People Opposed to the South Shore Extension P.O.S.S.E
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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 initial tax expenditures plus additional subsidies that will be needed. Major job creation has been touted but there has not been any justification of the numbers shown. We call for more information and better planning to be done, the results publicized, and a binding ballot referendum to be conducted with all voters of Lake and Porter Counties eligible to vote.
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200 signatures
Goal: 1,000
Latest Signatures
4 September 2016
18 December 2015
16 December 2015
14 December 2015
197.
Susan Es
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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
4 December 2015
196.
Paul B
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$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
30 November 2015
195.
Don H
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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
29 November 2015
18 November 2015
27 October 2015
23 October 2015
13 October 2015
190.
Kevin Lc
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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
6 October 2015
189.
Barbara M
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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
30 September 2015
23 September 2015
187.
Laura B
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Please, elected and appointed leaders, be responsible and answer some valid questions!
22 September 2015
186.
Vernette Gg
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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
21 September 2015
185.
Donald Jk
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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
18 September 2015
184.
Pat S
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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
14 September 2015
4 September 2015
182.
Joyce B
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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
1 August 2015
181.
Fernando U
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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.
31 July 2015
180.
Patricia P
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None
Do you use the South Shore now? How often?
Rarely
Do you think improving the existing line would be more benficial?
Yes
24 July 2015
22 July 2015
178.
Linda Z
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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?
27 June 2015
177.
Russ B
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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
22 June 2015
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