ELR Citation: ELR 20186
No(s). 3437 (E.D. Wash. Dec 3, 1970)

Plaintiffs' request denied for a preliminary injunction against further implementation of the planned North/South Freeway connector in Spokane, because (1) federal causes alleged under (a) Highway Act provisions governing the relocation of persons displaced by freeways, (b) the National Environmental Policy Act, and (c) Highway Act provisions governing citizen participation in the planning of federal aid highway projects are not yet applicable, since the project is now proceeding with state funds only, no final federal approval has been sought and no immediate plan exists to seek federal financing; and (2) citizen's groups will apparently be allowed to participate as equals in public corridor hearings.

Counsel for Plaintiffs:
Douglas Lambarth
Spokane County Legal Services
West 318 Sprague Avenue
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 757-4118

Michael Fox
Seattle Legal Service Center
104 1/2 Cherry Street
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-8125

Counsel for Plaintiff Citizens Against Residential Freeways:
Gordon Borey
1002 Paulsen Building
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 757-4156

Counsel for Defendants:
Edward Reis
Chief Counsel's Office
Federal Highway Administration
Washington, DC
(202) 426-0791