Kelli Refer

The other day, I got a press release claiming that ER visits among kids linked to e-bike crashes had increased *19.1 times over* in just 3 years. It almost certainly isn't true —  but the injured children are very real. Broke down what's really causing the bloodshed and who can finally stop it.

I have a high rain tolerance and a low snow tolerance, so I can ride my bicycle almost every day in Seattle. I definitely skip some days when it has been pouring nonstop and my gloves are still soaked from yesterday.

Today I learned @kellyjiang.bsky.social ride up Mt. Rainier with her skis! Mad respect.

I’m always bummed when the bus has a wrap that covers the windows. Staring at the lake over 520 is my favorite part of taking the bus.

As the cost of living increases we all need to make some sacrifices.

As I've said many many times, the health care savings *alone* would more than pay for the transition away from fossil fuels.

Today today today! Come Jam Out The Vote with us at Otter Bar & Burger in Eastlake, 6pm-8pm. We'll be enjoying live music from local band Aurora Ave & have a voter registration station (where you can print a replacement ballot if you need to!) + local candidates around to answer your questions!

🗳️Ballots are here! Your vote helps shape the future of our communities – from how we get around to the places we call home. This election, Seattle & Pierce County will vote on funding transit. Seattleites: Learn more at @hoponboardseattle.bsky.social Pierce Co: Learn more at keeppiercemoving.org

There is no world in which a police officer should be justified in shooting at a parent accused of shoplifting diapers for their child. www.cnn.com/2026/10/19/u...

Vote NO on I-638: No state-mandated bullying and genital exams for girls youth sports! #SEAbikes #Seattle

You can door knock to oppose these horrific ballot measures! You can text everyone you know to make sure they vote No on all 3 WA state ballot initiatives to help get the vote out. Take action! Support Trans rights by taking action!

I will not be adding more reasons why fall biking is the best because I am going to be out door knocking for @niluj.bsky.social - Fall biking is a great chance to ride to neighborhoods and knock doors for great candidates!

Swing by The Ave for All today until 8 PM. It is a lovely Fall day! Sit, stay and play! Grab lunch and linger!

People don't realize how necessary cheap rent is to the arts.

(Ralph Wiggum voice) I’m a class traitor!

See ya tomorrow!

Time to dig deep and support @neighborsfornilu.bsky.social

As usual, the city council is talking about how fire and police are "chartered responsibilities." I will once again point out that the first-listed charter responsibility is actually health, followed by general safety and the overall wellbeing of Seattleites.

I love this dedication! Become an activator today so Suresh gets a Housey tattoo!

Ballots will be dropping in your mailboxes this week! We’ve completed incorporating and hand-checking the endorsements of all but a handful of our endorsing organizations, and we’ve improved our site for you.

Riding bikes home from school yesterday we had a hard time crossing a busy arterial. She told me, “that street takes away my confidence.” It is hard to teach a child to not go when one person stops for you. It is safer to wait for a break in traffic, even if it irritates the person who stopped.

"One year after NYC launched its congestion pricing policy, fine particulate pollution inside Manhattan’s congestion relief zone was 13 percent lower." news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/10/07/s...

People can grow and change. After 34 years of wearing glasses, I am pleased to report that I am now a person who abides by the, “on your face or in the case” rule about glasses.

Take action to restore an essential bus stop!

Do other non-profit organizations have AI use policies? I would love to see some examples to provide clarity for staff on when it is not appropriate. (My personal MO is not to use it all, but I want to hold space that there could be reasonable uses.)

NEW: Rep. Amy Walen, one of the few Democrats to oppose the millionaires tax, lost her primary to progressive challenger Jessica Forsythe by just 17 votes. Now big business IEs have spent $410k in hopes to buy Walen her seat for another two years. www.theburnerseattle.com/post/corpora...

Spending money on the Ave on 10/10 and 10/17 will show the businesses that it is a good thing to pedestrianize the heart of the U district!

Celebrating the last day of #WeekWithoutDriving talking about Safer Streets for All funded projects in Redmond on 161st and 85th!

No lies detected. Some Washington State climate champions would do well to read this and grow a back bone to fight highway expansion. Especially as the WA state transportation budget is overstretched, we could reign in spending and GHG emissions by cutting bad projects.

“He always pretended—or believed— that nothing even slightly inappropriate had happened between us”A line from the book I’m currently reading called Deep Cuts by @hollybrickley.bsky.social This is why so many men think they “are good guys” in their mind they didn’t SA anyone. But they did.

This map is awesome! I used to take the California Zephyr to college. When it was on time, I hopped on in Denver and woke up in my college town. It got me hooked on train travel.

Why do all off the appliances seem to break at the same time?

Day 3 #WeekWithoutDriving: sometimes you need to carpool! I am carpooling with friends to the pumpkin patch today. Carpooling takes a bit more coordination, but also can be a lot more fun!

Every single time!

A break from transportation related posts. I am obsessed with the band Mona et Toi and their record Radical Romance of the Mind! It is so good. It feels fun to find new music that I love.

Great event today for #WeekWithoutDriving walking around Marymoor Village. Hot topics included wayfinding, sidewalks, and trail access!