Originally Posted By: FleaFlickr02
I think it's safe to say that DOT's seemingly never-ending incompetence is the single largest contributor to the recent, ongoing trend of enormous state budget shortfalls. I'm only half joking when I say I hope Bertha's next project will be to dig a mass grave for the managers making the decisions on these catastrophically failed projects. I suppose I would settle for a few of those at the top being fired.... Whatever the means, there needs to be some degree of accountability for stuff like this.


Concur!!

From what little light has been shed on some of these significant debacles it seems that best engineering practices have been sacrificed to political expediency and direction. Gregoire served out her second term and elected not to run again (probably a good decision; a resounding defeat would have damaged her political standings and potential for a Federal appointment). Her Transportation Director ramained in her position until the new Governor canned her.

Bottom line is that there has been NO accountability and that is why any transportation bill is facing stiff challenges. No accountability equals no credibility equals no public support.
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