Foot vs. motor traffic: The push to pedestrianize Seattle's Pike Place Market

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The age-old debate over whether motor traffic or foot traffic should dominate Seattle's iconic Pike Place Market has resurfaced.

The age-old debate over whether motor traffic or foot traffic should dominate Seattle's iconic Pike Place Market has resurfaced, sparking heated discussions among city officials and stakeholders. At the center of the controversy is Mayor Bruce Harrell's transportation plan, which includes a proposal to make the bustling market more pedestrian-friendly.

Douglas Campbell, owner of Bulldog News & Café, reflected on the early 1970s when plans to pedestrianize University Way NE, also known as "The Ave," gained traction. While the proposal was ultimately shot down by property owners, a levy approving the changes almost made it through."I have been encouraged many times over the last 50 years, and I am still very enthusiastic about getting more public space on the Ave," Campbell reminisced.

 

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