Spring District Park was packed during tonight's match, and Bellevue Brewing Company was overwhelmed

We've updated our endorsements for the Aug 4 primary election in Washington! First up, @nohateinwastate.bsky.social's campaign against Brian Heywood's transphobic initiatives that threaten the safety of all kids. For Congress, we endorse @jayapal.house.gov for CD 7 🧵 1/4

The Bellevue City Council approved widespread speed limit reductions on arterial roads as part of the city's Safe Speeds Bellevue program, aimed at reducing fatal & serious injury crashes. 84% of streets posted at 30 mph or higher will see lower speed limits. www.theurbanist.org/bellevue-cou...

I get it now. In Bellevue, Vision Zero doesn’t mean zero serious crashes, it means zero potholes 💡

Bellevue, Issaquah, and Redmond: applications are open until June 29! bellevuewa.gov/city-governm...

The Bellevue City Council just voted unanimously to advance a systematic reduction in citywide speed limits, with the aim of improving safety. Most streets will see a drop from 30 to 25 mph, but some major corridors like Bel-Red Road will drop from 35 to 25 mph. A final vote expected June 23.

Our statement about the @cityofbellevuewa.bsky.social ordinance that passed this week.

residents of Shoreline, WA can apply for e-bike rebates with Pedal Forward Shoreline starting on June 3: www.shorelinewa.gov/our-city/env...

residents of Bellevue, Redmond, and Issaquah in Washington can apply for the Pedal Forward Eastside e-bike rebate program. the program will start in summer 2026 and provide rebates up to $2000 for residents of these cities. the interest form to stay updated:

there were sounds of snoring from under there

It took a 1.5 months, but now the bunny is good as new!

After being out of print for the past decade, my book about the incarceration of Japanese Americans in World War II -- and moreover about anti-immigrant racism and the foundations of modern suburbia -- is now available again through Barnes and Noble Press. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/strawberry...

TOMORROW! I’ll be delivering the annual Al Mann lecture at Seattle University—on roads to nowhere, NIMBYs and YIMBYs, and what makes cities livable in the 21st century. Please come! I believe there will be drinks. www.seattleu.edu/arts-science...

I've got the perfect picture taken on Independent Bookstore Day (reading this for the urbanism book club by @liveablekirkland.org and @eastsideurbanism.org)

Speaking of Issaquah, we'll be taking a group bike ride this weekend from Redmond to Issaquah via the East Lake Sammamish Trail before it closes next month for construction! More info and RSVP here: www.meetup.com/eastside-urb...

Always fun to put a sticker somewhere and then check if new dots appear on www.closecall.report

I was planning to finally do taxes tomorrow, but it looks like I can procrastinate for two more weeks!

The light rail across the lake will finally connect TOMORROW! there's gonna be a big party! 🎊✨ Find us at 🚉 South Bellevue station 🚉 9a-2p on 3/28! Write, draw, or sticker on our big poster - we'll scan it later & have an art piece commemorating our collective joy! 🥰 www.meetup.com/eastside-urb...

One week left to tell us what you think! Which streets should be priority areas for lowering speed limits on 30 mph (and higher) streets in Bellevue. The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes. www.engagingbellevue.com/safe-speeds-...

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Fantastic article about the history of @cityofbellevuewa.bsky.social that probably would have stayed hidden if not for David Neiwert's reporting

A modern classic.

We want to hear about your experience walking, biking, rolling & driving near schools. Tell us about things you like and possible safety improvements. Your input will be incorporated into the Safe Routes to School Action Plan.  www.engagingbellevue.com/safe-routes-...

the moltocalypse is imminent

The City of Bellevue is working to keep you safe on our streets. Did you know, 30 mph streets make up 25% of total streets, but account for 88% of fatal or serious injury collisions? We want to hear from you, where you would prioritize lower speed limits? www.engagingbellevue.com/safe-speeds-...

Alright, Washingtonians, the SB 5974 is heading to the House and we need your input! Please contact your representatives to share your support. We successfully sent over 1,000 emails to our Senators—let’s do even more for the House! wholewashington.org/legislature/... Have a great weekend!

🧡 Join us TOMORROW! 2/5 for our regular weekly meetup! 🧡 Make new friends and talk about about what's going on in your neighborhood! 6-8 pm - Jack Sprat / Overlake Village / Redmond www.meetup.com/eastside-urb...

