Re: “Pike Place Market to remain car-free until next spring” (July 26, Native Information):
Born and raised in Seattle, I’ve trusted our beloved Pike Place Marketplace for my purchasing wants all through the previous 50 years. The market has been a year-round vacation spot the place I might pop in and decide up flowers, dinner provides, a birthday present or just get pleasure from a pastry.
Whereas making the market car-free throughout vacationer season was comprehensible, it has affected my skill to go to as steadily. With the latest extension of the car-free coverage till spring, my disappointment has grown. The article targeted on the residents residing close to the market, however for individuals like me — who reside a number of miles away and should drive or take transit — the scenario is far completely different. Not like residents who’re steps from a vendor’s stall, accessing the market now requires parking in costly garages to select up my pasta and flowers. Sadly, it not is sensible to go; it’s such a sense of loss.
Let’s not make the market a vacation spot just for vacationers and close by residents. It’s a Seattle treasure for all to get pleasure from.
Catherine Mueller, Seattle
