“Zebra Crossing,” is a slang term used to describe, “a type of non-controlled crossing with pedestrian priority.”
There seems to be many of those in Seattle. In this city, the assumption is the pedestrian takes the right of way. After all…MORE
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Nordic film festival sheds light on real-life Scandinavia
Mon, 01/20/14
By Christy Wolyniak
The Nordic Heritage Museum and the Seattle International Film Festival celebrated their Fifth Annual Nordic Lights Film Festival last weekend, highlighting feature-length, short films, and documentaries never before…MORE
Development: five new projects and two approved
Thu, 01/16/14
In the Northwest region of Seattle there are five new land use applications in the works and two decisions made. To get a first look at these announcements, readers should go to the DPD bulletin and sign up: http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/luib/…MORE
A buck a brew raises $7,000 for local non-profits
Thu, 01/16/14
Thirsty Thursdays has been redefined by Reuben's Brew's. These days many thirsty patrons know that night before the weekend as Thank You Thursdays.
Jan. 16., Reuben’s Brews announced that their Thank You Thursdays program has raised more…MORE
Ballard Siphon Replacement Project will detour traffic starting January 20th
Thu, 01/16/14
Information provided by SDOT
To protect public health and the environment, King County is building a new 85-inch siphon pipe under Salmon Bay between the Ballard and Interbay areas of Seattle. The new siphon will be installed more than 120…MORE
Barreling toward a burrito
Tue, 01/14/14
An intersection in Ballard is back in the headlines after a man drove his car into Taco Time (2853 NW Market Street) on Market Street the morning of Jan. 12.
At approximately 2:07 a.m. Seattle Police Department and the Seattle Fire…MORE
Oneway street and electric counters streamline Bicycle Master Plan
Tue, 01/14/14
Cyclists commuters, skaters, walkers, and pedestrians alike may have an extra glimmer in their eyes these last few weeks since SDOT has made strides in making Ballard and all of Seattle more cyclist and pedestrian-minded.
Most recently,…MORE
What will Ballard look like in 20 years?
Mon, 01/13/14
If you're not happy with the kinds of the tall, dense developments that have been popping up in some mostly single-family-home areas of Ballard, now is the time to speak up.
Unbeknownst to most residents and homeowners in the city, the…MORE
SDOT says ‘count' on safer trails and streets for bicycle riders
Fri, 01/10/14
Today, the Seattle Department of Transportation reported that they will be installing seven new bike counters in order to count ridership and find out how to better serve those riders.
The effort is part of broader action to make streets…MORE
Even the 12th Man deals with traffic
Thu, 01/09/14
Seahawks are advised to watch out for traffic delays during this Saturday's game against the redemption seeking, yet doomed, New Orleans Saints. Don't punt your day away in traffic when you could be part of the audible earthquake ringing in the…MORE
