Re: “Seattle mayor proposes car-free Pike Place, touts success in annual speech” (Feb. 19, Enterprise):
We applaud Mayor Bruce Harrell’s announcement that he’s dedicated to “Pike Place Market as one of many best pedestrian experiences within the nation — the place market patrons, guests from out of city, and downtown residents shouldn’t have to fret about automobile site visitors.” This imaginative and prescient is supported by 80% of voters, based on a 2021 ballot by Seattle Neighborhood Greenways and the Northwest Progressive Institute, and public assist for it appears to be rising yearly.
There are commonsense options that may work for loading/unloading, emergency entry and other people with disabilities whereas additionally creating new alternatives for extra distributors, seating, artwork, or music.
Seattleites are impatient with the countless speak about this concern that cities world wide have discovered. Let’s roll up our sleeves collectively and choose options that may be examined, measured and improved — beginning this summer season.
Gordon Padelford, govt director, Seattle Neighborhood Greenways
