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Seattle pedestrians sometimes forget to push crosswalk button

Posted on April 11, 2013 by NewToSeattle

They wait, then get frustrated when the “walk” light doesn’t flash Continue reading →

Posted in Seattle drivers, Seattle infrastructure, Seattle neighborhoods, Seattle traffic | Tagged Ballard, Beacon Hill Seattle, Capitol Hill Seattle, Charles Darwin, Eastlake Seattle, frustrated pedestrian, frustrated pedestrians Seattle, pedestrian call button, pedestrian call buttons, Seattle Center, Seattle crosswalks, Seattle pedestrians, South Lake Union, University District Seattle | 2 Comments

Signs in Seattle of …. what?

Posted on May 30, 2012 by NewToSeattle

Some public notices are, uh, thought-provoking Continue reading →

Posted in Seattle culture, Seattle image, Seattle infrastructure | Tagged Albertsons, alcohol limit Washington state, Ballard, Fremont Bridge, Magnolia, Sea-Tac, Seattle signs, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 3 Comments

Signless in Seattle

Posted on August 4, 2011 by NewToSeattle

Street signage resembles Cairo. Continue reading →

Posted in Seattle, Seattle culture, Seattle image, Seattle infrastructure | Tagged Alaskan Way Viaduct, Ballard, Cairo, Fred Meyer, Magnolia Bridge, Pyramids, Seattle, Sphinx, street signs | 7 Comments
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