I agree that whenever possible we should use existing right of ways. I think that the argument for putting the rail near or on existing streets is driven by the notion that people won't ride the bus to get on the train, even for a short ways. While this is true to a degree now, I think it is changing and will change faster if designed and marketed better.
I also think that more consideration should be given to elevated crossings like the one at Lake St. That is working and would work in lots more places and would likely be worth the extra cost. Dan McGuire Ericsson Quoting wizard marks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > One of the good things about subways and els is that they stay off the > streets, or so I have experienced. > REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
