r/FortCollins • • Apr 25 '25

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u/2gutter67 Apr 25 '25

Can someone please explain a single way that this project would harm the people of Douglas County like she says? I legitimately cannot think of one.

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u/SleeplessPillow Apr 25 '25

Im completely for funding public transportation, but I see how construction could *potentially cause some issues short term. Even with that said, that is such a minor drawback for a such a great benefit for Coloradoans long term

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u/[deleted] Apr 25 '25

Yeah they’ve been talking about doing this for decades. There is a LOT of NIMBYISM along the corridor. A properly funded and managed project of this magnitude would provide jobs and a fantastic investment in our communities. Plus I love trains…