It’s the Last Stop on the Light-Rail Gravy Train
November 16, 2017
News Article
It’s the Last Stop on the Light-Rail Gravy Train
Also published in The Wall Street Journal Fri. November 10, 2017.
When it comes to mass transit, politicians never learn. Last month, Nashville Mayor Megan Berry announced a $5.2 billion proposal that involves building 26 miles of light rail and digging an expensive tunnel under the city’s downtown. Voters will be asked in May to approve a half-cent sales tax increase plus additions to hotel, car rental and business excise taxes to pay for the project.
