Agree! Sent from my iPhone
> On Apr 19, 2023, at 11:07 AM, Sara Mattes <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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]> 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] >>> -- >>> 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. >>> >> -- >> 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. >> > > -- > 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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