10.29.07

Vote yes on Proposition 1; something is better than nothing

Posted in Uncategorized at 9:35 am by Administrator

The procrastination, avoidance behavior, caving to special interests and outright incompetence of leadership in managing growth and transportation in the Puget Sound has led to a situation that has damaged the quality of life. Constant gridlock is bad for the economy and the environment. Passage of Proposition 1 for a regional roads and transit system is a first step in managing this problem. This is long overdue. Nearly 40 years ago, a transit plan was shot down that would have benefited this region for years to come.
Environmentalists who oppose this need to get a clue: perfect is the enemy of good. Yes, more roads could lead to more cars, but this is about political compromise, and frankly with the anticipated growth here, there will be more cars no matter what.
And for those roads proponents who want to pave over Puget Sound for their SUVs, there have to be more options out there with incentives for people to use them.

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