Was Eisenhower wrong?
Eisenhower took his experience in Europe and pushed for the Intestate highway system. This led to suburban sprawl and overuse of fossil fuels for cars that we are now trying to eliminate. At the same time, tourists to Europe brag about the great rail systems and how efficient/convenient it is. Hmmm. Been to Disney World lately? Fly in, shuttle and bus to the hotel, tram/monorail, train, boat to the Magic Kingdom, etc. Masters at integrated transportation. Of course, highways are government subsidized, as the US government subsidizes highways. In a smarter world, we would have a more integrated transportation system.
The trains came to the Weirs because there were hotels/veteran facilities. If rail transport is to come back, other than an afternoon ride, we need destination hotels, casinos. etc. The Weirs needs a bigger definition than just a few hundred yards on Lakeside Avenue.
In any event, for the taxpayers to give up a tax paying entity and spend $MM so people can hike a mile or less, is just plain foolish. I know, I know, there's no cost. The Government pays for it.
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