by Arlington
atlantis wrote: I don't think we should write off the Greenbush line just yet. I think improvements must be made such as better transit connections at stations.Hingham and Scituate are entirely creations of the auto...basically zero multifamily homes, and single family homes on large lots. Youre not going to change them not matter how many bus dollars you thow at them. I want to throw bus $...but at places like Chelsea and Watertown...they'd use them!
In my opinion, it seems in this country, especially this state, commuter rail is often set up as an extension of driving. For example, at Greenbush station, I'm not aware of any connecting bus to Scituate. I don't think thaer'es even a local taxi service. (although someone can correct me on this)
Such transit connections could make the service more viable, IMHO.
"Trying to solve congestion by making roadways wider is like trying to solve obesity by buying bigger pants."--Charles Marohn