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  1. RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.1.3 - 12 June 2026

    This is part two of the big north end update that dropped last week, now that the lagging projects are OPEN!

    Full deets at the blog:

    solarbird.net/blog/2026/06/12/

    Maps download:

    github.com/solarbirdy/Northsho

    Previous permalinks continue to work.

    If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon ( patreon.com/solarbird ) or @annathepiper has a Kofi ( ko-fi.com/annathepiper ).

    Enjoy!

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

  2. RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.1.3 - 12 June 2026

    This is part two of the big north end update that dropped last week, now that the lagging projects are OPEN!

    Full deets at the blog:

    solarbird.net/blog/2026/06/12/

    Maps download:

    github.com/solarbirdy/Northsho

    Previous permalinks continue to work.

    If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon ( patreon.com/solarbird ) or @annathepiper has a Kofi ( ko-fi.com/annathepiper ).

    Enjoy!

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

  3. RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.1.3 - 12 June 2026

    This is part two of the big north end update that dropped last week, now that the lagging projects are OPEN!

    Full deets at the blog:

    solarbird.net/blog/2026/06/12/

    Maps download:

    github.com/solarbirdy/Northsho

    Previous permalinks continue to work.

    If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon ( patreon.com/solarbird ) or @annathepiper has a Kofi ( ko-fi.com/annathepiper ).

    Enjoy!

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

  4. RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.1.3 - 12 June 2026

    This is part two of the big north end update that dropped last week, now that the lagging projects are OPEN!

    Full deets at the blog:

    solarbird.net/blog/2026/06/12/

    Maps download:

    github.com/solarbirdy/Northsho

    Previous permalinks continue to work.

    If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon ( patreon.com/solarbird ) or @annathepiper has a Kofi ( ko-fi.com/annathepiper ).

    Enjoy!

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

  5. RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.1.3 - 12 June 2026

    This is part two of the big north end update that dropped last week, now that the lagging projects are OPEN!

    Full deets at the blog:

    solarbird.net/blog/2026/06/12/

    Maps download:

    github.com/solarbirdy/Northsho

    Previous permalinks continue to work.

    If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon ( patreon.com/solarbird ) or @annathepiper has a Kofi ( ko-fi.com/annathepiper ).

    Enjoy!

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

  6. RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.1.1 - 15 May 2026

    This is a minor update unless you're in Newcastle and want their new bike lane extensions, or want the Broad Street / Space Needle to 4th Ave route on your map, in which case you definitely want this.

    Full deets at the blog:

    solarbird.net/blog/2026/05/16/

    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 #newcastle

  7. RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.1.1 - 15 May 2026

    This is a minor update unless you're in Newcastle and want their new bike lane extensions, or want the Broad Street / Space Needle to 4th Ave route on your map, in which case you definitely want this.

    Full deets at the blog:

    solarbird.net/blog/2026/05/16/

    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 #newcastle

  8. RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.1.1 - 15 May 2026

    This is a minor update unless you're in Newcastle and want their new bike lane extensions, or want the Broad Street / Space Needle to 4th Ave route on your map, in which case you definitely want this.

    Full deets at the blog:

    solarbird.net/blog/2026/05/16/

    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 #newcastle

  9. RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.1.1 - 15 May 2026

    This is a minor update unless you're in Newcastle and want their new bike lane extensions, or want the Broad Street / Space Needle to 4th Ave route on your map, in which case you definitely want this.

    Full deets at the blog:

    solarbird.net/blog/2026/05/16/

    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 #newcastle

  10. RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.1.1 - 15 May 2026

    This is a minor update unless you're in Newcastle and want their new bike lane extensions, or want the Broad Street / Space Needle to 4th Ave route on your map, in which case you definitely want this.

    Full deets at the blog:

    solarbird.net/blog/2026/05/16/

    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 #newcastle

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. well I figured out why Roxbury gets used west of 16th

    it's because it's the ONLY east-west that doesn't get a 4-8% slope marker

    also it has de facto bike lanes - it got narrowed there a while ago to three lanes, two traffic and a turn - but the pavement isn't up to grade for Seattle (which does apparently own that street in its entirety) won't certify them

    Should I add the "commonly used" to reflect that reality? but only to 18th at very most.

    eta: WAIT NO IT'S JUST FURTHER WEST

    and still less steep but still over 4%

    So I guess will NOT be adding that until and unless the bike lanes become official

    #biking #BikeMap #WhiteCenter #RatCity #BikeTooter

  17. well I figured out why Roxbury gets used west of 16th

    it's because it's the ONLY east-west that doesn't get a 4-8% slope marker

    also it has de facto bike lanes - it got narrowed there a while ago to three lanes, two traffic and a turn - but the pavement isn't up to grade for Seattle (which does apparently own that street in its entirety) won't certify them

    Should I add the "commonly used" to reflect that reality? but only to 18th at very most.

    eta: WAIT NO IT'S JUST FURTHER WEST

    and still less steep but still over 4%

    So I guess will NOT be adding that until and unless the bike lanes become official

    #biking #BikeMap #WhiteCenter #RatCity #BikeTooter

  18. Okay. Streets need labelling. Plus a few other things. But I think this is a decent first real draft.

    It did not fit like a glove. But I think it _looks_ like it fit like a glove - I honestly keep forgetting where the western boundary is and am kinda proud of that - and that's what matters for usability.

