Hey @transportation.seattle.gov can we tell these drivers not to drive in the bus lane??
Nick@nicksattele.bsky.social · 17h agoA bus lane is only as good as the drivers who stay off of it.
Fix the L8
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Trying to make Seattle's Route 8 bus not the worst in the city! https://fixthel8.com/ Sign our Action Letter: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/csg-fix-route-8/ A project of @centralseattlestreetsforall.org Artwork by Francesca Oaksford
Nick@nicksattele.bsky.social · 17h ago5 PM traffic after blowing up the network:
Nick@nicksattele.bsky.social · 3d agoThe exact phrasing we were told is that it would “blow up the network”
SDOT rolls out first big changes to make the 8 less late on Denny Way
SDOT rolls out first big changes to make the 8 less late on Denny Way
The 8 is on its way to not being late. Over the weekend, the Seattle Department of Transportation put the pieces in place for the opening of the first phase of changes on Denny Way hoped to streamline transit service … Continue reading →
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“Additional weekday trips will be added to Route 8, 72, 75 and 77 as part of the Seattle Transit Measure approved by voters in 2020” ❤️❤️❤️ We’re so excited for Route 8 to start running every 12 minutes through the day on weekdays!! (vs every 15 now)
Ryan Packer@typewriteralley.bsky.social · 2d agoMetro's fall service change page is finally up. There are a LOT of adjustments on deck for August 29 as the final phases of the Federal Way, Lynnwood, and East Link restructures. kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metr...
The Yale slip lane is now permanently closed, with Boren handling all I-5 traffic! We had a great time meeting the SDOT crew and can't wait to see the improvements this will bring for the L8! We'll head back down later today to share some more photos after everything is fully installed.
New bus lane is coming along! Thanks @transportation.seattle.gov !! This weekend involves a bit of rechanneling traffic. Actual bus lane will be painted in a few weeks.
Work is officially underway for Seattle to transform into its ultimate form! Stopped by to drop off some coffee (not pictured) and snacks for the night shift while they restripe. Join us tomorrow morning at 11 to show the day shift some love as they do concrete work! partiful.com/e/DS4Hpdp2Qn...
Ryan Packer@typewriteralley.bsky.social · 4d agoBig news everyone, Seattle is entering its final phase. Perhaps this will be our ultimate form.
The Mayor was essential for getting the Denny Way bus lanes across the finish line, but this project would not have been prioritized (it was her first executive order) without pressure from advocates. Congrats again to the @fixthel8.bsky.social team!
Nick@nicksattele.bsky.social · 5d ago3 years ago when canvassing Denny Way, I don’t think anyone really thought this was possible (even me). It was eye opening hearing so many bus riders assume that cars and traffic were always gonna be more important than their mobility. A year ago they were right but now we have a new mayor!
🚨🗓️RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY🗓️🚨 SDOT let us know that work won't be ramping up until Saturday night so we are rescheduling to Sunday morning at 11 instead! Hope you can still make it!
Fix the L8@fixthel8.bsky.social · 7d agoWe will be celebrating the closure of the Yale Ave slip lane Saturday morning at 11 by bringing some tokens of our appreciation to the SDOT crew! Think coffee, snacks, baked goods, etc... If you'd be interested in joining you can find out more and RSVP here: partiful.com/e/DS4Hpdp2Qn...
We will be celebrating the closure of the Yale Ave slip lane Saturday morning at 11 by bringing some tokens of our appreciation to the SDOT crew! Think coffee, snacks, baked goods, etc... If you'd be interested in joining you can find out more and RSVP here: partiful.com/e/DS4Hpdp2Qn...
Say Goodbye to Freeway Gridlock at Yale! | Partiful
SDOT is closing the right turn from Denny Way to Yale Ave on Saturday! Come celebrate and bring the SDOT crew some gifts! Think coffee, snacks, baked goods, etc... We will meet in front of the Capito...
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Ryan Packer@typewriteralley.bsky.social · 7d agoMarkings are in place at Denny and Boren for the big switch for I-5 traffic starting this Saturday. Temporary signage is currently giving drivers a warning about the closure of the Yale slip lane.
“For years, @gordonofseattle.bsky.social, executive director at Seattle Streets Alliance, heard that it wasn’t possible to build a bus lane on Denny Way. “The Harrell administration said bus lanes on Denny were impossible,” he said, “and now we have bus lanes on Denny.” That’s leadership
The Seattle Times@seattletimes.com · last wk.Wilson said she’s trying to make the right decisions for the city, but admits the balancing of her time, priorities and projections is still a work in progress.
IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING The slip lane from Denny Way to Yale Avenue closes permanently NEXT WEEKEND www.theurbanist.org/sdot-prepare...
