Despite the November 2007 defeat of the "Roads and Transit" proposition that was put before voters, Bellevue still feels that Light Rail is a viable option for the future in terms of transport between Seattle and the Eastside.
I agree with them.
The are continuing their research on the subject. I think if the fuel prices of today were in play last November that we wouldn't be scratching our heads, trying to figure out how to get more transit to East King County. A lot more people would have beeen behind the measure, had they been paying $4.00+ per gallon at the time.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Bellingham Crossing has Attention of Safety Advocates
A pedestrian crossing in Bellingham, the scene of a fatal accident last month, has now come under scrutiny by groups who have identified this spot in the past as both dangerous and in need of serious help. BNSF and the City of Bellingham entered an agreement in 2001 to rehab this pedestrian crossing; so far none of that proposed work has been done. A PDF of the 2001 plan is available HERE.
Sounder's New Mukilteo Station Opens
While it's currently just a platform for commuters, Sounder started picking up riders in Mukilteo on Monday. This has been long in the works, with initial voter approval in 1996. The opening couldn't be more timely, with gas averaging around $4.05/gallon at the time of this writing. For the price of one gallon of fuel, riders can take a train from Mukilteo to Seattle - 26 miles by car.
An added benefit here is the enhanced access to Seattle afforded to residents of Island and Jefferson Counties. Port Townsend residents can hop a ferry to Whidbey Island, get on a free Island Transit bus to the Clinton Ferry Terminal, and then walk to the Sounder station when they arrive in Mukilteo.
This new stop is very strategic!
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