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November 28, 2008 at 5:31 PM #310078November 28, 2008 at 5:32 PM #310127
lostcat92120
Participant“transportation”… anytime you see this it means that 80% of the funding goes to Caltrans and 10% to studies at SANDAG and then another 10% to the actual operation of mass or public transit.
If Mass transit was given the same fare share opportunity as highways to succeed in San Diego it could and would. With San Diego being spread out like it is, it would require that some people drive to Park and Ride lots were they could jump on a high frequency and fast service. Then,when they got to the end of the line (near their work site), they could either walk or jump on a shuttle or in a van pool. As long as the long haul service had priority and ran faster and didn’t travel out of direction, it would work.
Until caltrans and SANDAG figure this out, it’s going to be difficult. It will also be impossible for MTS to run quality service for those that would use it as long as they are operating on 1/6th of cent sales tax. If you weren’t aware MTS has one of the lowest subsidy transit systems in the US. It is however, the most under funded system in the states for the size city.
Well, it’s going to be hard to do anything now that gas is down to a dollar. Perfect timing for the oil industry to go low pro.
November 28, 2008 at 5:32 PM #310107lostcat92120
Participant“transportation”… anytime you see this it means that 80% of the funding goes to Caltrans and 10% to studies at SANDAG and then another 10% to the actual operation of mass or public transit.
If Mass transit was given the same fare share opportunity as highways to succeed in San Diego it could and would. With San Diego being spread out like it is, it would require that some people drive to Park and Ride lots were they could jump on a high frequency and fast service. Then,when they got to the end of the line (near their work site), they could either walk or jump on a shuttle or in a van pool. As long as the long haul service had priority and ran faster and didn’t travel out of direction, it would work.
Until caltrans and SANDAG figure this out, it’s going to be difficult. It will also be impossible for MTS to run quality service for those that would use it as long as they are operating on 1/6th of cent sales tax. If you weren’t aware MTS has one of the lowest subsidy transit systems in the US. It is however, the most under funded system in the states for the size city.
Well, it’s going to be hard to do anything now that gas is down to a dollar. Perfect timing for the oil industry to go low pro.
November 28, 2008 at 5:32 PM #310083lostcat92120
Participant“transportation”… anytime you see this it means that 80% of the funding goes to Caltrans and 10% to studies at SANDAG and then another 10% to the actual operation of mass or public transit.
If Mass transit was given the same fare share opportunity as highways to succeed in San Diego it could and would. With San Diego being spread out like it is, it would require that some people drive to Park and Ride lots were they could jump on a high frequency and fast service. Then,when they got to the end of the line (near their work site), they could either walk or jump on a shuttle or in a van pool. As long as the long haul service had priority and ran faster and didn’t travel out of direction, it would work.
Until caltrans and SANDAG figure this out, it’s going to be difficult. It will also be impossible for MTS to run quality service for those that would use it as long as they are operating on 1/6th of cent sales tax. If you weren’t aware MTS has one of the lowest subsidy transit systems in the US. It is however, the most under funded system in the states for the size city.
Well, it’s going to be hard to do anything now that gas is down to a dollar. Perfect timing for the oil industry to go low pro.
November 28, 2008 at 5:32 PM #309720lostcat92120
Participant“transportation”… anytime you see this it means that 80% of the funding goes to Caltrans and 10% to studies at SANDAG and then another 10% to the actual operation of mass or public transit.
If Mass transit was given the same fare share opportunity as highways to succeed in San Diego it could and would. With San Diego being spread out like it is, it would require that some people drive to Park and Ride lots were they could jump on a high frequency and fast service. Then,when they got to the end of the line (near their work site), they could either walk or jump on a shuttle or in a van pool. As long as the long haul service had priority and ran faster and didn’t travel out of direction, it would work.
Until caltrans and SANDAG figure this out, it’s going to be difficult. It will also be impossible for MTS to run quality service for those that would use it as long as they are operating on 1/6th of cent sales tax. If you weren’t aware MTS has one of the lowest subsidy transit systems in the US. It is however, the most under funded system in the states for the size city.
Well, it’s going to be hard to do anything now that gas is down to a dollar. Perfect timing for the oil industry to go low pro.
November 28, 2008 at 5:32 PM #310190lostcat92120
Participant“transportation”… anytime you see this it means that 80% of the funding goes to Caltrans and 10% to studies at SANDAG and then another 10% to the actual operation of mass or public transit.
