The Commissioners had many questions for Bill. No other presenter was as
provocative and interesting. Because there was not enough time for all
our questions, Commission Chairman and DOT Secretary Mary Peters asked
that further queries be submitted in writing. I asked Bill for
recommendations on how to finance a light-rail system through the
increase in property values which accrues in virtually every system. I
anxiously await his response.
I'm glad I lived to see the revival of rail systems after the
transportation depression of the 1970s. I hope I live to see many new
systems built in the future.