* [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [040325 18:01]: > I assume there are some laws or regulations that prevent these companies > from offering service in the Metro Area? Maybe that should be changed? > It seems to me that bus service could easily be offered by private > enterprise, and subsidized by taxpayers.
No. there isn't. 'Burbs use opt-out taxpayer funds the MetroTransit would get to operate their service. > When taxpayers buy a public service, it is important for our public > dollars to buy as much as possible. The only thing that will achieve this > is open and competitive bidding. Where else do we do this for in-person services (not construction) and actually have it work? Why start at transit? -- Scott Dier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> KC0OBS http://www.ringworld.org/ -- http://www.railworks.org/ -- http://publictransportation.org/ -- Stop "playing political splat ball," support the Northstar Train! _______________________________________________ Twin Cities Metropolitan Issues Forum http://www.e-democracy.org/tcmetro Rules: Sign posts with real name. You may not post more than twice a day.