    Also made a few clarifying edits on City of Seattle again. I'd say "the way they had it wasn't _wrong_..." but... some of it was. xD

    #BikeMap #seattle #RatCity #WhiteCenter #Glendale #Tukwila #BikeTooter #maps

  19. Okay. Streets need labelling. Plus a few other things. But I think this is a decent first real draft.

    It did not fit like a glove. But I think it _looks_ like it fit like a glove - I honestly keep forgetting where the western boundary is and am kinda proud of that - and that's what matters for usability.

    Also made a few clarifying edits on City of Seattle again. I'd say "the way they had it wasn't _wrong_..." but... some of it was. xD

    #BikeMap #seattle #RatCity #WhiteCenter #Glendale #Tukwila #BikeTooter #maps

  20. Something else i'm trying to figure out is that it's pretty clear that people are using sidewalks on 4th Ave SW between 102nd and Roxbury, then along Roxbury heading west. I'm not gonna label them bike paths because they are clearly ordinary sidewalks, but they're being used _as_ bike paths. And I don't know whether or even how to mark that.

    The section on 4th Ave has houses with entrances facing that sidewalk, and parking. The section on Roxbury itself has _nothing_ facing it until basically 14th Ave SW and I'm _almost_ willing to mark that as a bike path, except it's so narrow.

    But it's absolutely the safest-looking way I've seen to get to downtown / 16th and Roxbury.

    #biking #seattle #WhiteCenter #RatCity #BikeMap #megamap #BikeTooter

  21. Something else i'm trying to figure out is that it's pretty clear that people are using sidewalks on 4th Ave SW between 102nd and Roxbury, then along Roxbury heading west. I'm not gonna label them bike paths because they are clearly ordinary sidewalks, but they're being used _as_ bike paths. And I don't know whether or even how to mark that.

    The section on 4th Ave has houses with entrances facing that sidewalk, and parking. The section on Roxbury itself has _nothing_ facing it until basically 14th Ave SW and I'm _almost_ willing to mark that as a bike path, except it's so narrow.

    But it's absolutely the safest-looking way I've seen to get to downtown / 16th and Roxbury.

    #biking #seattle #WhiteCenter #RatCity #BikeMap #megamap #BikeTooter

  22. Rat City, team, you gotta get incorporated and get yourselves some bike infrastructure, it is dire

    I salute your bike riders because holy shit, there are popular routes I am _not_ sending people to on my map. They're too dangerous, but you use them anyway and I respect that

    BUT I GOTTA QUESTION IF YOU BIKE THERE

    There's a popular route on 108th that gets less popular where I stop it, but is still used by a fair number of people. It's the third most popular way to get to the one (1) route across I-5. It uses Myers and 6th Ave S. Myers looks like a deathtrap so I have a question:

    IS IT SECRETLY OKAY?

    Because it sure doesn't _look_ okay. It looks like a good way to die.

    #biking #seattle #WhiteCenter #RatCity #BikeMap #megamap

  23. Rat City, team, you gotta get incorporated and get yourselves some bike infrastructure, it is dire

    I salute your bike riders because holy shit, there are popular routes I am _not_ sending people to on my map. They're too dangerous, but you use them anyway and I respect that

    BUT I GOTTA QUESTION IF YOU BIKE THERE

    There's a popular route on 108th that gets less popular where I stop it, but is still used by a fair number of people. It's the third most popular way to get to the one (1) route across I-5. It uses Myers and 6th Ave S. Myers looks like a deathtrap so I have a question:

    IS IT SECRETLY OKAY?

    Because it sure doesn't _look_ okay. It looks like a good way to die.

    #biking #seattle #WhiteCenter #RatCity #BikeMap #megamap

  24. Attention White Center area restaurateurs, ICE special operations units may be coming to your establishment in the near future.

    You know what to do.

    #WhiteCenter #KingCounty #Washington #ICE #Immigration

  25. Attention White Center area restaurateurs, ICE special operations units may be coming to your establishment in the near future.

    You know what to do.

