Rail Transit? Read It! (Jacksonville: agent, offer, building)

[Ocklawaha]

Well, FOLIO WEEKLY, has outdone even my sarcasm, they have come out with a blistering, well researched article of some 5 pages on the Mass Transit War... RAIL vs BUS-FREEWAY that I have been writing about. This won't be the last word, but this you lady earned her reporters wings and REALLY lowered the hammer. For those of you that wondered if I was for real or if there is really a "revolution" in the wind, get this and read it... TWICE!

Ocklawaha






"A growing chorus of critics say JTA's plans for bus-based mass transit is way off track
Jacksonville's mass transit history is a road pockmarked by failure and waste. As the Jacksonville Transportation Authority gears up for a new citywide "solution," many residents and local transportation experts are pushing for a return to rail-based transit. Much to their chagrin, JTA favors a bus-based system, known as Bus Rapid Transit. Officials promise the new system will offer sleek, tempting transportation options, but skeptics say JTA is trying to sell the city a costly and doomed-to-fail boondoggle. Again. Check out page 17 in this week's issue to read more."

[WitchDoctor]

Would someone please save a copy of that for me? Whatever happens, it'll be an interesting read 10 years from now, for sure.

Ocklawaha, it sounds like you'd better make friends with those folks. It's always good to have friends that buy their ink by the barrel. ;-)

[gradco2004]

I will pick up a copy in the reception of my building tomorrow. I can't wait to read it. I bet it will be everything I am expecting. Kudos Ock!