tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post348964981027403577..comments2023-10-08T04:12:46.273-05:00Comments on The Political Environment: State Rep. Jon Richards Calls For Modern Transit: Is Scott Walker Listening?James Rowenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203270946492159686noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-30017314513916204112008-06-12T00:10:00.000-05:002008-06-12T00:10:00.000-05:00For the mathematically challenged conservatives wh...For the mathematically challenged conservatives who perpetuate the myth that Bus Rapid Transit is a cheaper solution than light rail -- arch conservative Paul M. Weyrich explains the facts. Here is the URL for his article "Bus Rapid Transit – Deficiencies and Defects"<BR/><BR/>http://www.freecongress.org/commentaries/2008/080609.aspx<BR/><BR/>If this is a math and not an ideological argument, the historical facts (being that rail operating and maintenance costs are so low as to justify the higher capital cost) are not in Walker's favor. The fact that people in Milwaukee think otherwise, is a testimonial to our right wing 'talk radio' propagandists' ability to sell the big lie. The bottom line is, electricity is cheaper than diesel and you can't "train" a bus.Joseph Thomas Kleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07259638384607505768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-3970800352447857592008-06-10T23:19:00.000-05:002008-06-10T23:19:00.000-05:00To the last Anon:We here you, too.To the last Anon:<BR/>We here you, too.James Rowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10203270946492159686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-91162912975568259992008-06-10T22:34:00.000-05:002008-06-10T22:34:00.000-05:00Yes, we here Jon, and we laugh at him.Yes, we here Jon, and we laugh at him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-75917607047607181712008-06-10T21:17:00.000-05:002008-06-10T21:17:00.000-05:00Walker is not interested in fixing the transit sys...Walker is not interested in fixing the transit system, or anything else. He is trying to raise funds and build his single plank platform for his next governors election.<BR/><BR/>Word has it he is looking to cut as many as 1,000 employees next year. Does anyone think this won't have an impact on services?capperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08751967312821403092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-28582543551435745072008-06-10T21:05:00.000-05:002008-06-10T21:05:00.000-05:00A reminder to Scott Walker, from John Gurda's rece...A reminder to Scott Walker, from John Gurda's recent Journal Sentinel piece on transit: "... the Public Policy Forum found that 75% of [Milwaukee's bus riders] rely on the bus as their only practical means of transportation ..."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-85287401302100523062008-06-10T20:38:00.000-05:002008-06-10T20:38:00.000-05:00Oops. Make that State Rep. Jon Richards, not Alder...Oops. Make that State Rep. Jon Richards, not Alderman. I guess I am just thrown off by Scott Walker's incredibly minimalist, erroneous take on mass transit. Soaring gas prices, pollution, congestion, perhaps even an enjoyable ride and a way to really see your community, and all it is to him is ... is a way to get from Point A to Point B??? Talk about limited horizons. Has he been to Denver (isn't he from Denver?), Dallas or Charlotte? Has he even ... oh, never mind. <BR/><BR/>What a legacy: "I held the line on property taxes." ("Even if I had to submit one fake, gimmicky budget after another to make that oh-so-grand claim.")Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-16401015465784517052008-06-10T20:25:00.000-05:002008-06-10T20:25:00.000-05:00Is Scott Walker willing or able to cite any of the...Is Scott Walker willing or able to cite any of the many studies he claims show light rail does not work? (Just one would be nice; we are all supposed to be adults here.) Because everything I have read says the exact opposite, including the study by the strongly conservative Paul Weyrich -- you know, the one for which Tommy Thompson wrote the Foreword!<BR/><BR/>But for crying out loud, I hope Ald. Richards and other local elected officials are willing to at least put a small percent sales tax increase to a vote -- and one dedicated only to transit funding, Mr. Mayor. Why should we in Milwaukee have to depend on what Madison wants? <BR/><BR/>A tax-supported (at least in part) regional transit authority for Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha sounds like a good idea to me. And, hey, isn't it long past time to stop listening to ignorant, loudmouth local radio talkers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-1592109969024572292008-06-10T13:04:00.000-05:002008-06-10T13:04:00.000-05:00It seems to me Scott Walker or someone at MCTS sho...It seems to me Scott Walker or someone at MCTS should call this organization and find out how they fixed there problems: http://www.rgrta.com/<BR/><BR/>(see it can be fixed)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com