[DarkWolf]

Originally Posted by MikefromCT

I agree that it's not cheap, but it's a better alternative to sitting in traffic. People want to get to where they're going quickly, and there's a limit to just how fast buses can go. I have a hard time believing we'll see these 110MPH bullet trains, but I still think they'd serve us better than buses. They'd definitely move quicker than buses. If light rail were implemented, one way to partially cover these costs would be to add a fee to the ticket. I'd be surprised if that's not already done with Metro North - I seriously doubt what you pay round trip to go from NH to NYC goes completely to the MTA and its employees. If people want it badly enough, they'll find a way to finance it. I don't think light rail would solve all our transportation problems, but it's a start.

The highways DO cost taxpayers money, just in a different way. If there's a gas tax, to me that just means the public pays for it in another way. When the first highways were built out west, it was the oil, tire and auto industry that persuaded Congress to have taxpayers pay for these. The book Fast Food Nation details this in Chapter 1.

You won't see 110mph Bullet Trains , but you will see 110-130mph Electric or Diesel Trains on the I-91 Corridor. Buses are limited to the lanes and Traffic around them. Trains run on Tracks and Light Rail is mostly grade sperated so Congestion free. Electric Trains accerate faster then buses ,and they attract investors. I we see in some Major and minor cities around the country Light Rail always attracts more users then buses and offers a stress free way of commuting. The NIMBY's in Eastern CT need to stop halting the upgrade of the NEC to 150mph its starting to hurt us further south. Light Rail & more Commuter Rail won't solve your congestion problems totally but it will offer a much needed Alt. To cut on costs you can use abandoned freight lines and yards for storage and routes. One day , hopefully in 15 years CT and much of New England will have a European type of Transit and Railway system.

[Yuptag]

Originally Posted by NewHaventranist

Just starting a new thread about ct Transportation, Put your thoughts and comments down!

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