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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 pedestrians

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

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

Seattle pedestrians sometimes forget to push crosswalk button

Posted on April 11, 2013 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

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They wait, then get frustrated when the “walk” light doesn’t flash

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Posted in Seattle drivers, Seattle infrastructure, Seattle neighborhoods, Seattle traffic | Tagged Ballard, Beacon Hill Seattle, Capitol Hill Seattle, Charles Darwin, Eastlake Seattle, frustrated pedestrian, frustrated pedestrians Seattle, pedestrian call button, pedestrian call buttons, Seattle Center, Seattle crosswalks, Seattle pedestrians, South Lake Union, University District Seattle | 3 Replies

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

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