As far as transit goes...the State of Georgia ended the last fiscal year with an 18 BILLION dollar surplus. That right there could fund every transit priority the Atlanta Metro has on the table right now. We are just going to have to make our voices heard at the Gold Dome that the state is going to have to step up.
And yet the Atlanta metro is struggling with traffic congestion issues and no real way to solve them except for puny express lanes and paltry BRT lines (I’m anti-BRT in general). They need to stop letting NIMBYS block everything.
I really wish the project in New York already started at $30! I know that's crazy but it would bring so much funds. Enough to make the transit experience in New York cleaner, more pleasant. I think implementing some VRT and closing off some roads from Cars would be amazing. I think New York has way too little streets closed for cars.
With the narrow majority Republicans have in the House, all it takes is a few of them in mass transit-rich areas to oppose policy changes negatively affecting mass transit in their districts. People like a Mike Lawler (suburbs north of NYC) or a Brian Fitzpatrick (suburbs outside of Philly) were key to opposing Amtrak cuts Republicans in the House proposed, and I think Republicans like the two of them will be key here.
Just happy New York got any congestion charge, it was always gonna be the first American city to get one. Hopefully somewhere like San Francisco, Boston, Chicago etc. will follow suite and eventually cities like Austin might get one.
@RocketTrain-0 What are you talking about? The infrastructure law was passed in 2021 and has been used for a variety of transit projects across the country including expansion of Amtrak. Something Trump promised to do for four years and never did because he really didn't care about it.
People elected conservative governments to make it easier for them to afford basic necessities, not because they wanted less transit. Hopefully these governments can understand this.
I hope to god your right You could argue that it’s been bad before Trump until the sun burns out but let’s be real: it’s Donald Trump! You know damn well he’s taking bribes from all lobbyist valuing cars over everything We’ll be lucky to still have any buses running
are lower manhattan schools and litle league teams getting waviers so they do not loose games that either thwy can't afford to get out of the congestion pricing zone or the visitors can't afford to pay their way in.
People who live in the zone are exempt.... Also the majority of people who live in lower Manhattan don't own a car.... We talk a lot more about the topic here:ruclips.net/video/20kML13Uncc/видео.html
I am not sure about congestion pricing as I would rather see a different approach such as tax reductions for companies who allow work from home and flex schedules. As for electric versus mass transit, they both should be pursued. Both work hand in hand with great benefits. As for high speed rail, I support starting off with a high speed line between Austin and San Antonio and then expand the system from there. As the state continues to grow, so too will be the increased need for high speed rail and interurban rail although a time line would reasonably be a few decades and not a few years. Yes, Texas is better at building things than California in terms of completion times and costs. As for conservatives versus liberals, the liberals always ultimately win because they always keep pushing their agendas forwards in any manner that they can and when they do get something done, it is almost impossible to reverse it. I would keep my expectation low for the next four years and focus on the things that do work. After all, sometimes politics makes for strange bed fellows as the saying goes. Enjoy the cooler weather.
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As far as transit goes...the State of Georgia ended the last fiscal year with an 18 BILLION dollar surplus. That right there could fund every transit priority the Atlanta Metro has on the table right now. We are just going to have to make our voices heard at the Gold Dome that the state is going to have to step up.
Wow! How'd they manage to do save so much money?
@@CasualScrub Not spending it on the things the state needs
And yet the Atlanta metro is struggling with traffic congestion issues and no real way to solve them except for puny express lanes and paltry BRT lines (I’m anti-BRT in general).
They need to stop letting NIMBYS block everything.
Great video! Keep the great
I really wish the project in New York already started at $30! I know that's crazy but it would bring so much funds. Enough to make the transit experience in New York cleaner, more pleasant. I think implementing some VRT and closing off some roads from Cars would be amazing. I think New York has way too little streets closed for cars.
I definitely think $9 is too low to start! We'll see what happens... Thanks for watching.
With the narrow majority Republicans have in the House, all it takes is a few of them in mass transit-rich areas to oppose policy changes negatively affecting mass transit in their districts. People like a Mike Lawler (suburbs north of NYC) or a Brian Fitzpatrick (suburbs outside of Philly) were key to opposing Amtrak cuts Republicans in the House proposed, and I think Republicans like the two of them will be key here.
I tend to think you are right. Fingers crossed! -Louis
Just happy New York got any congestion charge, it was always gonna be the first American city to get one. Hopefully somewhere like San Francisco, Boston, Chicago etc. will follow suite and eventually cities like Austin might get one.
Curious to see how it goes, and if it lasts.... Thanks for watching!
Talking about the next 4 years of transit funding is like talking about putting lipstick on a pig
Mostly agree, but definitely can't sit on our hands. There may be able to be some forward progress.... Or at least not backwards.
@@TransitTangents Yeah, even with a pig you can get some decent Bar B Q
@@scpatl4now There hasn’t been much transit expansion since then. We'll see what will happen in four years.
@RocketTrain-0 What are you talking about? The infrastructure law was passed in 2021 and has been used for a variety of transit projects across the country including expansion of Amtrak. Something Trump promised to do for four years and never did because he really didn't care about it.
People elected conservative governments to make it easier for them to afford basic necessities, not because they wanted less transit. Hopefully these governments can understand this.
Let your voices be heard!
As far as I can tell, more transit is coming to America in the next four years.
I hope to god your right
You could argue that it’s been bad before Trump until the sun burns out but let’s be real: it’s Donald Trump! You know damn well he’s taking bribes from all lobbyist valuing cars over everything
We’ll be lucky to still have any buses running
Due to Biden's infrastructure bill passed in 2021.
are lower manhattan schools and litle league teams getting waviers so they do not loose games that either thwy can't afford to get out of the congestion pricing zone or the visitors can't afford to pay their way in.
People who live in the zone are exempt.... Also the majority of people who live in lower Manhattan don't own a car.... We talk a lot more about the topic here:ruclips.net/video/20kML13Uncc/видео.html
Kinda tired of seeing Conservative governments slowing down or nixing transit projects. Texans Against High Speed Rail
shouldn’t have this much power!
Agree! Hoping they get distracted with other stuff....
I am not sure about congestion pricing as I would rather see a different approach such as tax reductions for companies who allow work from home and flex schedules. As for electric versus mass transit, they both should be pursued. Both work hand in hand with great benefits. As for high speed rail, I support starting off with a high speed line between Austin and San Antonio and then expand the system from there. As the state continues to grow, so too will be the increased need for high speed rail and interurban rail although a time line would reasonably be a few decades and not a few years. Yes, Texas is better at building things than California in terms of completion times and costs. As for conservatives versus liberals, the liberals always ultimately win because they always keep pushing their agendas forwards in any manner that they can and when they do get something done, it is almost impossible to reverse it. I would keep my expectation low for the next four years and focus on the things that do work. After all, sometimes politics makes for strange bed fellows as the saying goes. Enjoy the cooler weather.
Are you two “roommates”
Maybe they're just friends and business partners
What does it matter?