Posted by E.Smith (not verified) on Fri, 04/24/2009 - 6:52pm
My concern about the tunnel is that I have not seen any information related to earthquake impact on this decision. At the surface level attempts to reach victims is at least possible. What kinds of rescue issues are possible with the tunnel decision.
My own preference for the viaduct was a surface solution and redistribution of traffic. People can learn new solutions even if it takes some time.
Posted by Midge Batt (not verified) on Fri, 04/24/2009 - 6:48pm
The tunnel is a waste of money and I can't believe the state took the bait. A scewed ballot lead to a misleading vote. Rebuilding was not an option, althoug that's what I heard most people saying. The "reconnect" the City with the waterfront is a false argument. It is connected at every block with streets and parking, and of course that fabulous view. It will not be with the ensueing development that is at the heart of the matter. The waterfront will become a private park. Only a small section is damaged - from a fire decades ago. Engineers who build it agree it only needs to be reinforced. We have been sold a very expensive, bill of goods that will forever rob the citizens of their connection to Elliot Bay.
Midge Batt West Seattle
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Posted by E.Smith (not verified) on Fri, 04/24/2009 - 6:52pm
My concern about the tunnel is that I have not seen any information related to earthquake impact on this decision. At the surface level attempts to reach victims is at least possible. What kinds of rescue issues are possible with the tunnel decision.
My own preference for the viaduct was a surface solution and redistribution of traffic. People can learn new solutions even if it takes some time.
Posted by Midge Batt (not verified) on Fri, 04/24/2009 - 6:48pm
The tunnel is a waste of money and I can't believe the state took the bait. A scewed ballot lead to a misleading vote. Rebuilding was not an option, althoug that's what I heard most people saying. The "reconnect" the City with the waterfront is a false argument. It is connected at every block with streets and parking, and of course that fabulous view. It will not be with the ensueing development that is at the heart of the matter. The waterfront will become a private park. Only a small section is damaged - from a fire decades ago. Engineers who build it agree it only needs to be reinforced. We have been sold a very expensive, bill of goods that will forever rob the citizens of their connection to Elliot Bay.
Midge Batt West Seattle
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