Well, they will have to rebuild Black Point, Wingo and Brazos swing bridges.

That will allow 2472 to make some runs with the new solid infrastructure...

Jerry Wrote:
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> For any of those paying attention to Hwy 37
> "solutions" and what will become of SMART
> extensions to the east:
>
> The MTC removed the extension to Suisun City from
> Plan Bay Area 2050 and told SMART in writing in
> comments to the EIR and that comment is publicly
> available.
>
> This finding by MTC staff has been discussed at
> SMART Board meetings and noted by its new GM Eddy
> Cummins.
>
> This removal is in conflict with the State Rail
> Plan. So, those focusing on the rail plan get it
> wrong.
>
> By the way, the same comment in the EIR led to the
> removal of any SMART extensions north of Windsor.
>
> Then there is the political reality and timing
> factor to consider.
>
> Long before much progress is made on the Hwy 37
> "plan," SMART will seek a tax extension (probably
> Nov 2024). It is likely to loose that one too,
> given how badly they were trounced by opponents to
> Measure I (March 2020).
>
> Also to consider: In order to pay for the
> operating expenses of the SMART train traveling to
> Suisun City, tax measures in Solano, Napa, Sonoma,
> and Marin counties would need to pass. Possibly
> some new district could be created so that it
> would require a 2/3 vote in the newly defined
> geography.
>
> But long before that would occur, SMART is likely
> to face another loss at the polls.
>
> And what happens then? I'd sure like to know.
> Would the state step in and bail them out?
> What about freight and the "common carrier"
> obligation?
>
> Anyone know?