Re: (erielack) Environmental study clears way Pocono commuter rail

[Njricky2_@_aol.com]

Peter in TN,
 
It will happen but the crux of the matter is money. Yes, it appears that 
Stimulus Package money is available but the pols from the three states have to 
capitalize on this quickly. The other thing that needs to happen is that 
taxpayers in the three states have to cover their respective shares.
 
For example, we here in NY cover the cost of NJT operating service to Port 
Jervis and Passack Valley NY. NJ taxpayers will have to cover the cost of 
the line across Northwest NJ to the NJ/PA border. PA taxpayers will have to 
pony up the bucks on their end. It can work but its going to take all three of 
us together to make it work and we can if we really want the convenience of 
rail service. The majority appear to want the service.
 
Just comments here but while the NIMBYs will be out there (many of whom are 
NYC transplants), so must everyone else be there to speak during the 30-day 
period.
 
Believe me, the former NYC greens, how the suburban NJ/PA NIMBYs, will be 
the first ones to hop the train once they see how much they'll save on gas 
for their SUVs and time wasted in I80 traffic.
 
Restoration of the line will be good for business investment in Northwest 
NJ and Northeast PA as that region is growing. And while we here sit and 
wait, maybe there just is a light at the end of the tunnel that will come sooner 
than later.
 
My guess is that you will ride the trains again.
 
Rick
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