Status of the Heartland Flyer?

**writerranger** · 10-03-2006, 11:42 PM

I'd sure like to see Amtrak keep this route. Anybody here informed as to the latest?

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**The Old Downtown Guy** · 10-04-2006, 07:35 AM

I think it is funded for at least another year. Mayor Cornett has been working at the State Legislature to develop line item funding in the DOT budget for this important rail transit link to Fort Worth, but I'm not sure of his progress.

**soonerguru** · 10-04-2006, 08:34 AM

The Flyer is safe for at least another year. Secretary of Transportation Phil Tomlinson worked out a deal with Texas to have Texas finance one half of the cost. Great job, Phil!

The state had to come up with $4 million (beyond the Fed money). Therefore, OK Legislature OK'd $2million and Texas put up $2 million.

Great solution to a route that benefits both states.

**Luke** · 10-04-2006, 10:13 AM

So, it's not self-sustaining I take it?

**John** · 10-04-2006, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by Luke

So, it's not self-sustaining I take it?

not even close. but it IS cool.

**writerranger** · 10-04-2006, 04:53 PM

Thanks for the info. I would hate for the city to lose the Heartland Flyer. It's a cheap trip to Ft. Worth and seeing the small town charm between here and there is worth it all.

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**soonerguru** · 10-04-2006, 11:40 PM

So, it's not self-sustaining I take it?

There is no transportation system that is self-sustaining anywhere. Name a highway that is self sustaining.

News flash: transportation is public infrastructure and requires public funding for upkeep and maintenance.

Patrick · 10-05-2006, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by soonerguru

There is no transportation system that is self-sustaining anywhere. Name a highway that is self sustaining.

News flash: transportation is public infrastructure and requires public funding for upkeep and maintenance.

My thoughts exactly!

**writerranger** · 10-05-2006, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by soonerguru

There is no transportation system that is self-sustaining anywhere. Name a highway that is self sustaining.

News flash: transportation is public infrastructure and requires public funding for upkeep and maintenance.

Excellent point. The same applies to public transportation within a city.

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**kevinpate** · 10-06-2006, 12:05 PM

I saw a press item recently that both Oklahoma and Texas are commiitting to keep the route. Sorry, don't remember which paper or the date, but it was within the last 2 weeks