SDOT Demands

2023-11-29


After walking and bike commuting around Seattle for a few years, I've developed some demands for SDOT:

  • 20mph speed limit on all roads with sidewalks or bike lanes
  • One lane maximum for cars, all other lanes become sidewalk, bike lane, or space for gardens, barriers, and outdoor seating
  • Many roads become bus / delivery vehicle / handicap only
  • All bike lanes / sidewalks are protected by planters or barriers
  • Cameras at all intersections, send drivers straight to jail if they fail to come to a full and complete stop, speed, run the red light, don't have lights on, or creep up on pedestrians who are crossing.
  • Pedestrians and bikes allowed to jaywalk
  • Invest in public transit

SDOT if you don't comply with my demands I'll be forced to be grumpy on my walk to work.