Published On Feb 8, 2024
In this video, I discuss a problematic section of the 1-line to explain why it is important for transit to be grade separated.
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https://www.scribd.com/document/62679...
Sound Transit | MLK Corridor Rail at Grade Crossing Safety Review Technical Memorandum
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