http://nmindependent.disqus.com/enSat, 10 May 2008 09:03:40 -0000http://70.32.121.217/1299/worn-out-roads#comment-2501736Gunsavelives,<br><br>These are all good questions about the Rail Runner. But in an attempt to answer the will-it-ever-break-even question, the simple answer is no. I'm no expert on public transit, but I don't know of a public transit that isn't subsidized to some extent by government. The New York Times says today (Saturday, May 10) in a front page story that mass transit systems rely on fares to cover about a third of their costs and depend on sales taxes and other government funding for the rest. Hope this helps. And thanks for asking the questions.tripSat, 10 May 2008 09:03:40 -0000http://70.32.121.217/1299/worn-out-roads#comment-2501737Maybe if they shut down the Rail Runner boondoggle, the Transportation Department could apply that cash to the roads . . . ? How many people actually ride the Rail Runner? How much does it bring in with fares, advertising, etc.? <b>Will it ever break even?</b>gunssavelivesFri, 09 May 2008 18:02:45 -0000