To tunnel or not to tunnel under downtown Bellevue is the big question for leaders facing the anticipated light-rail expansion. Last fall voters approved building surface line tracks, but since then the Bellevue city council has tossed in two additional light-rail options that just so happen to include building a $600-millon tunnel under downtown Bellevue. Heated discussions have ensued. Now Microsoft is getting involved, pushing for the voter-approved surface tracks which would allow for a quicker install and could possibly extend the tracks farther east. (Hmmm, Redmond maybe?) Haven't we realized yet that making light-rail (or any transit) decisions really isn't our strongest suit? Right now, too many three options are currently on the table, and the transit-board members will vote May 14 for the best option to begin their environmental-impact studies. Let the chaos begin.
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