Be careful on light rail placement


December 9, 2008 · Updated 11:07 AM 

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I believe the light rail situation is one of the most problematic proposals in Bellevue history. Because of the vicinity of potential light rail tracks to homes and businesses, I believe the alternatives proposed by Sound Transit that do not interfere with personal/commerical affairs are the preferred routes.

After attending a Bellevue City Council meeting concerning light rail routes and listening to the arguments of the Surrey Downs neighborhood committee that would be most affected by the plans, I wholeheartedly empathize with them. Having a train station built on/near your property would be unacceptable, regardless of number of affected families.

Brett Bankson

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