Is there any real hope of forcing King County to reinstall the tracks should they succeed in removing them?
Yes, for several reasons. One is that informal polls have indicated that most people on the Eastside who are aware of Ron Sims’ plan are against it. A typical statement by people regarding the plan is that keeping the tracks is a “nobrainer.” Also, pressure to reinstall the rails can only increase as the already bad congestion on the parallel I-405 freeway continues to worsen and gas prices rise. Moreover, the pressure will further intensify as residents become even more concerned about global climate change.
