MN: Transit Woes Loom

[marmar]

from the Star-Tribune:




For Vaughn Larry, the bus is his vehicle to work on Saturdays at a St. Paul restaurant where he cuts meat.

"If you take away my service on weekends, I lose a portion of my revenue," he told transit operators who are considering slashing service and raising fares to deal with potential state budget cutbacks.

Larry, 54, of St. Paul, was among nearly 100 people who jammed a hearing room Wednesday night to warn about the impact of the cuts and hikes on transit riders.

A fare increase of up to 50 cents and a possible 25 percent reduction in bus service are under consideration by the Metropolitan Council, which oversees Twin Cities transit. Weekend service could end in some areas. .............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/125118109.html

[Newest Reality]

1. They are just getting started!

It is going to be slash, slash, slash, to the point where you might think that Freddy Kruger is in charge.

Imagine next year at this time, because there is no end in cuts for everything prole in sight.

The response to the the transit cuts might be: "Ride a bike or walk to work, lazy bum. Did you think you were ENTITLED to affordable mass transit? Buy your own damn bus or a Lear Jet!"

[Blue Owl]

2. Once again -- STICK IT TO THE LITTLE GUY

I'm getting real tired of hearing the old GOP refrain yet again.

The stubborn, out-of-touch, criminal-abetting GOP is 100% to blame for this.