TrailNet's newsletter today included their endorsement for Prop M--the MetroLink expansion in the St. Louis area:
Vote Yes on Proposition M on November 4th Trailnet supports Proposition M for MetroLink expansion and operations because MetroLink helps to reduce congestion and pollution and provides alternative mode of transportation for all ages.
Great cities have great transit systems. MetroLink is one of the most successful light rail systems in the country with 70,000 riders per day on a typical weekday and reaches as many as 100,000 on days with special events. Without MetroLink, St. Louis would not be at the level it is today.
What is Proposition M? Proposition M requests a 1/2-cent sales tax in St. Louis County for MetroLink expansion and operations. If it passes it will raise about $80 million/year. In addition, it will trigger a 1/4 sales tax in St. Louis City from a tax that was passed in the City in 1997. This revenue currently cannot be collected until the County passes a matching referendum which Proposition M would accomplish. A 1/2-cent sales tax costs the average family $50/year, about the cost of one tank of gas, or $4 per month.
Benefits of Proposition M? Economic Development - $15 Billion in economic development creating jobs and money for the region. Save Money – average public transit commuter saves $2,000/ year versus driving. Less Congestion – without MetroLink, where would the 70,000 riders a day go? Go Green – Metrolink cars release ZERO pounds of emissions each year. Accessibility for All – alternative mode of transportation for all ages. Live Better – increase your activity by getting out and exploring our city.
TrailNet's newsletter today included their endorsement for Prop M--the MetroLink expansion in the St. Louis area:
