Quote Originally Posted by illwill View Post
Hey iheartthed-

I don't think people understand how much money it takes to operate mass transit and also the extremely high level of ridership that I'lltake to support such a massive investment over time. As much as I think the city needs mass transit, I'd hate to see it fail due to lack of profitability. Anyway, I think we're to use to being in our cars and then the concern of crime on mass transit will also discourage ridership aside from the people who'll be forced to take the train.

Are there enough people between Jefferson and the New Center to support a transit system? Also keeping in mind the competition being bikes, pedestrian and automobile.

It's a tough call but If anytime is the right time, the timeis now. If Gilbert can't do it, then it might not ever get done.
Mass transit is a public service. It doesn't need to be profitable. Roads, sidewalks, streetlights, police, fire, and EMS services aren't profitable either.