Arizona Republic: “A Phoenix man is hoping to derail Metro light rail’s plans to lay track through his neighborhood as part of an 11-mile extension to the city’s west side.” Wow! Who knew Valley Metro was planning to spend more of other people’s money so it could lose even more money and need [...]
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Arizona Republic: “A bad economy has meant that building a regional bus system in the Valley is no longer a regional endeavor. . . . Paul Hodgins, capital-programming manager for Valley Metro, which operates the transit system,said every region took a 25 percent cut in transit dollars.” A story in the Arizona Republic about Phoenix – Tempe – Mesa lite rail officials cracking down on riders who do not purchase a ticket to ride inadvertently revealed more proof that lite rail is a financial money bomb. Here’s some of the revelations contained in the story: Rather than force riders to [...] Arizona Republic: “In the last fiscal year, 10 million Valley Metro fares were lost as bus riders returned to their cars or found other forms of transportation, according to figures released by the agency that oversees public transit throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.” When the economy sours and there is an [...] The Phoenix Business Journal reports that the people who like to spend other people’s money are planning a $200 million dollar 3.1 mile extension of the 20 mile light rail line that ends in Mesa, Arizona. These people are unaware of or simply don’t care about Mesa’s deficit financial condition and the reality [...] Arizona Republic has a story entitled “Phoenix area bus riders left waiting amid transit cutbacks.” It states: “Today, Valley bus riders will once again have to cope with fewer routes, less-frequent buses and shorter hours as the regional system revamps 50 lines. . . . but for some cities they represent the fourth [...] Arizona Republic: “Phoenix officials are asking bus riders to consider carpooling, taking a taxi or telecommuting if bus drivers, mechanics, fuelers and cleaners go on strike on Monday. Bus riders are also being asked to be prepared for transit-services reductions from budget cuts, which also take effect Monday.” Phoenix Business Journal: “The city of Phoenix Public Transit Department will be ending all same-day scheduled ‘demand’ trips on Phoenix Dial-a-Ride as part of the state of Arizona’s budget-balancing measures.” Arizona Republic: “The Valley Metro board of directors on Thursday unanimously approved cuts in bus services because of declining revenues.” Because of Arizona’ $3.2 billion budget deficit the Arizona legislature eliminated state funding that previously was allocated to city transit. The City of Phoenix will not get $9 million for transit that it would have received, which will force Phoenix to reduce transit services. Unaware of the laws of economics, Phoenix Mayor Phil [...] The Arizona Republic has a story today that because the City of Phoenix’ severe money problems, it is considering reducing service during peak hours to “save” money. The City Council may vote to reduce light rail service during its busiest times so it can continue service during its least busiest times. Final say [...] |
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