In addition to what I said about trying to build up the sunk costs so as to say "we can't stop now...", there is the legality of signing the "full funding agreement" with the federal government. Once that is signed, the project must either be completed at all costs, no matter what the overruns are, or the federal money must be paid back in full. That's why there is such a rush to get the FFA signed. Take a look at this link in Seattle, where the estimated costs of the lrt are already 55% over the original estimate and rising. See the articles about calling for an audit and the citizens' oversight panel report. As in Minneapolis, the trolley is estimated to have less than a 1% impact on the number of auto trips. http://www.gt-wa.com/RTA Bruce Gaarder Highland Park Saint Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED]
