The Times quotes Clifford Traisman, lobbyist for Washington Conservation Voters and Washington Environmental Council, saying, “It’s not a black-and-white environmental issue.”

For a rebuttal to that position, visit the policy wonks at Sightline for their extensive analysis of what the tunnel’s impacts are. This vociferousness isn’t like them, by the way–it’s just that they can’t find a worthwhile benefit the tunnel provides for the cost. It could hardly be less black-and-white, unless you’re of the opinion that single-occupancy vehicles are greener than transit. Continue reading Local Environmental Groups Can’t Find Environmental Angle on Transportation Megaproject