Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Local Activism on the Move
Transportation and Land Use Coalition:
But is it working? When was the last time VTA changed its mind and did not raise fares as planned. They have already stated their intention to raise fares annually. These objections will not be heard; the board has already decided the issue and their June vote will only be a formality to record that decision.
I applaud their enthusiasm for bus and light rail service. But they seem to be trying to alarm the public with misinformation. If they do that and their predictions fail to materialize, how will the public respond to them when they sound the alarm over real issues?
Save Our Transit!
TALC's campaign in Santa Clara County is working to stop VTA from raising fares and making huge cuts in bus and rail service! Download a flyer and petition and help Save Our Transit!
But is it working? When was the last time VTA changed its mind and did not raise fares as planned. They have already stated their intention to raise fares annually. These objections will not be heard; the board has already decided the issue and their June vote will only be a formality to record that decision.
The Transportation and Land Use Coalition thinks VTA is planning huge service cuts in July. I just don't see that. It would also mean more layoffs. Nothing in their proposals for July indicate big cutbacks.
I applaud their enthusiasm for bus and light rail service. But they seem to be trying to alarm the public with misinformation. If they do that and their predictions fail to materialize, how will the public respond to them when they sound the alarm over real issues?
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