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mountain grammy

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8. Would love to see it in Colorado

Reply to alp227 (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 12:19 AM

Jul 2012

Denver has completed many miles of light rail and is working on more. The number of people using the rail is far greater than was anticipated. we Coloradans love our vehicles, but the speed and convenience are hard to beat. Why are Americans so resistant to public transportation, but love it and use it when it's available?

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Governor signs law to make California home to nation's first truly high-speed rail [View all] alp227 Jul 2012 OP

It is sad we have to call this excellent! liberal N proud Jul 2012 #1

That would be wonderful Mz Pip Jul 2012 #5

YIPPEE... ALL ABOARD!!! AsahinaKimi Jul 2012 #2

just remember to think Rick Scott DonCoquixote Jul 2012 #3

Derpy-derp Rick happerbolic Jul 2012 #19

Very happy for you California.... We in Wisconsin were so close to having it too.... midnight Jul 2012 #4

But now he wants to make changes to Amtrak...as rumor has it the Kochs will buy it. AllyCat Jul 2012 #18

just the control Freaks at the top of your state... happerbolic Jul 2012 #20

K&R SunSeeker Jul 2012 #6

I doubt it will be up and running before I die. I'm 55. kestrel91316 Jul 2012 #7

yes shanti Jul 2012 #12

Would love to see it in Colorado mountain grammy Jul 2012 #8

K&R Great news. Can't wait to take the train from Union Station to San Francisco. JDPriestly Jul 2012 #9

Unfortunately, most of that CNN story is smoke and mirrors JayhawkSD Jul 2012 #10

I will bet your glass is always half empty ..... MindMover Jul 2012 #11

An optimist... awoke_in_2003 Jul 2012 #15

OK.... shanti Jul 2012 #13

I want Amtrak to Vegas damnit!!! Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #14

Waste of money, Vegas will be a ghost town in 100 years. Odin2005 Jul 2012 #21

You wouldn't say that if you ever went there. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #22

Great news for CA Iwillnevergiveup Jul 2012 #16

I'm glad to see him do this. AllyCat Jul 2012 #17