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Those efforts also need humility. In San Jose, Rod Diridon and the VTA thought the city would radically reshape itself around the light rail, which didn't reall
by fennecfoxen 12y ago
Those efforts also need humility. In San Jose, Rod Diridon and the VTA thought the city would radically reshape itself around the light rail, which didn't really happen: http://www.mercurynews.com/traffic-old/ci_22264605/25-years-later-vta-light-rail-among-nations http://www.mercurynews.com/traffic-old/ci_22264605/25-years-...
For those not familiar with the VTA, I'll just say that it's the kind of light rail system that passes by the airport, but the closest stop to the terminal is more than a mile's walk away.
- WalterBright 12y agoNot serving the airport is amazing.
- ZanyProgrammer 12y agoIt runs so damn close along North First, its a crime it wasn't connected in the first place.
- jessaustin 12y agoI've seen this mistake repeated in numerous cities.
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- eclipxe 12y agoArticle is a bit old but it is sorta happening along first street. There is a significant increase in density along the first street and Tasman corridor - anchored by Samsungs huge new campus. I expect light rail usage over the next 3-5 years to greatly increase at least in North SJ.
- ZanyProgrammer 12y agoAnd light rail along Tasman and North First is slow as heck.
- lawnchair_larry 12y agoYou're better off walking if you're in a hurry anyway. You'll get to your destination just as fast as the VTA will take you there.