Eric
@eclute.bsky.social
๐Seattle. City design is pretty cool ๐๏ธ๐๐ณ๏ธโ๐
*views are my own and do not represent my employer*
*views are my own and do not represent my employer*
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I think it's funny how much time and effort we spend trying to create warnings for future civilizations about radioactive waste dumps, as if any of us actually heeded the warnings on ancient tombs. Humans do not heed warnings unless deeply tied to religious dogma. And even then!
December 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
I think it's funny how much time and effort we spend trying to create warnings for future civilizations about radioactive waste dumps, as if any of us actually heeded the warnings on ancient tombs. Humans do not heed warnings unless deeply tied to religious dogma. And even then!
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"How can men help women feel safer cycling at night?"
Social designers Lisa Strijbosch and Maartje de Goede in partnership with the @Fietsersbond.nl created the 'Mannenstoplicht' to encourage men to voluntarily stop and reflect on their role in nightlife."
Read about the project: buff.ly/xiEZg0P
Social designers Lisa Strijbosch and Maartje de Goede in partnership with the @Fietsersbond.nl created the 'Mannenstoplicht' to encourage men to voluntarily stop and reflect on their role in nightlife."
Read about the project: buff.ly/xiEZg0P
December 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"How can men help women feel safer cycling at night?"
Social designers Lisa Strijbosch and Maartje de Goede in partnership with the @Fietsersbond.nl created the 'Mannenstoplicht' to encourage men to voluntarily stop and reflect on their role in nightlife."
Read about the project: buff.ly/xiEZg0P
Social designers Lisa Strijbosch and Maartje de Goede in partnership with the @Fietsersbond.nl created the 'Mannenstoplicht' to encourage men to voluntarily stop and reflect on their role in nightlife."
Read about the project: buff.ly/xiEZg0P
These renderings are super cool ๐. With the limited sunlight between the buildings, does it make more sense to just do away with the side yards?
December 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM
These renderings are super cool ๐. With the limited sunlight between the buildings, does it make more sense to just do away with the side yards?
Another naming issue I see: the Kent/Des Moines Station (Link) is rather far from Kent Station (Sounder). Seems easy to mix up.
I propose Kent/Des Moines renamed as Highline College.
Itโs nice when station names help show actual destinations.
I propose Kent/Des Moines renamed as Highline College.
Itโs nice when station names help show actual destinations.
December 11, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Another naming issue I see: the Kent/Des Moines Station (Link) is rather far from Kent Station (Sounder). Seems easy to mix up.
I propose Kent/Des Moines renamed as Highline College.
Itโs nice when station names help show actual destinations.
I propose Kent/Des Moines renamed as Highline College.
Itโs nice when station names help show actual destinations.
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TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjรถkull to Ok (jรถkull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
December 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjรถkull to Ok (jรถkull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
I feel like the DT Seattle stations would be the easiest to implement given the generous mezzanines. Wish we would also allow a cafe or something there too
December 6, 2025 at 6:34 AM
I feel like the DT Seattle stations would be the easiest to implement given the generous mezzanines. Wish we would also allow a cafe or something there too
Riding my e-bike (with a Link connection) to a Friendsgiving. Yup Iโm home.
Btw love seeing these new system maps up. The 2 Line connection across the Lake cannot come soon enough. Iโm ready for double the frequency headed north!
Btw love seeing these new system maps up. The 2 Line connection across the Lake cannot come soon enough. Iโm ready for double the frequency headed north!
November 27, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Riding my e-bike (with a Link connection) to a Friendsgiving. Yup Iโm home.
Btw love seeing these new system maps up. The 2 Line connection across the Lake cannot come soon enough. Iโm ready for double the frequency headed north!
Btw love seeing these new system maps up. The 2 Line connection across the Lake cannot come soon enough. Iโm ready for double the frequency headed north!
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Me when I give a low ridership bus an extra rider:
November 16, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Me when I give a low ridership bus an extra rider:
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Trump admin Is attempting to massive cut federal transit funds, seeking to:
1โEliminate transit account, which funds billions of $ in capital expenses for transit agencies
2โPrevent state DOTs from โflexingโ funds for transit
These changes, if they occurred, would be devastating for US transit.
1โEliminate transit account, which funds billions of $ in capital expenses for transit agencies
2โPrevent state DOTs from โflexingโ funds for transit
These changes, if they occurred, would be devastating for US transit.
POLITICO Pro: Trump administration proposals seek to eliminate transit funding
DOT recently sent two proposals to the White House budget office seeking to pare back transit money.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Trump admin Is attempting to massive cut federal transit funds, seeking to:
1โEliminate transit account, which funds billions of $ in capital expenses for transit agencies
2โPrevent state DOTs from โflexingโ funds for transit
These changes, if they occurred, would be devastating for US transit.
1โEliminate transit account, which funds billions of $ in capital expenses for transit agencies
2โPrevent state DOTs from โflexingโ funds for transit
These changes, if they occurred, would be devastating for US transit.
E-bike riders. My landlord says e-bikes may no longer be allowed in my building due to perceived fire risk
I guess the Tesla in the garage is fine ๐
Is this legal? Not in my lease. Battery is UL certified, so truly low risk
Maybe this can be a new renter protection? @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social
I guess the Tesla in the garage is fine ๐
Is this legal? Not in my lease. Battery is UL certified, so truly low risk
Maybe this can be a new renter protection? @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
E-bike riders. My landlord says e-bikes may no longer be allowed in my building due to perceived fire risk
I guess the Tesla in the garage is fine ๐
Is this legal? Not in my lease. Battery is UL certified, so truly low risk
Maybe this can be a new renter protection? @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social
I guess the Tesla in the garage is fine ๐
Is this legal? Not in my lease. Battery is UL certified, so truly low risk
Maybe this can be a new renter protection? @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social
My hot take: weโre letting good be the enemy of great. How about we make the sounder better/more frequent? Quadruple Amtrak cascades route? Dual track the tunnel under downtown Seattle!
