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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The Urbanist is in the middle of our fall membership drive right now, and our pitch is pretty straightforward: we want to provide more REPORTING and not AI slop. www.theurbanist.org/membership/
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val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
if you live on the Eastside, the @thewaroncars.bsky.social is coming to a Little Free Library near you SOON
two open boxes of "Life After Cars" books
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The Urbanist @theurbanist.org · 10/09/2026
It's The Urbanist's Fall Member Drive, and we're fundraising to expand our team so Doug, Ryan, and the rest of our team can keep bringing you the regional coverage you deserve. Donate to help us hit our member goal, read ad-free, and support our work! www.theurbanist.org/membership/
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Kelli Refer @kellireef.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Join the Move Redmond team to improve walking, biking and transit! I would be your boss. I am more than happy to answer questions about the position in my DM. We pay well for a small non-profit, 100% of health care covered, ORCA transit pass, 3% match for IRA and a very generous PTO policy.
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Eastside Urbanism @eastsideurbanism.org · 18/08/2026
Join us Monday 8/24 for a new kind of event, Urbanism Book Club and silent reading session! For folks trying to catch up on their Livable Kirkland book club reading, or anyone who just wants to read and hang with urbanist friends! 6:30 at Paris Baguette in Redmond. www.meetup.com/eastside-urb...
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Urbanism book club: catch-up series, Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 6:30 PM | Meetup
We are starting a "catch-up" book club that might be of interest to anyone who joined the [Urbanism Book Club with Liveable Kirkland](https://www.liveablekirkland.org/book-
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City of Bellevue, Washington @cityofbellevuewa.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
LAST CHANCE: August 22 is our last community walking audit. Join us from 10am-12pm this Saturday to explore where safety improvements could be made for those walking, rolling and biking along Northrup Way between 124th Ave NE and 140th Ave NE. www.eventbrite.com/e/community-...
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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 14/08/2026
Jessica Forsythe pulls off one of the latest lead changes we have ever seen in a legislative race! #waleg
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Liveable Kirkland @liveablekirkland.org · 02/08/2026
Kirkland is growing and changing. We are currently advocating for better housing, safer streets, and stronger community hubs. Get the latest on Totem Lake visioning, local observer training, the Community Tool Library, and faith-based housing opportunities. Read the full update here
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Community Advocacy in Kirkland
Kirkland is growing and changing. We are currently advocating for better housing, safer streets, and stronger community hubs. Get the latest on Totem Lake visioning, local observer training, the Community Tool Library, and faith-based housing opportunities. [Image: Visual content for Liveable Kirkland]
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Kelli Refer @kellireef.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
I’m really excited about @moveredmond.org trying something new, we are putting out a call for artists to make something in response to participating in the week without driving. Accepted applications will get a stipend.
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A Week Without Driving: Perspectives Through Art
Please click the link to complete this form.
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Move Redmond @moveredmond.org · 22/07/2026
Looking for a summer volunteer opportunity? We've got you covered! Move Redmond is seeking volunteers to help out during our Open Streets Festival on Aug. 15th! Come help set up a bike rodeo, set up booths, help at our information booth and more! Sign up at moveredmond.org/volunteerOSF
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City of Bellevue, Washington @cityofbellevuewa.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
We're conducting a survey to better understand the community's experiences and perspectives on life in Bellevue. The survey, available in multiple languages, will be open until Aug. 10. Results will help the city assess service performance. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/quarterly-survey-q2-26
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City survey seeks input on life in Bellevue
07/17/2026 - The City of Bellevue is conducting a survey to better understand the community's experiences and perspectives on life in Bellevue. The survey, available in multiple languages, will be ope...
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Complete Streets Bellevue @completestreetsbellevue.org · 10/07/2026
Our Action Network campaign is *live*. We're asking our community to send emails supporting the SAFE Bellevue Proposal to city leaders. If you live, work, or play in Bellevue, now's the time to take action for SAFE Streets! actionnetwork.org/letters/supp...
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SAFE Bellevue
Bellevue is facing a street safety crisis! In 2024, a record-high 36 people lost their life or were seriously injured on Bellevue streets. This included 14 people in cars, 14 people walking or rol...
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Whole Washington 🍎for Universal Healthcare @wholewashington.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Universal Healthcare-Choose Your Fighter: Eastside of Seattle edition We're spotlighting legislative districts in Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and more. If Universal Healthcare is your litmus test, check out who's on the record for support & who's pledged to reject corporate health contributions!
