None.
There is no money in the FasTracks budget for connecting bus service to the West Corridor. $30 million is being spent to subsidize drivers through free parking.
If we could get $30 million for better bus service, we might be able to get enough ridership in Jefferson County to save ourselves some money on road repair. People who can't afford cars might be able to get to decent jobs. We might get enough transit to create stronger communities.
Just building a light rail line is not going to be transformative, but it can be lever to create positive change in our communities.
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Well, technically bus service will increase by 1% over the previous year because FasTracks was passed, but your point still stands. CBD-bound commuters get shiny light rail, while regular bus riders get service cuts.
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