>The new network isn’t just about saving time. It’s also opened up job opportunities for those who are now within walking distance of frequent service. “The goa

>The new network isn’t just about saving time. It’s also opened up job opportunities for those who are now within walking distance of frequent service. “The goal,” Luhrsen says, “was to connect those places of density within the system -- to get people to jobs, to get them to schools, health-care facilities … seven days a week.” This ending paragraph is basically why I don't care about the title. At this point, convincing people to switch from cars to buses/trains en masse is a tiny glint of light on the horizon. Far more important in the near-term is simply providing adequate transportation to those who can't or don't wish to drive.