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Old 07-26-2012, 07:26 AM   #1242
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Originally Posted by taffeyb View Post
The more I think about it, the optimal solution would be to pave over the existing tracks and use buses instead of LRT cars on the right of ways.

1) no need to spend dollars to have raised platforms and overpasses;
2) breakdowns with any particular bus would not impede the buses behind it;
3) easier to add capacity or reduce capacity;
4) travel time basically the same;
5) no special training for drivers
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