People Opposed to the South Shore Extension P.O.S.S.E
We, the taxpayers of Northwest Indiana, are AGAINST the proposed South Shore Railroad Extension at this time. We have not seen a ridership study to justify over $1,000,000,000 {$1 billion dollars} in... continue reading »
"Save our previous green space! Get buses instead of trains"
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"Let's try bus service to determine the increase in ridership the line would serve if the extension is to be built Do you use the South Shore now? How often? occasionally Do you think improving the existing line would be more benficial? yes--more reliable "
"$1 Billion is just the beginning Do you use the South Shore now? How often? NO Do you think improving the existing line would be more benficial? The current South Shore line is an unreliable joke"
"Federal and State taxpayer money can be put to much better use. Do you use the South Shore now? How often? 8 Times per year Do you think improving the existing line would be more benficial? Absolutely"
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"Stop this runaway train Do you use the South Shore now? How often? Yes 6 to 10 times a year Do you think improving the existing line would be more benficial? Yes"
"Another scam to bilk taxpayers out of millions of tax dollars to accomodate a few and line the pockets of a few more! It's unjustifiable and a VOTE by the citizens in Porter & Lake Counties needs to be taken! I suggest taking this "appropriated" monie"
"Reduce property taxes instead."
"Please, elected and appointed leaders, be responsible and answer some valid questions!"
"The only people to benefit from this project are the sponsors. This rail line ran to Valpo once and went under. Don't try it again. Do you use the South Shore now? How often? NO Do you think improving the existing line would be more benficial? NO"
"There are seven stations starting a South Bend going west. I do not see any developments in any of these areas that are mentioned in extending the South Shore for developments and Jobs. Do you use the South Shore now? How often? В Do you think improving t"
"Use the tracks already in place!! Do you use the South Shore now? How often? no Do you think improving the existing line would be more benficial? no"
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"Considering that ridership is currently unable to financially sustain the South Shore without assistance, I don't see the justification for spending more money to expand it. When I see the a large city like Chicago can't keep their mass transit system goi"
"Don't let your guard down! They may still bring it up at the next session. Do you use the South Shore now? How often? 3 times a year Do you think improving the existing line would be more benficial? definitely."
"None Do you use the South Shore now? How often? Rarely Do you think improving the existing line would be more benficial? Yes"
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"There is no verifiable evidence that any part of this boondoggle will benefit the citizens of NW Indiana. I truly resent the insult to my intelligence sent in those propaganda mailings. In addition to the gargantuan cost to us, what else will be affected?"
"Upgrade existing South Shore line Do you use the South Shore now? How often? several times a year Do you think improving the existing line would be more benficial? yes"
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