Kyle January 9, 2021 (9:29 pm)
Any idea on how these “users/mile” number are counted? Are they taking sample days and counting people? Is it hopefully more scientific than that?
Darius January 9, 2021 (10:05 pm)
There is just so much of our public space dedicated to cars and parking. How is it remotely contrarian to dedicate a small fraction of the street space as shared (not even dedicated) between pedestrians and cars? Particularly in such residential and trafficked areas, it’s a necessity. This is a wonderful program and should be celebrated and expanded.
StopCuttingDownTrees January 10, 2021 (3:04 am)
This stretch at Alki has ALWAYS been open to all: those using bicycles, pedestrians, skateboarders, motorists, and parking. Now it’s restricted and not open to motorists and those who wish to park their vehicles. The exception is the privileged few who can afford to live on that street who can continue to park in front of their view-homes. SDOT, at
Thanks to
Erin in Sunrise Heights for our first photo – her house on 31st SW, with the famous treetop stars near Othello/32nd/34th [vicinity map] in the background. She says, “I especially want to call out the giant evergreen trees. The three have been lit just about every year for the 18 years we’ve lived here and they bring us such joy. Just like the tree on the Space Needle, these lit trees symbolize that it’s the holiday season! Thank you to our neighbors who light them up every year!”
Speaking of joy:
Thanks to
Jackie for the photo of that display in the 3800 block of 36th SW [vicinity map]. Jackie explains, “They have been displaying decorations and lights for many years. It is a complete labor of love as these two are approaching 80 years. This year they added some new deer and a fabulous ‘joy’ sign. The sleigh is handmade. There is a teddy bear window and a window with carolers.”