Sound Transit Considering Monorail for Eastside Transit
The Seattle Times reports that Sound Transit is considering monorail for its expansion of transit to the eastside. This is great news and gives a glimmer of hope that we may see a real, rapid, regional transportation system in our lifetimes.
Supporters of regional transportation need to make sure that Sound Transit board members are able to make a good decision using all of the available information. Based on documents we've received, agency staff are not preparing a comprehensive comparison between monorail, light rail, and bus rapid transit (BRT). It's very important that we get a full analysis that includes two key factors:
It's important that Sound Transit board members are contacted and know that you support a solid technical comparison between monorail and other forms of transit, including the most important factors of cost and travel times.
Board members include:
Also - if you haven't already, make sure and sign our resolution to express your interest in regional monorail.
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