1) some believe that light rail is not the most practical solution and refuse to support it
2) others would prefer routes that do not disrupt their neighborhood (the MLK run through south Seattle bisected a community with 50 crossings along the boulevard to only 6 after the line went in)
3) at times these changes represent pure urban renewal tactics (to increase “development potential”)

until the downsides to communities and our dwindling capital funding are balanced with the solution – and perhaps it is a perception or engagement issue – there will continue to be opposition.

in cases of wealthier and white communities, e.g. Ravenna, opposition can achieve what they want. in the case of poorer communities of color, as in South Seattle, they lose. And developers and wealthier commuters from the suburbs win.