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  1. A bit of good news: the long-awaited direct crossing of Slater Avenue on the Cross-Kirkland-Connection/Eastrail Trail is finally open. No more biking down to the corner to cross, the CKC/Eastrail Trail has its _own_ signalled crossing.

    A lot of people would just cross there anyway, of course, but it's MUCH better to have a proper bike signal setup there.

    #biking #seattle #kirkland #BikeTooter

  2. RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.1 - 17 April 2026

    This is a massive update if you're in south Seattle or nearby environs. Welcome to coverage WHITE CENTER/TOP HAT, GLENDALE, BOULEVARD PARK, SOUTHERN HEIGHTS, LAKERIDGE, BRYN MAWR, and northernmost TUKWILA.

    As always, check the blog post for the deets:

    solarbird.net/blog/2026/02/13/

    Maps download:

    github.com/solarbirdy/Northsho

    Previous permalinks continue to work.

    If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon:

    patreon.com/solarbird

    Enjoy!

    #BikeMap #maps #GreaterNorthshore #seattle #shoreline #redmond #lynnwood #LakeForestPark #Kenmore #Briar #Bothell #Woodinville #Juanita #Kirkland #RatCity #Glendale #Lakeridge #BrynMawr #tukwila #WhiteCenter #TopHat

  3. RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.1 - 17 April 2026

    This is a massive update if you're in south Seattle or nearby environs. Welcome to coverage WHITE CENTER/TOP HAT, GLENDALE, BOULEVARD PARK, SOUTHERN HEIGHTS, LAKERIDGE, BRYN MAWR, and northernmost TUKWILA.

    As always, check the blog post for the deets:

    solarbird.net/blog/2026/02/13/

    Maps download:

    github.com/solarbirdy/Northsho

    Previous permalinks continue to work.

    If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon:

    patreon.com/solarbird

    Enjoy!

    #BikeMap #maps #GreaterNorthshore #seattle #shoreline #redmond #lynnwood #LakeForestPark #Kenmore #Briar #Bothell #Woodinville #Juanita #Kirkland #RatCity #Glendale #Lakeridge #BrynMawr #tukwila #WhiteCenter #TopHat

  4. RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.1 - 17 April 2026

    This is a massive update if you're in south Seattle or nearby environs. Welcome to coverage WHITE CENTER/TOP HAT, GLENDALE, BOULEVARD PARK, SOUTHERN HEIGHTS, LAKERIDGE, BRYN MAWR, and northernmost TUKWILA.

    As always, check the blog post for the deets:

    solarbird.net/blog/2026/02/13/

    Maps download:

    github.com/solarbirdy/Northsho

    Previous permalinks continue to work.

    If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon:

    patreon.com/solarbird

    Enjoy!

    #BikeMap #maps #GreaterNorthshore #seattle #shoreline #redmond #lynnwood #LakeForestPark #Kenmore #Briar #Bothell #Woodinville #Juanita #Kirkland #RatCity #Glendale #Lakeridge #BrynMawr #tukwila #WhiteCenter #TopHat

  5. RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.1 - 17 April 2026

    This is a massive update if you're in south Seattle or nearby environs. Welcome to coverage WHITE CENTER/TOP HAT, GLENDALE, BOULEVARD PARK, SOUTHERN HEIGHTS, LAKERIDGE, BRYN MAWR, and northernmost TUKWILA.

    As always, check the blog post for the deets:

    solarbird.net/blog/2026/02/13/

    Maps download:

    github.com/solarbirdy/Northsho

    Previous permalinks continue to work.

    If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon:

    patreon.com/solarbird

    Enjoy!

    #BikeMap #maps #GreaterNorthshore #seattle #shoreline #redmond #lynnwood #LakeForestPark #Kenmore #Briar #Bothell #Woodinville #Juanita #Kirkland #RatCity #Glendale #Lakeridge #BrynMawr #tukwila #WhiteCenter #TopHat

  6. RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.1 - 17 April 2026

    This is a massive update if you're in south Seattle or nearby environs. Welcome to coverage WHITE CENTER/TOP HAT, GLENDALE, BOULEVARD PARK, SOUTHERN HEIGHTS, LAKERIDGE, BRYN MAWR, and northernmost TUKWILA.

