Tax payers my loose their voice if Bob Jackman has his way.  Todays IndyStar reports that Jackman introduced Senate Bill 14 which will grant "INDOT the authority to enter public-private partnerships for passenger and freight rail projects without legislative OK." Which means that the tax payers lose their ability to derail projects they dislike.  Mr. Jackman (R) co-chairs the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission.  And he feels that such a move is necessary, despite the fact this bill is step toward taxation without representation...Americans don't tolerate that concept well.  
   Jackman proports the idea his commute from Meridian-Kessler costs him about $7.50 per day or $1800 dollars a year.  I suggest that you carpool with other people and cut your costs.  Light commuter rail is a money pit.  In his article A Desire Named Streetcar, Don Pickrell states: 

   "The forecasts that led local officials in eight U.S. cities to advocate rail transit projects over competing, less capital-intensive options grossly overestimated rail transit ridership and underestimated rail construction costs and operating expenses...the structure of transit grant programs and the existence of dedicated funding sources provide little incentive for local officials to seek accurate information in evaluating alternatives."   

   If Bob Jackman wants a light rail, I suggest he get a model for his basement.  That way it can go around in circles without costing tax payers.  How much do you think it will raise taxes to support the choo-choo? Similar projects have cost taxpayers $60 billion so far.  Leave my right to say no intact, Senate Bill 14 is simply a way to circumvent the taxpayers who overwhelmingly say no to light rail.