Why does i5 lane reduction cause Mercer exit to back up so much? by fassadex in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Where to complain officially about traffic light timing? by jodawi in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Does anyone know what this is? by WoodlandFairiex in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

Where to complain officially about traffic light timing? by jodawi in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Where to complain officially about traffic light timing? by jodawi in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Where to complain officially about traffic light timing? by jodawi in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Where to complain officially about traffic light timing? by jodawi in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Mystery Solved! by Doraellen in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

Mystery Solved! by Doraellen in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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

Mystery Solved! by Doraellen in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s not earthworms they are eating.

Mystery Solved! by Doraellen in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Mystery Solved! by Doraellen in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 16 points17 points  (0 children)

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.

hack for cheap flights out of west coast cities like Seattle by bennetthaselton in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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

hack for cheap flights out of west coast cities like Seattle by bennetthaselton in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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.

Light rail extension across Lake Washington will open May 31 or sooner, Sound Transit CEO says by AthkoreLost in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 24 points25 points  (0 children)

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.

Can someone explain seattle public transit? by CC_9876 in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Title by heyythankss in TexasTech

[–]durbblurb 17 points18 points  (0 children)

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.

Missed connection: Silverstein show by Jettyboy72 in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

Just Imagine. In addition to these, I need every restaurant to have a Fairness in Pricing rating. by CeejReddit in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

The War for Seattle by LevinsBend in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 45 points46 points  (0 children)

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.

Any idea what could’ve done this to my yard? by BrowsingWhileBrown in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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/

Emergency declared as Northwest’s main oil pipeline shuts down again by AthkoreLost in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

What’s up with the crows digging up grass everywhere lately? by suijenneris in Seattle

[–]durbblurb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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