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HB 1772

Establishing shared streets.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Berry and 6 co-sponsors

HB 1772 authorizes Washington municipalities to establish shared streets prioritizing pedestrians and cyclists alongside limited vehicle access, reshaping urban street design standards.

Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.
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Bill Summary · HB 1772

Legislative bill overview

HB 1772 establishes a framework for "shared streets" in Washington state—streets designed to prioritize pedestrians, cyclists, and other non-vehicle traffic alongside limited vehicle access. The bill likely creates regulatory standards, permits, or local authority for municipalities to designate and manage these mixed-use street spaces.

Why is this important

Shared streets represent a shift in urban design philosophy away from car-centric infrastructure toward multimodal transportation. Implementation could affect property access, emergency vehicle routing, parking availability, and pedestrian safety in affected neighborhoods, while potentially reducing vehicle traffic congestion and emissions in urban cores.

Potential points of contention

  • Parking and access concerns: Residents and businesses may worry about reduced vehicle access, parking elimination, or delivery complications on designated shared streets
  • Implementation costs: Local governments may face significant infrastructure redesign and maintenance expenses, raising questions about state funding support
  • Safety and liability: Ambiguity around who manages enforcement, liability for accidents involving mixed vehicle/pedestrian spaces, and emergency vehicle response times in these areas
  • Equity and precedent: Questions about which neighborhoods get designated as shared streets and whether this disproportionately affects certain communities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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