agree with K. Pine that the rail project as currently planned should be completed, without modifications.  if there is a will there is a way.  the city should petition the state legislature to extend the tax surcharge; it is not taking away any taxes from the state, in fact they are profiting from it the 10% collection charge which is highly exorbitant.   if the project is stopped short, it will cost much more to complete later.  the route from middle street to ala moana is key to tods and ridership.  it is so sad that the antis (lingle, cayetano, kelikini and others) because of their personal beliefs are trying to stop the train and deny the westsiders who for over 20 years suffered with horrendous traffic congestion.  they caused the project to be delayed for over 3 years due to frivolous lawsuits and negligent views.  this delays likely caused over a billion dollars when considering all the direct and collateral costs.  no class, no shame.