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After decades of debate, the Market announced a test run of a ban on cars not needed for deliveries, emergencies, some customer pickups, and cars with disability parking permits. The vehicle restriction marks a new era for the century-old institution, following the opening of several new and revitalized public areas local leaders hope will make the neighborhood more connected than ever — and more inviting to the local residents. #seattle https://www.cascadepbs.org/politics/2025/05/vastly-more-walkable-seattles-pike-place-market-tests-car-ban
'Vastly more walkable': Seattle's Pike Place Market tests car ban

After decades of debate, local leaders hope revitalized public spaces and a restriction on non-essential vehicles will make the Market more connected.

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May 8, 2025 at 3:39pmWeb
Show threadAxomamma, Antifa from birthMay 8, 2025
@cascadepbs About time. I remember getting stuck in backed-up traffic at the Seattle market in the 1980s. Ridiculous to have passenger cars through there.
Show threadScottMay 8, 2025
@cascadepbs @mlanger This is more a service for clueless drivers than pedestrians… woe unto any car turning into the Market during business hours anyway.