The project will take 12 years to complete. It will provide newlines linking Downtown to every direction, including one to theDenver International Airport. That line likely will be a dieselline on heavier track, not a light rail line.
Gov. Bill Owens opposed it, noting that it would not cut theoverall commute times throughout the metro area. The tax is toohigh to justify the measure, he contends.
But opponents say that governor is missing the point. The notethat during peak traffic hours, an estimated 22% of the commuterswould be taking public transportation. But, they point out, ifsomeone is riding the Gold Line to the west side, for example, itwill do nothing to reduce congestion along South Colorado Boulevardat the other end of the metro area.
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