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I do not see a West Trenton line having a significant effect on traffic volumes. Hillsborough and Belle Mead do not really generate many Philly commuters, and in my experience not many NYC commuters either, it's where people commuting "in-NJ" live. Going to office parks in Warren, Bridgewater, along 206, etc. The rest of the line is effectively nothing in terms of importance, and as the line largely runs through nothing, no one is going to be walking to work from a station on it.
Additionally, it's likely to be quite low frequency, which will reduce the attractiveness of the line to commuters.
That doesn't mean I'm against the project, it's relatively low cost and I think in the long run greatly boosts the attractiveness of the West of 206 area and to a lesser extent western Somerset County, as they will both join the NEC corridor as parts of NJ which can feasibly commute to both NYC and Philly, which is quite valuable.
I do not see a West Trenton line having a significant effect on traffic volumes. Hillsborough and Belle Mead do not really generate many Philly commuters, and in my experience not many NYC commuters either, it's where people commuting "in-NJ" live. Going to office parks in Warren, Bridgewater, along 206, etc. The rest of the line is effectively nothing in terms of importance, and as the line largely runs through nothing, no one is going to be walking to work from a station on it.
Additionally, it's likely to be quite low frequency, which will reduce the attractiveness of the line to commuters.
That doesn't mean I'm against the project, it's relatively low cost and I think in the long run greatly boosts the attractiveness of the West of 206 area and to a lesser extent western Somerset County, as they will both join the NEC corridor as parts of NJ which can feasibly commute to both NYC and Philly, which is quite valuable.
Miller, as usual I always enjoy your analysis. However, I want to go beyond the scope of a train line and would like to know a feasible project to alleviate the current traffic congestion in the area. I have traveled this route regularly, and even in weekends, its horrific. I honestly feel that a plan needs to be devised for dealing with the excessive traffic along 206. I am all for lane expansions, if they can be built at a reasonable cost and will solve traffic problems in the area.
I also experience the same problem every time I take Route 1 in South Brunswick. 2 lanes of traffic on either side is clearly not enough for the traffic along that stretch of road. It should have 3 lanes on either side for free flowing traffic. Unfortunately, most of the areas around it are built up and lane expansion is impossible. I don't want to do away with cars as I love road trips and driving. I just drove all over somerset county today for fun. But driving on congested roads is not something I ever look forward to.
On a side note, I Hope you have a Wonderful Holiday Season .
You should check, the State DOT has plans to dualize and or bypass most of US206, in fact one of the sections might be opened already.
US 1 was supposed to be fixed up with money that did not go to build I-95. Some improvements were done but we all know it needs at least three lanes each way and less lights.
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