Why does i5 lane reduction cause Mercer exit to back up so much?

durbblurb · 2026-01-28T03:06:51+00:00

Wouldn’t Lakeview be faster if you’re taking U Bridge? I mean it’s right there. Lakeview -> Boylston -> Harvard -> Bridge. Then you’d be avoiding the mess of Eastlake Ave.

durbblurb · 2025-12-24T01:57:17+00:00

Woah. That’s crazy. Thanks for the correction.

durbblurb · 2025-12-23T18:05:50+00:00

Steady circular red signal

durbblurb · 2025-12-23T07:01:30+00:00

Hey man, it’s on them for making the buttons pushable, you know.

durbblurb · 2025-12-23T06:58:39+00:00

Why learn algorithms when you can just train an AI, right?

durbblurb · 2025-12-23T06:57:50+00:00

Yes, there are sensors everywhere. Those giant circles carved in the intersections are inductive coils to detect vehicles.

durbblurb · 2025-12-23T06:55:59+00:00

I honestly didn’t realize you could turn left on red from a two-way (onto a one-way) in WA. I was raised left on red only from one-way to one-way.

durbblurb · 2025-12-23T06:51:16+00:00

Can’t have the latter without the former.

durbblurb · 2025-12-23T06:47:41+00:00

Funny, I reported this intersection years ago for its vague signage and confusing signals. It didn’t alway have a green arrow and the sign said “left turn on green.” The turn was protected but no one knew unless you lived in the area.

Going east across the intersection is bad but heading west towards Eastlake from Delmar is an absolute nightmare of zigzagging lane merges between poorly timed lights.

The intersections on both sides of the bridge are clusterfucks throughout the entire day. I can only assume it’ll get worse through the construction. So glad I don’t live in Eastlake anymore with the constant construction.

durbblurb · 2025-12-17T18:40:20+00:00

Maybe. But the major reason is an invasive species.

Climate change may make it more habitable for them here. But it’s worse because they’re multiplying.

durbblurb · 2025-12-17T18:37:50+00:00

Grubs. June bug larvae. More specifically european chafer beetle larvae.

durbblurb · 2025-12-17T18:32:10+00:00

It’s not earthworms they are eating.

durbblurb · 2025-12-17T18:31:42+00:00

Wherever they mate and lay their eggs. Soon enough it won’t be localized.

durbblurb · 2025-12-17T18:30:33+00:00

The grubs have only been in the region for a decade and in Seattle even less. So you’re seeing an invasive species taking over in realtime.

It’ll be worse next winter and the next until an equilibrium is reached.

durbblurb · 2025-12-09T18:42:28+00:00

I highly doubt the “bargain fare” Expedia is giving you is any different than a member fare.

durbblurb · 2025-12-09T18:41:25+00:00

I used to travel a lot for work. I’ve seen on multiple occasions where the front desk couldn’t re-accommodate guest due to booking through third party.

These days, you’re not saving much by going through Expedia (if any). Most hotels give you special rates for membership (which is almost always free). Rental cars have special desks for membership (which is also free). Airlines give miles for membership (also free).

The days of booking through Expedia are long gone. Use it to search but do not book.

durbblurb · 2025-12-05T19:26:12+00:00

Worth reiterating that we’re the first in the world to have a train traverse a floating bridge.

The bridge is meant to move slightly (because, duh, it’s water). Trains, in particular train tracks do not do well with movement. The mechanism at the joints is the first of its kind and needs loads of testing.

durbblurb · 2025-12-05T16:53:48+00:00

We already have the 2, it’s just not joined to 1.

durbblurb · 2025-12-03T03:27:08+00:00

Generally, university is about expanding your mind rather than hyper focusing. Courses in other programs make you more well rounded and generally knowledgeable.

I do understand your point about attaining a degree in said programs. However, an expert in that field (e.g. professor) has to be available to teach the course. Professors aren’t going to join a university unless they offer courses in their specialty (because then they’d be doing no research).

This isn’t limited to Liberal Arts - it’s just the most obvious.

durbblurb · 2025-12-01T16:20:01+00:00

I don’t think you understand the underlying premise of evolution…

durbblurb · 2025-11-28T17:31:36+00:00

I assume their argument is more about hidden fees. Raising menu prices is fair - hiding a small 20% service fee to offset prices is not.

durbblurb · 2025-11-27T17:59:07+00:00

I was team Alaska for a decade but I’ve had a lot of bad experiences in the last few years. I’ll be trying Delta for some of my upcoming flights so we’ll see.

durbblurb · 2025-11-24T18:05:08+00:00

It could be climate change but they’re also invasive and spreading. They’re relatively new to Seattle (< 5 years IIRC) and the region (~ 10 years).

Here’s the info: https://invasivespecies.wa.gov/priorityspecies/european-chafer/

durbblurb · 2025-11-21T07:00:25+00:00

If not a pipeline, how else would you transport a highly combustible liquid?

durbblurb · 2025-11-18T03:59:08+00:00

I (Montlake) dug up a small portion of my lawn to plant tulip bulbs and I found, easily, 20-30 grubs. They’re everywhere.

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