The campaign for most of the candidates will be ending in a
few days. My campaign has never
been about the upcoming elections but to use the Voters’ Pamphlet to attract
attention to this blog about Sound Transit policies in general and their East
Link program in particular.
Unfortunately those responsible for the Voters’ Pamphlet have not been
particularly helpful. The
general election pamphlet didn’t include my blog address or my biography. However, I’m still pleased with the
large number to those who have viewed this blog.
This has never been personal with me as I don’t live near
any light rail route and I never use I-90 Bridge during peak commute. I’m doing what I can because its’ my way
to make a difference and because I know in the end I’ll be vindicated. If East Link is allowed to
proceed, many cross-lake commuters will be surprised in 2016 when Sound Transit
closes down the center roadway to install light rail. (As well as begin the
devastation along the route into Bellevue.) They will not be happy when they
are forced to endure the inevitable congestion and frequent gridlock on the
outer roadways. However, I’m
betting they will be enraged when after 7 years of construction they realize
the billions spent on East Link will have such a miniscule effect on their
commute.
Still, contrary to what many believe, East Link is not a
fait accompli. Serious
construction doesn’t begin until at least 2016. The Bellevue City Council can still refuse to approve
permits ST needs for construction. (That’s what so pernicious about BCC current
negotiations with ST concerning permits.
Why the big rush?)
The Build a Better Bellevue and Enatai and Surrey Downs residents can
proceed with their suit. Someone
in the media or some legislator (I’m pretty sure it won’t be me) will make such
an issue of ST incompetence and mendacity they will be forced to drop East
Link.
Until that happens this blog will continue.
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