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Beacon Hill Safe Streets

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We're Beacon Hill Safe Streets and we are community organization advocating for safer streets to walk, bike and use transit on in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle. Bhsafestreets.org

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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 25/04/2026
In all seriousness, we see kids biking where there were never kids before. We see more parents than before. There are more people of different backgrounds than ever before. There’s a shift to good here and I don’t understand the complaints.
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 25/04/2026
Easy to make? Because it really was quite easy to do this once we had the will and decided to do this.
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 25/04/2026
Growing in use? Because we do see new people everyday enjoying them.
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 25/04/2026
Like are they addictive? There is defiantly a higher volume of people enjoying them which I expect to grow into the Summer.
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 25/04/2026
Sitting on Beacon Ave in North Beacon enjoying a drink and still trying to understand how the bike lanes are “like Fentanyl” and not understanding.
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ntkallday @ntkseattle.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
If you are not familiar with this man: he likes to give out fresh juice he makes all the time, he volunteers to teach children to cook, he's the kind of guy that makes you feel better about your neighborhood. Get a whistle. Get loud. Get organized. Thwart these kidnappers at every turn.
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 31/12/2025
Disgusting and Disturbing.
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ntkallday @ntkseattle.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
ICE snatched the man who runs the Dino Mart taco cart before Christmas. gofund.me/7d01b2f48
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Donate to Jose and el Saborcito, organized by Jay Lee
Jose is not just my friend—he’s a hardworking father of four who runs a beloved taco truck on my propert… Jay Lee needs your support for Jose and el Saborcito
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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
I got to talk to one of Allie's friends, who confirmed they used they/them pronouns. Allie was described as a strong human being with an incredibly distinctive personality and a great sense of humor.
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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
The crowd here at the vigil did comply with SPD's request to get out of the road by 10pm. The SPD supervisor who came out to talk with the crowd did say that someone approached them with potential camera footage from overnight specifically because they saw tonight's vigil.
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 14/12/2025
Yes, maybe a raised hump across beacon would have helped one officer slow as well. I’m sure we’re blaming the sun or something.
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 14/12/2025
They have an example just up the road of what Jason is suggesting too, it’s too bad the pedestrian crossings were largely left as is. Though they should probably move the signs to the island versus the sides and just have the arrow point at the bike lane and GP even there.
Beacon Avenue in Hanford Street facing north highlights pedestrian islandsBeacon Avenue in Hanford facing south highlights the no pedestrian islands on the other side
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Jason @jrock08.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
I visited Beacon Ave S and S Stevens Street this morning to understand why a street that was just rebuilt by SDOT can still have a tragedy occur.
Crossing eastbound looking south showing that people crossing cannot see northbound drivers until they start to cross.photo showing crossing eastbound looking north showing bad sight lines to southbound traffic and a right turn conflict where a driver turning right will be looking at the southbound traffic not at the crosswalk.Crossing westbound looking north shows generally ok sightlines, but at times with heavy northbound traffic, the northbound traffic would impede seeing oncoming southbound traffic.Crossing westbound looking south shows generally quite good sight lines, but shows that drivers turning do create a right turn conflict where drivers will be looking for a gap in traffic, not at the crosswalk.
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A. Zivarts @nondriver.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
couldn't agree more. there's nowhere in Seattle RRFBs are good replacement for a 4-way stop. I especially dislike them where greenway routes cross arterials. Drivers do not yield unless you aggressively step or roll into the road even with lights activated. and sometimes, they don't even stop.
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 14/12/2025
💔 If anyone knows the family we would like to get in touch and offer a memorial and to fundraiser. Please get in touch at info@bhsafestreets.org. We have put up a few flowers. 💐
A photo of the crosswalk sign at Beacon Ave and S Stephens. Flowers hang from the sign. A photo of the crosswalk sign at Beacon Ave and S Stephens. Flowers hang from the sign.
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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Time to celebrate a well deserved and hard-fought win, Seattle. www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/19/n...
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North Beacon Hill Bike Lanes Officially Open, Filling Crucial Network Gap » The Urbanist
# People on bikes can finally connect from Little Saigon to Jefferson Park in their own protected lane, with future connections planned to the north and south. Concerns about lost parking on 15th Aven...
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Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 19/09/2025
"I have commuted by bike through the rough roads of Beacon Hill for a decade. Now that the project is complete, I get to experience another joy: watching groups of kids commute to school using the bike lanes. What a difference this makes for our community." sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/09/19/b...
