Even if you think what you would say is obvious, please add. This is genuinely something I think makes sense regarding local bus routes given the longevity of light rail and how infrequently routes change, but I also suffer from confirmation bias, so I’m hoping for reasons this would be a terrible idea but obviously would prefer reasons it would be an even more amazing idea than I thought.

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    1 year ago

    Light rail/trams are better especially for avenues etc. But busses are more flexible, and you usually need a combination of both for best results

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      1 year ago

      This.

      I think of buses as the caterpillar to a tram’s butterfly.

      You can start with a comprehensive bus network, and as a particular route stabilizes and the bus starts struggling to meet throughput needs, that is an indicator that a tram may be worthwhile.

      Starting w/ a tram line is a pretty big financial bet that it will be useful/needed, as once you build it, you’re locked-in to that specific route.

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      1 year ago

      Buses for longer journeys make sense. We have a bunch of buses in London that run from the city centre out towards the green belt. Buses for those especially long journeys makes sense.

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        1 year ago

        Why not just build a train for long journies? Cheaper over time, more capacity, and reduces road dependency.