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.
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👋🏻 new followers. I’m Gordon and my day job is Executive Director of Seattle’s walking and biking nonprofit @sngreenways.bsky.social. Most of my content is specific to Seattle, and mostly about street infrastructure.
Honored to be asked, and happy to help in any way I can!
November 27, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Honored to be asked, and happy to help in any way I can!
Is Portland finally getting its walking and biking mojo back? I hope so. We used to look to Portland for inspiration... but it's been a minute. A spirit of friendly competition between West Coast cities helps everyone strive to achieve more.
It's all happening! From downtown to the eastern city limits, PBOT has a lot of cool stuff in the hopper.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/20/n...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/20/n...
N Willamette, Broadway, Montavilla and more: PBOT shares exciting project updates
2026 is going to be a great year for Portland's bike network.
bikeportland.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Is Portland finally getting its walking and biking mojo back? I hope so. We used to look to Portland for inspiration... but it's been a minute. A spirit of friendly competition between West Coast cities helps everyone strive to achieve more.
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Hopefully, this isn't going to ruin anyone's holiday but I'm happy the Seattle City Council passed this Statement of Legislative Intent ordering SDOT to say how they are going to implement the Shared Streets Law SB 5595. It's due on New Years Day!
November 26, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Hopefully, this isn't going to ruin anyone's holiday but I'm happy the Seattle City Council passed this Statement of Legislative Intent ordering SDOT to say how they are going to implement the Shared Streets Law SB 5595. It's due on New Years Day!
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A green bicycle priority street in the Netherlands
November 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A green bicycle priority street in the Netherlands
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Pike Place Market puts their outdoor seating in storage promptly upon the first cool breeze of fall. Meanwhile, Londoners are filling every available al fresco dining spot at 5ºC.
November 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Pike Place Market puts their outdoor seating in storage promptly upon the first cool breeze of fall. Meanwhile, Londoners are filling every available al fresco dining spot at 5ºC.
This aggression against the state fruit of Washington will not stand, man 🍎🍏🥧
November 26, 2025 at 2:12 AM
This aggression against the state fruit of Washington will not stand, man 🍎🍏🥧
I mostly post about job openings on Linkedin (www.linkedin.com/in/gordonpad...) but, this job is too exciting to not crosspost: @seattledot.bsky.social's Senior Transportation Planner - Bike Program "This position offers the opportunity to shape the city’s bike network." Applications due 12/9!
Senior Transportation Planner - Bike Program in Seattle, WA | GovernmentJobs.com
Apply for Senior Transportation Planner - Bike Program position in Seattle, WA through GovernmentJobs.com. Join our team and become a part of City of Seattle community.
www.governmentjobs.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
I mostly post about job openings on Linkedin (www.linkedin.com/in/gordonpad...) but, this job is too exciting to not crosspost: @seattledot.bsky.social's Senior Transportation Planner - Bike Program "This position offers the opportunity to shape the city’s bike network." Applications due 12/9!
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On my first post-election chat with Mayor-elect Katie Wilson: www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Seattle’s next mayor is willing to meet with anyone, including Trump
Katie Wilson wants a mayor's office that reaches out proactively, that has open lines to grassroots organizations and that builds political support from the ground up.
www.seattletimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
On my first post-election chat with Mayor-elect Katie Wilson: www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Definitely worth a listen!
Seattle Nice Interviews Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson!
We discuss homelessness, the budget deficit, bus lanes, police accountability and more with Seattle's next mayor.
publicola.com/2025/11/20/s...
We discuss homelessness, the budget deficit, bus lanes, police accountability and more with Seattle's next mayor.
publicola.com/2025/11/20/s...
Seattle Nice Interviews Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson! - PubliCola
By Erica C. Barnett We had Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson on Seattle Nice this week for a wide-ranging interview about her…
publicola.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Definitely worth a listen!
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We will do a 2,500 page environmental review on a new highway that we know will lead to more traffic, and then rule out a bus lane with analysis that is done on the back of a napkin.
