In general we have too much access because people cave to public pressure. This is true on free ways, trains and intersections with traffic lights.
So I'll end my argument here:
The underground portion under the river past 16th ave makes sense to do now because unlike other portions of the line chosen not to bury this cannot be done later so pre-investment is required. Building costly limited use stations however seems to be a prudent cut. 2 less stations one of which is buried will have a minimal affect on day 1 use and reduce capital investment and improve long term service.
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