The cost of the metro has increased due to all the opposition to the metro project, which causes delays and costs to inflate over time. The court challenges to the project have contributed to the huge cost escalation. More audits will also add to the delays, and increase the project costs. By not funding the metro project to completion, the State legislators would be abrogating their fiduciary duty to the taxpayers', who already have invested $7 billion in our transit and city infrastructure, undermining the planning and building of affordable workforce housing and affordable rentals near and around the 21 metro stations. The legislators must realize that this project will economically benefit not only those along the densely populated and heavily trafficked metro guide way between Ala Moana Center & Kapolei, also indirectly economically benefit the entire island, increase development of businesses and shops around the metro stations, making them into thriving and vibrant communities.