Seattlest: Report Says Metro Runs on People

TroyJMorris

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:58:33 -0800

Wow. This finding has completely changed my view on Mass Transit. Oh wait. No it fucking didn't. It's kind of what the sensible people have been saying for a decade (and in the 60's... and 70's.... and 20's...)

MvB

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:35:09 -0800

@jessejb: I'm gonna guess that even with the light rail expansion, I'll probably spend more time on the bus than on light rail--anything crosstown, certainly. Though I may end up visiting the airport more JUST FOR THE HELL OF IT! @bilco: I totally had not considered that, *even though* I always pick the swivel section for the entertainment value. But srsly, amortized and shit, they still cost more? What's the point of them then?

bilco

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:17:53 -0800

Why do articulated buses cost more? I would guess the same reason that bendy straws cost more than straight ones. The fun factor!

jessejb

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:16:59 -0800

Who cares. Let the anti-rail crowd figure it out. Its their magic system...