Do local politicians have any shame? Take a look at the ballot measure language
SMART will be placing on the March 2020 ballot

To continue relieving traffic congestion, reducing greenhouse gas emissions (having carried 1.5- million passengers by providing quality transportation alternatives to Highway 101), connecting stations with pathways, expanding rail service to Healdsburg/Cloverdale as grants become available, shall an extension of the existing Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District 1/4-cent voter approved sales tax, at the same rate, generating approximately $40,000,000 annually for an additional 30 years, subject to audits and citizens’ oversight, that the State cannot take away, be adopted?

Some facts for those not following this dysfunctional agency

Ridership is flat and has been flat for 2 years despite the growth of population and jobs
in the area.

Anyone been through downtown San Rafael lately? SMART at-grade crossings are increasing congestion not decreasing it

And as far as claims regarding global warming, it's probably a close call as to whether they've lowered emissions after accounting for trips to the stations and congestion
generated emissions. They take so few riders, that there just isn't much to offset
these negative effects.

As to expanding rail service to Healdsburg and Cloverdale? Anyone on this forum really think the feds will pony up the funds for these 2 communities? Anyone? Bueller?