OH Gov-elect John Kasich vilifies the "train cult"

A snippet from the Nov 30 press conference introducing Ohio's new transportation department director...

Clevelander to Kasich: Get on board

Angie Schmitt, a Cleveland resident, wrote an open letter to Ohio Governor-Elect John Kasich, who says that a new passenger rail spur linking Cincy, Cbus and Cleveland is not in Ohio's future.

It makes me question my future in this state. I read today that fewer young people across the nation are choosing to get driver’s licenses and purchase cars. This is part of a national trend away from car-based lifestyles. I consider myself a part of this movement. But the message I am getting from the state of Ohio is that there’s no room for people like me here.

OH rail debate

Ohio Governor Strickland says $400 million for the 3C passenger rail is a smart investment that will help create the right conditions for jobs and growth. His Republican challenger John Kasich has said it's "one of the dumbest ideas I've ever heard." The Ohio Poll's final prediction for the race suggests a majority of Ohioans might agree.



Disclaimer: The views expressed in the pop ups are those of Cbus Tranist, who edited the video. They do not necessarily reflect the views of GLG. But why would you wanna reject $375M in fed infrastructure money?!