SDOT Prepares to Roll Out the Route 8 Red Carpet on Denny Way
Long-awaited upgrades to one of the city's busiest bus corridors are just a few days away, with SDOT set to permanently close the often-clogged slip lane onto Yale Avenue on August 1. A full eastbound...
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Let’s goooo! Huge shout out to everyone who gave public comment & the coalition who helped shepherd this through @fixthel8.bsky.social @seattletru.bsky.social @transpochoices.bsky.social @saveballardrail.bsky.social & ATU 587! Let’s win better buses in November
Ryan Packer@typewriteralley.bsky.social · 3w agoGOOD NEWS: Katie Wilson's proposed Seattle Transit Measure renewal will be maintained as a full ten-year, 0.3% measure after amendments to water it down were defeated. The council is still deliberating on other amendments, but those were the big ones on deck today.
@seattledot.bsky.social has announced more detailed timelines for Denny Way bus lanes! The Yale slip lane closure and Boren safety improvements will happen early August! After some repaving, the new bus lanes and westbound bus stop will be installed mid-late August! www.seattle.gov/transportati...
more transit more transit more transit more transit
Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck@councilmember-amr.bsky.social · 3w agoSo excited to hear from YOU at our STM public hearing as we continue the work to renew the Seattle Transit Measure which, as proposed, will dramatically increase bus service in Seattle! 🚎
Thank you to everyone who came out to Seattle City Hall today to speak up for more bus service in Seattle! Some amendments to the Seattle Transit Measure would cut its funding, shorten its duration, and slow the delivery of new service. Transit riders turned out in force to give public comment.
The Seattle City Council meets today for public hearings on the Seattle Transit Measure! You can weigh in with public comment. At 9:30am, you can provide remote public testimony! 💻 At 5:00pm, you can provide in-person public testimony! 🗣️ Registration details: seattle.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...
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The Urbanist@theurbanist.org · 4w agoNEW OP-ED// Op-Ed: We Can’t Afford to Shrink the Seattle Transit Measure By Katy Ricchiuto via @theurbanist.org
🚨 ATTENTION RIDERS! 🚨 We're not going to let city council cut our bus service. Come to public comment this Monday to tell them we want MORE bus service not less! Details and RSVP here: luma.com/hq33yvmk
The Urbanist@theurbanist.org · last mo.By far the most impactful amendment set to be considered to Katie Wilson's proposed transit measure renewal, Councilmember Bob Kettle's proposal would lead to more than 1 million fewer service hours over the course of 10 years. Story: www.theurbanist.org/kettle-propo...
Join us TOMORROW to fight for MORE BUS SERVICE!! We're calling on city council to fund more transit service in Seattle and we NEED YOUR HELP!! Join the COOLEST transit nerds ever demand better buses! Public comment details below
Transportation Choices Coalition@transpochoices.bsky.social · 2mo agoTomorrow, 6/18, at 8:45, we're holding a rally with @mayorofseattle.bsky.social to show our support for more buses! A new proposal to renew the Seattle Transit Measure would fund 100,000 more service hours and double the number of free transit passes for low-income residents. Join us!
We’re excited to sign onto this asking city council to pass the Mayor’s Transit Measure to: - expand bus service, esp on nights and weekends - double the number of subsidized ORCA cards - and fund transit spot improvements to speed up the bus! Send city council a letter for MORE TRANSIT! 🚌🚍🚎
Tell Seattle City Council: Don't Shrink the Seattle Transit Measure
The Seattle Transit Measure is up for renewal, and Mayor Katie Wilson just proposed adding 100,000 more bus trips a year and doubling free ORCA cards for low-income riders. Good transit keeps Seattle ...
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The Urbanist@theurbanist.org · 2mo agoNEW OP-ED// Op-Ed: Help Seattle Get the Frequent Transit Network We Deserve By Move All Seattle Sustainably (MASS) Coalition via @theurbanist.org
New sidewalk open on Denny Way! Glad the sidewalk sheds are gone and people can walk on wider sidewalks between Minor and Stewart.
We met with @seattledot.bsky.social Tuesday to go over the Phase 2 designs for Denny Way bus lanes and left very impressed. It was clear that the team shares our values and put in a lot of thoughtful effort to make sure that the bus lanes are a success. Thank you SDOT, can't wait for August!
The @fixthel8.bsky.social Denny Way bus lanes are going to help Route 8 riders a ton. But I bet they are going to help all other riders plus all taxpayers a ton too. How many service hours are wasted when Route 8 drivers sit in traffic? How many more buses could we run elsewhere?
Couldn’t agree more! We’re counting down the days until August. Until then, we’ll be late.
Eric@eclute.bsky.social · 2mo agoCould have really used those Denny bus lanes today. Soon!! #votingmatters
