Tag: south lake union
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Judge throws out SLU streetcar crash lawsuit
A King County Superior Court judge has dismissed claims by a group of people seriously injured on the South Lake Union streetcar tracks after they were dangerously installed in the curb lane of the previously-popular bicycling route. They plan to appeal the decision, according to the Seattle Times: Judge Harry McCarthy last week agreed with…
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Wrench Bicycle Workshop now open on Dexter Ave
Dexter Ave now has a bike shop. The city’s top bike commute route got a fantastic redesign this year, and now a repair-focused shop has moved in. Wrench Bicycle Workshop opened this month at 1305 Dexter Ave. N. The shop was started by Buck Hazard and Greg Mackenzie, who have been wrenching on bikes for…
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Biking is the fastest way to get around during Viaduct closure
As you are probably aware, some ugly highway (with great views!) through downtown is going to be closed for a week. The event has been dubbed #viadoom, and it may take a little longer than usual to bus and drive. But, like usual, biking is going to be the best way to get around, especially…
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Nine days after bicycle wreck, Espresso Vivace Manager Brian Fairbrother dies
In a big hit to Capitol Hill, the city and coffee lovers everywhere, long-time Espresso Vivace barista and general manager Brian Fairborther has passed away after injuries sustained from a bicycle crash. He was 50 years old. Since news of the seriousness of his crash hit the city yesterday, there has been an outpouring of…
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