Reduce local taxes by finding innovative (and cheaper) solutions to the problems requiring funding

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Reduce local taxes by finding innovative (and cheaper) solutions to the problems requiring funding

Why Is This Idea Important?: An attempt at an innovative alternative to building more big highways.

In the Town of New Scotland there is a lot of contention at the moment over a large shopping center locating in the area. Many wish to limit the size of such structures. Some talk about the increase in taxes that will be incurred by larger roads to serve the shopping area. The idea I liked was for the shopping center to locate itself on the old D&H railway right of way and establish light rail connecting outlying communities to Albany. The shopping center could have their own station and people wishing to visit could park anywhere along the right of way and catch the train to the shopping maul for free. The cost to the taxpayer would be less in the long run and there would be many other advantages to the locals and business.

Submitted by azaleahs 2 years ago