After decades of political debate, Seattle is testing a car ban this summer
Some car drivers are angry. They want to drive through here
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.
However, this proposal is met with staunch opposition from newly elected Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle, who argues that eliminating vehicles could have detrimental effects on the market’s vitality.
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/foot-vs-motor-traffic-the-push-to-pedestrianize-pike-place-market
I never understood why anyone local drove through it. Tourists I can understand, but it’s a drive it once and “holy cow that was a bad idea” experience