Brandon der Blätter
@intcreator.com
available for software dev in Seattle, WA or remote!
they/them
interests: ⚙ 20th century tech, 🏘 leftist local politics, 🚲 bikes, 🌲 nature, 🎮video games, 🎧 indie music, 🍽 cheap restaurants, 🗺 exploring
volunteer at @connections.museum
they/them
interests: ⚙ 20th century tech, 🏘 leftist local politics, 🚲 bikes, 🌲 nature, 🎮video games, 🎧 indie music, 🍽 cheap restaurants, 🗺 exploring
volunteer at @connections.museum
another day, another time SEPA is being abused for political reasons instead of actually protecting the environment
Those permits are currently facing a SEPA appeal over traffic, despite the previous existence of said Sam's Club
WinCo Foods is asking its Facebook followers, "about the possibility of having a WinCo in North Seattle."
Permits have been filed for the former Sam's Club location (13550 Aurora Ave N), which is across the street from an Amazon Fresh that will close this weekend. www.facebook.com/winco.offici...
Permits have been filed for the former Sam's Club location (13550 Aurora Ave N), which is across the street from an Amazon Fresh that will close this weekend. www.facebook.com/winco.offici...
January 28, 2026 at 9:07 AM
another day, another time SEPA is being abused for political reasons instead of actually protecting the environment
Bob Kettle in shambles after seeing this
I was thrilled to meet with Mayor Michelle Wu (@mayorwu.boston.gov) today at Boston City Hall. I can't think of anyone better to learn from about what it takes to be an effective, progressive big-city mayor.
January 26, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Bob Kettle in shambles after seeing this
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Patty Murray: (202) 224-2621
Maria Cantwell: (202) 224-3441
Maria Cantwell: (202) 224-3441
I just called and left voice mail messages for Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell to encourage them to vote no on DHS funding. It took less than 5 minutes. I didn’t need a script. Make your voice heard.
January 24, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Patty Murray: (202) 224-2621
Maria Cantwell: (202) 224-3441
Maria Cantwell: (202) 224-3441
so many bikes, so little time
January 21, 2026 at 12:30 AM
so many bikes, so little time
Bike Disco mixer update
January 17, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Bike Disco mixer update
Reposted by Brandon der Blätter
Transit riders have been forced to sit through traffic on Seattle’s slowest and least reliable bus for decades. Finally we have a mayor willing to prioritize mobility and the climate to improve our transit system and give Seattleites the freedom of mobility they deserve. Roll out the red carpet!
January 16, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Transit riders have been forced to sit through traffic on Seattle’s slowest and least reliable bus for decades. Finally we have a mayor willing to prioritize mobility and the climate to improve our transit system and give Seattleites the freedom of mobility they deserve. Roll out the red carpet!
if running ICE ads wasn’t enough for you to quit Spotify, you should know most indie artists aren’t even getting a few pennies anymore for their streams. apparently that was too much of a financial burden for Spotify to pay out
In April 2024, Spotify implemented a new scheme: songs with less than 1k streams per year would no longer receive royalties.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
January 16, 2026 at 6:21 PM
if running ICE ads wasn’t enough for you to quit Spotify, you should know most indie artists aren’t even getting a few pennies anymore for their streams. apparently that was too much of a financial burden for Spotify to pay out
EXECUTIVE ORDER FOR A BUS LANE ON DENNY WAY LET'S GO
"Secondly, we're gonna get out the red paint on Denny Way"—finally painting the long-delayed bus lanes to expedite the Route 8, the city's slowest route. "I know the feeling of sitting on the bus, knowing that you could be walking up the hill faster."
January 15, 2026 at 6:03 PM
EXECUTIVE ORDER FOR A BUS LANE ON DENNY WAY LET'S GO
remember to bring your radios! I'll be broadcasting at 104.1 FM
January 16th we ride WEST!
Meet at the International District Station at 7 pm for a Wild West adventure to the heart of White Center.
We ride rain or shine, so pack appropriately, charge your lights, and check the bus schedule for the trip home.
Meet at the International District Station at 7 pm for a Wild West adventure to the heart of White Center.
We ride rain or shine, so pack appropriately, charge your lights, and check the bus schedule for the trip home.
