Anna Zivarts
@nondriver.bsky.social
Author, When Driving Is Not an Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency
Creator, #WeekWithoutDriving
Organizer, Nondrivers Alliance, nondrivers.org
Disabled parent (#nystagmus), bus lover, bike rider.
Creator, #WeekWithoutDriving
Organizer, Nondrivers Alliance, nondrivers.org
Disabled parent (#nystagmus), bus lover, bike rider.
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Yep. See also the analysis we got out of data for SR18. Their models from 15+ years ago didn't turn out. But essentially same methods used to project dire consequences for 2045. No consideration of mode shift (or land use reform to discourage ex-urban housing development).
November 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Yep. See also the analysis we got out of data for SR18. Their models from 15+ years ago didn't turn out. But essentially same methods used to project dire consequences for 2045. No consideration of mode shift (or land use reform to discourage ex-urban housing development).
Yeah, I recognize that assuming no growth in vehicle numbers is a positive thing, considering the population increase estimations. But why can't we do a little better in one of the most progressive cities in a progressive state with a progressive state DOT
November 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Yeah, I recognize that assuming no growth in vehicle numbers is a positive thing, considering the population increase estimations. But why can't we do a little better in one of the most progressive cities in a progressive state with a progressive state DOT
I think we should consider eliminating all the ramps.
Want to go to the east side? That's why we built the light rail across the floating bridge. We don't need a giant highway interchange in the middle of our city.
Want to go to the east side? That's why we built the light rail across the floating bridge. We don't need a giant highway interchange in the middle of our city.
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I think we should consider eliminating all the ramps.
Want to go to the east side? That's why we built the light rail across the floating bridge. We don't need a giant highway interchange in the middle of our city.
Want to go to the east side? That's why we built the light rail across the floating bridge. We don't need a giant highway interchange in the middle of our city.
The problem is that option 4 was actually the coolest one in that it eliminated some ramps. But now they're saying that in order to eliminate their ramps they have to double the lane capacity on Rainier.
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The problem is that option 4 was actually the coolest one in that it eliminated some ramps. But now they're saying that in order to eliminate their ramps they have to double the lane capacity on Rainier.
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Not the main point here, but... 2050? The Light Rail is opening in just months from today. We've known about it for over a decade. Why is it going to take us another 25 years to redesign and rebuild the ramps for a project that will have a significant access/safety impact?
November 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Not the main point here, but... 2050? The Light Rail is opening in just months from today. We've known about it for over a decade. Why is it going to take us another 25 years to redesign and rebuild the ramps for a project that will have a significant access/safety impact?
Anyone have examples of planning work happening in other contexts where it's understood that (car) traffic volume projections are a political choice, not an inherent fact unaffected by traffic engineering choices?
November 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Anyone have examples of planning work happening in other contexts where it's understood that (car) traffic volume projections are a political choice, not an inherent fact unaffected by traffic engineering choices?
...in Seattle and in Washington. Using traffic models that assume current car volume is a political choice. At the very least in this workgroup we should be presented with projects of how we could induce less car volume in the heart of our city by reducing available highway merge lanes.
November 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
...in Seattle and in Washington. Using traffic models that assume current car volume is a political choice. At the very least in this workgroup we should be presented with projects of how we could induce less car volume in the heart of our city by reducing available highway merge lanes.
..should design infrastructure with this in mind instead of designing for the status quo of single occupancy vehicle travel. Building highway infrastructure that keeps driving as the fastest choice goes against our desired public health, affordable housing, climate and transportation safety plans...
November 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
..should design infrastructure with this in mind instead of designing for the status quo of single occupancy vehicle travel. Building highway infrastructure that keeps driving as the fastest choice goes against our desired public health, affordable housing, climate and transportation safety plans...
Why are we starting with the assumption that we should plan for traffic volumes that are the same as current volumes? Traffic responds to induced demand. If it's easier, faster and cheaper to drive, more people will drive. The opposite is also true. If we want more people to ride transit, we...
November 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Why are we starting with the assumption that we should plan for traffic volumes that are the same as current volumes? Traffic responds to induced demand. If it's easier, faster and cheaper to drive, more people will drive. The opposite is also true. If we want more people to ride transit, we...
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These municipalities often function as tax shelters for their residents & corporations, providing locally-exclusive services (and access to the metro economy)—while avoiding contributions to redistributive programs for local neighbors outside jurisdiction. prospect.org/2020/07/06/t...
