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WHAT WILL ADDING 2 TRAINS/DAY TO CHARTER ST. HEATING PLANT DO TO TRAFFIC?

$2 million to rehab train tracks, nearly 3 times as many trains and train cars per week to deliver biomass instead of coal.  This is "Green" progress?  How much more fuel will the trains consume?  How many more minutes per week will all traffic (including pedestrian and bicycle) be idling their time and gasoline away waiting for the biomass trains to pass?

“We do anticipate that switching from coal to biomass will impact traffic on and around campus,” said Carla Vigue, a spokeswoman for the Department of Administration, which oversees state buildings.  [Read more]

THREE MYTHS ABOUT RAIL TRANSIT

Self-described "pro-rail" Dane Co. resident submits three myths on commuter rail for Madison:

• Rail is "greener" than cars;
• Rail moves huge numbers of people;
• Rail is cheaper.

Planners: Too soon for a rail referendum

Dec. 8, 2009: "Regional planners oppose a Dane County vote that would dictate whether they can consider commuter rail when outlining transit strategies."  [Read more]

You'll pay for the means of coercing you
Dec. 2, 2009:  Milwaukee sees the arrogance of our 'trainiac' Supervisors, as Dane County residents keep their eyes closed tightly.  As Patrick McIlheran writes, "It's all about trains. Backers say the authority will enhance all kinds of transportation "options," but what moved the issue was news that the feds won't fund the commuter trains that some in Madison lust for unless there's a new layer of government and a dedicated tax. " [Read more]