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Posted by The Flxible Neofan on Mon Nov 16 12:57:33 2009, in response to Obama administration proposing federal oversight of subways and light rail, posted by Sand Box John on Sun Nov 15 12:03:36 2009. Ugh! So we are taking federal money to create yet another organization to demand mandates on local transit systems without providing funding for them to follow those guidelines (Positive Train Control and Homeland Security come to mind).Transit systems throughout the county vary as much as the agency's ability to pay for upgrades in safety. I doubt someone would think that the NYC Subway is the same as the LA Metro Light Rail System, or that WMATA's system is the same as SEPTA's Norristown High Speed Line, or that MUNI's F Market Trolley is the same as Pittsburgh's Inclines. And don't get me started on bus systems! They all have different needs in regards of safety! I'd support helping states establish "safety agencies" that is regulated locally, and let the FTA provide advise when requested, rather than the supreme boss. Local agencies are the experts on the systems, not a distant agency. Why don't they focus on WMATA's shortcomings instead of doing yet another knee-jerk reaction to encompass the entire nation? |
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