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ken0042 · 11-28-2013, 10:47 AM

Frinkprof or others could give more details, but basically it would cost $2-4 billion to build the SE LRT. The good thing about the SETWay is the bridges, tunnels, and crossings will be built to LRT specs. So 95% of the money spent today will be a net savings when/if the LRT gets built.

Also be being able to decrease the SE BRT travel time to 40-45 minutes instead of the current 60-65 minutes; you increase ridership and show demand. Right now, ridership doesn't justify building the LRT.

11-28-2013, 10:47 AM	#1907
ken0042 Playboy Mansion Poolboy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout Exp:	Frinkprof or others could give more details, but basically it would cost $2-4 billion to build the SE LRT. The good thing about the SETWay is the bridges, tunnels, and crossings will be built to LRT specs. So 95% of the money spent today will be a net savings when/if the LRT gets built. Also be being able to decrease the SE BRT travel time to 40-45 minutes instead of the current 60-65 minutes; you increase ridership and show demand. Right now, ridership doesn't justify building the LRT.