JohnM

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The myth of gridlock

Posted Tue, Oct 2, 5:55 p.m.

RE: Prop 1 lets traffic delay in 2030 become 79% greater than today: Often in debates like this comes the idea that someone has the keys to a better idea that costs less. Put out the new plan first with proof of it's savings, and then boast. Of course any ...

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The Seattle-area transportation proposals: a vast waste of money

Posted Fri, Jun 22, 2:41 p.m.

We need them all.: Seattle is a young city in a prolonged population boom shaped largely by the automobile . We had a street car system until some 50 years ago when it was replaced by buses. A new cycle is now underway with the rebirth of streetcars and addition ...

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Let's stop and talk about Seattle's transportation insanity

Posted Thu, Apr 12, 9:13 a.m.

Let's Get Flexible: Memories from rush hour in New York City - Signs urging "Prevent Gridlock, Keep Moving". Pedestrians crossing streets as opportunities arise. The shortcomings of automatic signals accepted, acknowledged. Nothing like that here. As more people struggle to share our streets, we hold to our faith in stop ...

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