> Our transit authority reminds riders to arrive at the stop 5 minutes early. For reference, In the Netherlands you only strictly need to be at the stop 30 sec

> Our transit authority reminds riders to arrive at the stop 5 minutes early. For reference, In the Netherlands you only strictly need to be at the stop 30 seconds before departure, as that is when the doors close in preparation for departure. > Now, other motorists see a train stopped at a station and they think one thing. They see a train stopped and waiting for a red light and they know that it will proceed through on green. Why in the hell would drivers need to know that? Leave the train with the doors open at the station to allow any late comers to board. When the track clears start the traffic light cycle to stop car traffic, close the train doors and depart. The drivers see a red light and hopefully know to stop, whether or not they can see a train waiting.