Yep. But even the big stick doesn't always work. For example, Silicon Valley cities have managed to indefinitely delay the (approved and funded) state-level pla

Yep. But even the big stick doesn't always work. For example, Silicon Valley cities have managed to indefinitely delay the (approved and funded) state-level plans to upgrade the CalTrain link between San Francisco and San Jose to become a modern, high-speed train with frivolous lawsuits while they work on how to manage the cancellation.