Andrew Koved

The world isn’t always good, but the @QAGreenways #Playstreet is truly a magical event that makes our city and souls better.

Bike/walk bridge over SR 520 in Montlake will open Dec 14 seattlebikeblog.com/2024/11/21/bik… #Seattle #SEAbikes

@MikeLindblom It's updated!

@MikeLindblom @FTA_DOT Making a mental note to check in Mid October to see if it's switched to Symphony from University!

It’s official:

My campaign for King County Executive is officially underway! Honored to be featured in the @seattletimes. With public safety, affordable housing, and transit at the heart of my vision, I’m proud to share my goals to move King County forward. Read more: seattletimes.com/seattle-news/p…

@dseater Also, I didn't go check out the connection on the NE side at the 520 bridge, so I can't comment on how that works. Hopefully it's all open and working well!✨ (He says trying to put positive energy out into the world)

@dseater I went South to North, and took the Red/Yellow path ... except that you can't cross all the way yet. The yellow heads west to intersect at Montlake. No idea about the opening timeline - maybe that was a "just not last night" and maybe "TBD"

Cool to see (and use!) the new path last night - excited for this to be part of the regular flow of people walking and biking.

@typewriteralley yeah it makes me bright on the future of the City. maps.app.goo.gl/paXtZWcQhFu6aW…

...And for those of you in the area checking out new land use, may I strongly recommend the City's newest (and best?!) corner shop!

The shelters strike me as "a little too design forward to be useful" but we'll wait and see. The overall fit and finish of the project seemed great, and I'm excited to explore when it's fully open (and fully light out).

Most anticipated trail connection in the South Puget Sound in recent memory - you bet I'm there!

Saturday: Foothills Trail bridge opens, connecting King and Pierce Counties across the White River seattlebikeblog.com/2024/09/27/sat… #Seattle #SEAbikes

@keegan_tweets Amazing!

@Andrew_Koved My friend was on those first teams in 1987.

Metro has been sending office staff out on street teams before major service changes for decades. This is best practice and I’m happy to see it continue. The better question is “why don’t all agencies do this?” Details matter.

@keegan_tweets Totally agree! I'd love to learn about the methodology for how Metro targets their outreach.

@Andrew_Koved Yeah, I understand the challenge, but having people out at some stops is better than no stops (perfect/the good, etc). I think more agencies need to bake the street teaming into the service change plan so its known/planned months in advance.

@stxpress @KingCountyMetro Since they were talking with a rider, I didn't stop to chat to learn more. Their vest says Metro and this stop only serves Metro buses. Totally possible they'll chat all transit!

Seeing @KingCountyMetro staff doing rider outreach makes me so happy. Proving to people that we want them to ride by helping them understand our changes can take more than a sign and updated Google Maps. Good on yah Metro!

I've been informed that this tweet was 2019, but the point holds. I first rode my bike on the Foothills Trail in 2012, and have daydreamed about it ever since. Everyone deserves amazing public accommodations like this - interconnected towns, bucolic nature, and helpful amenities.

@kingcountyparks For example, I was extolling its glory way back in 2018: x.com/Andrew_Koved/s…

I've been waiting for this project for 10 yrs and IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING! 😍 The Foothills Trail is a true gem of the Puget Sound, and @kingcountyparks is opening the bridge connection between Enumclaw and Buckley over the White River. Join me Sept 28! eventbrite.com/e/opening-cele…