1. I reported January’s Metro fare increase as affecting everyone but the senior fare. In fact, the youth fare is also not changing, so only adult fares, Access, and the senior monthly pass rate are increasing.

2. I claimed that the Deep Bore Tunnel is being funded by $1.8 billion in gas tax and $600m in other state and local funds. In fact, Mike Lindblom kindly sent me a note that the $1.8 billion comes only from the 2003 and 2005 gas tax measures; the other $600m consists mainly of other state and federal gas taxes, in addition to vehicle license tab fees.

2 Replies to “Two corrections”

  1. In principle, I suppose WSDOT could demolish the current structure and walk away, leaving Seattle to clear the rubble and do something with the space.In principle, I suppose WSDOT could demolish the current structure and walk away, leaving Seattle to clear the rubble and do something with the space.

    Let’s call that principle…Rationality.

  2. Way to many out-of-county users on the viaduct, so that’s implausible. To me the disturbing trend here in Seattle has to been neglect vital transportation projects for lengthy amounts of time, then the ram-rod approach all of a sudden kicks into high gear when someone, somewhere has decided the solution regardless of others.

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