Some people like to beat dead horses. 2002 was 12 years and four management teams ago. From what I see of John Bush, he and his team are working hard to reverse the years of both self and externally inflicted damage. 500 people showing up in Antonito for the Toys for Tot's trip seems like a good start. It's not like Antonito is near anything.
Williams is on the interstate! Only a half hour from Flagstaff and an easy 2 1/2 hours from Phoenix. Most people in America know where the Grand Canyon is. Antonito, probably not, so the C&TS will just have to keep working at building ridership. Maybe $2 gas will help.
Michael Allen