Virtually every rail system in the country is failing due to high costs of operation, falling ridership, and unfunded maintenance costs. The costs of expansion of rail is huge. How can you expect to support this system knowing the poor track record thus far of its management? No this will not improve anyone's quality of life now or in the future. I am a supporter of public transit, but it has to be smart transit. Fixed guideway systems are never the answer, especially with the limited customer base we have here.