there will never be a rail-only infrastructure you have to embrace a hybrid design, now possible thanks to ride sharing
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commuter is a commendable goal but only in cities that aren't sprawling w/static population (would only increase rate)
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"commuter" is the busiest sort of intercity travel, name is misleading b/c mostly not commuters
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eg, much more travel between Framingham and Boston than between Albany and Boston
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most won't forego their car when they have the option (and pay for ownership) - this makes intercity highest value
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most won't forgo their cars for intercity (less traffic!) but will take commuter rail where it exists, even now
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the aim is to dramatically improve their experience
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main issue is the experience mostly revolves around riding with other passengers of same income bracket/haplogroup
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I have no intent to become
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