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Re: Let The Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line Bridge Rehabilitation Begin
Author: Eddie Elkins
Date: 08-15-2013 - 16:12
Howard Wrote:
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> Regarding a dinner train, one with pairings from
> local wineries is already planned for when the RTC
> completes the rehabilitation of the bridges.
Great idea, but I think you're seriously underestimating the power and influence of the NIMBYs whose homes are located close to the tracks and have a conniption fit every time a train passes by and toots its horn.
To keep the NIMBYs happy, you'll probably see the train originate on the western outskirts of Santa Cruz (well away from any housing developments) and operate a mile or two west toward Davenport -- just like they did with the Christmas train.
And, of course, we wouldn't want it any other way. To "push back" against the power and influence of the NIMBYs would hurt their feelings and possibly lower their self-esteem.
Remember, the best fight is to put up no fight at all. It's been proven on the south side of Monterey Bay.
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> Regarding a dinner train, one with pairings from
> local wineries is already planned for when the RTC
> completes the rehabilitation of the bridges.
Great idea, but I think you're seriously underestimating the power and influence of the NIMBYs whose homes are located close to the tracks and have a conniption fit every time a train passes by and toots its horn.
To keep the NIMBYs happy, you'll probably see the train originate on the western outskirts of Santa Cruz (well away from any housing developments) and operate a mile or two west toward Davenport -- just like they did with the Christmas train.
And, of course, we wouldn't want it any other way. To "push back" against the power and influence of the NIMBYs would hurt their feelings and possibly lower their self-esteem.
Remember, the best fight is to put up no fight at all. It's been proven on the south side of Monterey Bay.
