From the Crosswalk

The View from the Crosswalk: documenting suburban life on foot and bike.
Tweets by Mark and Michelle Plesko

[From the Crosswalk @CrosswalkView]

Don’t threaten me with a good time

[From the Crosswalk @CrosswalkView]

@MinusPeach On the inside it displayed that it was a 2 line train. (The next stop was wrong too as we were past Westlake heading south.)

[From the Crosswalk @CrosswalkView]

@MinusPeach I guess technically we only saw one

[From the Crosswalk @CrosswalkView]

Bellevue is like this. Without the “really great” parts. And for walking.

[Qagggy! @Qagggy]

Bike routes in London are either "really great" or they are "how the fuck did I get here? get me out!" Today was mostly really great.

[From the Crosswalk @CrosswalkView]

@wsdot_520 @CityOfRedmond The crosswalk button to cross W Lake Sammamish from the 520 trail is not working, leaving a very dangerous crossing. Please fix asap. (Also emailed [email protected])

[From the Crosswalk @CrosswalkView]

How will I ever cross the street?

[From the Crosswalk @CrosswalkView]

No cars near schools for the month, right? Right?

[Kirkland, Washington @kirklandgov]

The Mayor on behalf of City Council has proclaimed October 2023 as Walk and Roll to School Month in Kirkland. More: https://t.co/CWlHI1C4ja

[From the Crosswalk @CrosswalkView]

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Just biked the boys to a soccer game in Bellevue and that was terrible. I know… I shouldn’t be surprised

[From the Crosswalk @CrosswalkView]

I’ll never know if that route works because the whole park is roped off.

It’s good that there are so many people at the park but ridiculous that apparently driving is the only way to get there and the whole surrounding area is a looking-for-parking mess.

[From the Crosswalk @CrosswalkView]

@KostelecPlan Even doing nothing for pickleball would be more than most mayors have done for safe streets

[From the Crosswalk @CrosswalkView]

No.
https://t.co/OcnYavJkl1

[From the Crosswalk @CrosswalkView]

Zoning climate arson within walking distance of downtown Kirkland

[From the Crosswalk @CrosswalkView]

Bella Bottega (Redmond) might have too much parking…

[From the Crosswalk @CrosswalkView]

lol no

[From the Crosswalk @CrosswalkView]

The drive-through line at the local Starbucks was long today, a day where the air is terrible because of things like cars at the Starbucks drive-through.

[From the Crosswalk @CrosswalkView]

Today's inspiration...
https://t.co/yP6VnWIGJK

[Kirkland, Washington @kirklandgov]

Reminder - From 8 p.m. Friday, Aug 18 through 5 a.m. Monday, Sept 4, NE 132nd St will be closed between 116th Way and Totem Lake Blvd NE.

See image. For details, and everything you need to know about roundabouts, visit: https://t.co/yuioqxyLyo

[From the Crosswalk @CrosswalkView]

How you find out a bike lane is closed:
- The bike lane is closed
- A sign blocking the block lane: bike lane closed ahead

How you find out a car lane is closed:
- A sign 5 miles away: Next week, 10th St. Exit, lane closure on 20th Ave., 15 second delays possible
- Media blitz