ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Would it do more harm than good? That's the question posed to residents about an elevated rail system around the Albuquerque metro. "I think Albuquerque, in general, we need more transportation modes,” said an Albuquerque resident. Legislators in the Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommittee were presented with a proposal for an elevated rail system designed to connect all of Albuquerque. Something Benjamin Lopez, a policy analyst for Amtrak and New Mexico native, said would mitigate traffic crossing the river and minimize pedestrian deaths. While some legislators were excited about the idea, they also raised concerns saying, "Look at all the pushback we got on that art system. People are still complaining about it.” Another saying, "This is an initial thing, and I think it's great, but I think it's important that if you continue to work on it, realize that the West Side doesn't end at Coors Road." Story continues below Trending: O’Niell’s owners speak out on what caused Nob Hill location closure Crime: Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office search for stolen generator NM News: NMSU approves $600K annual salary for incoming president Valerio Ferme Lopez shared research saying Albuquerque is expected to grow to over a million people by 2030, and all the city river crossings will still be "severely congested by 2040." He also said the Albuquerque Rapid Rail would be a more cost-effective and safer solution as New Mexico was named the most dangerous state for pedestrians for the seventh year in a row. With seven lines, 70 stations, and 103 miles of new rail, a cross-town trip from Sunport to Balloon Fiesta Park could alleviate some of the annual early October tourist traffic. "I think it'd be good during Balloon Fiesta because we wouldn't have so much traffic on the highways when it's hard to get to work and to school because you get caught up in the Balloon Fiesta traffic. So, I think it would help clear up the highway for the residents,” said Emily Breaux, an Albuquerque resident. "I think it's a really great opportunity for people that have transportation issues especially where we see a lot of unhoused people close to Central and their only option is to go east to west from the mountains all the way to Coors. I think it would be really great to have more access to other businesses and resources outside of just central,” said Kellen Day, an Albuquerque resident. Others have concerns about the project saying, "Security would be a really big thing to have either someone on there or around there whatever station they decide to put it at,” said Brooke Gallegos, another Albuquerque resident. "I would be concerned if it were to cause more traffic for cars and things like that,” said Francine Anderson, Albuquerque resident. Those in support believe it would be a step in the right direction. "I think we're moving along with the times pretty well, and I think it's a good idea,” said Julianne Mendoza-Medina, Albuquerque resident.