Fisken and Bryant Face Off For Port Seat

October 31st, 2007
Seattle's port races have been some of the most hotly contested, and best funded, in the November 6th election. Observers of the Port of Seattle say first-term commissioner Alec Fisken brought a new level of openness to port business. While in office, Fisken has criticized the port for holding too many closed meetings, and for what he says are wasteful projects. Now he's facing a well-funded opponent, Bill Bryant, who says he'll be a consensus builder rather than a critic. KUOW's Amy Radil has this report.

Say no, then reorganize public transportation system - Seattle Post Intelligencer

October 31st, 2007
Say no, then reorganize public transportation system Seattle Post Intelligencer - 39 minutes ago By SCOTT PRESTON It would be to the betterment of the Puget Sound region if voters voted against Proposition 1 on Tuesday. Then, they should ask their ...

TV ad: ice caps melting, RTID makes it worse

October 31st, 2007
On the eve of Seattle hosting hundreds of mayors who have taken up the challenge of stopping global warming, the Sierra Club is launching a television ad about how RTID/Proposition 1 will worsen climate change. ...

Are There Negative Consequences From Offering a “Free-Ride” on Light Rail?

October 31st, 2007

Seattle Times Article Says Proposition 1 (RTID/ST2) Doesn’t Fully Fund 520 Bridge

October 31st, 2007

Preserve Eastside rail line for Snohomish transit link

October 31st, 2007
There’s no finer experience than taking your family on a crisp, sunny, ... we endure the gray skies and light rain of Puget Sound’s winter. Now we have an opportunity to continue ... -transit line that scores of Snohomish County commuters could utilize for years to come, helping limit

Is a new 520 Bridge Fully Funded?

October 31st, 2007
King County Councilman Reagan Dunn--who was deeply involved with the RTID portion of Prop 1--took particular umbrage to the accusation that 520 is not fully funded. He insists all the funding sources have been secured, except for the ...

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October 31st, 2007
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Finally, a Cheap Way to Reduce Traffic - Seattle Weekly

October 31st, 2007
Finally, a Cheap Way to Reduce Traffic Seattle Weekly, WA - 5 hours ago Proposition 1, for instance, would spend $7 billion on highway construction, plus another $11 billion or so on expanding Sound Transit. ...

Pollution Fines Reinvested in Duwamish

October 31st, 2007
Pollution fines are now paying for clean-up work on the Duwamish River. Sound Transit has paid penalties for letting construction waste run into the waterway. And that money is quickly being reinvested in habitat restoration. KUOW's Liz Jones reports.
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