The proposed line from Milwaukee to Madison is more aptly called highway speed rail due to the fact that it will be running through many small towns along the way, never able to reach the speeds it’s capable of.
It’s also been estimated that in order for the rides to be affordable to those who will most likely be using the system (minimum wage earners mostly) each ride will have to be subsidized to the tune of about $24 per rider. Increased property taxes for all homeowners in the five county region, increased gas taxes (up to $1 per gallon) and raiding the highway funds will be the methods used for paying for these rides.
Personally I will have absolutely no use for this little choo-choo project but I and all my neighbors will be forced to pay for it.
It’s also been estimated that in order for the rides to be affordable to those who will most likely be using the system (minimum wage earners mostly) each ride will have to be subsidized to the tune of about $24 per rider.
Did WPMCA have anything to do with that estimate???
It wouldn't surprise me if they did.
They get paid to spread misinformation on these types of issues, you know.