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Public Transportation and Smart Growth

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(133,436 posts) Sat Jan 17, 2026, 05:05 PM Jan 17

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How Seattle built one of America's most successful Light Rail systems! (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 17 OP

I take transit every day IronLionZion Jan 17 #1

I rode the light rail today pfitz59 Jan 17 #2

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1. I take transit every day

Sat Jan 17, 2026, 05:23 PM

Jan 17

I've never understood the opposition to it. More transit means less traffic for people who drive.

Good to know this about Seattle.

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2. I rode the light rail today

Sat Jan 17, 2026, 07:40 PM

Jan 17

and will ride it again tomorrow. Loving it!