@westseaurbanism
We are a social group of neighbors and community members coming together to make West Seattle a great place to live, for everyone! 🧡 Meetups every Weds 6-8p in Alaska Junction https://linktr.ee/westseattleurbanism
By popular request, Rep. Brianna Thomas's comments ahead of the passage of SB 6002, regulating Automatic Licence Plate Reader technology. She was the only Democrat to vote no.
One fascinating echo between the Highland Park Way discussion and the Pioneer Square bike corral discussion is the idea that SDOT trying to do two things at once (create a bike lane, improve driver safety) somehow makes the project *more* suspect and open to criticism.
I remember biking down this hill with my kid on the back of the bike. I didn't feel comfortable riding in the road so we took the sidewalk. But the sidewalk was covered in wet slippery leaves and so we had to get off & walk. There is so much excess road capacity here. Build the bike lane, SDOT.
I'm listening into this meeting and am quite frustrated by what I'm hearing from callers; "why punish the 95% of good drivers by making them drive slower?"
People have died here numerous times.
Despite the fact that I don't live in West Seattle and rarely go there except (not very often) to visit friends, I have biked and walked up this hill enough times that I can't recall the exact number. It was abysmal, loud and terrifying every time.
One of these options is safer than the other. JUST ADVANCE THAT ONE
design shows bike lane stopping well short of the intersection
design showing the bike lane extending to the intersection with a break for the bus stop
The presentation was pre-recorded and showed up fairly blurry on Zoom, but here are the two options as I captured them.
Map showing a line drawn on Highland Park Way SW between SW Holden and West Marginal Way SW
Tuned into a meeting tonight on the Highland Park Way SW bike connection, one of the flagship bike projects in the transportation levy.
Super frustrating to hear that SDOT is presenting 2 options, one of which ends the downhill-only bike lane way well before Marginal Way to maintain traffic flow.
special guest at our meetup tonight!
✨ Teresa Mosqueda plans to join us! ✨
6-8p Great American Diner (Alaska Junction)
super casual, all are welcome 🧡 join us!
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We put together a letter campaign to remind Sound Transit and elected officials how important it is to keep light rail to West Seattle on track.
If you live in, work in, or visit West Seattle, please send an email 💪✨ we made it quick and easy!
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Community Drop-In Session: Bike & Scooter Parking in Pioneer Square The Seattle Department of Transportation is responding to transportation safety concerns in Pioneer Square by shifting shared bikes and scooters from being misparked on sidewalks to No Parking areas as well as designated sidewalk corrals. The number of shared bike and scooter trips to Pioneer Square has almost doubled in the past two years. But bike and scooter parking hasn't kept up. Providing on-street bike corrals in No Parking areas near intersections also helps to increase visibility for travelers. The project aims to retain vehicle load zones and parking capacity, while being responsive to neighborhood character. Join us for a drop-in session to: • Review proposed locations • Compare potential design options • Share feedback and local insights This is an opportunity to help shape how bike and scooter parking could look and function in the neighborhood. RailSpur, 419 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 Monday, March 16, 2026 4:30-6:00pm - drop in anytime
Do you walk on sidewalks and hate how scooters are everywhere?
Are you tired of crossing the street lined to the edge with parked cars & almost getting hit by a driver saying they “didn’t see you”?
What if I told you Pioneer Square can fix both of these things?
Mon. 3/16 @ 4:30-6pm @ Railspur
Scientists in white lab coats looking at computer as one of them points at the screen
Scientists Discover World's Dumbest Person in West Seattle Blog Comments: tinyurl.com/bdza5w5h
@ricoque-opcd.bsky.social
Two blocks is not enough. We want Alternative 5 plus everything within 1/2 mile of frequent transit AS A START.
That IS the “gradual” approach.
Even this approach is too focused on business and not focused enough on families, parks, schools, etc.
New blog post (finally) about the recently published South Delridge Walkshop Report by SDOT
westseattlebikeblog.com/2026/03/03/s...
We help our partners at LIHI (Low Income Housing Institute) with site planning and permitting for tiny home villages. The next one will house 72 RVs & 20 homes. There is a community meeting on Thursday 3/5 at 5:30pm if you'd like to learn more or lend support.
westseattleblog.com/2026/02/foll...
Applications are due at 11:59pm tonight!
Hey @fixthel8.bsky.social I wonder if the next campaign could be to Free the H
Lincoln Park is so beautiful — we should really let more people live nearby!
