Okay, I'm calling it: RC1 is Release Version 1.2 of the MEGAMAP, the combined bike map including Greater Northshore, complete Seattle (the complete part is new), and 2 Link Eastside maps, with also a little chunk from King County Regional Trails to get us all of Lake Washington.
It be LORGE but it be FAIRLY COMPLETE as bike maps go of Northwest King County, except ironically for the little KC-maintained section. But what that does buy you is the last section of the Lake Washington Loop. So I think it's worth it.
I didn’t realize it was National Train Day, but it was a great day for a Cascade Bicycle Club group ride to visit every light rail station on Sound Transit’s 2 Line now that it’s in operation! We were even able to use a couple of recently opened bike connections, too #SEAbikes#2Line#PNW#Seattle#Bellevue#Redmond#BikeTransit#BikeTooter
Here, have the quickly-made MEGAMAP 1, a combination of the new Greater Northshore Connector Bike Map, most of the City of Seattle 2023 Bike Map, and the April 2024 2 Line Connector Eastside Bike Map.
It is NOT SMALL. Printed at native 300dpi, it's right about 26" square, or 660mm square.
1/2 Did route-testing on Eastside, & I saw that the Mercer Slough Trail has finally reopened! Now, there’s easy access to the South Bellevue light rail station from the I-90/Mountains to Sound Trail without needing to detour through a neighborhood. Quick tip: follow the asphalt #SEAbikes#Seattle#Bellevue#BikeTooter#BikeTransit#PNW
Cc: @rachael@ArunGanti@tfooq@seabikeblog
Hey, would anyone on Fedi happen to have a lead regarding community relations/communications type jobs? Either remote work or in the #seattle or #bellevue area, any leads on jobs even vaguely related would be appreciated.
Truly entry level development positions (pay is inconsequential I just want to be able to learn) are also appreciated here, I'm just extending as many feelers as I can
1/3 I rode my acoustic bike thru the atmospheric river, & by the end I was swimming but had fun! #SEAbikes
-end of the rainbow …is in Bellevue?
-can’t wait for new 8th Ave bridge for Eastrail to open
-signage/markings at 130th St Station
-selfie w @SoundTransit on the Eastside #Seattle#Eastside#Bellevue#Redmond#BikeTooter#PNW#LightRail
2/3 I checked out the new Overlake Village pedestrian bridge (it’s finally open!) that connects 520 Trail & light rail station
Visually, it’s really nice, mural takes you into a lush green forest
Aurally, it’s loud, as you hear all of the freeway noise thru gaps in mural slats #Seattle#Eastside#Bellevue#Redmond#BikeTooter#SEAbikes#PNW#LightRail
Anyone in the #Redmond or #Bellevue area have any recommendations for good authentic mexican food? ive been craving it so bad since leaving the south i need my fix
One outcome of our unmitigated #SUV obsession: #NYC Ubers are engaged in weight-based warfare, the bigger the better. That might be bad for traffic, pedestrians, the planet, but passengers want it, right? Right?!
Well, wait 10min outside #Bellevue hospital and watch one of these #SUVs pull up after the other. The result: this poor chap in a wheelchair can't get home. Impossible to get into one of these SUVs, and regular cars are hard to find.
You may have missed this but the stretch of I-405 between #Renton and #bellevuewa is completely closed this weekend from 10p Friday to 5a Monday.
Avoid the area. Avoid the detour as Coal Creek is slow enough without the traffic.
Did some route-testing & exploring for my light rail ride next week; I’m even more excited for it with all of the new bike and transit infrastructure!
-new Eastrail bridge at Wilburton Station in progress (completion expected this winter)
-new PBL going in on 124th Ave NE Spring District
-so much to like in this pic at Bel-Red/130th Station
-end of the 2 Line (before it gets extended into downtown Redmond) #SEAbikes#Bellevue#Redmond#BikeTooter
Some of the birds I saw today while on my daily walk through Bellevue's wetlands. Lots of blue and green herons seen today, one soaring osprey and a decent number of wood ducks. I especially liked one blue heron which was wading unusually deep. It almost looked like a goose if you squinted at it just right. Not usual behavior.