kkWell, what do we have here? A metro transit system cutting bus service after paying for trains? Do tell.

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority also wants new taxing authority from the state even though a state audit revealed that the debt VTA took on to build light rail lines left is struggling to pay the operating costs of the lines. This was compounded by low ridership of the lines, further putting a dent in revenue flowing into the system.

Yep, this is Charlotte’s future in 5 or 10 years.