The project to fix the “Mercer Mess” has been somewhat controversial, as some drivers have complained about inadequate improvement to travel times. However, this resident’s perspective highlights the benefits to pedestrians of...
Read moreUPDATE: Orphan Road has word of a Google Group set up in support of the “road diet” The mayor’s proposal to put Nickerson St on a road diet is facing some opposition Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn’s “road diet” for...
Read moreSometimes pedestrians share the sidewalk with bicycles. When that happens, bicyclists are required to yield to pedestrians. From the PI’s Seattle 911 blog: Every person riding a bike on a sidewalk or public path shall yield the right of way...
Read moreVolunteer Park is a diversely landscaped park with open green space and several landmarks including a water tower, conservatory, and Seattle Asian Art Museum. View Walking Volunteer Park in a larger map Volunteer Park was purchased in 1876 and...
Read moreThe SDOT blog mentions that more curb ramps (inclined planes) will be installed this summer: As previously reported here, SDOT is busy installing inclined planes, which we call curb ramps, throughout the city. As a result, we are creating a...
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