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Public Transportation and Smart Growth

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11. That is an interesting point. Cars were sold in the 50's to experience the "Freedom of the open road

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Reply #9)

Sat Mar 4, 2023, 08:45 AM

Mar 2023

N.J. roads are clogged every morning with cars driving to their owners' jobs. probably 20 percent could take public transport.

I like driving. I'm 80 years old. If it's a choice of staying home or getting in my car, I'm in m car.

But then I look at my grandkids. Four of 'em. Age 17 to 23. The two oldest ones never even applied for driver's licenses. Two younger ones drive and own cars. (17 year old, inherited hers. 20 year old earned his, working as a summer lifeguard at $5k per summer from age of 16.

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Construction of $10 Billion Southern California to Vegas High Speed Rail Line Is Set to Begin [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2023 OP

So, we're using this expensive technology Turbineguy Mar 2023 #1

And in 5 years, you will get to Vegas but not be able to get a drink out of a drinking fountain or 3Hotdogs Mar 2023 #2

And conventions. Las Vegas might have more of those than any other city in the US. NT mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2023 #3

Our environment is worth it. jimfields33 Mar 2023 #7

Golf. Don't forget the golf... underpants Mar 2023 #10

N.J. Transit ran an express that ran to A.C. Why it was so sophisticated, that it had 3Hotdogs Mar 2023 #4

"As of 2020, the stated frequency is 45 minutes between departures." mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2023 #6

Shows, what da fuck, you know. Last summer, I was on a train at Cass State Park, W.V. 3Hotdogs Mar 2023 #8

Don't forget to pay yourself for the time you spend as as driver. That's a cost too. mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2023 #9

That is an interesting point. Cars were sold in the 50's to experience the "Freedom of the open road 3Hotdogs Mar 2023 #11

Do I also pay myself for the time sitting in the train and boarding ? MichMan Mar 2023 #12

The AC-NYC line was doomed from its inception. Squaredeal Mar 2023 #13

Did they use the one currently under construction in California as an example? MichMan Mar 2023 #5

Who will ride the train when the south west runs out of water? nt doc03 Mar 2023 #14