Economy: It is Worse Than You Think

[Rantly McTirade]

Re: Economy: It is Worse Than You Think

"Were you sent here by the devil?"
No good sir, I'm on the level.

'What about us drunken slobs?'
'You'll all be given cushy jobs!'

[Wild Style]

Re: Economy: It is Worse Than You Think

I just liked the picture of the soviet truck on the rail. Thought it was interesting. But I will bet they will not do elevated trains but more like the Big Dig in boston since that really used up some dollars (14.8 Billion) as well as ensured millions in maintenance dollars as well.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Dig

your theory is true, at least for miami link

[LargoWinch]

Re: Economy: It is Worse Than You Think

pardon my stupidity but what is the advantage of monorail over heavy rail such as the london tube, MTA system in NYC or CTA elevated train in Chicago? Are they cheaper to maintain or something?

Could it be that they can be built on top of existing roads? Certainly, costs do not appear to be one of the main advantage for this type of transportation(Re: Vegas).

In Toronto, a project to link Pearson Airport to downdown Toronto is incredibly complex because there is "stuff" in the way; nothing major you know, houses, businesses, industries... :rolleyes: Discussions have been ongoing for more than 30 years on this project.

[Wild Style]

Re: Economy: It is Worse Than You Think

Could it be that they can be built on top of existing roads? Certainly, costs do not appear to be one of the main advantage for this type of transportation(Re: Vegas).

In Toronto, a project to link Pearson Airport to downdown Toronto is incredibly complex because there is "stuff" in the way; nothing major you know, houses, businesses, industries... :rolleyes: Discussions have been ongoing for more than 30 years on this project.

yeah but heavy rail can be elevated too. Just go to parts of NYC or Chicago. Do they have imminent domain in Toronto? Tell them to give people on the route a buck for their troubles and take it over. Its the American way.