Though I am not form the "Wet-Side" anymore (moved out here 5 years ago) I can provide my insight into the effects of I-745. Simple fact is, you can make all the lanes you want to and you will not curb the traffic problems. "Pave it and they will come" is more like it. The puget sound region is going to have to move towards mass transit that actually works sooner or later (just like many other major cities). It is not a matter of if, but when.

Since the vile topic of politics has been brought up, be sure you vote no on the trapping ban. Someone should put a initiative on the ballot to end wildlife management by referendum. The only change I would have liked to see was I-696, and it lost. Trapping is almost exclusively used to control disease in wild populations. I never used to believe it, but I think you can bet if this one passes, next year it'll be some form of hunting. I certainly hope not.