We do not believe that such a system is in the best interests of Centerville. Some questions that we have:
- Our buses are currently under utilized, do we need a rail system?
- If a rail system is necessary to meet our transportation needs, shouldn't it be located closer to our business area (Target, WalMart, new theaters, etc.) and near our already existing transportation corridor than on Main Street?
- Can we as tax payers really afford a rail system with a cost of $500-600 Million for South Davis County?
- UTA is cutting back significantly on certain Davis County routes. What exactly is the transportation issue that confronts Centerville?
The few businesses that are on Main Street will never survive the construction process. Do we want to kill off all the business by building a lightrail which we do not need? How many even use frountrunner? Where will the money come from? What about keeping Centerville safe? Lightrail would be a devastating mistake.
ReplyDeleteI’ve read the blogs and comments here and so far I haven’t seen any compelling argument to vote against this issue.
ReplyDeleteYou obviously do not use the bus when you state “Our buses are currently under utilized”. When I use the bus, it’s usually a challenge finding a seat and most of the time I have to stand up. Additionally, the bus is horrible and takes too long with all the stops.
Regarding the businesses on Main Street… what businesses? Pizza Perfect? The Post Office? Compared to other cities such as Kaysville and Bountiful, our Main Street is a dive. If Pizza Perfect can survive a fire and 8 months of closure, I think they’ll survive construction.
The truth is our public transportation as it stands is horrible. I spend an average of $350 a month on gasoline. Additionally our freeways have become increasingly dangerous. It’s unimaginable how many accidents I see daily. Fatalities by car accidents are on the top list of causes by death in this State and Country. If you want to talk about “under utilized” take a look at the carpool lane on your next commute. I recall when SLC was voting for the TRAX on 400 South which at the time nobody seemed to want. I think most will agree now the implementation of that line was the best decision.
If we’re going to have public transportation improvements that “really” work, then yes; for this longtime Centerville resident, it is a dream.