    As always, check the blog post for the deets:

    solarbird.net/blog/2026/02/13/

    Maps download:

    github.com/solarbirdy/Northsho

    Previous permalinks continue to work.

    If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon:

    patreon.com/solarbird

    Enjoy!

    #BikeMap #maps #GreaterNorthshore #seattle #shoreline #redmond #lynnwood #LakeForestPark #Kenmore #Briar #Bothell #Woodinville #Juanita #Kirkland #RatCity #Glendale #Lakeridge #BrynMawr #tukwila #WhiteCenter #TopHat

  7. Apparently #SoundTransit is attempting to cut stations, such as west #seattle , ballard, #issaquah , and #kirkland , from the new ST3 project due to running out of funding. Unforchies it doesnt look like Microsoft is going to foot the bill this time like with the 2 line.

    Article below goes into detail, petition below demands that W.Seattle and Ballard stations be re-instated. Haven't seen any other info so far but if anyone knows anything else feel free to add on to the post

    kuow.org/stories/st3-cannot-be

    actionnetwork.org/letters/save

  8. Apparently #SoundTransit is attempting to cut stations, such as west #seattle , ballard, #issaquah , and #kirkland , from the new ST3 project due to running out of funding. Unforchies it doesnt look like Microsoft is going to foot the bill this time like with the 2 line.

    Article below goes into detail, petition below demands that W.Seattle and Ballard stations be re-instated. Haven't seen any other info so far but if anyone knows anything else feel free to add on to the post

    kuow.org/stories/st3-cannot-be

    actionnetwork.org/letters/save

  9. Apparently #SoundTransit is attempting to cut stations, such as west #seattle , ballard, #issaquah , and #kirkland , from the new ST3 project due to running out of funding. Unforchies it doesnt look like Microsoft is going to foot the bill this time like with the 2 line.

    Article below goes into detail, petition below demands that W.Seattle and Ballard stations be re-instated. Haven't seen any other info so far but if anyone knows anything else feel free to add on to the post

    kuow.org/stories/st3-cannot-be

    actionnetwork.org/letters/save

  10. Apparently #SoundTransit is attempting to cut stations, such as west #seattle , ballard, #issaquah , and #kirkland , from the new ST3 project due to running out of funding. Unforchies it doesnt look like Microsoft is going to foot the bill this time like with the 2 line.

    Article below goes into detail, petition below demands that W.Seattle and Ballard stations be re-instated. Haven't seen any other info so far but if anyone knows anything else feel free to add on to the post

    kuow.org/stories/st3-cannot-be

    actionnetwork.org/letters/save

  11. Apparently #SoundTransit is attempting to cut stations, such as west #seattle , ballard, #issaquah , and #kirkland , from the new ST3 project due to running out of funding. Unforchies it doesnt look like Microsoft is going to foot the bill this time like with the 2 line.

    Article below goes into detail, petition below demands that W.Seattle and Ballard stations be re-instated. Haven't seen any other info so far but if anyone knows anything else feel free to add on to the post

    kuow.org/stories/st3-cannot-be

    actionnetwork.org/letters/save

  12. weebeers.com/2026/03/18/pacifi Pacific Northwest Winter Craft Beer of 2025/26 There is nothing quite like the Pacific Northwest anywhere else in the world. This winter (Dec - Feb) we spent time in Seattle, Redmond, Kirkland, Marysville, Tacoma, and Bellingham; enjoying everything the Pacific Northwest craft beer scene could pour for us. Because the best adventures aren’t foun #beer #bellingham #craftbeer #drink #kirkland #marysville #redmond #seattle #…

  13. Hello, The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for portions of northwest Washington, including all of King County, that will be in effect Wednesday afternoon through Friday afternoon. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall and heavy snow levels/snowmelt runoff may be possible, resulting in the flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Residents of flood-prone areas, or who transit these areas, should monitor forecasts, prepare for further Flood Warnings, and prepare to take action should flooding develop.