Idk what stage this is at, but it was eye opening when we prodded about the Route 8 study (which SDOT took as fact) but it just counted cars in 2 lanes then multiplied delay by two for adding a bus lane. No factoring in of mode shift, alternate routes, etc. I'd imagine that's what WSDOT is doing too
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We will do a 2,500 page environmental review on a new highway that we know will lead to more traffic, and then rule out a bus lane with analysis that is done on the back of a napkin.
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London is becoming a cycling city.
As we continue to expand London’s cycle network, the number of daily bike trips is soaring. Cycling has risen by more than 40% since 2019 to 1,500,000 trips every day.
As we continue to expand London’s cycle network, the number of daily bike trips is soaring. Cycling has risen by more than 40% since 2019 to 1,500,000 trips every day.
November 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
London is becoming a cycling city.
As we continue to expand London’s cycle network, the number of daily bike trips is soaring. Cycling has risen by more than 40% since 2019 to 1,500,000 trips every day.
As we continue to expand London’s cycle network, the number of daily bike trips is soaring. Cycling has risen by more than 40% since 2019 to 1,500,000 trips every day.
🦀 Now let’s do this for kids and streets next to schools 🏫
when we say we want more streets to be pedestrianized, this is what we mean
November 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
🦀 Now let’s do this for kids and streets next to schools 🏫
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Another excellent choice. Bodes well for Mamdani’s approach to housing.
We’re here in Central Park with Mayor-Elect @ZohranKMamdani.bsky.social to announce that our Executive Director @AnnemarieGray.bsky.social will be joining his transition committee on housing!
November 25, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Another excellent choice. Bodes well for Mamdani’s approach to housing.
So stupid I’m amazed some American red state didn’t try this first
A bad day for Canada, and therefore the world.
Ontario (population 16 million, 40% of the country) has passed new legislation prohibiting bike lanes that take a lane from cars.
An escalation from Bill 212, which required municipalities to get approval.
Ontario (population 16 million, 40% of the country) has passed new legislation prohibiting bike lanes that take a lane from cars.
An escalation from Bill 212, which required municipalities to get approval.
November 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
So stupid I’m amazed some American red state didn’t try this first
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How can @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social hit the ground running to deliver on her transportation platform? We offer some ideas about her
🏥 Safety and Vision Zero
🧑🦽Sidewalks and accessibility
🚴🏾♀️ Bike routes
🪑 Places for people
🌎 Climate
and
🏘️ 15-Minute City,
priorities in @theurbanist.org today 👀
🏥 Safety and Vision Zero
🧑🦽Sidewalks and accessibility
🚴🏾♀️ Bike routes
🪑 Places for people
🌎 Climate
and
🏘️ 15-Minute City,
priorities in @theurbanist.org today 👀
How Mayor-elect Wilson Can Hit the Ground Running, Walking, Rolling, and Biking » The Urbanist
# Seattle Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson’s transportation platform is bold and visionary, and she will need ongoing community support to achieve it. Seattle Neighborhood Greenways shares some ideas on how s...
www.theurbanist.org
November 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
How can @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social hit the ground running to deliver on her transportation platform? We offer some ideas about her
🏥 Safety and Vision Zero
🧑🦽Sidewalks and accessibility
🚴🏾♀️ Bike routes
🪑 Places for people
🌎 Climate
and
🏘️ 15-Minute City,
priorities in @theurbanist.org today 👀
🏥 Safety and Vision Zero
🧑🦽Sidewalks and accessibility
🚴🏾♀️ Bike routes
🪑 Places for people
🌎 Climate
and
🏘️ 15-Minute City,
priorities in @theurbanist.org today 👀
Wilson's quote has inspired me to do more research on Spanish and French public space. I hope to travel someday, but in the meantime Google Streetview will do. Check out this pedestrian street in greater Bilbao with a covered playground + cafes! 😍😍😍 www.google.com/maps/@43.351...