Alt text: Informational graphic with a white background and red and blue decorative elements. A logo of a red stethoscope in the shape of an apple and the words Whole Washington is next to a logo of the red outline love heart with a Red Cross incorporated into it and the words Patients over Profits. Candidate for State House of Representatives Jessica Forsythe. endorsed and pledged! From legislative District 48 Thank you for endorsing Whole Washington and pledging to put patients over profits and not take contributions over $200 from the health care industry!Alt text: Informational graphic with a white background and red and blue decorative elements and a logo of a red stethoscope in the shape of an apple and the words Whole Washington for Universal Healthcare Thanks you for your Endorsement. Candidate for State House of Representatives Jenne Alderks from Washington Legislative District 1! Thank you for endorsing Whole Washington and prioritizing universal healthcare for your constituents and all Washingtonians!Alt text: Informational graphic with a red background and white and blue decorative elements. A logo of a red stethoscope in the shape of an apple and the words Whole Washington for Universal Healthcare is next to a logo of the red outline love heart with a Red Cross incorporated into it and the words Patients over Profits. Candidate for State House of Representatives Legislative District 45, Vanessa Kritzer “I pledge to put patients over profits and not take contributions over $200 from the executives, lobbyists, and PACs affiliated with the corporate health care industry, including private insurers, pharma corporations, and private hospitals who are organizing to take over our health care system.”Alt text: Informational graphic with a red background and white and blue decorative elements. A logo of a red stethoscope in the shape of an apple and the words Whole Washington for Universal Healthcare is next to a logo of the red outline love heart with a Red Cross incorporated into it and the words Patients over Profits. Candidate for State House of Representatives Legislative District 41, Michael Rosen “I pledge to put patients over profits and not take contributions over $200 from the executives, lobbyists, and PACs affiliated with the corporate health care industry, including private insurers, pharma corporations, and private hospitals who are organizing to take over our health care system.”
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val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Spring District Park was packed during tonight's match, and Bellevue Brewing Company was overwhelmed
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Fuse Washington @fusewashington.org · 03/07/2026
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
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Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
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...
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Bellevue Council Approves Reduced Speed Limits in Search of Safety Gains
Starting downtown in early 2027, 84% of Bellevue streets that currently have a speed limit of 30 mph or higher will see reductions. This widely supported change sets the groundwork for broader street ...
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val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
I get it now. In Bellevue, Vision Zero doesn’t mean zero serious crashes, it means zero potholes 💡
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val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Bellevue, Issaquah, and Redmond: applications are open until June 29! bellevuewa.gov/city-governm...
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Pedal Forward Eastside
This summer, pedal into a convenient and sustainable way to travel around the Eastside. From June 15-29, residents of Bellevue, Redmond and Issaquah can apply to receive up to $2,000 off the purchase ...
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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
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.
New speed limit map showing 25 mph streets as pink and 30 mph as teal. A few streets near Downtown Bellevue Park will go to 20 mph.
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Indivisible Eastside - WA State @indiviseastside.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Our statement about the @cityofbellevuewa.bsky.social ordinance that passed this week.
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val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
residents of Shoreline, WA can apply for e-bike rebates with Pedal Forward Shoreline starting on June 3: www.shorelinewa.gov/our-city/env...
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val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
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:
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val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
there were sounds of snoring from under there
tail of dark brown long-haired cat lying on a light gray couch is visible from under a light blue knit throw
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val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
It took a 1.5 months, but now the bunny is good as new!
Small lop bunny with white chest and front legs, black ears and back, and brown nose
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David Neiwert @davidneiwert.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
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...
Book cover: Strawberry Days: The Rise and Fall of a Japanese American Community
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Emily Lieb @emlieb.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
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...
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val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
I've got the perfect picture taken on Independent Bookstore Day (reading this for the urbanism book club by @liveablekirkland.org and @eastsideurbanism.org)
Woman standing on a light rail platform and reading "If You Want To Win, You've Got To Fight" by Carter Lavin with her back to the approaching train
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Eastside Urbanism @eastsideurbanism.org · 23/04/2026
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...
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Eastside Sunday Ride: looong ride to Issaquah, Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 11:00 AM | Meetup
Join us **this Sunday, April 25**, for a long but very flat ride to Issaquah! We will explore a couple of Issaquah trails and check out the famous Jakob Two Trees. Given th
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val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Always fun to put a sticker somewhere and then check if new dots appear on www.closecall.report
A pink sticker with a QR code linking to https://closecall.report
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val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
I was planning to finally do taxes tomorrow, but it looks like I can procrastinate for two more weeks!
