Concern about the lack of public transit not a smokescreen for those who need that transit. It is a reality. Public transit issues should take center stage if there is any hope of reducing reliance on automobiles.
It is shameful that we have relegated public transit as the only viable option for the least among us, as we motor about. We have seen a marked decline in safe, reliable public transit options, not an increase. We should not allow housing, and not even affordable housing, to deflect attention away from the sorry state of our public transit system. And that what the state is seeming to do. IMHO Sara ------ Sara Mattes > On Apr 19, 2023, at 10:56 AM, Bob Kupperstein <[email protected]> wrote: > > It's not accurate to suggest that it's not possible to live in Lincoln > without a car - and rather 'auto-centric' IMO. Transportation may be > expensive (as is purchasing, maintaining and fueling a car) and inconvenient, > but it IS possible. There are and have long been people who commute to work > on the commuter rail - and most necessities are available a couple of stops > away in Waltham. > > Many hourly and low-wage workers face significant transportation hurdles and > excessive commuting times living in/around the greater Boston area. > Compared to that, the cost/inconvenience of depending on the commuter rail > (as it is now) looks significantly different. > > When considering the appeal of housing near our transportation hub, we need > to look at it through the lens of those with significant housing and/or > transportation challenges, rather than current town residents. Again, IMHO. > > Suggesting that rail improvements must come first is just a smokescreen for > delay, delay, delay. > > -Bob > > On Tue, Apr 18, 2023 at 9:19 PM Robert Ahlert <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> If this vision came to pass, especially 10 to 30 minute electrified service >> into and through Boston to other regional locations, then we would have a >> modern system which could coax folks out of their cars. >> >> https://commonwealthmagazine.org/transportation/moultons-ambitious-expensive-and-enthralling-transportation-vision/ >> >> Until then, I think it is really unfair to be forced to build housing when >> the current MBTA service does not make it possible to live in Lincoln >> without a car. We will just end up with more cars and same train service. >> Maybe it will be worth it by 2050? >> >> Rob A >> -- >> Robert Ahlert | 781.738.1069 | [email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>-- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to [email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>. >> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >
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