Well, not quite. Let s debunk some myths. Sponsors assured voters the private sector would build and operate their expanded monorail system to earn profit. Another myth is that Seattleites will embrace overhead transit. That won t work in our city of views.
Supporters claim that modern monorails tracks are beautiful.
Pillars would be the size of telephone poles and beamways no larger than a highway guard rail. Unfortunately they can t repeal the laws of physics. The reality is that where new monorails are being built, mainly Japan and Malaysia, they are just as ugly as our old Alweg. Monorail tracks would block views throughout Seattle and blight 40 miles of city streets. Another problem is that builders have their own patented technologies.