The Structural Violence of Municipal Hoarding - The American Prospect
High-wealth communities segregate and protect their treasure from municipal redistribution.
prospect.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:42 PM
These municipalities often function as tax shelters for their residents & corporations, providing locally-exclusive services (and access to the metro economy)—while avoiding contributions to redistributive programs for local neighbors outside jurisdiction. prospect.org/2020/07/06/t...
Project website, with all the powerpoints and recorded videos of community advisory committee meetings
wsdot.wa.gov/construction...
wsdot.wa.gov/construction...
I-90 Judkins Park Station – Reconnecting Communities | WSDOT
The I-90/Judkins Park Station—Reconnecting Communities study will identify and recommend changes to the WSDOT I-90 ramps at Rainier Avenue South to improve safe travel for all modes and increase acces...
wsdot.wa.gov
November 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Project website, with all the powerpoints and recorded videos of community advisory committee meetings
wsdot.wa.gov/construction...
wsdot.wa.gov/construction...
Also NONE of this will work (or is working) for transit riders traveling north bound on Rainier without dedicated bus-only lanes south of Massachusetts. In these designs, and in the current situation, the bus gets stuck behind cars queuing in the right lane to get on I-90.
November 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Also NONE of this will work (or is working) for transit riders traveling north bound on Rainier without dedicated bus-only lanes south of Massachusetts. In these designs, and in the current situation, the bus gets stuck behind cars queuing in the right lane to get on I-90.
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Anyone with an affected battery is advised to take it to a Household Hazardous Waste facility. Here are some near Seattle: www.seattle.gov/utilities/yo... As for what to do about your bike, I don't know what to tell you right now. Does anyone know of replacement battery options, perhaps 3rd party?
Where to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste - Utilities | seattle.gov
Where to Dispose of Hazardous Waste
www.seattle.gov
November 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Anyone with an affected battery is advised to take it to a Household Hazardous Waste facility. Here are some near Seattle: www.seattle.gov/utilities/yo... As for what to do about your bike, I don't know what to tell you right now. Does anyone know of replacement battery options, perhaps 3rd party?
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“The importer, Rad Power Bikes Inc., of Seattle, WA has refused to agree to an acceptable recall. Given its financial situation, Rad Power Bikes has indicated to CPSC that it is unable to offer replacement batteries or refunds to all consumers.” Background: www.seattlebikeblog.com/2025/11/10/r...
Rad Power Bikes sends employees notice of ‘potential’ closure as efforts continue to ‘save Rad’
Read the full November 7 WARN letter (PDF). Seattle-based e-bike giant Rad Power Bikes has filed official notice to Washington State as well as the company’s 64 Washington employees that the …
www.seattlebikeblog.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
“The importer, Rad Power Bikes Inc., of Seattle, WA has refused to agree to an acceptable recall. Given its financial situation, Rad Power Bikes has indicated to CPSC that it is unable to offer replacement batteries or refunds to all consumers.” Background: www.seattlebikeblog.com/2025/11/10/r...
Way out there, but in so many of our communities we just have way to much pavement. And we need more housing.
November 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Way out there, but in so many of our communities we just have way to much pavement. And we need more housing.
Housing built in what is now that street could be social housing. Would not have car access, but access through sidewalks, which when rebuilt and maintained would be wide enough for emergency access. (We have 6ft sidewalks plus 8ft parking strips on both sides).
November 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Housing built in what is now that street could be social housing. Would not have car access, but access through sidewalks, which when rebuilt and maintained would be wide enough for emergency access. (We have 6ft sidewalks plus 8ft parking strips on both sides).
In a far out scenario, been thinking about turning overbuilt streets into housing space. For example, my neighborhood in Rainier Valley has alleys that could be the main car access points. Move utilities under repaved sidewalks, then build housing in the street, giving current owners tax abatements.
November 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
In a far out scenario, been thinking about turning overbuilt streets into housing space. For example, my neighborhood in Rainier Valley has alleys that could be the main car access points. Move utilities under repaved sidewalks, then build housing in the street, giving current owners tax abatements.
They are. But this is a pedestrian path maintained by our parks self because it's in thw the park. (the side with the houses across from here is fully missing sidewalks).
November 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
They are. But this is a pedestrian path maintained by our parks self because it's in thw the park. (the side with the houses across from here is fully missing sidewalks).
Maybe there are other segments that will get repaved this year? I wish I knew. Been trying for months now to get an answer.
November 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Maybe there are other segments that will get repaved this year? I wish I knew. Been trying for months now to get an answer.
Yep. True. At least they integrate service, right? I head in Columbia the university system doesn't serve the main transit center.
November 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Yep. True. At least they integrate service, right? I head in Columbia the university system doesn't serve the main transit center.