In Flagstaff, AZ we have extensive bike paths which are used by about 1% of the population. Lots of "civic art" which provides valuable income to various brothers-in-law who would otherwise have to search for honest work. A smoke belching diesel bus fleet which gives rides to the same five hippies every day. (It would be more cost effective to run a chauffeured Lincoln stretch along the same routes.)
And all of this is supported by a truly extorionate Bed, Board and Booze Sales Tax aimed at tourists but which actually victimizes the locals. As these revenues fall shorter the home owners will invariably pick up the slack.
Is it any surprise Flagstaff voters went for Kerry 3 for 1 over Bush?
Democrats! Be sure to come visit us, bring lots of money to spend and help us pay our taxes.