Op-Ed Setting the Record Straight on Stride S3 and Lake Forest Park

In her op-ed, Paula Goode addresses claims made by Oliver Moffat regarding the Stride S3 project in Lake Forest Park, asserting that he misrepresents the city's efforts. She clarifies that Lake Forest Park is not delaying the project but is instead working with Sound Transit to propose a more efficient alternative that minimizes costs and environmental impacts. Goode explains that the city's design decisions, including the retaining wall, were made in response to community feedback and aimed at enhancing the project's overall aesthetic and functionality. She refutes Moffat’s assertion that these decisions are unapproved expenses, emphasizing the importance of public input in shaping the project. Furthermore, Goode highlights the significant environmental implications of the project, noting that it will lead to the removal of hundreds of mature trees.

She expresses a desire for constructive dialogue with Moffat to address the inaccuracies in his article. Ultimately, her op-ed aims to set the record straight and reinforce the city’s commitment to responsible transit development.