Rail is an investment in a future with adequate mass transit along the urban core of Honolulu where much future growth will take place. It will also prevent urban sprawl which is not a solution to traffic congestion.

We are already short of housing so development along the rail route will fill that need. Another need is economic growth through investment that will increase city revenue and help pay for rail operations and construction. The increase in the surcharge revenue will pay for construction as well.

With economic growth comes economic diversification, and will also bring in more revenue through the surcharge for construction needs.

Finally not having urban sprawl.... priceless.