Seattle's 'Stay Healthy Streets' program will permanently repurpose 20 miles of residential streets

Seattle's 'Stay Healthy Streets' pilot - which restricts car traffic to give pedestrians and cyclists safer access to parks, farmers markets, and neighborhood greenways - will become permanent on at least 20 miles of Seattle’s streets. Construction of bicycle infrastructure will also be accelerated in 2020. Local traffic is still allowed on the streets. Streets were selected to increase outdoor exercise opportunities for areas with limited open space, low car ownership, and routes connecting people to essential services and food takeout.