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JJ is dead right on target here.

The so-called "greenies" out there, [ most of whom likely drive or live in far flung suburbs] do not get it that rail transit is by far, the most energy efficient mode of transportation yet devised by humanity.
Keeping a badly needed rail ROW a "park" for recreational purposes also keeps many many thousands of cars on the area roads- the trail only faction are selfish and short sighted.Yes- we need more dedicated and separated bikeways- nut these also need to be alongsied the roads and highways. My bet is that on much of the old WO&D the width would be enough for a bikeway. If it would be a bikeway against rail option- one or the other- I would pick rail.

And if there are a few houses along the trail- for cripes sake- buy out the owners and demolish them- just like they do for all of the darned highways we build.

This is NEVER a problem for raodbuilders.
Why rail is any different I do not know.
Rail should receive TOP PRIORITY for any new transportation funding or projects.

by w on Oct 13, 2009 10:15 am • link • report

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