Measure Q, on the November 2008 ballot in both Sonoma and Marin counties, would enact a 20-year ¼-cent sales tax to help fund the proposed SMART rail and trail project. The SMART project would build a 70-mile commuter train on existing rail right-of-way between Cloverdale in Sonoma County to the Larkspur ferry in Marin County. The project also includes a 70-mile bicycling and walking trail within/adjacent to the rail corridor.
SMART is a great opportunity to combat global warming and reinforce the vitality of the great downtowns along the Hwy 101 corridor.
To pass, Measure Q must be approved by 2/3 of the voters in the SMART district, which encompasses Marin and Sonoma counties. SMART barely missed passing in 2006 (it got 65.3%, just shy of the 66.7% required), with not enough support in Marin. If you know people in Marin (or Sonoma), please pass this on!!
More information is at www.smarttrain2008.org
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