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Originally Posted by CPVLIVE
Don't confuse Denver voters with Denver metro area voters.
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You mean don't sell Denver voters short? That's a reasonable question. Of course a lot would depend on exactly what's being proposed.
wong's ballpark figure of $3 billion is not unreasonable. I've estimated 15 miles of urban light rail at $2.5-$3 billion depending on amount of grade separation. Jamie appears to be suggesting something closer to 25 miles or over $4 billion. And that's based on today's $'s which may no longer be available. But how would that pencil out over 30 years and how would taxpayers pay for it? Good question.
If you were to focus primarily on the city core it might make more sense and be more financially feasible. But would that appeal to all of the city's voters? If you're thinking of all of Denver then it's the SE corridor that's most devoid of existing light rail options which is why I like Broadway to Speer/Leetsdale corridor. Add in Colorado Blvd between I-25 and the A Line 40th street station is how I get to 15 miles.
If all you want is for a streetcar to run along Larimer or Market streets through RiNo and circle around then a streetcar could be done for much less.
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