A recent study of 22 pedestrian friendly town centers had the following conclusions: they create "improved business activity, increased investment on the street, improved traffic distribution (more choices on how to get around), helped create a more pedestrian-friendly environment, and produced a general feeling of improved ‘livability, quaintness' and ‘sense of community.' (Victoria Transport Policy Institute).
This would help grow Vashon's economy, provide more on-island jobs, and make Vashon more ecologically sustainable by encouraging cycling and walking. It would also make street festivals and outdoor seating at restaurants much easier to implement. It would turn Vashon Town into a destination to seek out, the true heart of the island year round.
The stop light in town is removed, allowing traffic to flow smoothly through town without stopping during high flow times, and creating a pedestrian friendly street through Vashon's center.
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