At approximately 5x5 miles, SF is one of the smallest American cities while having among the worst housing crunch in the world. SF doesn't need high speed metr

At approximately 5x5 miles, SF is one of the smallest American cities while having among the worst housing crunch in the world. SF doesn't need high speed metro. Cheap options like BRT, trams & separated bike/scooter lanes solve most of its variable demand. In SF, the transit vs housing conundrum is trivial. Build transit, and remove height restrictions in a 1000-ft radius in each stops location. LA is harder to remedy. The city is so catastrophically designed, that any fix will bleed money before it ever stabilizes. At the same time, LA's housing isn't as expensive as SF. So, they could start with focusing on public transportation exclusively. (BRT + park-n-rides seem perfect for LA) and worrying about the zoning later.