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Originally Posted by blankall
In North America investing in transit is rarely a bad idea. If anything, it addresses the massive housing shortage issues we have. A train stop will facilitate people moving into an area. A city like Calgary desperately needs a way to address the issues of transporting people across the city without adding more cars on the road. If the transit isn't being used to full capacity now, it's only a matter of time until it is. Calgary is the fastest growing major city in Canada.
The BRT is a bit of a mixed bag, but any expansion that can be made to the rail system should be made.
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If you think about it, a BRT system - assuming minimal movement interruptions and regular service - would be the most cost effective mode. But it has to be an equally attractive option as a train. I think the BRT option is worth exploring first before trains, especially if the existing road infrastructure will cater to improvements to make BRT fast and reliable.