Wichita, Kansas: Commissioner Says Privatizing Transit System Should be Option for City [View all]

Nov. 10--The chairman of the Sedgwick County Commission says the city of Wichita should be open to privatizing its struggling transit system.

Commissioner Richard Ranzau is recommending changes to the proposed Wichita-Sedgwick County Comprehensive Plan, which is intended as a guide to future growth and development.

Ranzau suggested less emphasis on bicycle and pedestrian transportation and a bigger emphasis on property rights. Those suggestions differ from the Wichita City Council's plans for transportation and community growth.

He said privatizing the public transit system should be given serious consideration. ...................(more)

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