If the justification for a project like this switches from a need, to a economy stimulus, then I agree we should focus on having those $$$ try to stay local. Switching this back to the original idea of a dedicated bus system would put a larger ratio of the cost into construction which is what really matters for stimulus/jobs. Lets prepare the route with that in mind, and should the dollars and needs for downtown be there in the future, switch it over to tracked and order the cars.
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