No, they are mostly useless. The good ol' boys used to be nominal Republicans now they are nominal Democrats, very little difference. Huffman should be dealing with SMART issues.

Had they gone to real light rail flyovers could have been planned in from the outset, even if you'd have to start with grade crossings initially. Certainly in San Rafael, Petaluma and Santa Rosa. Ramps way too steep for freight.

And of course a high level bridge over the Petaluma River so no bridge attendants. Again ramps too steep for freight but no problem whatsoever for big streetcars MU'D. aka LRV's.