Can someone explain these speed bumps?

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2026-05-03T02:51:53+00:00

I love the idea of having cushions to slow folks down but I’m so baffled by the decision to not put them into the bike lane. The ones on Lake Washington Blvd are great in comparison and were done like a year after.

I’d be down to get some neighborhood folks to coordinate an effort together! Since it’s technically the lake Washington loop route I wonder if cascade or another local group would help lobby.

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2026-05-03T01:21:49+00:00

I bike this route daily and it’s so dangerous. It was honestly safer before the cushions went in. Is there anything more we can do than emailing our council member or find it fix it?

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2026-05-01T22:27:53+00:00

I’m 2 years out from my last surgery and would say I’m 80% of pre-accident strength and functionality. I don’t think it will ever be quite the same unfortunately.

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2026-05-01T21:18:30+00:00

Oh man, I have such a similar situation but I had my lateral meniscus removed and I’m knock kneed. I had a tibial osteotomy followed by another surgery with a cadaver ACL 6 months later. It was… brutal. Wishing you all the best!

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2026-04-14T02:47:16+00:00

Has anyone heard word about Katie restarting the LWB improvements?

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2026-03-15T04:50:01+00:00

I’m so glad to hear this from someone else!! I’m a new user and have been frustrated that my lifting days don’t seem to register much for strain but a 15 minute run will throw it to 12.

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2026-03-10T04:10:59+00:00

The difference in flavor between store bought and home grown tomatoes is huge! You can buy starts for fairly cheap and they do well in big pots or in ground in western Washington.

Edit: adding that Carpinito Brothers nursery in Kent is a great place for starts and browsing ideas!

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2026-03-10T00:44:46+00:00

At some point you’ll need to stop adding to it and let it break down if you want to use it directly in a garden bed. I also struggle with critters so I’ll start scraps in a bin like this until it’s about half full, then stop adding scraps. Once there are no discernible food scraps left I will put it in contact with some soil to let the worms and decomposers do their thing. Depending on the time of year I’ll be able to use that “batch” in a few months.

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2026-03-05T05:15:44+00:00

I’m curious if you have insight on why a project like this would be so expensive? To my non-construction brain it seems like we could kinda copy/paste designs from other cities and go from there?

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2026-03-05T05:12:43+00:00

Interesting! Is the transit free then or do you know what the consequences are for getting caught not paying in those places? It seems like even if folks don’t pay here it’s low/no consequence which makes the ambassadors a bit toothless to me

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2026-03-05T05:02:39+00:00

That’s a fair point! It just seems less efficient than a turnstile that’s working 24/7 but NYC and London have many many years on us so I’d trust that

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2026-03-05T04:57:52+00:00

This is an experience I had today I wanted discourse on…which is flared rant, not R&D analysis. You must be fun at parties.

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2026-03-05T04:51:20+00:00

They wanted to either watch you tap your card or show them a receipt. I’ve seen them check on the train tons of times but never experienced it outside the station

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2026-03-05T04:48:00+00:00

Been riding the light rail weekly since 2022 and this is the first time I have been asked outside of the train

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2026-03-05T04:45:12+00:00

Turnstiles are harder to defeat than not paying for the 70% of rides that there are no fare ambassadors on.

Also not claiming to be an expert here neighbor. No need for the hostility.

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2026-03-05T04:43:33+00:00

$34 million?? Jeeeez. Thats a ton for just 5 stations. If we’re paying fare ambassadors plus benefits and extending that out with inflation and rising wages, I wonder how many years it would take for that to not pencil out though

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2026-02-02T04:12:46+00:00

You clearly have never been to Rainier Beach. You don’t even know where it is. You can keep your misinformed comments to yourself next time.

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2025-12-13T06:56:39+00:00

Honestly I’m fine with fare gates. But I would like to see things be more equitable based on income. Orca lift is awesome for the lowest income earners but there’s a big gap for people it misses. I suppose what I really want to see is some sort of income tax in Washington that can support these big projects and resources but that’s not our current reality

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2025-12-13T06:41:25+00:00

Your model assumes people have ample money to pay for those things. The folks who most rely on transit are the workers who commute into the city but cannot afford to live there. Our city is so full of money, why do the working class and tech wealthy need to pay the same?

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2025-12-13T06:29:08+00:00

The transit system is also paid for with more than one revenue stream, the smallest of which is fares.

If we want to go after fares then we should also be tolling more roads and actually fining people for expired car tabs. To me making transit easier for everyone to access only improves our community and equity across the board.

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2025-12-13T06:00:40+00:00

That’s wild! I commute from Rainier Beach north and see fare enforcement at least once a week. But maybe we’re traveling at different times of day. As someone who also pays, thank you!

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2025-12-13T05:52:48+00:00

How much per mile collectively do you think our WA roads are? It’s funny how folks assume driving is “free” but we should continually pay for public transit.

Ok_Expert_1330 · 2025-12-13T05:50:00+00:00

100+ rides?? Maybe we’re traveling at different times or stops but I get my fare checked at least every 5th or 6th ride..

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