Merlin Rainwater retweeted
The laws of physics haven't changed since this brilliant illustration appeared in Albert Whitney's "Man and the Motor Car" (1936).
HT @tweetsupa
Lots of space for scooters and bike share, none for bikes like mine.
@MikeLindblom @Spottnik I’m checking out the bike parking at AllStar Village and there is NONE. HUH???
These arrows directing people to AllStar village are positioned so far from the curb cuts they can’t be read from a wheelchair
Merlin Rainwater retweeted
Bike to the MLB All-Star events next Monday/Tuesday - we'll watch your bike for you, for FREE!
ALT Free bike parking at the MLB All-Star Game! Bike to the game. Park your bike. Cascade Bicycle Club staff watches it for free! Monday July 10 and Tuesday July 11 from 9am to 8pm
Merlin Rainwater retweeted
Fire danger is abnormally high this holiday weekend.
URGING you to consider firework alternatives:
- screaming “bang! boom!” at the sky
- dropping a stack of large books on the floor
- wrapping a toga around a candle
- play America the Beautiful while combining Coke and Mentos
Merlin Rainwater retweeted
Bike use is an all-age activity in the Netherlands.
Women over the age of 65 use bikes more than men and incredibly use bikes for a higher percentage of journeys than 20 - 30 year old men! /2
Susie King Taylor. Another name to remember.
Waiting half an hour from 11:00 pm to ??? for a northbound Link train - no announcement, no nothing. Supposedly 15 minute headways. Sad
Merlin Rainwater retweeted
What a truly remarkable human being. RIP. nytimes.com/2023/04/25/arts/…
Merlin Rainwater retweeted
The fact that it's almost impossible to get to and from Olympia without driving appears to be one of the main challenges for a state representative who has been experiencing vision loss. Legislators don't seem in any hurry to fix this, sadly.
Merlin Rainwater retweeted
The LA Times Editorial Board understands what @NHTSAgov seemingly does not:
"Federal regulators should push automakers to design vehicles that are safer not just for the driver but for the pedestrians and bicyclists."
latimes.com/opinion/story/20…
Merlin Rainwater retweeted
Just heartbroken this morning 💔 Elijah L. Lewis, a tireless advocate for youth in Seattle was taken from us in a senseless act of violence on Capitol Hill yesterday. At only 23 years old, Elijah was a true champion for the change he wanted to see for young people in the Emerald City. He was community builder, advocate, innovator, and our brother. #WWConverge
Merlin Rainwater retweeted
Pedestrian fatalities are falling in countries around the world.
In the US they're rising.
Heaven can’t be any sweeter than a sunny early spring day in Seattle #weather #seattlesunshine #heaven
A well-marked, well-protected pedestrian detour with curb ramps around Madison construction - nice! @Spottnik @SNGreenways @typewriteralley
Waiting for the 48 - nice shelter with a bench. But it I sit down the giant trash bin blocks my view of the bus 🤷🏼
Merlin Rainwater retweeted
In the UK, tires generate over 50% of particle pollution from transport -- 3x the share from car emissions.
“Even if all our vehicles eventually become powered by electricity...we will still have harmful pollution from vehicles because of tyre wear."
theguardian.com/environment/…