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Old 04-02-2009, 01:02 PM   #76
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Originally Posted by Bunk View Post
That's all very good, but these kinds of infrastructure costs billions of dollars. Calgarians all want this stuff, but flip out over $3 parking fees and minuscule levies for recycling.

These things cost money, and until Calgarians are willing to pony up, they won't get the transit or roads system, or city that they want.

Absolutely true. The fact is, Calgary needs better infrastructure in a lot of areas, not just transit--and it's going to cost some money. But if you want to see what happens when you don't spend the money, travel to Philadelphia. It ain't pretty.
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