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Originally posted by genrex
Oh, man.. small accident in one lane of the 520 eastbound bridge during rush hour yesterday. The traffic on 520 east got backed up all the way to I-90 and beyond, and the traffic in Montlake wasn't moving. All it takes is one small accident on 520 to cause a huge mess. It would help to build more lanes on 520; we need at least one more lane in each direction.
The exemption for Mercer Islanders to drive single-occupant vehicles in the HOV lanes of the M-I bridges should be amended. The wealthy ("on paper!") Islanders do that for free because of their political clout. I've lived on the island, and I know the residents have a strong sense of entitlement, but seriously, every single-occupant vehicle in the HOV lanes of those bridges should pay a fee.
What was the question again? 
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I agree that 520 needs more lanes.
Mercer Island residendents have the cost of a canyon o'hwy across the island.
I remember once being pissed about the prego woman who claimed her unborn as the second carpool occupant . . but really, those lanes are so under utilized MORE traffic should be allowed. Of course people will be people . . and stupidly want to put the smack down on those who get to use faster lanes . . and stupidly force EVEN more traffic into the congestion that they are stuck in.
Sound transit wants to have exclusive use to those lanes. --what a freakishly HUGE waist of urban hwy. ...but atleast the congested will have more company.
