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But Maglev would require overhead rails, no? Or underground tunnels. The latter would be too expensive, and the former would be met with neighborhood objections
by untog 11y ago
But Maglev would require overhead rails, no? Or underground tunnels. The latter would be too expensive, and the former would be met with neighborhood objections. Street cars can co-exist on the street level in the way a 60-70mph train can't.
- melling 11y agoSure, something has to change. However, if you want people to use mass transit, it has to be convenient and quick. It also works if there is no better option. Taking a subway then transferring to a bus, followed by a streetcar is going to be a long trip. Everything is NYC is expensive. Even the new bus station is going to cost over $10 billion.
- untog 11y agoTaking a subway then transferring to a bus, followed by a streetcar is going to be a long trip. Well, sure. Taking a Maglev, then a bus, then a street car would also be a longer trip. And let's face it, it would be a lot easier to set up multiple bus routes than multiple Maglev routes.
- melling 11y agoSorry, I'm only cutting 20 minutes of your commute each way. If you can't be happy with that, move closer to work. Actually, it's not really closer that wins, it convenient to mass transportation that wins. My suggestion simply increases the commutable distance from your job, thus offering more affordable places to live.