Yesterday I reported on a Deseret News poll on the expansion of commuter rail along the Wasatch Front.
Seems the D-News is continuing its poll reportings in today’s news a poll that indicates that
Utahns will back a UTA fare hike, due to the high cost of fuel. Participants indicated they would support a temporary rate hike beginning in 2006.
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It’s no secret that I strongly advocate mass transportation, including light rail. I am happy to read into today’s Deseret News that most of those polled in a recent survey about light rail would gladly pay more taxes to expand the current system to include the major portion of the Wasatch Front.
Finally, people are increasingly catching on. No doubt that the rising fuel costs have some bearing on that awareness.
Transportation alternatives, including expanding commuter rail routes, can be viewed on the Utah Department of Transportation‘s website. A spokesperson quoted in the article encourages folks to look at the options and voice their opinion.
Elected officials are also encouraged to listen to their constituents on the issue. Now that’s a concept!
My interest in alternative fuel was enlightened today by an article in the Deseret News on the
Utah Transit Authority considering employing soy power. A move to this could save $750.000 per year in fuel costs.
UTA has entered into negotiations with an Ogden based firm to begin purchasing bio-diesel fuel. The fuel would be a blend of 80% bio-diesel and 20% soy. THe plan is to use the fuel for all UTA busses. NOt only will this be a monetary savings all around, it will be better for our environment, as many of us know.
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