By TaMeia Murphy | Downtown Devil
The debate against the controversial South Central Light Rail extension continued at a public forum Tuesday as residents voiced concerns with cost and safety and organized new efforts to oppose the project.
Although the extension was approved by the Phoenix City Council 6-2 in September, not all residents are happy with the 5.5-mile addition to the light rail, which will cut down traffic lanes along Central Avenue.
Economic analyst and author Randal O’Toole spoke against the extension at the forum, which was held at the Americans for Prosperity field office in east Phoenix. He said he is staunchly opposed to the development of government-subsidized rail projects as a means of public transportation by big cities.
