Nice work from Mayor McGinn. A fresh idea, approved by many people, actually implemented by a department. Hope to see more if this. (same for the noise rules). Nice to see Seattle actually work once in a while.
@Cienna, fourth paragraph bolding: I think you mean "late-night taxi zones." Though another revenue-enhancement possibility aimed at well-heeled revelers does come to mind.
Kudos, and more Kudos, to the McGinn team for this and everything else they're working on with the nightlife initiative.
It's also a relief to see that even while our city leadership struggles with the controversies of the tunnel and the bad behavior of our many Officer Haskells, that they are still able to get things done on other fronts.
Fantastic, way overdue idea. But why only two hours? I guess that's the max amount of time you can pay on most meters, but it would still be nice to do a four hour (or hell, all day) pre-pay.
And even as someone who doesn't drive to go out in the city, the taxi zone idea is really solid. I've been quick to criticize the McGinn administration, but let me be equally quick to give praise where it's due: kudos to all of them for these sensible, needed programs.
So we're finally catching up to San Francisco, which has been doing this for at least six years, maybe longer.
@9,
Nope. 8. It's always been 8, but free limited parking (1 or 2 hours) starts at 7 a.m.
@8,
Because one of the points of the meter is to keep parking spaces free. If you give people the option of parking on the street for $2/hour all day, they'll park there all day.
Great news! The taxi zones especially, it's easy to hail a cab in Belltown, Downtown and Capitol Hill, not so much in the U-District and Ballard. Now if they could only get the buses to do a 2am run out to the neighborhoods so we can watch the last band and not have to grab an expensive taxi home.
I don't get it. Why aren't the same people who scream at Goldy about privatizing liquor more vociferous about all-night bars? Unless you want to sit home drinking, weeping and masturbating as opposed to venturing out into the cold, dark night.
25 comments and none of them are really negative. How awesome. We're really stoked to have this implemented. It's been worked on for a bit and we're really happy to see it go into effect and to get a positive response. Please spread this article around so everybody sees it and then if needed, will use it.
It's also a relief to see that even while our city leadership struggles with the controversies of the tunnel and the bad behavior of our many Officer Haskells, that they are still able to get things done on other fronts.
Good for the City of Seattle!
For one, people usually go out with friends and the chances are low that everyone in the group rides a bike.
@9,
Nope. 8. It's always been 8, but free limited parking (1 or 2 hours) starts at 7 a.m.
@8,
Because one of the points of the meter is to keep parking spaces free. If you give people the option of parking on the street for $2/hour all day, they'll park there all day.
They are. Sorry you haven't been paying attention.
Added Bonus: Once you're lit, riding your bike goes from fun to *really* fun!