The city is NOT going to be much help as long as rail construction is ongoing, and who knows how long that will take?  Some estimates say 2025, but I guarantee it will be longer.  While Caldwell will argue that rail money is its own source and nothing is taken from the city general fund, we have all seen and heard his threats that if rail is NOT properly funded (however he defines "properly"), he may have to increase taxes elsewhere such as property tax to cover basic city services.  Of course, he seems to be able to find money for pet projects like the bike lanes and Chinatown bulb outs.  Instead of funding such projects, can we just take care of basic services first?