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We have often lamented the poor state of transportation in this city, and your idea of light rail is the best one we've heard yet.

Light Rail is THE way to go. It has been a proven factor in many other cities transportation needs and is very environmentally friendly. I have ridden Amtrak passenger trains through Dallas, TX and witnessed a very busy light rail system there. In addition, Portland, OR, and Denver, CO, to name a few, have implemented very successful Light Rail systems in their localities. I live in the Casas Adobes area and wholeheartedly support any of Tucson's Light Rail initiatives.

Light Rail is the only sensible solution.

The city of Tucson is a frequent destination point, providing resources unavailable locally to rural residents. A light rail system will greatly enhance the mobility of regular rural visitors, many of whom are elderly and of modest means, as they complete their business in Tucson.

I think your cause is a good and necessary one. We need more attention, education and funds devoted to alternative public transportation.

I have heard people talk about a transportation crisis. They are wrong. It is a transit crisis. Service is being cut and the system is experiencing problems in maintenance. I used to ride the bus in the early 90s, and I can compare it to today. Today, the insides of the buses are disgraceful and really reinforce the idea buses serve a second class of citizen. I do not fault the City, because I know everyone is trying to make it work, but funding always comes up short. That is why there needs to be a dedicated funding source for transit.

A dedicated funding source for transit, however, would be a waste if there is no vision for this community. I can think of no better vision than one that incorporates light rail. Through light rail we can seriously accomplish some of the urban form that will make Tucson a livable and lovable place to be. It takes coordination between land use and transportation that has only been talked about in Tucson.

I was on county planning and zoning for 7 years and surely see the need for a good alternative to widening roads -- which, of course, immediately fill up.

Light rail and public transit is something I've believed in for a long time and this cause is one I can get behind. If Phoenix can do something progressive like Light Rail, it is ridiculous for us not to.

Never thought I'd live long enough to even see the concept. I think San Diego's rail system is wonderful. In the past, Tucson's answer to a traffic problem was to install another traffic light. Keep up the good work. A 40 year + Tucson resident.

Tucson is dying for light rail. The argument that Tucson is not big enough for light rail is ridiculous. Tucson is plenty big enough. And there is more than enough density.

The Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) is on record as supporting a 1/2 cent sales tax dedicatid to transit which includes light rail. I personally feel that light rail is the way to go in Tucson and that the necessary volumes of riders could be gotten with other innovative multi-model uses. Such as: Transit Corridors, Zone Routes and Neighborhood Circulators.

Even though I regard sales taxes as regressive, I would support a sales tax increase for transportation provided it was specifically earmarked for public transportation, but not for roads or related infrastructure.

If we are to retain the spirit and uniqueness that is Tucson, we must avoid freeway building! I don't want to see Tucson become another Phoenix with freeways dividing the city and encouraging more sprawl.Light rail seems to be the only sensible solution to our increasing traffic problems. I have ridden light rail systems in Portland and Salt Lake City and found both experiences convenient and enjoyable.