View of people biking and driving just south of the Dr Jose Rizal bridge, with a view of the Seattle skyline in the background.People board the Route 36 bus at the Beacon Hill light rail station on a new transit stop built as part of this projectA person bikes as people sit and wait for the bus.A person bikes in a concrete curb-protected bike lane built as part of this project
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Gordon Padelford @gordonofseattle.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
The Beacon Ave Safety Project (something @bhsafestreets.org advocated for years on) is under construction 🚧 right now in the heart of the Beacon Hill business district — consider visiting and supporting some of the small businesses! We did tonight for a #DateNightByBike 🍴🍲🍹
Construction impacts map. Sidewalk and bus stop impacts Selfie
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Jason @jrock08.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Welcome to LWB community input round ???. Driver advocates think that they can cancel a project to build a few more speed humps on LWB. Don't let them. Send a letter. actionnetwork.org/letters/its-... Make a plan to attend the meeting.
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It's time to calm traffic on Lake Washington Boulevard
Unfortunately, a driver activist organization has been barking up a storm with Parks and the city has been bullied into hosting (yet another) town hall about Lake Washington Boulevard delaying needed ...
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Kate Hoerster @katehoerster.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
South Seattle BIPOC community members know how to bring mobility justice to Seattle. Check out takeaways from our recent study, Seattle leaders (eg @spottnik.bsky.social @tammymorales.bsky.social). Ty, partners, @sngreenways.bsky.social @bhsafestreets.org! southseattleemerald.org/amp/story/vo...
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OPINION | New Study Finds Mobility Justice Is Needed in South Seattle. Here’s How Voters Can Help
by Katherine Hoerster, KL Shannon, Evalynn Romano, and Barbara Baquero Mobility needs of Seattleites and Washingtonians who walk, roll, and use transit are on t
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Qagggy! @qagggy.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Rob Saka’s curb feud got more public process than some of these major budget changes.
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Bob Svercl (he/him) @bobco85.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Seattle folks, I made a 2nd quick video guide, this one shows how to bike on the east side around ongoing construction on 15th Ave S & Beacon Ave S in North Beacon Hill (west side guide was yesterday). Hope it helps! youtube.com/shorts/IjITd9NxRws?si=u… #SEAbikes #Seattle
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Bob Svercl (he/him) @bobco85.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Seattle folks, I made a quick video guide on how to bike on the west side around the ongoing construction on 15th Ave S & Beacon Ave S in North Beacon Hill (east side guide coming tomorrow). Hope this helps! youtube.com/shorts/LefOYp1pBO4?si=x… #SEAbikes
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Raven Campbell @ravenmcampbell.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Gawd I wish
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 04/11/2024
This is it everyone, make sure to vote today or by tomorrow evening!! If you lost your ballot you can get another one online! Vote Yes on Prop 1 in Seattle! Let's do this!!
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a sticker that says " i voted " with an american flag on it
Alt: a sticker that says " i voted " with an american flag on it
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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 04/11/2024
Not a bad weekend.
People walking along a path in Green Lake with fall foliage Someone biking on Green Lake Drive with fall foliage Green Lake with fall foliage Green Lake with duck and reflecting water
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Kirsti @kst.bsky.social · 03/11/2024
Hey! That's my neighborhood! As a middle-aged mom who wants to bike at non-racing speeds without being run over by cars, thank you SDOT!!!
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 02/11/2024
Btw as your crews are there; east of Holly Park Dr S on Othello on the north side of the road one of the curb stops is significantly out of place 😁
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Greg Spotts @spottnik.bsky.social · 02/11/2024
Heavy loaves incoming on Myrtle today 🥖 🚲 💚 Our bike lane hardening program continues!
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 26/10/2024
Ridin' the bus this Friday evening after a long work day and I am relaxed 😌 #transit #seattle
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 24/10/2024
Yes but you have to host it yourself on some kind of server or always on computer. github.com/Linus2punkt0...
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GitHub - Linus2punkt0/bluesky-crossposter: An app for crossposting your posts from bluesky to twitter and mastodon
An app for crossposting your posts from bluesky to twitter and mastodon - Linus2punkt0/bluesky-crossposter
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 24/10/2024
Lime/Bird (bike & scooter share) are really great for connecting to things like Link Light Rail quickly but the cost just seems too high for daily use.
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 24/10/2024
We use a piece of software that duplicates any Bsky post to Twitter and Mastodon within 5 minutes running locally. It also passes along Alt Text on photos and handles threading. It's been handy though there is that short lag time. (excludes replies though to other people and I think reposts)
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 24/10/2024
We've slightly updated our handle on BlueSky to verify ourselves. Instead of the usual "@bsky" username were now @bhsafestreets.org. BlueSky's verification model relies on domain access of some type to validate your access to an organization's domain, theoretically proving legitimacy.
