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nalgene_wilder t1_jeg8r2j wrote

Reply to comment by syndicatecomplex in Hot take: bus rapid transit on the boulevard would be better than a subway by avo_cado

>It won't even be that expensive to get up and running either especially since it would be an extension of the BSL.

Just a few billion

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syndicatecomplex t1_jegbiyg wrote

For a city with a GDP of ~$500 billion, a project like this which would have returns basically immediately would be worth it I think.

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PatAss98 t1_jegi8vg wrote

in return, a proper metro would have the highest potential ridership of 125000 and it would be able to go in the Broad Street Line tunnel, making it a one seat ride to center city and south philly

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boytoy421 t1_jegroaz wrote

I wonder if a boulevard EL might be cheaper. Maybe even connect it to MFL at Oxford circle.

Or tear up the medians in the boulevard and do protected surface rail/trolleys right down the medians

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