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During the summer of 2016 I relocated from Seattle to Las Vegas. Since then, I have not put up new posts here on New To Seattle, although visitors are free to comment on older posts, to which I often respond. In Sin City I've launched a new blog, New To Las Vegas, which continues my same tradition of observation, musings and commentary. Visitors can access my new blog by clicking here. Please visit and stay awhile.

Tag Archives: Seattle drivers

Seattle pedestrians remain an impetuous lot

Posted on February 19, 2015 by William P. BarrettFebruary 21, 2015

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Reducing speed limits may not be enough for protection

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Posted in Amazon, Seattle drivers, Seattle government, Seattle infrastructure, Seattle traffic | Tagged Allstate, Charles Darwin, pedestrian right-of-way, Seattle drivers, Seattle pedestrians | 4 Replies

Seattle drivers among worst of worst

Posted on August 28, 2014 by William P. BarrettSeptember 23, 2014

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Allstate ranks them in bottom seventh of big cities

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Posted in Seattle crime, Seattle drivers, Seattle image, Seattle traffic | Tagged Allstate, Allstate best drivers list, Allstate worst drivers list, Seattle drivers | 1 Reply

Are Seattle pedestrians really that safe?

Posted on May 26, 2014 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

New study says metro area is third least dangerous for those on foot

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Posted in Seattle drivers, Seattle infrastructure, Seattle neighborhoods, Seattle traffic | Tagged Allstate, Dangerous by Design, Seattle drivers, Seattle pedestrian deaths, Seattle pedestrians, Seattle Traffic Report, Smart Growth America | Leave a reply

Those bad Seattle drivers get even worse

Posted on August 30, 2013 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

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City falls again in Allstate ranking of cities by frequency of accidents

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Posted in Seattle crime, Seattle drivers, Seattle image, Seattle Times, Seattle traffic | Tagged Allstate, Seattle drivers, Seattle marijuana, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver WA, Washington State marijuana legalization, worst cities for driving | 1 Reply

Why are some Seattle pedestrians so reckless in crosswalks?

Posted on November 24, 2012 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

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They may be making political statements.

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Posted in Seattle drivers, Seattle infrastructure, Seattle neighborhoods, Seattle politics | Tagged assumption of the risk, Belltown, Capitol Hill, contributory negligence, last clear chance, Queen Anne Hill, Seattle drivers, Seattle jaywalkers, Seattle jaywalking, Seattle pedestrians | 14 Replies

Seattle drivers are very, very polite, but are they any good?

Posted on August 14, 2011 by William P. BarrettJuly 7, 2014

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One insurance company says no.

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Posted in Seattle culture, Seattle drivers | Tagged Allstate, Best drivers, Houston, Houston Chronicle, Seattle drivers, Spokane, worst drivers | 7 Replies

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