Public Transportation and Smart Growth

The route formerly used by the Rio Grande Zephyr and now by Amtrak's California Zephyr is one of the most scenic routes crossed by public transportation in the western US, and I highly recommend it.

It is unfortunate that through passenger trains no longer run between Trinidad, CO and Eagle, CO through the Royal Gorge and over Tennessee Pass. That, too, would be a beautiful ride.

Some countries have good public transportation and visionary leaders. We, however, are "blessed" with the likes of Grover Norqist and the Tea Party.