Thursday, October 30, 2008

Measure Q: the SMART train proposal

Aired on KQED Radio News October 29, 2008

http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810290833

One of the most hotly contested ballot measures in the North Bay, Measure Q would levy a one quarter cent sales tax for the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit train. Supporters say SMART offers an alternative to gridlocked highway. Opponents question the proposal's efficiency and its $1 billion price tag.