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Eastside Urbanism @eastsideurbanism.org · 27/03/2026
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...
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Crosslake Connection opening day! ❶🧡❷, Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 9:00 AM | Meetup
**Find us at Crosslake Connection opening day!** ❶🧡❷ If you haven’t heard, the 2 Line is finally going to cross Lake Washington this Saturday, March 28! This is a big dea
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City of Bellevue, Washington @cityofbellevuewa.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
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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Safe Speeds Bellevue 2026
The City of Bellevue Transportation Department launched Safe Speeds Bellevue last year with the aim of improving road safety and supporting our Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serio...
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The Urbanist @theurbanist.org · 20/03/2026
Reader support keeps The Urbanist running. Advertising has covered as much as 40% of our budget in recent years—an unfortunate necessity and a drag on the reading experience. Become a member, help us rely less on ads, and we’ll bring you more stories, events, and policy wonkiness.
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val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Fantastic article about the history of @cityofbellevuewa.bsky.social that probably would have stayed hidden if not for David Neiwert's reporting
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Nissa Mitchell @nissamitchell.com · 15/03/2026
A modern classic.
A tweet from @chillextremist saying, “When I’m in the suburbs for too long I start to think about dying” quote tweeted by @exhaustdata saying “Ten thousand dissertations all called “the American novel since 1945” reduced to a single sentence”.
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City of Bellevue, Washington @cityofbellevuewa.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
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-...
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Safe Routes to School Survey
Let’s work together to keep our students safe on their way to and from school. The City of Bellevue would like to hear from parents, students, teachers, administrators, bus drivers and neighbors about...
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val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
the moltocalypse is imminent
small lop rabbit with a small clump of hair sticking out at the crown of its head
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City of Bellevue, Washington @cityofbellevuewa.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
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-...
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Whole Washington 🍎for Universal Healthcare @wholewashington.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
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!
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Universal healthcare for Washington - by bill or by ballot! We're a grassroots campaign to win comprehensive coverage for all Washingtonians.
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Eastside Urbanism @eastsideurbanism.org · 04/02/2026
🧡 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...
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Eastside Urbanism Weekly Meetup!, Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
**Every Thursday, we are at Jack Sprat in Esterra Park hanging out and talking about our built environment.** Grab some food or a drink! Meet neighbors and hear about what'
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Eastside Urbanism @eastsideurbanism.org · 29/01/2026
🧡 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...
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Eastside Urbanism Weekly Meetup!, Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
**Every Thursday, we are at Jack Sprat in Esterra Park hanging out and talking about our built environment.** Grab some food or a drink! Meet neighbors and hear about what'
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val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
I think that my ratio of news to escapism needs to be reversed
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Move Redmond @moveredmond.org · 28/01/2026
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...
Text on image: Our King County District 3 Team wants to hear your voice. We want to hear your thoughts on the issues impacting our district and all of king county! Take the 2026 D3 Winter Survey today at bit.ly/2026-D3-survey or at the QR code. Remember to submit by Feb 20th to share your priorities for District 3 and King County
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DeFlock Redmond @deflock-redmond.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
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
Route planner results from dontgetflocked.com, a website that allows you to plan a route avoiding Flock/ALPR surveillance cameras. In this case it successfully plotted a route across Redmond, WA avoiding all the cameras.
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Sound Transit @sound-transit.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
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
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Crosslake Connection | Sound Transit
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DeFlock Redmond @deflock-redmond.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
🚨 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
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SB 6002 (Driver Privacy Act, regulating Flock): Tell legislators you're angry about the bad amendment that just passed
The Driver Privacy Act regulates Flock and other ALPRs , which allow law enforcement to track where people drive and when. Regulation is needed, but the Senate Law & Justice committee just advanced a ...
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val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
One of the last things I did last year was to complete the @eastsideurbanism.org bingo card 🎉
a photo of a completed Eastside Urbanism bingo card
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Cool Bike Art @coolbikeart1.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
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.
Photo of a man riding a long-tail cargo bicycle with a ladder strapped to the side and what could be a shop vac on the rear carrier.
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Eastside Urbanism @eastsideurbanism.org · 24/11/2025
‼️ if you have a Rad Power Bike ‼️ check the battery model number ⚠️ RP-1304 and HL-RP-S1304 ⚠️ NEED TO BE SAFELY DISPOSED OF
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