🧡 Join us TOMORROW! 1/29 for our regular weekly meetup! 🧡 Make new friends and talk about about what's going on in your neighborhood! 6-8 pm - Jack Sprat / Overlake Village / Redmond www.meetup.com/eastside-urb...

I think that my ratio of news to escapism needs to be reversed

If you’re a resident of Bothell, Woodinville, Redmond, Sammamish, Issaquah, Duvall, Carnation, Fall City, Preston, Snoqualmie, North Bend, Snoqualmie Pass, Baring, or Skykomish take the survey today &share what your funding priorities are! ! www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026-surve...

This is a pretty interesting new tool from @flockhopper.bsky.social It lets you plan a route avoiding #Flock cameras by leveraging the same #OSM data as deflock.me and shows you the difference in cameras/distance from the direct option! ✅ 👉 dontgetflocked.com/map #deflock #surveillance #alpr

Say hello to a truly connected region on March 28! The Crosslake Connection is opening two new stations and a world of new possibilities for the Eastside, Seattle and beyond. 🚊✨   Explore this highly anticipated new connection and get ready to ride! 🎉 www.soundtransit.org/crosslake

🚨 This amended version of SB 6002 passed on Thursday! 🚨 It's horrible and means we're now negotiating from a weaker starting point! Please use this to contact your #WA legislators ASAP *OPPOSING* the current bill and demand they work to make it much stronger! 📢 #deflock #surveillance #alpr #waleg

One of the last things I did last year was to complete the @eastsideurbanism.org bingo card 🎉

I tried to find a photo of Christopher Plummer riding a bike, and instead I found this photo of a guy named Chris who's a plumber, which is even better.

‼️ if you have a Rad Power Bike ‼️ check the battery model number ⚠️ RP-1304 and HL-RP-S1304 ⚠️ NEED TO BE SAFELY DISPOSED OF

fog in Redmond on Tuesday night

Thanks to @theurbanist.org for a very kind ROAD TO NOWHERE review and hope to see Seattle folks tonight at Elliott Bay Books! 7 pm with @margaretomara.bsky.social. Be there or be square! www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/19/b...

🧡 Weekly Meetup TOMORROW! 11/20🧡 6-8 pm - Jack Sprat / Overlake Village / Redmond This week will be a joint meetup with @theurbanist.org, at our usual spot! Come chat with urbanists from around the region about what's happening in your community. www.meetup.com/eastside-urb...

I want to let everyone know that @emlieb.bsky.social wrote an amazing book about the history of a highway in Baltimore that never got built. It's called "Road to Nowhere: How a Highway Map Wrecked Baltimore"

As a PSA, if you haven't returned your ballot yet, make sure to use a blue drop box, DON'T mail it. Postmarks are very possibly NOT going to be able to be made in time to make your vote count. Here's where to find a ballot drop box: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...

finally crossed out one line and got my sticker 😎 #EastsideBingo

Never canvassed before? No stress 💙🧘‍♀🧘‍♂️ We’ll train you and pair you up! Join LD 48 Dems this Sunday, Oct 12 at 11 AM to talk to voters in Bellevue about Vandana Slatter, Vishal Bhargava, & Naren Briar. Let’s make sure our values win at the ballot box 📬 RSVP 👉 tinyurl.com/Oct12LD48

Join The Urbanist and cohosts for our Bellevue Transportation & Equity Panel on Oct 11! Hear Bellevue City Council candidates (positions 1,2,4,5,6) discuss the city’s future. RSVP below.

Join us on Saturday, October 11th from 3-5 pm to learn more about candidates for Bellevue City Council and where they stand on transportation issues. The event is free and easily accessible by transit. Thank you to the great orgs working with us on this!

need to cross off your group ride bingo square? join us 2pm Sunday 9/28 at Redmond DT Station! www.meetup.com/eastside-urb...

Hannah is cool, come meet her!

We are now just 7 days away from the fun! This time next week, we'll have great community members hosting wonderful, vibrant installations just south of Bellevue's Downtown Park. Bellevue needs tactical urbanism now more than ever. Join us, won't you?

🧡 Weekly Meetup TOMORROW! 9/11 🧡 6-8p - Jack Sprat / Overlake Village / Redmond No guest this week, join us for casual conversation! Eastside city councils are back from their August breaks, and things are ramping up for the general election in November. www.meetup.com/eastside-urb...