May 28, 2009, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BATN/message/41596
Public: Don't cut weekend Caltrain trips
Caltrain officials got an earful from the public last night as the transit agency took comments on plans to cut its deficit by increasing fares and parking fees and cutting weekend service.
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A five-point plan was introduced to Caltrain last night by the BayRail Alliance. The plan calls for no elimination of weekend service, no bicycle surcharge, establishing airport parking, finding dedicated funding and replacing the Caltrain Joint Powers Board with an elected district.
"We don't want to see Caltrain become commuter only," said Redwood City's Andy Chow of the BayRail Alliance. Chow also said, without dedicated funding, Caltrain will go through the same budget mess for years to come...
