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The Rant

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In England they drive on the left. In Chattanooga we drive on what’s left.

Passenger rail dreamers: Don’t be distracted by shiny things. Beware of friendly consultants. Keep focus and dollars local. Educate children in safe schools first.

Why must we spend millions more studying the idea of passenger train travel. Can’t we just add a passenger car or two to existing trains, then add more if they fill up?

AMC Theater bonehead idea: Charge more for middle seats in struggling, empty theaters. Even better: Have Ticketmaster broker movie tickets and Southwest Airlines coordinate schedules.

Why can’t we pave, not patch, the roads around Hamilton Place? That area brings in more tax money than housing areas and has more vehicles.