Good news today in the Washington Post about the Rapid Transit Busway. This idea has been gaining momentum over the past two or three years as a solution to our traffic woes and alternative to the more expensive light rail systems that have been in play for some time now. After seeing a presentation on the advantages of busways, I personally think that there is very little reason to opt for light rail systems. The busways are cheaper to build and run and less disruptive to the communities that they run through in that they do not require as much construction time and lessen the need to condemn private property. These high speed bus lines will hopefully flow down the major arteries of the county and give commuters an alternative to driving. The attached photo is of the Busway located in Los Vegas so that you can get an idea of what it might look like.
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