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 »
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"I dont see a need for it Do you use the South Shore now? How often? yes, once a year"
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"don't see were we need such a system, didn't work in the past an probably won't work now Do you use the South Shore now? How often? no Do you think improving the existing line would be more benficial? no"
"quit blowing my money! Do you use the South Shore now? How often? yes, two or three times a year Do you think improving the existing line would be more benficial? it should be privatly run not on my dime."
"The RDA, NIRPC and NWI forum must all do their homework. Supply the data to support the 26,000 jobs claim! What Visclosky is good at is getting "earmarks" for his constituents. Shame on him for gettting $350M to spend on a rail system his constituents do "
"graft is too rampart for these politicians to handle this much money Do you use the South Shore now? How often? no Do you think improving the existing line would be more benficial? no"
"Not anything we need especially if it raises taxes. Do you use the South Shore now? How often? yes 1-2 Do you think improving the existing line would be more benficial? Not at a tax increase, raise the usage fee"
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"We have been lied to, misinformed, there have been no substantied facts available and we have been cheated annd let down by our elected officials. Porter County Officials should STOP sponsorship of the RDA involvement and no further actions should be take"
"user pay! It's very simple. Do you use the South Shore now? How often? no Do you think improving the existing line would be more benficial? yes"
"Given the current circumstances in NW IN we should not undertake a project that will partner with a private company that is subsidized. Once in place that is a permanent financial burdeon. This area has other pressing matters that could use the attention "
"let's concentration on the existing line and also the environment is a must. Do you use the South Shore now? How often? yes; 3-4 a year pending on how often i go to chicago Do you think improving the existing line would be more benficial? fixing or repai"
"Not only do I feel the investment is NOT justified, I also feel it will disrupt the current service from South Bend to Randolph as well as Metra. Do you use the South Shore now? How often? Daily - Ogden Dunes - Millenium Station - 10 year rider Do you th"
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"It appears that the TAXPAYERS are being 'railroaded' into paying more taxes for something we don't need. We need to vote on this. Do you use the South Shore now? How often? about once a year Do you think improving the existing line would be more benficial"
"If it is such a good thing let a private business pay for and run it to make a profit., but that won't happen , because it can't make money Do you use the South Shore now? How often? no"
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"I oppose any of our taxes being used to fund the expansion of the South Shore Railroad. Do you use the South Shore now? How often? Maybe 2 times a year"
"Remember who's money and future this is. Its not yours!!!!! Do you use the South Shore now? How often? few times a year Do you think improving the existing line would be more benficial? no"
"Another waste of money. Porter County should get out of the RDA now!!! Do you use the South Shore now? How often? no Do you think improving the existing line would be more benficial? possibly"
"Use buses to take people to the South Shore.. This will cost much less and be efficient. Do you use the South Shore now? How often? no Do you think improving the existing line would be more benficial? definitely"
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