Notices by Daigoro Toyama (daihard@sakurajima.social)

Decent cycle racks at Gas Works Park in Seattle, WA. More space between those placed side by side would be nice.

#CycleParkingAudit #BikeTooter

Refusing to cower, Bike Works proudly doubles down on diversity, equity and inclusion

#BikeTooter #SeattleBikeBlog #SEABikes

Problem: How do you carry your Bike Benefits sticker with you?

Putting it on a helmet doesn't work for me because I often ride without wearing one.

Solution: Stick it on a key-chain tag!

Unlike my helmet, I always take this key-chain with me when I ride as it's got a garage opener remote, and I have my bikes in the garage. 🤣

#BikeTooter #BikeBenefits

“Harrell’s the status quo, and it’s not working,” Transit Riders Union leader Wilson says..

Katie Wilson would make a great mayor for Seattle!

#SeattlePolitics #SeattleMayor

@skinnylatte@hachyderm.io I find it odd that the site only mentions one Japanese product out of more than what, 10? I don't doubt that the ones listed here are all good, but I've tried some of them and there are definitely better instant noodles from Japan other than Raoh that didn't make the list. :blobfoxangry:

This is what I wrote in response to someone who believes the removal of DEI initiatives was a good thing.

"I assume you realize that DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) is (or was) intended to address racial, sexual, and other inequities resulting from past policies, such as slavery. Affirmative action was one of the ways to achieve DEI, and I strongly believe such efforts are necessary until everyone stands on equal footing. I wouldn’t call the removal of these initiatives a 'correction.' Instead, it’s a step backward in the pursuit of a truly equitable society"

#USPol

It was a great ride except I made a mistake and rode on the Ave in the U-District instead of Brooklyn, which meant I got stuck in the Farmers Market traffic for more than five blocks. 😅

#BikeTooter #SEABikes

Safeway faces city violation for keeping 2nd entry closed in effort to curb shoplifting

I'd side with Seattle on this. The local Safeway has one of its two doors closed permanently too, and that makes it unsafe for the shoppers on foot as we have to walk across the edge of the parking lot to get to the open door on the far end from the sidewalk. Sometime last year, a driver smashed their car into one of the columns between the two entrances. It could easily have been me had I been there.

#Seattle #Safeway

Just paid off my home mortgage. Woohoo!

#BikeTooter #Seattle

Had lunch at Yua Ramen right next to Ranch 99 Market in #Edmonds. We wanted to give that place a try because it's run by the family of one of our daughter’s preschool teachers. 🌸

Too bad there were no cycle racks in that huge open space.

#BikeTooter #SEABikes #TantanRamen

I can't believe my own stupidity. How in the world did I decide to take Burke-Gilman from Lake City to the U-District on a day like this instead of my usual route, which is 35th Ave --> Ravenna --> 25th Ave? The fact that much of the trail between NE 65th and the U-District is still full of tree roots doesn't help, and I should've known that, too.

#BikeTooter #SEABikes

Genuine question. As an active transportation and Safe Streets advocate, should I support DeFlock.me or automated license plate readers?

#WarOnCars #SafeStreets #Freedom

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/eff/statuses/114071602190940400

Study shows why bike lane projects are controversial and what cities can do to make it easier

"Key findings from the study highlight the significance of challenging the status quo to garner support for new initiatives. Despite initial opposition or skepticism, the report suggests that public opinion often shifts in favor of cycling infrastructure once the benefits become evident. However, policymakers are cautioned against adopting a paternalistic approach in promoting active travel schemes, as it may risk alienating segments of the population."

#BikeTooter #CycleLanes #BikeLanes #SafeStreets

@skinnylatte@hachyderm.io I'd think Berin, being in Germany, has punctual trains with no broken doors, but whoever said it, is probably right about convenience stores!

@skinnylatte@hachyderm.io @lyndings@tech.lgbt If you live in the Seattle area, Town & Country in Shoreline (formerly "Central Market") carries a good selection of instant noodles, if not 100. TJ's has "brioche" bread that's reminiscent of the Japanese soft bread, too, in case you haven't tried it.

You lie. You enter a private property illegally. You pressure a homeowner to put it in writing not to remove a tree when selling the property. All is justified in order to save a tree. Right? Right?

#SeattlePolitics #NIMBY

https://publicola.com/2025/02/24/activists-want-to-save-grandma-brooks-cedar-her-family-says-theyre-misrepresenting-their-mothers-wishes/#respond

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An interesting suggestion from BBC about the potential negative effect of noise-cancelling headphones. I don't own a pair, and that doesn't inconvenience me much, but I also know noise-cancelling headphones are hugely popular.

#Headphones #NoiseCancelling

This PC World article hits close to home. I've got a Lenovo Duet 11 detachable 2-in-1 #Chromebook. I love it for its small form factor and decent performance (including the built-in Linux environment), but OMG, it's a pain to use on my lap, as the article aptly points out. And I rarely use it as a tablet - I always go back to my M8 for that!

#LenovoDuet

Welcome to Lake Forest Park!

#LakeForestPark #NorthKingCounty #Seattle

I am happy to see Prop 1A passing with a good margin. It means people in Seattle are not only big on social housing, but also willing to tax the rich to help redistribute wealth. CM Sara Nelson and her conservative cronies can go to... Texas? 😅

#Seattle #SeattlePolitics #SocialHousing

https://www.theurbanist.org/2025/02/11/social-housing-proposition-1a-up-big-in-early-returns/