Mercer Island's New Light Rail: Access & Excitement
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Mercer Islands new light rail station opens this Saturday, marking the end of years of debate over bringing trains across Lake Washington. Despite initial concerns about traffic, crime, and lost freeway access, the stations readiness to run past midnight raises a new question: how will people get to the station? Earlier fights included lawsuits and broken agreements, but settlements brought payments for safety fixes and city funds. Locals opted for a smaller parking garage, leaving a last-mile gap with limited bus service. Council members and the mayor hope for better bus service or shuttles to improve access, especially for evenings out. As trains start rolling, excitement builds on the island, with residents looking forward to new ways to shop, eat, and connect without driving everywhere.
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