http://www.davidjmiller.org/2008/progression-of-transit/ Recording Bits and Pieces of Heaven in Theory and Practice Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:18:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.davidjmiller.org/2008/progression-of-transit/comment-page-1/#comment-11192 David Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:04:00 +0000 http://www.davidjmiller.org/?p=971#comment-11192 Agreed, that's why the rail options come at the end of the progressions and are only applied to those routes where we can be reasonably sure that ridership will remain steady at levels that justify the use of light-rail, commuter rail, or DMUs. Agreed, that’s why the rail options come at the end of the progressions and are only applied to those routes where we can be reasonably sure that ridership will remain steady at levels that justify the use of light-rail, commuter rail, or DMUs.

]]> http://www.davidjmiller.org/2008/progression-of-transit/comment-page-1/#comment-11191 Reach Upward Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:48:52 +0000 http://www.davidjmiller.org/?p=971#comment-11191 One problem with any rail system is that it is very costly to alter routes. The neighborhoods being served tend to change over time so that transportation needs change. Adapting bus service to deal with changes is relatively easy and inexpensive, while adapting rail service is not. One problem with any rail system is that it is very costly to alter routes. The neighborhoods being served tend to change over time so that transportation needs change. Adapting bus service to deal with changes is relatively easy and inexpensive, while adapting rail service is not.

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