    Thank you, Kevin Lowery

    #Flood #Flooding #KingCounty #Seattle #Bellevue #Kirkland #Woodinville #Kenmore #Bothell #Shoreline #LakeForestPark #Washington

  14. City of Kirkland are announcing that they're expecting the long Cross-Kirkland-Connector/Eastrail closure in southern Kirkland to end "as soon as" February 27th, which basically confirmed what they were saying before:

    content.govdelivery.com/accoun

    #biking #BikeTooter #kirkland #seattle #CrossKirlandConnector

  15. RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.0.8 - 14 February 2026

    This release is basically about construction updates and temporary closures, the most important being Burke-Gilman in Kenmore (with detour) for five days staring February 16th.

    As always, check the blog post for the deets:

    solarbird.net/blog/2026/02/13/

    Maps download:

    github.com/solarbirdy/Northsho

    Previous permalinks continue to work.

    If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon:

    patreon.com/solarbird

    Enjoy!

    #BikeMap #maps #GreaterNorthshore #seattle #shoreline #redmond #lynnwood #LakeForestPark #Kenmore #Briar #Bothell #Woodinville #Edmonds #Maltby #SnohomishCounty #MountlakeTerrace #Juanita #Kirkland

  16. There's finally an update on the Cross-Kirkland Connector closure-and-detour due to emergency sewer line work.

    They're hoping to be done with the sewer reroute in February, with the possibility of re-opening that section of the CKC by the end of the month.

    #biking #seattle #kirkland #CKC #CrossKirlandConnector #biking #BikeTooter

  17. There's finally an update on the Cross-Kirkland Connector closure-and-detour due to emergency sewer line work.

    They're hoping to be done with the sewer reroute in February, with the possibility of re-opening that section of the CKC by the end of the month.

    #biking #seattle #kirkland #CKC #CrossKirlandConnector #biking #BikeTooter

  18. There's finally an update on the Cross-Kirkland Connector closure-and-detour due to emergency sewer line work.

    They're hoping to be done with the sewer reroute in February, with the possibility of re-opening that section of the CKC by the end of the month.

    #biking #seattle #kirkland #CKC #CrossKirlandConnector #biking #BikeTooter

  19. There's finally an update on the Cross-Kirkland Connector closure-and-detour due to emergency sewer line work.

    They're hoping to be done with the sewer reroute in February, with the possibility of re-opening that section of the CKC by the end of the month.

    #biking #seattle #kirkland #CKC #CrossKirlandConnector #biking #BikeTooter

  20. There's finally an update on the Cross-Kirkland Connector closure-and-detour due to emergency sewer line work.

    They're hoping to be done with the sewer reroute in February, with the possibility of re-opening that section of the CKC by the end of the month.

    #biking #seattle #kirkland #CKC #CrossKirlandConnector #biking #BikeTooter

  21. This image is free to use if you are a business who is contemplating refusing service to ICE personnel.

    Be advised you may want to seek legal advice and/or consult your local law enforcement agency before you refuse service to ICE.

    #Kirkland #WashingtonState #ICE

  22. Attention Kirkland area restaurateurs, ICE special operations units may be coming to your establishment in the near future.

    You know what to do.
    #Kirkland #Washington #ICE

  23. The days are still getting shorter... but not for much longer.

    Hang on to every scrap of light you can.

    (Cross-posted from my site, where there's an additional photo you can view: andrewflenniken.com/2025/12/19)

    Gear: Nikon Z 7II, Nikon Z 24-70mm f2.8 S

    #Photography #Sunset #JuanitaBeachPark #Kirkland #WashingtonState #Nikon #NikonCreators

  24. RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.0.7 - 23 November 2025

    Updates this release are include an extension north of bike lanes on NE 124th Ave, but more importantly, closure information updates for the Sammamish River Trail in Woodinville, and the southern leg of the CKC in Kirkland.

    As always, check the blog post for the deets:

    solarbird.net/blog/2025/11/23/

    Maps download:

    github.com/solarbirdy/Northsho

    Previous permalinks continue to work.