If Mass transit was given the same fare share opportunity as highways to succeed in San Diego it could and would. With San Diego being spread out like it is, it would require that some people drive to Park and Ride lots were they could jump on a high frequency and fast service. Then,when they got to the end of the line (near their work site), they could either walk or jump on a shuttle or in a van pool. As long as the long haul service had priority and ran faster and didn’t travel out of direction, it would work.
Until caltrans and SANDAG figure this out, it’s going to be difficult. It will also be impossible for MTS to run quality service for those that would use it as long as they are operating on 1/6th of cent sales tax. If you weren’t aware MTS has one of the lowest subsidy transit systems in the US. It is however, the most under funded system in the states for the size city.
Well, it’s going to be hard to do anything now that gas is down to a dollar. Perfect timing for the oil industry to go low pro.
November 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM #310098CA renter
ParticipantKewp,
It’s a very complex issue, and there is probably not a single “right” answer.
For starters, we would probably have to revamp the entire immigration system, and start from scratch.
-Make it easier for law-abiding, hard-working, honest, ethical people to enter legally via work permits or temporary visas that are carefully tracked, with all immigration and other laws fully enforced.
-Anyone who commits a serious crime against another person or person’s property automatically loses all rights to legally immigrate to this country.
-Have I.C.E. raids (like they used to) of places that are suspected of hiring illegal immigrants, and fine/jail employers who are caught more than twice.
-Bill the countries for the services we are providing to their citizens! Why are we (the U.S. govt) not charging the foreign governments every time an illegal immigrant is provided medical, educational, legal, etc. services? While it’s doubtful they would actually pay, at least there would be a record for how much we are losing to provide services for their citizens.
After we have a handle on the issues and costs related to illegal immigration, then we would have a clearer picture of our state’s true (w/o the effects of I.I.)financial situation, and make cuts/increase taxes where necessary.
BTW, I always try to hire legal immigrants or U.S. citizens. Not saying that illegal immigrants have never done work for me, but I’ve always tried to hire through companies that are licensed and bonded and claim to have well-qualified, licensed workers. We definitely pay more than if we hire folks off the street, but we really do try to practice what we preach.
November 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM #310141CA renter
ParticipantKewp,
It’s a very complex issue, and there is probably not a single “right” answer.
For starters, we would probably have to revamp the entire immigration system, and start from scratch.
-Make it easier for law-abiding, hard-working, honest, ethical people to enter legally via work permits or temporary visas that are carefully tracked, with all immigration and other laws fully enforced.
-Anyone who commits a serious crime against another person or person’s property automatically loses all rights to legally immigrate to this country.
-Have I.C.E. raids (like they used to) of places that are suspected of hiring illegal immigrants, and fine/jail employers who are caught more than twice.
-Bill the countries for the services we are providing to their citizens! Why are we (the U.S. govt) not charging the foreign governments every time an illegal immigrant is provided medical, educational, legal, etc. services? While it’s doubtful they would actually pay, at least there would be a record for how much we are losing to provide services for their citizens.
After we have a handle on the issues and costs related to illegal immigration, then we would have a clearer picture of our state’s true (w/o the effects of I.I.)financial situation, and make cuts/increase taxes where necessary.
BTW, I always try to hire legal immigrants or U.S. citizens. Not saying that illegal immigrants have never done work for me, but I’ve always tried to hire through companies that are licensed and bonded and claim to have well-qualified, licensed workers. We definitely pay more than if we hire folks off the street, but we really do try to practice what we preach.
November 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM #310121CA renter
ParticipantKewp,
It’s a very complex issue, and there is probably not a single “right” answer.
For starters, we would probably have to revamp the entire immigration system, and start from scratch.
-Make it easier for law-abiding, hard-working, honest, ethical people to enter legally via work permits or temporary visas that are carefully tracked, with all immigration and other laws fully enforced.
-Anyone who commits a serious crime against another person or person’s property automatically loses all rights to legally immigrate to this country.
-Have I.C.E. raids (like they used to) of places that are suspected of hiring illegal immigrants, and fine/jail employers who are caught more than twice.
-Bill the countries for the services we are providing to their citizens! Why are we (the U.S. govt) not charging the foreign governments every time an illegal immigrant is provided medical, educational, legal, etc. services? While it’s doubtful they would actually pay, at least there would be a record for how much we are losing to provide services for their citizens.
After we have a handle on the issues and costs related to illegal immigration, then we would have a clearer picture of our state’s true (w/o the effects of I.I.)financial situation, and make cuts/increase taxes where necessary.
