700 WLW's Tracy Jones says streetcar is a "horrible" idea.

Because we all know that a former mediocre baseball player with absolutely no transit experience knows best!

On July 29, 2009; Mayor Mark Mallory was a guest on 700 WLW's "Eddie and Tracy" show where he discussed the proposed Cincinnati streetcar system. Jones gave his trademark "it's a HOORRRRIIIBBBLLEE idea" catchphrase at the end of the interview. To hear the podcast, click here. Between talking over the mayor and reminding everyone listening that he "used to be a professional baseball player," I doubt Tracy had much time to ponder the idea of the streetcar before he drew his conclusion.

It's funny. Tracy Jones, a local radio host and former mediocre MLB player, thinks the streetcar is a bad idea, yet these experts on transit issues think the streetcar would reap great economic benefit for this city:

- HDR Cincinnati Streetcar Feasibility Study

- HDR Cincinnati Streetcar Economic Impact Study

- University of Cincinnati Streetcar Study Evaluation

- City of Cincinnati Streetcar Presentation

- City of Cincinnati Climate Action Plan (See Page 52)

- Growth and Opportunities Study of the City of Cincinnati (See Page 61)

- Agenda 360 (See Page 20)

Sorry Trace, I think I'm gonna have to go with these opinions over yours. "It is what it is" pal!

Edit: Tracy also said "8 of the 9 council people are opposed to the streetcar." That is FALSE, 8 of the 9 council members are opposed to COAST's Anti-Passenger Rail Charter Amendment!