text: That's a straw man. No one except anti-rail activists claimed the EIS stated rail was going to reduce congestion. Read the EIS. It doesn't say that's the purpose of the project. It does list other reasons, which include (1) having a reliable alternative that's affordable to ride and (2) transportation equity, that is, providing an option for people who cannot drive because of age or disability or  because they cannot afford to own and operate a car/truck. These people would not benefit from more highways, contrary to what Panos says.