Yep, that's right! The revenue-losing, junk bond status, seemingly constantly closed Las Vegas monorail is actually going to be expanded! Fortunately, it will only be extended to the airport and the major convention centers, as well as hit some spots on the West side of the Strip. When I say "fortunately," I mean for me, as potential plans were discussed to bring the hunk of crap into Green Valley, pretty much right across the street from me.

There is absolutely no way that Las Vegas will ever be able to have a decent transportation system. It wasn't considered or implemented early enough (unlike, say Chicago and it's L lines that were built in the 20s and consolidated and made public in the 40s). It's too much of a car culture here, so it's a much better plan to keep the damn thing out of the neighborhoods, and focus on the convention centers and tourism industry.

I still think it's not going to do well from the airport, though. WIth all the luggage people bring, it's always helpful to have a hand with that and not to be lugging it up and down stairs.

Here's a link to the whole story in today's paper.

Bettie