If You Were Atlanta's Mayor?

[rcsteiner]

Originally Posted by JPD

I don't know, but another factor in the bargain is time.

How much value do you place on time that can be spent reading a book, working on a laptop, or taking a nap rather than driving on a freeway?

True, sitting on a train would give me more options to pass the time, but I also enjoy the simple act of driving, and I like spending time in the car and talking with my wife.

On the train I would probably read. I still have almost two volume's of Winston Churchill's WWII memoirs to finish. Regardless of what you might think about his politics, the man is an interesting writer. IMO.

[intoeyes2001]

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• Improve public education.
• Invest in infrastructure (trains, metro etc.)
• Create incentives for alternative energy companies.
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[blackrabbit]

Originally Posted by rcsteiner

True, sitting on a train would give me more options to pass the time, but I also enjoy the simple act of driving, and I like spending time in the car and talking with my wife.

On the train I would probably read. I still have almost two volume's of Winston Churchill's WWII memoirs to finish. Regardless of what you might think about his politics, the man is an interesting writer. IMO.

We also need to consider the fact that a significant amount of elderly people cant drive anymore and need alternate means. Look at how many retirement condos are getting built in town right now.