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Raven Campbell @ravenmcampbell.bsky.social · 24/10/2024
Trick or streets not trunk or treats
A Facebook post by SDOT promoting truck or streets— street closures by local residents to allow for safe truck or treating on Halloween
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Michael Andersen @andersem.bsky.social · 22/10/2024
Hey Bluesky, welcome my colleague, parking-policy expert & generally delightful person @citizen-cate.bsky.social! She’s among the folks I’ve recently added here: go.bsky.app/5nxhmgK
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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 22/10/2024
The environmental review for the largest highway project that the Pacific Northwest has ever seen is out for public comment. It includes a glaring omission: the fact of induced demand. www.theurbanist.org/2024/10/22/p...
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Pacific Northwest’s Largest Highway Project Ever Is in Deep Denial - The Urbanist
# Proponents of a $7.5 billion project to widen I-5 and replace the Columbia River bridge are ignoring induced demand, creating faulty traffic models that obscure its real environmental impact.
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 24/10/2024
Don't have your ballot yet (or something happened to it)? You can print a new one and new envelope online or contact the county to get another one! There's also still time to register and vote if you haven't yet. kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
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Replacing a ballot or envelope - King County, Washington
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 24/10/2024
Remember to #Vote! You should have your ballots by now! We have adopted a position of Yes on Prop 1 which will help fund the rest of the Beacon Hill Safety & Bike project! Let's serve all of Beacon Hill! #seattle #bike #walk #transit
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 24/10/2024
Well I guess not all because the next one didn't have them, maybe soon. 😕
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 23/10/2024
Free face masks are seemingly back in stock (or at least some of them) on King County Metro buses! They tend to stock these during the fall and winter months now. #transit #health #safety 🚎😷🍂❄️
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 09/09/2024
Why do the newer Link trains say "Lynnwood City Center" like it's confused about where it's going. Almost worse than the older trains saying "This is the One Line!" like it learned something new
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 29/07/2024
It's raining so it's a bus day today for me! 🚎
A big purple trolley bus that says 36 Downtown heading at the camera on a two lane road. The sky is dark gray and the ground is wet.
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 24/07/2024
Like, this is a lot of signs on bike lanes including one ironically saying "BIKE LANE CLOSED AHEAD" that is... blocking the bike lane @seattledot I think we can do better. #seattle #seabikes
A photo showing several construction signs scattered along a bike lane.Another photo showing construction signs in the bike lane, with a particularly large one that says "BIKE LANE CLOSED AHEAD" obstructing the bike laneMultiple digital displays located adjacent to the bike lane luckilyA photo taken in a different area showing three more signs in the bike lane.
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Xerinchain @gardenbehindthe.world · 24/07/2024
today's bike sightings. it was a nice lil ride. i almost got taken out by a car door tho
my cargo bike parked in front of a mural with flowersmy cargo bike parked at a bike stand. a passenger train is passing by in the background
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 24/07/2024
That commute up the Joze Rizal and down 15th was an absolute obstacle course tonight and construction has barely begun like wtf 🫠 #seattle #seabikes
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Beacon Hill Safe Streets @bhsafestreets.org · 19/07/2024
It's was a lovely day in #seattle!
A sunny photo of the Puget Sound in Seattle taken from the 29th floor of an office tower. In the background water shows underneath blue sky.
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Erica C. Barnett @ericacbarnett.bsky.social · 18/07/2024
Interim Police Chief Sue Rahr Fires Officer Who Joked About Death of 23-Year-Old Pedestrian Daniel Auderer laughed uproariously and joked that the woman, Jaahnavi Kandula, had "limited value": "Write a check for $10,000" publicola.com/2024/07/17/i...
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Interim Police Chief Sue Rahr Fires Officer Who Joked About Death of 23-Year-Old Pedestrian - PubliCola
By Erica C. Barnett Interim Seattle police chief Sue Rahr used a rare all-staff memo to announce her decision to…
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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 17/07/2024
NEW: Despite operating a public restroom pilot at two Metro transit centers for only a few months, with promising results so far, the King County plans to close both at the end of the year. www.theurbanist.org/2024/07/17/k...
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King County Plans to Close Transit Center Restrooms Despite Promising Pilot - The Urbanist
A pilot program offering public restrooms at two King County Metro transit centers is in jeopardy of being terminated. High costs associated with full-time security are primarily to blame.
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