Western Washington's Light Rail Woes

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan
Thanks to: Felix Sukhenko

30 June 2003 - 12:00pm

More roadblocks to getting the light rail built in Western Washington.

U.S. Rep. Jennifer Dunn of Bellevue, WA is trying stop the light rail project in Western Washington by claiming that "the proposed 14-mile light-rail line for the Seattle area is too costly and won't solve congestion."

Full Story: Light-rail critic Dunn seeks out those who could step on brakes

Source: The Seattle Times, June 30, 2003

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