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Re: Reworking routings through DeKalb Part II |
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Posted by Michael549 on Tue Oct 28 16:09:12 2014, in response to Reworking routings through DeKalb Part II, posted by NIMBYkiller on Tue Oct 28 00:18:20 2014. Here's the basic problem with your current ideas.Both Montague Street Tunnel trains, and Brighton line trains (regardless of letter designation, or eventual destination) HAVE to STOP at the DeKalb Avenue station! ONLY Express trains along the 4th Avenue line (to whatever the destination in Manhattan, the Bronx or Queens) HAVE the choice to STOP or NOT-STOP at the DeKalb Avenue station! It really does not matter with whatever route combinations or letter designations that you come up with since there is the possibility of same or cross platform transfers at the DeKalb Avenue station. The stations/platforms/tracks are flexible enough in that way. Since one can make up any route (pathway and destinations) what becomes important are the needs of the riders, and the number of riders making the journeys. In recent times past, the "Brown-M along 4th Avenue/West End" was said to not be needed, while in the past the "Blue-M-train Along Nassau Street/Brighton" was needed. In recent times past, the "QB Broadway Express/Brighton Local" was not needed except rush hours, but now the "Q Broadway Express/Brighton Local" is needed/preferred by expressed by the desires/needs of the riders. It is similar with the needs/desires of the riders that the "Orange M" was created. Looking at the issues from the "larger map" point of view might neglect the real needs of the riders. Something to be careful about. It is fun to take out our magic markers and draw various train line routings, etc. It is fun, really, it is fun! But do not mistake that for real transit planning. Yes, it is fun to think of "what would be nice" - but it is also good to keep an eye on the real world at times. When you're having fun - all things are possible. That is not always the case in the real world. Is this exercise just to have fun? Mike |
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