Re: On the other hand...
The VTA's Los Gatos Extension is significantly more than just "laying track" and stringing some wires.
It includes engineering, assessments for water & air quality, hazardous materials, noise & vibration, etc. As well as construction of a new station and parking lot. And grade crossing improvements.
Phase 1
Construction of a double set of light rail tracks at the Winchester Station
Expansion of parking capacity at the Winchester Station
Construction of a new Vasona Junction Station
Construction of a Park & Ride lot and end-of-the-line facilities at the new Vasona Junction Station
Lengthening of six existing station platforms along the Vasona Corridor alignment (Winchester, Campbell, Hamilton, Bascom, Fruitdale, and Race) to accommodate longer trains)
Phase 2
Construction of a new Hacienda Light Rail Station with an optional Park & Ride lot
VTA Los Gatos Extension
VTA LG Exten Draft EIR