November 25, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Wilson's quote has inspired me to do more research on Spanish and French public space. I hope to travel someday, but in the meantime Google Streetview will do. Check out this pedestrian street in greater Bilbao with a covered playground + cafes! 😍😍😍 www.google.com/maps/@43.351...
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Reykjavik has such wonderful streets for people!
November 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Reykjavik has such wonderful streets for people!
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Covent Garden deploying advanced pedestrianization technology: flower cart and bollards.
November 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Covent Garden deploying advanced pedestrianization technology: flower cart and bollards.
Must be nice
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Must be nice
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In the Netherlands, over 40% of rail passengers arrive by bike. Since 2012 the country has invested €400m+ to add 200,000 new bike parking spaces at stations. The result? More rail use, fewer car trips, lower congestion and emissions, better public health - and far more efficient use of urban space.
November 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
In the Netherlands, over 40% of rail passengers arrive by bike. Since 2012 the country has invested €400m+ to add 200,000 new bike parking spaces at stations. The result? More rail use, fewer car trips, lower congestion and emissions, better public health - and far more efficient use of urban space.
"The batteries were sold with the following Rad Power Bikes e-bike models and as replacement batteries: RadWagon 4, RadCity HS 4, RadRover High Step 5, RadCity Step Thru 3, RadRover Step Thru 1, RadRunner 2, RadRunner 1, RadRunner Plus, and RadExpand 5"
November 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
"The batteries were sold with the following Rad Power Bikes e-bike models and as replacement batteries: RadWagon 4, RadCity HS 4, RadRover High Step 5, RadCity Step Thru 3, RadRover Step Thru 1, RadRunner 2, RadRunner 1, RadRunner Plus, and RadExpand 5"
Google Maps should have a little cost meter that ticks up as you drive, like in taxis
November 24, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Google Maps should have a little cost meter that ticks up as you drive, like in taxis
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I love this! Great perspective and suggestions from @sngreenways.bsky.social . I am psyched to watch as each new #lesscar step Mayor Wilson could choose to take will have exponential #ClimateInfluence and create new levels of Seattle neighborhood joy. Let’s GO!
NEW // How Mayor-elect Katie Wilson Can Hit the Ground Running, Walking, Rolling, and Biking 🏃♀️🚶♂️👩🦽🚴♀️🚌
Op-ed by @sngreenways.bsky.social via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/23/h...
Op-ed by @sngreenways.bsky.social via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/23/h...
How Mayor-elect Wilson Can Hit the Ground Running, Walking, Rolling, and Biking » The Urbanist
# Seattle Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson’s transportation platform is bold and visionary, and she will need ongoing community support to achieve it. Seattle Neighborhood Greenways shares some ideas on how s...
www.theurbanist.org
November 23, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I love this! Great perspective and suggestions from @sngreenways.bsky.social . I am psyched to watch as each new #lesscar step Mayor Wilson could choose to take will have exponential #ClimateInfluence and create new levels of Seattle neighborhood joy. Let’s GO!
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Beautiful. No notes. Get it done.
November 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Beautiful. No notes. Get it done.
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NEW // How Mayor-elect Katie Wilson Can Hit the Ground Running, Walking, Rolling, and Biking 🏃♀️🚶♂️👩🦽🚴♀️🚌
Op-ed by @sngreenways.bsky.social via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/23/h...
Op-ed by @sngreenways.bsky.social via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/23/h...
How Mayor-elect Wilson Can Hit the Ground Running, Walking, Rolling, and Biking » The Urbanist
# Seattle Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson’s transportation platform is bold and visionary, and she will need ongoing community support to achieve it. Seattle Neighborhood Greenways shares some ideas on how s...
www.theurbanist.org
November 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
NEW // How Mayor-elect Katie Wilson Can Hit the Ground Running, Walking, Rolling, and Biking 🏃♀️🚶♂️👩🦽🚴♀️🚌
Op-ed by @sngreenways.bsky.social via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/23/h...
Op-ed by @sngreenways.bsky.social via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/23/h...