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The Jan. 5 editorial, “Ranger Xpress a very low priority,” marks a low point in the Rocky’s stature as a thoughtful and responsible long- range voice in Colorado. I am committed to the opposing conclusion that the Ranger Xpress initiative is vital if Colorado is to have any chance of breaking free of the dual affliction of blacktop and airport TSA lines.
The journalistic and factual quality of this editorial is minimal. The cost threat appears to be a fear tactic to irrationally scare off supporters. In reality, only those who truly enjoy riding solo in the rush-hour grind and standing in TSA security lines for hours on end should join the Rocky’s position.
Careful decision-makers will recognize the great long-term benefit of the Ranger Xpress. With reasonable and measured support at the federal, state, county, city and private levels, the fearful cost presented by the Rocky is entirely achievable.
Restoring the backlog of costly blacktop repairs should have no bearing on pursuing the benefits of the Ranger Xpress. The Rocky Mountain News is flat wrong to imply otherwise.

Ralph Trenary
Loveland

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