The dreams of having a light-rail sit on one thing at the moment, a November poll or not. Many Kansas City officials think that a November poll is too early to educate people about the plan and grow support. It is also thought that with the presidential elections and other big topics on the ballot the light-rail will be overshadowed. Funkhouser has a few ideas on how to get the light rail started, A half-cent sales tax increase in Jackson, Clay and Platte counties, which would raise about $70 million a year, A transportation governing body of about 10 to 12 elected officials, including mayors from throughout the three counties, to decide specifics, like the route, and Priority destinations — such as Lee’s Summit, Independence, downtown and Kansas City International Airport, the specific destinations would be picked in time for the November ballot but the exact route would not. Platte and Clay country officials say it would be hard to get these community members to vote because they are not benefiting from the light-rail, since there would be no line coming into any of there main towns. Most Kansas City officials think that a special April ballot would be a better idea, since there would be more time to raise awareness and gain some much needed support.
So the idea of mass transit for Kansas City is hinged on one thing, a spot on the November ballot or not. In the coming months with will know if it will be on the ballot or not.
Horsley,Lynn,and Kevin,Murphy."Mayor under pressure in push for November light-rail vote."KansasCityStar4May.2008www.kansascity.com. 5 May. 2008 <http://www.kansascity.com/743/story/605563.html>.
A New Jersey Transit train, a very successful light-rail system.
New Jersey Transit. Hoboken411.com. 07 May 008<hoboken411.com/./04/light%20rail%209th%202.JPG>.
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