mastodon 4.7.3Ms. Frizzle by bike.
Active Transportation Comms Lead @ WSDOT, ex Climate Adaptation/Human-Wildlife Relationships Reporter, writing #dadjokes for kicks.
She/Ella/她
Talking about: #transportation #TransportationEquity #biking #walking #ecology #climateadaptation #wildlife #animalbehavior #sustainability #conservation #climate #comedy #cartoons #bikes #trees #trailanderror #outdoorrec
Are you a
- cyclist
- biker
- bike rider
- bicyclist
- person who bikes
- pedaler
- bike person
- bike commuter
- two-tire toodler
- little late to an appointment because you wanted to ride down a cute street
- *call me whatever as long as I’m moving*
?
Whenever our puppy has particularly gassy days I remind my partner with a sensitive nose that the situation won’t last forever.
This toot shall pass.
(A good reminder for navigating many offensive scenarios)
So many people out there becoming landlords (of multiple properties!) without thinking through how problematic that can be.
Like… do you even know how to hold court? Do you have space for all the backyard chickens you’re getting as tribute?
Get amped: You can apply to WA’s first e-bike rebate program, WE-Bike, in April!
⚡️ We have an experienced contractor! They’re helping us set up the technology and training we need to handle rebate distribution and reimbursement securely.
⚡️ We’re launching in April! We know people are eager for this program to roll out, and we’re working hard to finalize things.
Read the WSDOT news release + new website (linked in release) for more: https://wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/2025/states-first-e-bike-rebate-program-launching-april #EBike #Bikes #Washington
😍 smthng to look forward to! “Our goal is to develop a continuous corridor that links major rec areas, w options like separated bike paths, shared-use lanes, & alt routes… Designs will also help guide future funding opps & construction plans.” https://www.kdrv.com/news/top-stories/172-mile-bike-and-pedestrian-corridor-nears-final-report/article_201f98e0-c6e9-11ef-a676-87081ea89c28.html #cycling #bikes #RoadSafety #transportation #bikepacking
“America is in a state of emergency, yet few of its citizens seem to realize it” is sorry sir but who do you know who is living “as if all is well” rn have you met a person ever https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2023/09/trump-biden-impeachment-kristen-welker-interview/675365/
The future of one of tree-sparse South King County’s largest forested parks could be decided by [checks notes] the FAA Reauthorization being considered in the Senate rn ahead of a government shutdown. https://crosscut.com/investigations/2023/09/effort-save-seatacs-biggest-forest-amid-airport-expansion #NorthSeaTacPark #SeaTac #SeaTacAirport #FAA #GovernmentShutdown #HeatIslands #NoisePollution #AirPollution #PortOfSeattle #UrbanForests #Seattle #KingCounty
We finally figured out which of our puppy's treats were giving her diarrhea.
It was a process of elimination.
Cycling boyfriend, “gotta find a coffee shop with wifi in the mountains so I can write an article while he’s racing” girlfriend 🚲 🏔️
(Stefan voice) This story has everything!
-big ol trees
-promises and broken trust
-local librarian doin their thing
-sports team identifying w Bad News Bears
-elected calling their operation “smelly”
-off-record negotiations
-climate impacts
-fed legislation but uh oh a gov shutdown?
#forests #climateaction #landuse #greenspace #grassroots #forestrestoration #seattle #airport
Okay who on the #starfield team used to be a journalist
I think the thing I’m most excited about with #StarField is having an opportunity to passively memorize the periodic table.
Hi friends! PSA: I’m over in Bluesky at @Trailanderror@scicomm.xyz also. https://bsky.app/profile/trailanderror.bsky.social
#SeaTac Intl Airport faces pressure to expand ahead of forecasted flyer increases. It’s also one of the US’s most land-constrained major #airports, leading Port of #Seattle staff to consider paving scarce forested acreage locals thought would always be forested. But community opposition, fed. legislation (impacted by looming shutdown), empathetic local leadership & off-record negotiation might soon preserve some spaces critical to protecting airport communities’ health. https://crosscut.com/investigations/2023/09/effort-save-seatacs-biggest-forest-amid-airport-expansion