January 14, 2026 at 6:34 PM
remember to bring your radios! I'll be broadcasting at 104.1 FM
bike light up music mixer parts
January 11, 2026 at 5:35 AM
bike light up music mixer parts
picking up hardware in the city
January 9, 2026 at 7:59 PM
picking up hardware in the city
FOUR
MINUTE
HEADWAYS!!!
MINUTE
HEADWAYS!!!
Next month Sound Transit will begin simulated service across the bridge. During this phase they'll run trains as if in regular service to validate operations and systems.
✅ During simulated service ST intends to welcome passengers on trains between International District/Chinatown and Lynnwood. 3/6
✅ During simulated service ST intends to welcome passengers on trains between International District/Chinatown and Lynnwood. 3/6
January 9, 2026 at 6:56 AM
FOUR
MINUTE
HEADWAYS!!!
MINUTE
HEADWAYS!!!
Reposted by Brandon der Blätter
Maybe we should consider ferry service that focuses on moving people instead of cars so that it's easier to have slack in the system.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
January 5, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Maybe we should consider ferry service that focuses on moving people instead of cars so that it's easier to have slack in the system.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
protesting oil wars by riding my bike
January 4, 2026 at 4:42 AM
protesting oil wars by riding my bike
I’m working on a controller to play music for @seattle.bikedis.co
January 2, 2026 at 4:03 AM
I’m working on a controller to play music for @seattle.bikedis.co
best part of the fireworks show is that they pedestrianized all the neighborhoods surrounding the Seattle Center
January 1, 2026 at 8:21 PM
best part of the fireworks show is that they pedestrianized all the neighborhoods surrounding the Seattle Center
Reposted by Brandon der Blätter
Bruce Harrell is no longer Seattle's mayor.
January 1, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Bruce Harrell is no longer Seattle's mayor.
Reposted by Brandon der Blätter
Rail $395 million
Public transit $753 million
Debt $1.7 billion
Highway upgrades $5.3 billion
someone who is good at transportation planning please help me budget this. my state is dying
Public transit $753 million
Debt $1.7 billion
Highway upgrades $5.3 billion
someone who is good at transportation planning please help me budget this. my state is dying
December 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Rail $395 million
Public transit $753 million
Debt $1.7 billion
Highway upgrades $5.3 billion
someone who is good at transportation planning please help me budget this. my state is dying
Public transit $753 million
Debt $1.7 billion
Highway upgrades $5.3 billion
someone who is good at transportation planning please help me budget this. my state is dying
Reposted by Brandon der Blätter
It’s so annoying hearing moderates espouse ‘good governance’ but they themselves can’t write a stable budget!
Taking the state further into debt just to maintain the existing highway infrastructure we have, all to avoid increasing the taxes we already raised to pay for highway expansion projects, is so wild. Ferguson's first transportation budget is even worse than I expected.
December 20, 2025 at 8:59 AM
It’s so annoying hearing moderates espouse ‘good governance’ but they themselves can’t write a stable budget!
Reposted by Brandon der Blätter
Sara Nelson has officially adjourned her final meeting both as a Councilmember and as President of the Seattle City Council.
December 17, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Sara Nelson has officially adjourned her final meeting both as a Councilmember and as President of the Seattle City Council.
happened by the vigil by chance as I was biking home. sad to see that despite all the work done to improve the area it’s still not enough. we gotta continue the fight for Vision Zero
The person who was killed last night crossing Beacon Ave on a bike by a hit-and-run driver was named Allie. They were described as a "hard-core cyclist."
The vigil/protest is expected to take over Beacon and Stevens until midnight, if SPD lets that happen.
The vigil/protest is expected to take over Beacon and Stevens until midnight, if SPD lets that happen.
December 15, 2025 at 7:16 AM
happened by the vigil by chance as I was biking home. sad to see that despite all the work done to improve the area it’s still not enough. we gotta continue the fight for Vision Zero
how many bikes locked to the handrails does it take to justify a bike rack? 🤔
December 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
how many bikes locked to the handrails does it take to justify a bike rack? 🤔
check out these ethereal photos @melodysummerfield.bsky.social took of me at Critical Mass!
December 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
check out these ethereal photos @melodysummerfield.bsky.social took of me at Critical Mass!
contemplating the city
December 11, 2025 at 7:38 AM
contemplating the city
happy Federal Way light rail opening day!
December 7, 2025 at 12:47 AM
happy Federal Way light rail opening day!