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Re: Jamaica EL/Archer Subway

Posted by New Flyer #857 on Thu Feb 22 12:49:00 2018, in response to Re: Jamaica EL/Archer Subway, posted by Express Rider on Thu Feb 22 11:46:34 2018.

I've seen similar things said of streetcars/trams/light-rail. If there is a question about whether to build a street-running line with tracks as opposed to an elevated/underground line, it can be better to go with the former. Bonus points if the surface line is given priority at intersections, or kept away from other traffic. Even with the slower ride, with stops closer together and lots of grade crossings, such stops and street-level running make the route more accessible and thus more popular. Also, people see, from the vehicle, the shops that they may be potentially patronize.

Obviously, there is a limit to that. If the main priority is to move very large amounts of people through many miles of congested streets quickly, then elevated/underground is the way to go.

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