I agree. And it seems to be a chicken-or-egg scenario. I believe it is more likely that the region would see better transit services if we build more housing and have a greater consumer base demanding those services. I don't see why the MBTA would invest in upgrades when there's no population to service.
On Wed, Apr 19, 2023 at 10:57 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. > > -- *Sara Lupkas*
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