The news article post about the pedestrianized streets in Barcelona reminded me of this video about the same effect with congestion pricing. These conversions always garner heated opposition that peaks just before implementation, as everybody hallucinates a worst-case scenario. Then, after people get used to it, they wouldn’t have it any other way.

Ray also talks about the Pike’s Place pedestrianization, which he’s been advocating for years, so I’m surprised he doesn’t get more love in the community.