I agree with your analysis.

The second group of people isn't very tuned in; the first group needs to keep pressing. I feel there will be a moment, once M1 is running and being used, for southern Oakland mayors [[and maybe even LBP if he can be lobbied to do something good as his final act) to join with Duggan [[and perhaps even Snyder in his final year) to secure state and federal startup funds for a Woodward line at least out through Birmingham. Ideally, in ten years we'll be comparing and contrasting Woodward light rail to BRT on other avenues, and seeing what works. Ideally.