Curtis Walton

Transportation Engineer

Views expressed here are my own

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[SDOT Traffic @SDOTtraffic]

Update: Per @SEACityLight power outages & windy weather in the greater Seattle area. Treat all dark signals as all way stops and use caution.

For More Information: https://t.co/lqIfgFbCBO

[Curtis Walton @Curtineer]

@SEACityLight I finally got through on the phone, but outage notification wouldn't go through. And I haven't seen the map online update in a while (our neighborhood isn't on it yet).

[Curtis Walton @Curtineer]

@SEACityLight I've been getting a busy signal from the phone number to report an outage. I'm assuming that's from too many people calling in at once, but wanted to double check that the number is still working.

[Seattle Department of Transportation @seattledot]

At 51st Ave S and S Gazelle St in Rainier Beach, we installed improvements based on community feedback.

This SDOT crew-built project enhances the link between the neighborhood and the Chief Sealth Trail for people walking and biking.

Before and after:

[Seattle City Light @SEACityLight]

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our outage map. The information shown does not reflect current outage conditions. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve the issue.

[Seattle City Light @SEACityLight]

We are aware of an outage in North Seattle affecting approximately 18,000 customers. Crews are responding.

We are also experiencing technical issues with the map on our outage page.

[John Greenfield @greenfieldjohn]

IL Supreme Court ruled Chicago isn't liable for the injuries of a cyclist who crashed at a pothole on Leland Ave. because bike riders aren't "intended" road users. How are we supposed to get to or from the adjacent city-owned bike-share station – teleport?
https://t.co/hzpVwwQsoU

[PROTEC17 @PTE17]

After MONTHS of conversations, actions, and organizing, we're happy to announce that the Coalition of City Unions (CCU) has reached a Tentative Agreement w/the City of Seattle! 😤 Seattle members, check your email! Voting to take place in the new year. #UnionStrong #UnionContract

[Seattle Department of Transportation @seattledot]

Help neighbors safely walk, roll, and drive.

Remove moss and debris (like leaves) from your sidewalk.

Trim overhanging and protruding vegetation.

If you’re unable, ask a neighbor to help!

It’s not just neighborly – it’s the law in Seattle.

[Seattle Department of Transportation @seattledot]

You're invited: Wednesday, December 13 at 6-7 PM.

The Alaskan Way Safety Project will host a 90% design virtual public meeting.

We'll discuss the changes since the 60% design milestone and hold a Q&A session.

Info: https://t.co/877odOCOd0

[Dustin 🚌🚶‍♂️🚲 @EngineerDustin]

This new study from Johns Hopkins examined over 1100 street sections to find that:

✅ Narrower lanes did not increase the risk of accidents [sic].

✅ Narrower lanes help address critical environmental issues.

✅ Narrowing travel lanes could positively impact the economy.

[Robert Kwolek @RobertKwolek]

Amsterdam: population 900,000
It has:
✅ Walking and cycling network without peer
✅ 15 tram lines with 100km of routes
✅ Metro with 5 lines
✅ 46 bus lines
✅ 10 ferry lines
✅ Regional trains with 11 stations
✅ Cars too

How does your city compare?

[Neil Heller @nbrhoodwrkshop]

The built results of Portland’s liberalization of single-dwelling zones now allowing up to four units by-right. A little bit of market research demonstrates that these sell for 60-80% less than a new build single-detached in the same neighborhood.

[Qagggy! @Qagggy]

"Freeway" sounds Orwellian. Could this be a plot to steal my free time and take away my freedom? Could this be a conspiracy to require the use of a rolling metal box to serve all of my basic human needs? #wefpuppet

[Jackson Teal @jbteal]

Runaway barge in Elliott Bay? @PortofSeattle

[Martyn Schmoll @martynschmoll]

What an appalling record. And these @txdotelp engineers are trying to tell us they “can’t engineer [their] way out of traffic fatalities”. What a colossal abdication of their core responsibility. Also, it’s bullshit. Some cities have redesigned their streets with great success.