BTW, I always try to hire legal immigrants or U.S. citizens. Not saying that illegal immigrants have never done work for me, but I’ve always tried to hire through companies that are licensed and bonded and claim to have well-qualified, licensed workers. We definitely pay more than if we hire folks off the street, but we really do try to practice what we preach.
November 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM #309735CA renter
ParticipantKewp,
It’s a very complex issue, and there is probably not a single “right” answer.
For starters, we would probably have to revamp the entire immigration system, and start from scratch.
-Make it easier for law-abiding, hard-working, honest, ethical people to enter legally via work permits or temporary visas that are carefully tracked, with all immigration and other laws fully enforced.
-Anyone who commits a serious crime against another person or person’s property automatically loses all rights to legally immigrate to this country.
-Have I.C.E. raids (like they used to) of places that are suspected of hiring illegal immigrants, and fine/jail employers who are caught more than twice.
-Bill the countries for the services we are providing to their citizens! Why are we (the U.S. govt) not charging the foreign governments every time an illegal immigrant is provided medical, educational, legal, etc. services? While it’s doubtful they would actually pay, at least there would be a record for how much we are losing to provide services for their citizens.
After we have a handle on the issues and costs related to illegal immigration, then we would have a clearer picture of our state’s true (w/o the effects of I.I.)financial situation, and make cuts/increase taxes where necessary.
BTW, I always try to hire legal immigrants or U.S. citizens. Not saying that illegal immigrants have never done work for me, but I’ve always tried to hire through companies that are licensed and bonded and claim to have well-qualified, licensed workers. We definitely pay more than if we hire folks off the street, but we really do try to practice what we preach.
November 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM #310205CA renter
ParticipantKewp,
It’s a very complex issue, and there is probably not a single “right” answer.
For starters, we would probably have to revamp the entire immigration system, and start from scratch.
-Make it easier for law-abiding, hard-working, honest, ethical people to enter legally via work permits or temporary visas that are carefully tracked, with all immigration and other laws fully enforced.
-Anyone who commits a serious crime against another person or person’s property automatically loses all rights to legally immigrate to this country.
-Have I.C.E. raids (like they used to) of places that are suspected of hiring illegal immigrants, and fine/jail employers who are caught more than twice.
-Bill the countries for the services we are providing to their citizens! Why are we (the U.S. govt) not charging the foreign governments every time an illegal immigrant is provided medical, educational, legal, etc. services? While it’s doubtful they would actually pay, at least there would be a record for how much we are losing to provide services for their citizens.
After we have a handle on the issues and costs related to illegal immigration, then we would have a clearer picture of our state’s true (w/o the effects of I.I.)financial situation, and make cuts/increase taxes where necessary.
BTW, I always try to hire legal immigrants or U.S. citizens. Not saying that illegal immigrants have never done work for me, but I’ve always tried to hire through companies that are licensed and bonded and claim to have well-qualified, licensed workers. We definitely pay more than if we hire folks off the street, but we really do try to practice what we preach.
November 29, 2008 at 10:37 AM #310275kewp
Participant[quote=CA renter]Kewp,
It’s a very complex issue, and there is probably not a single “right” answer.
[/quote]I dunno, I like my solution of only granting green cards and work permits to immigrants that buy property in the country and then just booting everyone else out. And putting their employers in jail.
Kudos to you for doing the right thing!
November 29, 2008 at 10:37 AM #310212kewp
Participant[quote=CA renter]Kewp,
It’s a very complex issue, and there is probably not a single “right” answer.
[/quote]I dunno, I like my solution of only granting green cards and work permits to immigrants that buy property in the country and then just booting everyone else out. And putting their employers in jail.
Kudos to you for doing the right thing!
November 29, 2008 at 10:37 AM #310192kewp
Participant[quote=CA renter]Kewp,
It’s a very complex issue, and there is probably not a single “right” answer.
[/quote]I dunno, I like my solution of only granting green cards and work permits to immigrants that buy property in the country and then just booting everyone else out. And putting their employers in jail.
Kudos to you for doing the right thing!
November 29, 2008 at 10:37 AM #309805kewp
Participant[quote=CA renter]Kewp,
It’s a very complex issue, and there is probably not a single “right” answer.
[/quote]I dunno, I like my solution of only granting green cards and work permits to immigrants that buy property in the country and then just booting everyone else out. And putting their employers in jail.
Kudos to you for doing the right thing!
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