Please spare me the CYA commentary in the May 6 Herald (“Sound Transit ‘equity’ not serving greatest needs”). Paul Roberts, Dave Somers and Dave Earling have served far too long on the Sound Transit board and have contributed little to the needs of Snohomish County residents.
They now inform us that the funding sources are based on the concept of “subarea equity.” This puts Snohomish County last on the list, they reveal. I am sure these so-called “leaders” had knowledge of this when they encouraged us to vote “yes” on the Sound Transit tax.
Additionally, with all the planning experience that these members bring to the table, is it a huge surprise that in a region with Boeing, Microsoft and Amazon that traffic is a problem? Infrastructure has not kept up with demand and light rail will never be the total answer.
What is next? People will need to get to the light rail station by taking surface roads, which are inadequate. Park-and-ride lots are over capacity as soon as they are opened. And get ready to pay for parking at the park-and-rides because of poor planning and lack of leadership.
So before ST3 becomes a total financial disaster, maybe it’s time to replace career politicians on Sound Transit board with elected members.
James R. Jonnet
Mill Creek
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