"Coverage transit" means providing a trip for anyone who needs one, from anywhere to anywhere, when they need it.
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A vehicle on roads stops at most junctions, whenever it needs to change its route. A vehicle on dedicated tracks *only* stops for riders.
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A bus or trolley that operates in mixed transit, by the way, is the worst of both worlds. It stops for every light AND for every stop.
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This has some implications for transit provision: where ridership is too low to justify commercial transit, stick to ensuring coverage.
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On the other hand, where ridership makes commercial transit viable, take all possible steps to ensure dedicated ROW, whether or not on rails
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Coverage transit, which cannot possibly turn a profit, should be provided by the state, as part of a social safety net.
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Commercial transit, however, should aim for privatization and keep costs in line with revenue.
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