"Eric Ryan, the group’s campaign manager who also lead the Stop Rail Now campaign eight years ago."

That doesn't sound right at all.  I think he was briefly associated with that group but they had a falling out or something.  He was never the leader as far as I recall.  He doesn't seem to play well with others.

Anyway, forcing the route to end at Middle Street would be ridiculous.  He should change the name to "Make Rail a Failure."  

Who are the other "leaders" of this "hui?"  Are there any, or is this a one-man band?

Civil Beat really needs to stop being so gullible.