SDOT told the Select Budget Committee it plans a $2,000,000 investment in Pike Place Market to study and implement measures that limit unauthorized vehicle access while preserving vendor deliveries and ADA access.

The department said it has run a pilot with the Pike Place Market PDA to manage vehicle access, gather feedback from businesses, people who rely on ADA access and emergency responders, and is exploring barrier options to prevent vehicle-ramming incidents while maintaining delivery access. SDOT described the proposed funding as the next step to move from study to implementation and to align work with FIFA World Cup preparations.

SDOT said it will study barrier types in the remaining months of the year and work with the Pike Place Market PDA to develop an inclusive approach tailored to the market's unique character. The department emphasized coordination with emergency responders and vendors to preserve delivery access and ADA priorities.

Ending: SDOT said it will bring study findings to the council and align any implementation with FIFA timelines; no formal action was taken at the Sept. 26 presentation.