mesmith35673.bsky.social
Seattle, WA Software engineer, safe streets advocate, and occasional Seattle Transit Blog contributor Check out the ridership data for your favorite route at https://seattletransitridership.com. He/him
👤 Joined on 03 September 2025
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@mesmith35673.bsky.socialEvery year when I close my block for Trick-or-Streets it's direct proof that 99.99% of the people that drive down my street don't need to.
Show PostI have been at 2 different bus stops when they were struck by vehicles. It’s terrifying and completely avoidable with a combination of bulb outs and bike/scooter corrals with bollards. In the meantime, I tend to stand behind the bus stop on any street where vehicles are likely to exceed 30 mph.
Show PostGlad you’re okay. That’s horrifying.
Show PostI’m glad you’re okay, & I can sympathize with what must’ve felt like a very strange situation. Back in Virginia over a decade ago, I had a driver do the same to me on a residential street. I was pushed & had to bang on his rear window to get his attention; I’m still not sure if he even looked!
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