To: Warren Buffett
Warren Buffet; Don't let BNSF hold public transportation hostage
Reduce the amount BNSF demands of RTD for the commuter line from Westminster, CO to Longmont, CO, to something that RTD can pay, and the taxpayers in the Metro area can afford.
Why is this important?
The Regional Transportation District in Colorado (RTD) was stunned when Burlington Northern Santa Fe demanded $535 million UP FRONT for use of the right of way for the North West corridor for the Commuter Rail transportation project. Warren Buffet's company bought the company for $44 billion. Charging so much for use of an existing right of way for public transportation is holding the Denver area's progress hostage.