I've been trying unsuccessfully to confirm these rumors. I've spoken with the Monroe Police Department as well as both King County and Snohomish County sheriffs departments. As of last week, they had no knowledge of any tickets being issued. I have unanswered calls and emails in to Gus Melonas, the Director of Public Affairs for the Pacific NW . His number is 206-625-6220 and email can be sent at http://www.bnsf.com/communities/contact-us/ if you'd like to put some pressure on him to respond.

If the rumors are true, maybe we could rally the troops and try for a mutually satisfactory resolution. My recollection of history is that "We, the people" gave this land to the railroads; a bargain that's served them pretty well.