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BRT in the English speaking world is hamstrung by the BRT creep as drivers demand their lanes back. In Latin America, BRT is proven out as a cost-effective app
by Pxtl 9y ago
BRT in the English speaking world is hamstrung by the BRT creep as drivers demand their lanes back.
In Latin America, BRT is proven out as a cost-effective approach to mass transit.
Rail mainly offers comfort, a small incremental improvement in speed, lower manpower costs for drivers (offset by the massive capital costs) and greener running.
Comfort and speed should not be underestimated. There's a reason middle class people avoid buses.
- tbihl 9y agoBuses are great for getting people to the train, but probably only provided that the bus is a no- or low-cost addition to the train pass or fare. And middle class people will absolutely take buses that come reliably and frequently, especially once you get a plurality of them to feel comfortable together. Just like gentrifying a neighborhood.