All things doing for cheaper, faster, and easier. Wait for HSR for decades and still have shitty sounder servic3
All things doing for cheaper, faster, and easier. Wait for HSR for decades and still have shitty sounder servic3
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
My hot take: weโre letting good be the enemy of great. How about we make the sounder better/more frequent? Quadruple Amtrak cascades route? Dual track the tunnel under downtown Seattle!
All things doing for cheaper, faster, and easier. Wait for HSR for decades and still have shitty sounder servic3
All things doing for cheaper, faster, and easier. Wait for HSR for decades and still have shitty sounder servic3
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Mayor's race Sound Transit
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๐ฃ๏ธ Please Hold On!
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๐ฃ๏ธ Please Hold On!
November 8, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Mayor's race Sound Transit
๐ค
๐ฃ๏ธ Please Hold On!
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๐ฃ๏ธ Please Hold On!
Oh good question. Iโm not sure
November 7, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Oh good question. Iโm not sure
100,000 votes left. Seems far from over!
November 6, 2025 at 11:46 PM
100,000 votes left. Seems far from over!
Anyone know if we get to ride these test trains as they pass through open stations?
November 6, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Anyone know if we get to ride these test trains as they pass through open stations?
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Bruce Harrell can still lose the Seattle mayoral race if late ballots break significantly for Katieย Wilson
Those who aren't steeped in Emerald City politics might look at the initial results for Mayor of Seattle and conclude the incumbent has won reelection. But the challenger can still win with aโฆ
Those who aren't steeped in Emerald City politics might look at the initial results for Mayor of Seattle and conclude the incumbent has won reelection. But the challenger can still win with aโฆ
Bruce Harrell can still lose the Seattle mayoral race if late ballots break significantly for Katieย Wilson
Those who aren't steeped in Emerald City politics might look at the initial results for Mayor of Seattle and conclude the incumbent has won reelection. But the challenger can still win with a late ballot surge. That's not only possible or plausible, it's probable.
www.nwprogressive.org
November 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Bruce Harrell can still lose the Seattle mayoral race if late ballots break significantly for Katieย Wilson
Those who aren't steeped in Emerald City politics might look at the initial results for Mayor of Seattle and conclude the incumbent has won reelection. But the challenger can still win with aโฆ
Those who aren't steeped in Emerald City politics might look at the initial results for Mayor of Seattle and conclude the incumbent has won reelection. But the challenger can still win with aโฆ
Iโve said it before, it was such a mistake letting cities name their stations. Dropping โDowntownโ from both would be so much less confusing
November 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Iโve said it before, it was such a mistake letting cities name their stations. Dropping โDowntownโ from both would be so much less confusing
The title of an onion article or just 2025 in the US. Iโm afraid to ask.
October 28, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The title of an onion article or just 2025 in the US. Iโm afraid to ask.
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Minneapolis built more housing than any other major Midwest city & itโs not a mystery why.
They allowed modest density housing types city-wide, cut regressive parking mandates, and made it easier to build apartments near transit.
The results: more homes + slowed rent growth.
They allowed modest density housing types city-wide, cut regressive parking mandates, and made it easier to build apartments near transit.
The results: more homes + slowed rent growth.
October 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Minneapolis built more housing than any other major Midwest city & itโs not a mystery why.
They allowed modest density housing types city-wide, cut regressive parking mandates, and made it easier to build apartments near transit.
The results: more homes + slowed rent growth.
They allowed modest density housing types city-wide, cut regressive parking mandates, and made it easier to build apartments near transit.
The results: more homes + slowed rent growth.
No surface parking. 0ft side, 5ft front, and 3ft rear setbacks. And a huge amount of private green space. Iโm obsessed. This is how you keep a city green AND grow.
October 27, 2025 at 12:33 AM
No surface parking. 0ft side, 5ft front, and 3ft rear setbacks. And a huge amount of private green space. Iโm obsessed. This is how you keep a city green AND grow.
You love to see it! Canโt wait to ride this new section.
E Marginal Way Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting! Bike Counter is Live :)
October 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
You love to see it! Canโt wait to ride this new section.
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HEY NERDS: QUIT PLAYING CITY: SKYLINES AND GO TO CITY: COUNCIL
October 22, 2025 at 12:14 AM
HEY NERDS: QUIT PLAYING CITY: SKYLINES AND GO TO CITY: COUNCIL
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Finally got something out of my head that's been there a while: A capsule history of the mid-density Chicago apartment building daniel-kay-hertz.ghost.io/the-life-dea...
The life, death, and rebirth of moderate-density apartment buildings in Chicago
The pantheon of Chicago architecture tends to cluster at either end of the density spectrum. In one corner you have the trophy commercial skyscrapers; in the other you have icons of domesticity, the b...
daniel-kay-hertz.ghost.io
October 13, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Finally got something out of my head that's been there a while: A capsule history of the mid-density Chicago apartment building daniel-kay-hertz.ghost.io/the-life-dea...
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Thank you for your support, @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social!
October 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Thank you for your support, @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social!