    If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon:

    patreon.com/solarbird

    Enjoy!

    #BikeMap #maps #GreaterNorthshore #seattle #shoreline #redmond #lynnwood #LakeForestPark #Kenmore #Briar #Bothell #Woodinville #Edmonds #Maltby #SnohomishCounty #MountlakeTerrace #Juanita #Kirkland

  25. RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.0.7 - 23 November 2025

    This release contains two major corrections to the 2 Line Bike Connector Map, as well as notice of a December 1-5 closure of the EastRail Trail in Renton near the Seahawks Training Centre.

    As always, check the blog post for the deets:

    solarbird.net/blog/2025/11/23/

    Maps download:

    github.com/solarbirdy/Northsho

    Previous permalinks continue to work.

    If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon:

    patreon.com/solarbird

    Enjoy!

    #BikeMap #maps #GreaterNorthshore #seattle #shoreline #redmond #lynnwood #LakeForestPark #Kenmore #Briar #Bothell #Woodinville #Edmonds #Maltby #SnohomishCounty #MountlakeTerrace #Juanita #Kirkland

  26. Maps Release: Greater Northshore Bike Connector, MEGAMAP 2.0.6(a)

    Greater Northshore Bike Connector Map 2.0.6 – 1 November 2025 – is now available on github, as is MEGAMAP 2.0.6a.

    This release reflects a two-week intermittent closure of the Sammamish River Trail in Woodinville, showing an UNOFFICIAL detour. It also shows the newly extended bike lanes on 124th Ave NE in Kirkland (up to NE 124th St, yes, same number different direction), and an update to the extended closure of Kirkland Central Connector through at least the end of November for emergency sewer line repair.

    At least that one has a signed detour.

    All permalinks continue to work.

    If you enjoy these maps and feel like throwing some change at the tip jar, here’s my patreon. Patreon supports get things like pre-sliced printables of the Greater Northshore, and also the completely-uncompressed MEGAMAP, not that the .jpg has much compression in it because honestly it doesn’t.

    Enjoy biking!

    #BikeMap #biking #GreaterNorthshore #kirkland #maps #seattle #Woodinville

  27. I did a slipstream drop of 2.0.6a (megamap only) to note the extension through end of November of Central Kirkland Connector being 100% closed at the south end. Signed detours are provided but the hills are real.

    #BikeMap #GreaterNorthshore #maps #kirkland #biking #BikeTooter

  28. goddammit kirkland

    AFTER I made edits and posted a quick maps update on Saturday, Kirkland posted that they were extending the _complete_ Central Kirkland Connector south-end closure through at least the end of November.

    (To be fair, they probably updated it Friday but _after_ I checked for updates and made decisions. So.)

    I guess shit's not going well. Which we already knew, that's why they closed it for emergency sewer repair. But this is different shit.

    Anyway it doesn't change much except in the warning where it's 100% closed for longer. BUT STILL

    #BikeMap #kirkland #BikeTooter #CentralKirklandConnector #CKC #LakeWashingtonLoop

  29. goddammit kirkland

    AFTER I made edits and posted a quick maps update on Saturday, Kirkland posted that they were extending the _complete_ Central Kirkland Connector south-end closure through at least the end of November.

    (To be fair, they probably updated it Friday but _after_ I checked for updates and made decisions. So.)

    I guess shit's not going well. Which we already knew, that's why they closed it for emergency sewer repair. But this is different shit.

    Anyway it doesn't change much except in the warning where it's 100% closed for longer. BUT STILL

    #BikeMap #kirkland #BikeTooter #CentralKirklandConnector #CKC #LakeWashingtonLoop

  30. goddammit kirkland

    AFTER I made edits and posted a quick maps update on Saturday, Kirkland posted that they were extending the _complete_ Central Kirkland Connector south-end closure through at least the end of November.

    (To be fair, they probably updated it Friday but _after_ I checked for updates and made decisions. So.)

    I guess shit's not going well. Which we already knew, that's why they closed it for emergency sewer repair. But this is different shit.

