budget. It would have eliminated all original programming including coverage of news, interviews and debates with elected officials.
These demands are a surprise coming from the same administration that wanted to cut $1.6 Million from the @seattlechannel.bsky.social 2026 Budget. It would have eliminated all original programming including coverage of news, interviews and debates with elected officials.