A Warning to Aggressive Drivers

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Yesterday in the U District.

During yesterday's University District press conference, the loudest applause came when Seattle Police Department spokesman Sean Whitcomb asked for everyone—car drivers, bike riders, walkers—to move about the city "with consideration," and then spoke directly to aggressive drivers.

"A warning to those who drive aggressively on our streets," Whitcomb said, looking into the TV cameras. "You will be stopped and you will be cited."

More photos in the jump.

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City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen

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Among the crowd.

Across the street, the memorial for Robert Townsend, 23.

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Across the street, the memorial for Robert Townsend, 23.

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Eli Sanders

Eli Sanders was The Stranger's associate editor. His book, "While the City Slept," was a finalist for the Washington State Book Award and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. He once did this and once won this, but he also once crashed his bike into a parked car while on his way to a staff meeting, never mind this, so… His website, which probably hasn't been updated in a while, is www.elisanders.net.

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