tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609536178570975752.post3947166582998394225..comments2024-01-12T00:32:20.149-08:00Comments on The Overhead Wire: Giving Transit Expansion to Those Who Plan For ItPantograph Trolleypolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17833159138533550544noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609536178570975752.post-66522541351181990122008-05-24T16:17:00.000-07:002008-05-24T16:17:00.000-07:00I'm not sure density should be an issue for expans...I'm not sure density should be an issue for expansion. Ultimately, it comes down to whether the residents will ride it or not. They are building a Metro in Dubai that is expected to serve 600,000 people but the density of Dubai is 1/3rd that of an American city. Look at a city like Houston or Atlanta, both are sprawling cities but they really need more transit. Altanta's MARTA has been very successful with 225k daily riders on only 48 miles of track. Houston has 45k daily riders on 7.5 miles of track.<BR/><BR/>It should be able getting people to where they want and need to go. Eventually, that should equate to maximum coverage on a city, much like you see in Tokyo.pitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11601950013506713049noreply@blogger.com