A transit network in a large city acts like a simplified version of that city--a highlight reel, if you will
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It doesn't serve every little street or neighborhood--but (if it's worth its salt) it DOES serve every busy/important part of the city
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Moreover--it gets you to and from those places without any of the complications of driving (renting a car, finding parking, etc)
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What you'll notice from my tweet about Kotoden is you can use this effect in reverse, too--you can *promote* tourism where transit goes
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Remember that lots that you may take for granted about your city (like udon restaurants) may be very interesting to visitors!
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I should add that you can't achieve ANY of these tourism benefits if your rail system is aimed at peak-hour park-and-ride commuters
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Hint hint Boston...a station in the middle of nowhere with nothing but a parking lot nearby is WORTHLESS for visitors!
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Likewise with a schedule that only tries to get people downtown in the morning and back in the evening--you need regular all-day service!
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Lastly--this yet another reason why it's of PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE that your transit network be presentable!
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Keep it clean, keep it on time, keep it comfy--show the world how great your city is, put your best foot forward!
#TrainTwitter
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