I was listening to NPR today and heard that Phoenix opened its first light-rail line over the weekend.
You can listen to the report - in fact, please do - but the bullet points are
Those with a cynical viewpoint might think that it really serves to tell the whole world that Phoenix can blow a wad of cash with the best of 'em.
You can listen to the report - in fact, please do - but the bullet points are
- $ 1.4 billion dollars for 20 miles of track.
- It goes around the airport but not to the airport.
- It won't be useful until they build more lines. Lots and lots more. Because Phoenix sprawls all over the damn place.
- The point of the exercise? It serves to tell the whole world that Phoenix is a world class city with mass transit and everything.
Those with a cynical viewpoint might think that it really serves to tell the whole world that Phoenix can blow a wad of cash with the best of 'em.