    #WhiteCenter #KingCounty #Washington #ICE #Immigration

  26. Anyone in Seattle want some apples for baking, cider-making, other? I have ~30 gallons on my two trees, granny smith and gala. You'll have to cut and core them; coddling moths have done a number, but the flesh is still good.

    I'd love to trade 5 gallons of fresh apples for the promise of a pie, some cider, or whatever other homemade foodstuffs you make (with said apples or otherwise).

    West Seattle, near Whitecenter. We can pick them together, bring your own bucket, takes about 10min to fill a bucket.

    tech.lgbt/@bluewinds/115402484

    #seattle #washington #gardening #whitecenter

  27. Anyone in Seattle want some apples for baking, cider-making, other? I have ~30 gallons on my two trees, granny smith and gala. You'll have to cut and core them; coddling moths have done a number, but the flesh is still good.

    I'd love to trade 5 gallons of fresh apples for the promise of a pie, some cider, or whatever other homemade foodstuffs you make (with said apples or otherwise).

    West Seattle, near Whitecenter. We can pick them together, bring your own bucket, takes about 10min to fill a bucket.

    tech.lgbt/@bluewinds/115402484

    #seattle #washington #gardening #whitecenter

  28. #FYI #Alerta #Seattle #WhiteCenter

    FYI local authorities say a National Gaurd training excersize will be taking place today and tomorrow 10am to 2pm in Seattle's White Center neighborhood.

    The drill is claimed to be planned between WA National Guard and the Seattle Fire Department and local first responders say the low flying helicopters are NOT working in conjunction with any Trump immigration raids etc.

    #PNW #NationalGaurd

  29. #FYI #Alerta #Seattle #WhiteCenter

    FYI local authorities say a National Gaurd training excersize will be taking place today and tomorrow 10am to 2pm in Seattle's White Center neighborhood.

    The drill is claimed to be planned between WA National Guard and the Seattle Fire Department and local first responders say the low flying helicopters are NOT working in conjunction with any Trump immigration raids etc.

    #PNW #NationalGaurd

  30. Unfortunately today there weren't many people around when ICE showed up. Community took a handful of minutes to show up and in that time ICE had escaped with their kidnapping victim.

    #Seattle #ICE #WhiteCenter

  31. Unfortunately today there weren't many people around when ICE showed up. Community took a handful of minutes to show up and in that time ICE had escaped with their kidnapping victim.

    #Seattle #ICE #WhiteCenter

  32. Seattle City Light is reporting a large outage in White Center.

    Start Date: Jun 27 4:45 AM
    Cause: Investigating

    #SeattleCityLightOutage #SCLOutage #WhiteCenter

  33. Seattle City Light is reporting a large outage in White Center.

    Start Date: Jun 27 4:45 AM
    Cause: Investigating

    #SeattleCityLightOutage #SCLOutage #WhiteCenter

  34. /2 As a followup to the Lake to Sound Trail Segment C project, I am leading a free group ride as part of a trail opening celebration event in partnership with King County Parks and Leafline Trails Coalition this Saturday:

    cascade.org/rides-events/86767

    #seattle #pnw #SEAbikes #BikeTooter #seatac #burien #whiteCenter #tukwila #renton #greenRiverTrail #LakeToSoundTrail

  35. /2 As a followup to the Lake to Sound Trail Segment C project, I am leading a free group ride as part of a trail opening celebration event in partnership with King County Parks and Leafline Trails Coalition this Saturday:

    cascade.org/rides-events/86767

    #seattle #pnw #SEAbikes #BikeTooter #seatac #burien #whiteCenter #tukwila #renton #greenRiverTrail #LakeToSoundTrail

  36. Learn about 4 different bike infrastructure projects happening just south of Seattle in my latest video guide! There’s a lot to look forward to, and I tried to visualize how some of the projects may turn out.

    Check it out:
    youtu.be/JiAgvLeThGU?si=FwFWhH
    #seattle #pnw #SEAbikes #BikeTooter #seatac #burien #whiteCenter #tukwila #renton #greenRiverTrail #LakeToSoundTrail

  37. Learn about 4 different bike infrastructure projects happening just south of Seattle in my latest video guide! There’s a lot to look forward to, and I tried to visualize how some of the projects may turn out.

    Check it out:
    youtu.be/JiAgvLeThGU?si=FwFWhH
    #seattle #pnw #SEAbikes #BikeTooter #seatac #burien #whiteCenter #tukwila #renton #greenRiverTrail #LakeToSoundTrail

  38. Seattle City Light is reporting a medium outage in the Southern Heights area of White Center.

    Start Date: Apr 8 12:36 PM
    Est. Restoration: Apr 8 6:30 PM

    Cause: Investigating

    #SeattleCityLightOutage #SCLOutage #SouthernHeights #WhiteCenter