MARTA unveils its dream project list for November Referendum (metro, build)

[cqholt]

Originally Posted by arjay57

Yep, I probably am a broken record on this, Gulch.

However, to date no one has articulated a theory for giving the business community a pass, other than the notion that it might slow things down and the business community might say no.

Has anyone ever actually asked the the big businesses and institutions to pitch in?

If so, when were they asked and by whom? Did they refuse to participate? What was their rationale? Was this a public discussion? Why isn't it worth at least as much lobbying and arm twisting as is being applied to the little man?

You'll have a perfect opportunity to ask this question and more at an event this evening at Atlanta History Center

[Pemgin]

Arjay,

I think you raise some good points, but I'm voting to tax myself so that I can see transit expansion in this city in my lifetime (I'm 31). I'd love to see major buy-in from business leaders, but we can't wait for them to agree to foot the bill. We need progress now. This isn't a perfect way forward with expansion, but it's certainly good enough.

[jsvh]

Good to see the AJC Editorial Board supporting the expansion: Saying ‘Yes’ to the future | AJC

Meta coverage: TSPLOST smackdown: Opposing editorials aim to educate Atlanta voters - Curbed Atlanta

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by Pemgin

Arjay,

I think you raise some good points, but I'm voting to tax myself so that I can see transit expansion in this city in my lifetime (I'm 31). I'd love to see major buy-in from business leaders, but we can't wait for them to agree to foot the bill. We need progress now. This isn't a perfect way forward with expansion, but it's certainly good enough.

If a 40 year transit tax increase on individuals becomes ensconced in law, we essentially remove any leverage to get the business community to participate in funding.

Given that the use of our current system is vastly below capacity, it seems like it would be worth spending a little more time to get the long range plan right.

[fieldm]

Im voting for it because I dont think traffic is going to magically dissappear in the future. I mean it could but I dont think it will happen. ..plus i plan on dying in Atlanta. When I get old instead of begging people for a ride when im too old to drive I can just use public transportation

[cqholt]

Originally Posted by arjay57

If a 40 year transit tax increase on individuals becomes ensconced in law, we essentially remove any leverage to get the business community to participate in funding.

Given that the use of our current system is vastly below capacity, it seems like it would be worth spending a little more time to get the long range plan right.

So you will be asking your questions at tonight's event at Atlanta History Center?

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by cqholt

So you will be asking your questions at tonight's event at Atlanta History Center?

I will if I can attend, cq. If not I'll be in touch with these folks individually.

Hopefully plenty of good transit advocates will turn out to seek some answers to these important questions. We really need to get this right.

[fieldm]

Originally Posted by cqholt

So you will be asking your questions at tonight's event at Atlanta History Center?

No. He just gonna keep repeating the same stuff online

[fieldm]

Originally Posted by arjay57

I will if I can attend, cq. If not I'll be in touch with these folks individually.

Hopefully plenty of good transit advocates will turn out to seek some answers to these important questions. We really need to get this right.

Are you going? Yes or No?

[Pemgin]

Originally Posted by jsvh

Good to see the AJC Editorial Board supporting the expansion: Saying ‘Yes’ to the future | AJC

Meta coverage: TSPLOST smackdown: Opposing editorials aim to educate Atlanta voters - Curbed Atlanta

Saw "Benita Dodd" and immediately knew her argument would be a hot mess. She's a huge joke and doesn't even live in Atlanta.