Fort Lauderdale’s Proposed Light Rail System: “The Wave”. Will it cause a major “Train Wreck” in our future?

http://abetterftlauderdale.com/?p=291
Rynerson strikes again with a well thought out and researched blog about the proposed light rail system for downtown Fort Lauderdale. In a nutsell he argues (cynically) that the proposed system is largely funded using tax payers dollars and ultimately will only serve to improve the property values of downtown residents. In his typical style, he also draws from a number of sources to convincingly impugn the overall costs for the entire system.

I've always been a fan of public transportation (I despise driving), but I think Rynerson does a pretty good job of articulating exactly why light rail isn't exactly the best way to spend tax dollars at this moment. Improving parks and facilities, creating more destinations and improving basic infrastructure are better fundung targets.