I'm fully aware of the FFGA; but, the Charter Amendment is the governing document regarding  the duties of the HART board.  It does not even mention the FFGA.  My point is that the board does have the liberty to explore alternatives beyond the elevated guideway, but ultimately could be askew of the provisions in the FFGA ( which spells out contractual obligations of both the City and FTA).  Really, these are two separate matters.  HART and the City Administration are trying to hide behind the Charter Amendment as an easy way to convince the public to continue as-is.  The best path is to stop the elevated system at Middle Street (Plan B) and reassess all other viable alternatives.  FTA will probably go along with this as long as the alternatives make sense.  To forge ahead along the existing path is something that only Government can get away with ..... especially with misleading statements (read lies).  Maglev should certainly be part of the overall assessment.