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I Support a Commuting Pathway Along the BNSF Corridor

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I am sending you this email via the Eastside Trail Advocates website to let you know I support the construction of a truly sustainable commuting pathway along the Eastside BNSF Corridor.

By sustainable pathway, I mean a paved trail that can be used for both non-motorized commuting and pedestrian use. The draft PSRC Transportation Plan for 2040 "recognizes non-motorized transportation as a critical element of the region's greenhouse gas reduction and mobility strategies, and calls for providing more and safer opportunities to walk and bike."

By enhancing this corridor for pedestrians, bicyclists, and nature lovers of the Puget Sound region, we guarantee future generations will enjoy the benefits of a truly sustainable pathway in our region and make progress towards the PSRC's VISION 2040.

In your role as a public official, I am asking you to:

1) Increase the safety of the Puget Sound Transportation System for motorized and non-motorized users by planning for and constructing a safe pathway along the Eastside BNSF Corridor.

2) Assign adequate resources to determine the best plan for a commuting pathway along the corridor.

3) Work towards identifying trail-heads and multi-modal connections to the corridor.

4) Educate yourself on the economic, environmental, and health benefits of modern commuting pathways.

I do not support quick and dirty solutions along the corridor which threaten sensitive environmental areas. These threatened areas include wetlands, salmon breeding streams, sensitive slopes and steep embankments, as well as nearby schools and parks.

Thank you for your consideration as we move forward planning for this great regional asset.

Sincerely,

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