Chad -Trying to understand why you fail to examine "fear that the FTA will pull its $1.55 billion funding." 1. City has received maybe $800M to date; 2. FTA hasn't demanded that $800M back and it's highly unlikely they'd ask for all of it back if City makes good faith effort to complete and open the system at least all the way to Middle Street; and 3. Remainder of $1.55B has already been "pull[ed]." FTA refusing to release any monies until City demonstrates a viable plan for finishing the project and paying for the operations and maintenance. With or without GET extension City has consistently failed to meet FTA demands for greater clarity on how the Rail will be completed, operated, and paid for. Many people perceive Civil Beat perpetuates the falsehood that we'll somehow "lose" money if GET extension isn't granted or if we pursue alternatives to heavy, elevated rail to Ala Moana. Spend at least $10B for maybe $1B? Sounds like a bad deal! The real fear should be bankrupting Honolulu.