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All of that is interesting but the article, and GP, were talking about interurban transportation, not commuting to work. The flexibility of bus networks (using
by tomjakubowski 8y ago
All of that is interesting but the article, and GP, were talking about interurban transportation, not commuting to work. The flexibility of bus networks (using road infrastructure that would needed anyway for commerce) is desirable to be sure in metropolitan areas, but not as applicable or useful to inter-city routes.
- jackcosgrove 8y agoYes, rail is suitable for arterial transportation. However intercity transportation by rail is crippled in the US because there are very few intracity rail networks to receive you at your destination, for the reasons I outlined.