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BostonUrbEx wrote:Behold!It's always good to see someone keeping the memes fresh around here. My favorite transit expanding brain is the BRT one...
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BostonUrbEx wrote:Behold!It's always good to see someone keeping the memes fresh around here. My favorite transit expanding brain is the BRT one...
deathtopumpkins wrote:Chicago has plenty of grade crossings on rapid transit:The 80s buddy cop action comedy "running scared" had a car chase, onto the CTA tracks from a grade crossing.
Skokie Swift: https://goo.gl/maps/2PcGgH7NVTv" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (suburan arterial)
Brown line: https://goo.gl/maps/a53AVrYCtnq" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (urban street)
Grade crossings are allowed on rapid transit and/or with third rail. They're not ideal, but they're allowed.
BandA wrote:How do they keep the transponders from being vandalized?An abiding faith in the goodness of humanity. That and very sturdy construction, it looks like.
ceo wrote:Plus there are no vandals in Needham!BandA wrote:How do they keep the transponders from being vandalized?An abiding faith in the goodness of humanity. That and very sturdy construction, it looks like.