Independence Institute

Commuter Rail 1, Archeological Heritage 0 0
- TRANSPORTATION - Miscellaneous
- June 23, 2011
Utah is so intent on building rail transit that it is willing to cook the books and systematically overestimate ridership in order to support its ridiculously expensive rail projects. One commuter-rail line, for example, is expected to attract a 6,100 new transit riders a day, or 3,050 new round trips, for a mere $612 million. […]
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Good to See Douglas County Leaders Stand Up Against Shameful Anti-Choice Lawsuit 0
- EDUCATION - Blogs, EDUCATION - School Choice, EDUCATION - Vouchers & Tax Credits
- June 22, 2011
This week the Douglas County School District completed its second round of applications and filled the last of 500 Choice Scholarships enabling students to attend a private school. It’s a shame to see so-called civil liberties groups working to deprive Douglas County families of educational opportunity. But it’s good to see the school board and district officials press forward with their thoughtful vision to expand school choice in their community.
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Why Rail?0
- TRANSPORTATION - Miscellaneous
- June 22, 2011
After nearly 50 percent cost overruns, eighteen months of delays, and a scandal that cost top transit agency officials their jobs, Norfolk, Virginia plans to open its first light-rail line for business in August, 2011. This fabulous 7.4-mil line expected to carry an average of 2,900 riders per day in its first year, increasing to […]
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Damn the Deficits! Full Speed Ahead!0
- TRANSPORTATION - Miscellaneous
- June 21, 2011
Washington Metro doesn’t have enough money to maintain its rail system, and the region doesn’t have enough money to build the Silver line to Dulles Airport, which is already under construction. So what should the region do? Plan more rail lines, of course! Because, when it comes to rail transit, no amount of money is […]
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