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Seattle Market Reverses Car-Free Plan | Seattle News
Seattle’s Pike Place Market is set to welcome cars back on weekdays starting October 1st, with full access Monday through Thursday—but Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays will see a “soft closure” from 11 AM to 4 PM, allowing only authorized vehicles. This move follows a University of Washington study suggesting seasonal car restrictions could better support local businesses, especially during slower fall and winter months when traffic is lower. Surprisingly, public opinion remains overwhelmingly in favor of keeping the market car-free—98% of surveyed residents and 96% of merchants supported the…
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