Following the NS right of way would certainly be the least expensive way to run light rail on that route, but I would think that following the old interurban...
The busiest Kentucky Mass Transit System was between Louisville and Charlestown, Indiana during World War II. Thousands of employees at the Charlestown...
Why is light rail the solution? I was looking online and saw that the typical light rail line cost between $15 million and $100 million to build. Assuming a...
Some time ago it was posted that RJC was going to add a "station" to the Louisville line near Avoca Road so that passengers from Lexington could be unloaded...
A public project should not have to recoup its costs. It's not a business it's a public service. It's not being done to make a profit. We need light rail so...
don't know what the sign means but it looks like it is going to be a siding rather than just a stop. that is great. they will probably use it to load ...
I take it from the point of view of being cost effective of using commuter vs light rail. Not necessarily profit loss. I think we do need to look at ...
The big advantage to heavy rail commuter is that much of the infrastructure already exists. Addition of a second track and other improvements to the existing...
I agree that a public project should not have to recoup it's cost but, I don't see how spending the extra $100 million for light rail is better than commuter...
The return should be improved quality of life for the taxpayers. Government is not a business. That attitude is what's gotten us into a lot of the mess we're...
From that standpoint, I'm sure a lot of it has to do with right-of-way and cooperation from railroads in allowing passenger traffic on their lines. I know CSX...
The government has spent too much money unfairly subsidizing the truck and airline industry and many other industries including corn :( There should be a fair...
For what it's worth, here's what I think would make sense. That is, in a perfect world, where politicians fully realize that investing in commuter rail is a...
If CSX didn't have their heads up their <bleep> it would be pretty easy to have service from LaGrange to downtown with buses to meet the train at the old PRR...
Thanks Ron, I'll try not to spend it all at the same place. I believe it may have covered the fuel costs for those two outings. I enjoyed your article as...
Last fall I stayed in Roanne County TN with work. I stayed at a hotel directly across from the CNO&TP line near the interstate. I never used my car during...
... The "corn" industry huh? I am just dying to hear about how rich my fellow farmers and I are getting off these subsidies. But make SURE you get your facts...
In a message dated 7/1/2008 10:56:51 A.M. Central Daylight Time, jcmark611@... writes: So, why light rail over commuter trains? Save even more with a...
In a message dated 7/1/2008 11:50:07 A.M. Central Daylight Time, mharpe79@... writes: A public project should not have to recoup its costs. It's not a...
In a message dated 7/1/2008 12:43:56 P.M. Central Daylight Time, mharpe79@... writes: The return should be improved quality of life for the taxpayers....
In a message dated 7/1/2008 2:45:26 P.M. Central Daylight Time, jpnberea@... writes: Will any of this happens? Who knows. The higher gas goes the more...
I don't see what you mean. ... From: Kyrailfan666@... <Kyrailfan666@...> Subject: Re: [KY Railfan] Rep. Chandler discusses Nicholasville - Lexington...
You know, that chip on your shoulder gets in the way Mark. I think we're all talking about getting something besides cars anywhere we can. Mike ... From:...
I don't see what you mean. ... From: Kyrailfan666@... <Kyrailfan666@...> Subject: Re: [KY Railfan] Rep. Chandler discusses Nicholasville - Lexington...
I think he is referring to the insane spending habits of the federal government (in general).? The people on opposite sides of the aisles usually don't know...
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