Being a NIMBY (not in my back yard) is one thing when protesting the building of something new, but several letter writers who are complaining about trains have taken it to a new level.
Railroads came first and cities — including Marysville — built up around them. When towns were small and the pace of life was slower, people didn’t complain. Cities grew haphazardly and what were small roads became highways and streets crowded with cars. The problem is, railroads are integral to commerce and employment, and finding the real estate to reroute railroads is impractical.
It isn’t logical to blame the railroads for city planners’ decision to locate housing near the tracks nor is it the railroad’s fault that major motor vehicle routes cross their tracks.
Many people move into places located near tracks and airports and then complain about the noise or congestion. Does anyone really believe those complaints are justified?
Dan Hanson
Everett
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