I went to SDOT's drop-in session regarding the safety improvement project on N 130th between Stone Way N and Greenwood Ave N. A key takeaway: they're going to use the same concrete material used for the 4th Ave PBL for this project, too. Another positive news is that the flex posts used on N 130th between 1st Ave NE and Stone Way N are temporary and will eventually be replaced with the same type of concrete curb.
FWIW I rode from Pinehurst all the way to Bitter Lake Community Centre, where the session occurred, directly on the 130th/125th corridor. There are missing links, but it's a LOT more direct than having to zig zag my way.
Dai