Re: Fort Ord Balloon Track
Author: Steve Carter
Date: 01-24-2011 - 16:44
Mike S. Wrote:
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> Hi Everyone,
>
> Great discussion. I am resident of Marina and see
> the tracks and the Balloon Spur everyday. The
> tracks have been paved over at either end of Fort
> Ord Dunes State Park for walking and biking access
> to Beach Range Road. There have been recent
> proposals for a Light Rail project to use the same
> tracks and run between Castroville and
> Monterey...but I won't hold my breath. Sam
> Reeves...Great photo! Do you have anymore photos
> of the final 1999 run?
>
> All the best,
>
> Michael
>
> www.italiastraps.com
Mike:
They've been making noises like that for years. If they really start to do something serious, the NIMBY noise emanating from Marina will be huge.
Former Marina resident, here.