Former GDOT director Jim Westmoreland makes an appearance in this N&O article on state House committee debate over Rep. Ric Killian’s bill to kill federal funding for rail improvements.
Westmoreland confirmed Killian’s projection that maintenance and upkeep costs for an improved rail network would reach $41 million per year by 2037. Westmoreland maintained that passenger fares —- especially after more routes are added —- will help cut those costs.
I’m skeptical.
