Just saying.......                                                  
*** The Problem:  Over $100 million to operate the rail system - SOLUTION: Convert and modify to a Bus Rapid Transit system. Current  Country/Express bus and other routes re-routed to guide way.  
*** The Problem: FTA would ask for refund.  SOLUTION: Revise and Re-apply for FTA funding for Bus Rapid Transit
*** The Problem: Risk of rail derailment and fatalities to passengers caused by breakdown of steel rail or rail bed.  SOLUTION:  BRT
*** The Problem: Rail.  SOLUTION: Change to BRT
*** The Problem: City Charter, rail, and HART.  SOLUTION: Referendum on  revising City Charter to eliminate HART and change rail to BRT.
*** The Problem: Act 247 restricts GET surcharge to Preferred Alternative which the EIS specified as rail.  SOLUTION: Revise "Preferred Alternative" to Grade Separated Bus Rapid Transit.
Justification:  Change from Rail to BRT replaces expensive Rail stations with millions cheaper Bus Stops.