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Old 09-08-2021, 11:57 AM
 
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Gotta disagree there. MARTA is FAR superior to DART...and while both cities' ridership is underutilized, I gotta say that DART is VASTLY underutilized.
No its not.
In what ways is Marta "far superior" to Dart?
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Old 09-08-2021, 09:01 PM
 
Location: Belton, Tx
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I read years ago that when B'ham and Atlanta were of similar size, and importance, the difference was Atlanta agreed to expand its airport while Birmingham chose not, thus, creating the separation we now see.
I remember reading about this and that it had something to do with Delta Airlines. Atlanta like you said was willing to take a risk and expand their airport.
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Old 09-09-2021, 01:04 PM
 
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Gotta disagree there. MARTA is FAR superior to DART...and while both cities' ridership is underutilized, I gotta say that DART is VASTLY underutilized.
Dart attracts low class people. About 90% of darts riders are either bums, homeless, aggressive druggies, or low income people. Most middle and upper class citizens and decent citizens don't use dart except for maybe events.
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Old 09-09-2021, 01:31 PM
 
Location: Dallas, Texas
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There is a snobbery in Dallas toward transit even though most people respect its purpose and the fact that the region is always expanding its options.
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Old 09-09-2021, 01:49 PM
 
Location: West of Louisiana, East of New Mexico
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There's no "Dallitude" or stigma for people riding the train. A lot middle and upper-middle income folks ride the trains to lucrative gigs downtown.

The stigma comes from riding the bus.

It's unfortunate, but it exists. We can be a bit snobby in Dalla$$
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Old 09-09-2021, 02:54 PM
 
Location: DFW, Texas
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Dart attracts low class people. About 90% of darts riders are either bums, homeless, aggressive druggies, or low income people. Most middle and upper class citizens and decent citizens don't use dart except for maybe events.
No, not true. Maybe you are referring to certain stations in Dallas, or during off hours. Definitely not during peak commute hours.
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Old 09-09-2021, 04:20 PM
 
Location: Dallas, Texas
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There are lots of white collar commuters. And regular folks during big events. Other than that it can be sketchy, but most transit systems are like that.
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Old 09-11-2021, 06:25 PM
 
Location: Houston, Tx.
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No its not.
In what ways is Marta "far superior" to Dart?

Are you seriously saying that DART is on par with MARTA?? You gotta be kidding me.
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Old 09-13-2021, 02:52 PM
 
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There are lots of white collar commuters. And regular folks during big events. Other than that it can be sketchy, but most transit systems are like that.
"Lots" of white-collar commuters? On DART? Lol. DART needs to have a "lot" of commuters period before you can start making that claim.
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Old 09-13-2021, 03:42 PM
 
Location: Dallas, Texas
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When I’d ride it to work daily, the trains were standing room only. Which line are you referring to that wasn’t busy during commuting times?
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