Seattle Mayor Directs "Car-Free" days in the city
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Seattle Mayor Directs "Car-Free" days in the city
by red states rule Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:24 am
Libs never cease to amaze me with their stupidity
10:42 PM PDT on Tuesday, July 29, 2008
By TRICIA MANNING-SMITH / KING 5 News
Seattle mayor proposes car-free days
SEATTLE – As part of Seattle's campaign to combat global warming, Mayor Greg Nickels plans car-free days throughout the city.
He has enlisted the help of a group of eco-friendly moms to make his latest environmental push forward.
Exact details about car-free days and locations will be revealed at the mayor's press conference Wednesday morning, but one of Seattle's favorite beach communities is expected to top the list.
On some days you can't find a parking space at Alki Beach, but on one upcoming day people may have Alki all to themselves.
"On Sunday, September 7, from 12 to 6 p.m., they're going to shut down all the streets," said Abby Suplizio, Coolmom.org. "Shutting down the street will show people that there are other ways to enjoy your community. You don't need to use a car to get there."
The women with the group Coolmom.org support the mayor's expected ban on cars from a section of Alki for one afternoon. Bicyclists will be allowed.
"It starts to make them realize that there are other modes of transit, whether it be ferry or bus or even train getting to Seattle," said Laura Elfline, Coolmom.or
http://www.king5.com/topstories/stories/NW_072908ENB_car_free_days_KC.16f1154d.html
10:42 PM PDT on Tuesday, July 29, 2008
By TRICIA MANNING-SMITH / KING 5 News
Seattle mayor proposes car-free days
SEATTLE – As part of Seattle's campaign to combat global warming, Mayor Greg Nickels plans car-free days throughout the city.
He has enlisted the help of a group of eco-friendly moms to make his latest environmental push forward.
Exact details about car-free days and locations will be revealed at the mayor's press conference Wednesday morning, but one of Seattle's favorite beach communities is expected to top the list.
On some days you can't find a parking space at Alki Beach, but on one upcoming day people may have Alki all to themselves.
"On Sunday, September 7, from 12 to 6 p.m., they're going to shut down all the streets," said Abby Suplizio, Coolmom.org. "Shutting down the street will show people that there are other ways to enjoy your community. You don't need to use a car to get there."
The women with the group Coolmom.org support the mayor's expected ban on cars from a section of Alki for one afternoon. Bicyclists will be allowed.
"It starts to make them realize that there are other modes of transit, whether it be ferry or bus or even train getting to Seattle," said Laura Elfline, Coolmom.or
http://www.king5.com/topstories/stories/NW_072908ENB_car_free_days_KC.16f1154d.html
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