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I think the L fills a unique enough niche in the subway network that making it run even more will just lead to induced demand. There really ought to be another
by danharaj 11y ago
I think the L fills a unique enough niche in the subway network that making it run even more will just lead to induced demand. There really ought to be another line between Brooklyn and Manhattan that services parts of the L's route.
- edavison1 11y agoThere is! JMZ
- yolesaber 11y agoIn Brooklyn, yes, sort of. But it doesn't have parity in Manhattan. The J doesn't go uptown and the M is west side only. And the Z? Does that even run anymore?
- physguy1123 11y agoZ runs during rush hours, I believe. I only see it before 9 am and after 5 pm weekdays. Also, you can transfer from the M to a whole bunch of other train lines depending on where you are going. It's not the best, but it isn't terrible either.
- revelation 11y agoInduced demand is a good thing for subways!
- marcosdumay 11y agoInduced demand is a good thing for anything. It means people are richer. Yes, for subways that means less cars too. That is an extra (and very big) benefit, but don't think it's bad on other contexts.