Washington state's recent legislation, signed by Governor Bob Ferguson, allows cities to adopt 'shared streets' akin to Dutch woonerfs. These streets feature significantly reduced speed limits, mandating vehicles to yield to pedestrians and cyclists. Beyond safety, the idea is to transform streets into community-friendly spaces. By making streets more inviting, that's in contrast to traditional American designs which often prioritize vehicle traffic. Supported by community experiences during the pandemic, this initiative seeks to revitalize neighborhood interactions and reclaim public spaces.
"[Shared streets] create the kind of environment that everybody wants to live in...where it's beautiful and desirable to be out in the street enjoying the city, meeting their neighbors..."
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