Light Rail Myth #5

Light rail cost effectiveness

Now that a commercial developer-led light rail advocate community organization is dawning on the horizon, a series of public relations myths will befall the unsuspecting public. In a weekly series, I will attempt to anticipate these fantasies and dispel them with a reality statement and supporting data.

The Myth: Light rail transit is cost-effective.

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Making Sense of Transit Policy

The essentials of a good transit policy are obvious to anyone who studies the problem with an objective eye and a respect for facts. Now that HRT has new leadership, perhaps a true business approach will result. Taking a break from the light rail myth series, which will continue with three more episodes, let’s look at the transit business case.

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Virginia Beach breaks the law

Shore Drive 35 MPH speed change violated state code

It appears media sentiment and a few words from political insiders takes precedence over Commonwealth law and common sense. Such is the case when Virginia Beach City Council lowered the speed limit on Shore Drive from 45 to 35 miles per hour.

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Light Rail Myth #4

Light rail Capacity

Now that a commercial developer-led light rail advocate community organization is dawning on the horizon, a series of public relations myths will befall the unsuspecting public. In a weekly series, I will attempt to anticipate these fantasies and dispel them with a reality statement and supporting data.

The Myth: Rail transit is high-capacity transit.

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