> The Metropolitan Council, controlled by Pawlenty appointees, is
> proposing and anticipating YET ANOTHER cut to transit funding in the
> Twin Cities metro area. I believe this would be the fourth cut in five
> years.
care to mention who was in control of the met council for the other cuts?
Since this is the 4th cut in 5 years this certainly isn't a new idea that the
governor has to stick it to the transit riders, which you would like us to
believe.
> I looked comprehensively at transit fares in peer cities two years ago,
> and the Twin Cities already has among the highest fares, matched with
> the among the lowest levels of service of any major metropolitan area.
> But apparently the Pawlenty administration thinks we're not far enough
> behind?
maybe this is in the links but they should try lowering the fares to gain more
riders. Another question for transit enthusiasts to ask themselves is would
this be happening if LRT wasn't built? That took and is taking a large chunk
of changes from the budget. Plus they want to add the northstar commuter rail,
the red rock line and a line down university. These trains cost money.
john harris
camden neighborhood of mpls
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