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<P mce_keep="true">Many cities in Texas are saying no thanks to light rail.  It is too expensive.  Austin, Fort Worth, and San Antonio, which are three of the largest cities in Texas, have decided that the benefits generated by light rail do not justifiy the costs.  Houston is reconsidering its plans to expand significantly its starter light rail system.  They are going with commuter rail, in some instances, if it can be built along existing rights-of-way, and Rapid Bus Technology (RBT).  Apparently the DOT is having some second thoughts about the cost of light rail.  It has encouraged Austin, amongst others, to think RPT, which will start here in 2011 or 2012 if the transit authority can secure FTA funding.</P> <P mce_keep="true">Dallas opted for an extensive light rail system only to have it used by approximately three per cent of the Metroplex population.  The subsidy required for each user is $3.22 per trip, which is more than double the farebox revenue.  Interestingly, the HOV lanes in Dallas, which are operated by Dallas Area Rapid Transit, carry twice the number of people as ride the light rail trains.  </P>
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