I am curious about the future of the Capital Crescent Trail

a glance at THE WASH CYCLE gave me this...

THE PURPLE LINE at the Wash cycle
http://washcycle.typepad.com

I wonder...
why not create a "light rail" on East West Highway
why take this land away from the people on foot and on bike
why not take some land away from the "car culture"

there is not enough space for active people
space should not be taken away from active people
space should be given to active people

why make it harder for people to be active?