    Anyway it doesn't change much except in the warning where it's 100% closed for longer. BUT STILL

    #BikeMap #kirkland #BikeTooter #CentralKirklandConnector #CKC #LakeWashingtonLoop

  31. goddammit kirkland

    AFTER I made edits and posted a quick maps update on Saturday, Kirkland posted that they were extending the _complete_ Central Kirkland Connector south-end closure through at least the end of November.

    (To be fair, they probably updated it Friday but _after_ I checked for updates and made decisions. So.)

    I guess shit's not going well. Which we already knew, that's why they closed it for emergency sewer repair. But this is different shit.

    Anyway it doesn't change much except in the warning where it's 100% closed for longer. BUT STILL

    #BikeMap #kirkland #BikeTooter #CentralKirklandConnector #CKC #LakeWashingtonLoop

  32. goddammit kirkland

    AFTER I made edits and posted a quick maps update on Saturday, Kirkland posted that they were extending the _complete_ Central Kirkland Connector south-end closure through at least the end of November.

    (To be fair, they probably updated it Friday but _after_ I checked for updates and made decisions. So.)

    I guess shit's not going well. Which we already knew, that's why they closed it for emergency sewer repair. But this is different shit.

    Anyway it doesn't change much except in the warning where it's 100% closed for longer. BUT STILL

    #BikeMap #kirkland #BikeTooter #CentralKirklandConnector #CKC #LakeWashingtonLoop

  33. Maps Release: Greater Northshore Bike Connector, MEGAMAP 2.0.5

    This release is very small, containing only two upgrades (even if they're important), with some additional notes on the Central Kirkland Connector’s south-end closure.

    As always, deets at the blog:

    solarbird.net/blog/2025/10/17/

    #BikeMap #GreaterNorthshore #seattle #northshore #shoreline #edmonds #lynnwood #LakeForestPark #briar #kenmore #bothell #maltby #woodinville #KingCounty #juanita #redmond #kirkland #maps #biking #BikeTooter #SEAbikes

  34. FINALLY.

    100th Ave NE upgraded and extended infrastructure between 139th and 145th is open.

    kirklandwa.gov/Government/Depa

    Waiting for this to be open was the reason I didn't drop a new map immediately for Seatlte's E. Marginal Way S. I really wanted more than one new thing on a version if I could get it.

    Sources is updated. New maps will be generated this afternoon and dropped when they're ready. I'll try to get it done before BikeNite if I can get it all going between other stuff.

    #BikeTooter #BikeMap #seattle #juanita #kirkland #incoming #GreaterNorthshore

  35. FINALLY.

    100th Ave NE upgraded and extended infrastructure between 139th and 145th is open.

    kirklandwa.gov/Government/Depa

    Waiting for this to be open was the reason I didn't drop a new map immediately for Seatlte's E. Marginal Way S. I really wanted more than one new thing on a version if I could get it.

    Sources is updated. New maps will be generated this afternoon and dropped when they're ready. I'll try to get it done before BikeNite if I can get it all going between other stuff.

    #BikeTooter #BikeMap #seattle #juanita #kirkland #incoming #GreaterNorthshore

  36. Huge #kerfuffle in #Kirkland! One candidate hassled an 84-year old woman who was fixing, not defacing or removing a sign, and a second candidate filed a police report on her.

    #AmyWalen (running for WA state senate) has rightly called for removing all endorsements for the two candidates involved. Since most residents don't like these two candidates, this is one of those "manna from heaven" moments.

  37. New Greater Northshore / MEGMAP bike maps release!

    Big updates in Seattle, important WARNING in Kirkland about a temporary closure, lots of changes to non-marked preferred routes in Mountlake Terrace and Briar as people have figured out preferred routes to light rail.

    Deets:

    solarbird.net/blog/2025/10/03/

    Direct link to download page:

    github.com/solarbirdy/Northsho

    #BikeMap #maps #seattle #GreaterNorthshore #shoreline #LakeForestPark #Kenmore #Bothell #Woodinville #Maltby #Juanita #Kirkland #Redmond #Edmonds #Lynnwood #MountlakeTerrace #Briar #biking #BikeTooter #SEAbikes