Seattle to permanently close 20 miles of streets to traffic so residents can exercise and bike on them | CNN

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Seattle residents will have more space to exercise and bike on as the city plans to permanently close 20 miles of streets to most vehicular traffic, the mayor announced Thursday.

The Stay Healthy Streets initiative started in April to temporarily provide more space for residents to get out of the house and exercise while maintaining social distancing during the pandemic.

Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan said Thursday that the closures will be permanent.

"Safe and Healthy Streets are an important tool for families in our neighborhoods to get outside, get some exercise and enjoy the nice weather," Durkan said in a news release. "Over the long term, these streets will become treasured assets in our neighborhoods."

Mobikefed comment: You can see more details about the new Seattle plan at
https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2020/05/07/2020-bike-investments-to-acceler...

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Seattle to permanently close 20 miles of streets to traffic so residents can exercise and bike on them | CNN