It’s also a Seattle park I never visited prior to having a car…
The fact that landowners are fighting tooth and nail to prevent more people from living in the neighborhood is despicable.
Former Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson smiling and welcoming someone into underground lair next to large thick steel door
Sara Nelson Shows Hunts Point Mayor Hiding from ICE Protests How to Run Public Meeting from Secret Bunker: tinyurl.com/mf2xn9f8
"I think we're winning the war on cars, Mayor," Claudia Balducci says to Kenmore Mayor Nigel Herbig about the fact that we're all standing on a former Jiffy Lune to celebrate starting work on SR 522 BRT.
I remember living in a state that cared about climate change.
We just added another opening ! We’re looking for an executive assistant for our Real Estate Development team ! Please help spread the word ! We’re building a strong team ! 💪
An @theurbanist.org exclusive: the proposed budget advanced by House Democrats in Washington would fully eliminate the state's urban forestry program, significantly hindering the ability of local governments to access resources for tree canopy expansion.
www.theurbanist.org/2026/02/27/e...
What is this all about?? Let me try to explain. It's important, because it's actually about @seasocialhousing.bsky.social and it's about Alzheimer's and heart disease and asthma, and rich homeowners keeping you sick and housing rare and unaffordable. And what you can do about it THIS MONTH.
A detailed map of Seattle's Center City bike network, showing existing bike routes in solid green, future connections in dashed green, and routes under construction in dotted orange. A zoomed-in inset highlights the waterfront area near Yesler Way, which runs east-west and connects the waterfront (Alaskan Way) to the downtown core. Key streets like 1st Ave, Alaskan Way, and Yesler Way are labeled, along with landmarks such as Seattle Center and Elliott Bay.
This project fills a gap in Seattle’s City Center Bike Network & creates a much-anticipated, safer connection between Pioneer Square, downtown, and the waterfront.
Construction officially began this week with underground work, and more visible changes on the street will follow in the coming weeks.
A busy urban street. A cyclist wearing a white helmet and teal shirt riding a light-colored road bike is stopped behind a crosswalk. She is next to a white SUV.
Street view of Pioneer Square with historic brick buildings, a bike lane, crosswalk, and a 'STOP ALL WAY' sign. A pedestrian crosses as vehicles line the street.
It’s happening! Yesler Way is getting a new protected bike lane from Occidental Ave S to the waterfront.
Did you know that we have a book club?? 📚
next one meets ✨Tues 3/24, 5:30p✨ at Beveridge Place
"High Point - The Inside Story of Seattle's First Green, Mixed-income Neighborhood" by Tom J Phillips
the library has 6 copies 🥰
see our book list here www.addabook.net/list/wsurban...
Slide deck with following: Study Area elridg station Are • Roughly 1 mi walkshed around stations, and a little beyond to include priority areas • 1 block around RapidRide stops (since many people will take the bus to get to the stations) tion/hualo Stady Area Rail Station 27 Seattle Project Timeline Phase 0: Mar - Dec 2025 Phase 1: Jan - Jun 2026 Phase 2: Jul - Dec 2026 Phase 3: Q1-Q3 2027 Purpose Making Connections and Spreading Awareness Share, learn, and vision Exploring ideas Finalize Activities • Reviewing past plans/background materials • Site walks • Initial engagement with local groups • Focus Group #1 & 2 • Online survey on high-level vision (launches early March) • Targeted in-person engagement • Focus Group #3 & 4 • Online survey & in-person events • Share what we heard, confirm project ideas, and hear project priorities • Focus Group #5 • Share draft plan and draft transportation project cut sheets • Engagement on draft plan Deliverables • Existing conditions report • Focus Group Notes • Engagement summary • Draft transportation project list • Focus Group Notes • Phase 1 Report Draft Plan • Final Summary of Focus Group • Draft Plan out for comment Q1 • Publish final plan Q3/Q4 28 Seattle
SDOT to put out survey in March for West Seattle Link station area planning which will include a look at drafts for neighborhood mobility improvements in the area.
we are planning something and definitely could use help! enthusiastic neighbors, join us!!!
West Seattle folks (and beyond!) who want to plug into this sort of effort should connect with @westseaurbanism.bsky.social
Maybe even come hang out at one of the weekly meetups, every Wednesday at The Great American Diner at 6pm :)