I do not support bus rapid transit on the Cross Kirkland Corridor. Yes, Kirkland needs more transit, but I see no compelling reason to put it on the CKC. The I-405 master plan adopted by all Eastside cities specifies bus rapid transit on 405. A I-405 option would be cheaper, within range of just as many people, and could more easily connect people to jobs and shopping on both sides of I-405.

• Road infrastructure already exists on I-405.

• Simple stations like the one at Northeast 68th Street should not cost any more than adding stations along the CKC, and should be feasible even at Northeast 85th Street.

• The CKC option would require expensive safety improvements at crossings and elsewhere.

• The CKC option would require property acquisition.

• 405 is in proximity to as many, or more, people and businesses as the CKC.

• A I-405 option would better serve both sides of I-405.

• I-405 is not significantly farther from Kirkland business districts (buses could just as easily get off I-405 and to downtown Kirkland).

• There are many more options for park and rides near I-405.

Jeff Canin, Kirkland