I have a hard time seeing the benefits in the Northstar line. Like other
transportation projects, its highest recommendation seems to be that it's
there. So we should forge ahead in order to get Federal money.... but why? So
more people can move out of the Cities, taking their tax support with them?
I'm not interested in supporting a megalopolis. I want efficient transit
within the Cities. I don't want more and more people moving out, failing to
support schools and public services, pouring back in every day to wear down our
roads, use our water and sewer system, and demand services for which they don't
pay. Call me a Blue State Curmudgeon.
Gail O'Hare
St. Paul
T H E G O O D :
- NORTHSTAR MAY FINALLY BE FUNDED. The Republican-controlled Minnesota
House, spurred by electoral losses that seemed to be related to
underfunding public transit, approved funding for the Northstar
Commuter Rail Line. Northstar serves Minneapolis, but it paves the way
for other projects (see below). The House had not approved the
Northstar funding before, yet still only approved $10 million of the
required $37.5 million needed to leverage $132 million in federal funds
for the train line. It is thought that the full amount will be secured
in conferencce committee, with the Governor and Senate supporting the
full amount
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