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Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 15m

great photo tour
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West Seattle Bike Blog @westseattlebikeblg.bsky.social · 1h

First ride on Marginal trail here we go!

Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 39m

was such a tight game- not surprising that someone finally made a mistake

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Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 40m

a pitcher who is trained to throw it to the plate can’t do it?!?!

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Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 43m

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

Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 44m

now that’s a strong crew!
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Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 1h

you’re a legend

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Streetsblog L.A. @streetsblogla.bsky.social · 4h

New #ShoupDoctrine book and UCLA Parking Center continue #DonShoup work to reform parking la.streetsblog.org/2025/10/09/p...

Parking Titan Donald Shoup's Legacy Continues - Streetsblog Los Angeles

A new book and a new UCLA center honor the world's foremost expert on parking, Donald Shoup, who passed away in February

la.streetsblog.org

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Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 3h

i wish i was in town to join this first-day ride!!!
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Qagggy! @qagggy.bsky.social · 3h

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

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Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 4h

Vancouver's regional transit system, TransLink, is now: -moving around 90% as many people as in 2019
-has recovered ridership faster than almost any other major NA transit system
-TransLink's CEO Kevin Quinn attributes the success to factors such as frequency & density around transit stations

Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 4h

The head of Vancouver’s transit agency can sum its ridership recovery in one word: Frequency.

“Running the bus every 30 minutes isn’t going to cut it if you want to grow ridership.“

Many Vancouver 🚌 run every 5min or less, and the SkyTrain runs every 3-4min, via @davidzipper.bsky.social

The Secret to Vancouver’s Public Transit Ridership Recovery

The Canadian city’s transit agency, TransLink, bounced back from Covid even as other North American systems have struggled. Its leader explains why riders returned.

www.bloomberg.com

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Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 1d

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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 1d

SDOT is officially opening the E Marginal Way bike lanes tomorrow - everything north of S Horton Street.

The street won't open to two-way vehicle traffic until next week, so enjoy this weekend.

Diagram showing the full E Marginal project, which extends from Atlantic Street to Spokane

Diagram showing how people on bikes will need to use the bike signal at Horton Street to cross

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Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 1d

thank you Anna for your leadership 💪

A. Zivarts @nondriver.bsky.social · 1d

Really excited to announce my next adventure with Ruth Rosas! Read our press release and joint statement from Disability Rights Washington and @americawalks.bsky.social!

Announcing the launch of the Nondrivers Alliance

October 8, 2025 — We are excited to announce the launch of the Nondrivers Alliance, a new project where those of use who can’t drive or can’t afford to drive can organize for communities that…

nondrivers.org

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Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 1d

🚌 KCM increase driven, in part, but return-to-office push by major employers. By mid-2024, I saw way more people waiting for the bus in South Lake Union in the afternoon commute. Sometimes 20-35 people waiting on Fairview & Harrison for the northbound 70 bus

Joey Politano🏳️‍🌈 @josephpolitano.bsky.social · 2d

Another month of US transit agency data is just in, and DC's WMATA remains the fastest-growing major US transit agency, with ridership up 13% compared to last year

King County Metro (Seattle) & SEPTA (Philly) have also performed well, while LA Metro & NJTransit have lost riders

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Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 4d

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Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 4d

i’m thrilled to see the new levy bike program rolling out toronto barriers

West Seattle Bike Blog @westseattlebikeblg.bsky.social · 4d

OH MY GOD THIS IS AWESOME

Have always wanted, didn't even know it was happening

From the WestSeattleWA community on Reddit: Barriers were added to the Andover bike lanes by the WSHC.

Explore this post and more from the WestSeattleWA community

www.reddit.com

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Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 4d

Post-pandemic, delivery companies have focused on other cities for micro deliveries. The policy recently adopted by Council is intended to make it more likely to get pilots happening in Seattle

Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 4d

last-mile delivery of parcels and food is a great opportunity for “right size then electrify” thinking
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Seattle recently adopted a framework to facilitate deployment of cargo bike delivery 📦

Qagggy! @qagggy.bsky.social · 4d

Tern-towed delivery vehicle in Manhattan.

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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 5d

One of the two curb extensions is now in place for the new crosswalk at Olive Way and Harvard.

New concrete sidewalk jutting into the street with a crosswalk closed sign

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Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 5d

I ♥️ NYC

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Jamin 🚲🚄🏔️ @jamin.app · 8d

if you weren’t able to attend, a recording of @spottnik.bsky.social‘s really inspiring presentation is available here! #WeekWithoutDriving #Bellingham

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Andrew Stanfill @madshrew.bsky.social · 9d

Great talk from @spottnik.bsky.social last night to kick off the #weekwithoutDriving. He set a high bar by managing the @seattledot.bsky.social without a personal or company vehicle. Enjoyed the management takeaways from his talk beyond the transportation ones.

Greg Spotts points to the finished Dutch-style protected bike intersection in Washington state, completed during his Seattle Department of Transportation tenure.

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Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you Bellingham Walk & Roll for hosting me to speak about designing our streets for walking, biking, transit and placemaking!
#WeekWithoutDriving

selfie with audience in small theater in Bellingham, WA

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Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 10d

Bellingham Walk and Roll took me on a misty bike ride around town this aft, checking out the bike lanes and places that need improvement.
My talk tonite is Sold Out:
4 city council candidates have RSVP’d!
#WeekWithoutDriving

group selfie with Bellingham Walk & Roll

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Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 10d

I am excited to be speaking tonight in Bellingham - please join me 😀
#WeekWithoutDriving

Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 16d

Join me Monday Sept 29th at The Uptown Theater in Bellingham for a conversation about walking, biking and transit
🚶‍♀️ 🚴‍♂️ 🚌 🚆 🛴 🦽
Event is organized by Walk & Roll Bellingham as part of #WeekWithoutDriving

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How to Build World-Class Multimodal Infrastructure - with National Transportation Leader Greg Spotts

2025 Week Without Driving Keynote

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Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 10d

During my 3 years living in Seattle without a car, my access to parks and nature was significantly constrained. Many of Seattle’s coastal parks are hard to reach by transit. So are the out-of-town hikes.

We can do better to ensure everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of the PNW

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Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 10d

i’m excited about #WeekWithoutDriving

i started early on Friday afternoon, taking Sounder from King St Station to the Mukilteo ferry terminal to visit a friend on Whidbey Island.

The Sounder only runs northbound during pm rush hour

Otherwise it’s a much longer trip requiring a transfer

A. Zivarts @nondriver.bsky.social · 10d

First day of #WeekWithoutDriving 2025, are you ready? disabilityrightswa.org/how-would-yo...

How Would You Get Around If You Couldn't Drive Yourself? - Disability Rights Washington

Washington State, September 29 to October 5, 2025 -- Imagine your life without driving. Could you navigate your daily routines, reach your workplace, doctor's office, or connect with loved ones? This ...

disabilityrightswa.org

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