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I’m not disagreeing with your broader point but none of those studies account for space utilization issues. Transit uses space better due to lack of parking and
by kasey_junk 7y ago
I’m not disagreeing with your broader point but none of those studies account for space utilization issues. Transit uses space better due to lack of parking and more density per track.
No idea how that impacts the actual dollar numbers but it’s worth noting.
- weberc2 7y agoThe cost per passenger per mile is two orders of magnitude lower for roads than for public transit; I can’t imagine parking space accounting for that.
- kasey_junk 7y agoParking space and the tracks/roads/right of ways themselves? I don’t expect it brings them to parity but I expect it’s non-trivial.
- greglindahl 7y agoWhat is the cost on the road when the road is full and can’t be expanded? Lots of urban areas in the US have this problem.
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- peteey 7y agoLoss of life impacts the dollar amount. Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death for young people. Of which, motor vehicle accident is the leading cause. It takes second place after age 25 due to overdoses. Young people have the most life left to live. https://www.cdc.gov/injury/images/lc-charts/leading_causes_of_death_by_age_group_unintentional_2017_1100w850h.jpg https://www.cdc.gov/injury/images/lc-charts/leading_causes_o...